Two of our outstanding Ph.D. candidates in Materials Science and Engineering, Nakeshma Cassel (Brinkman Group) and Deeksha Kodangal (Bordia Group), are proudly serving as delegates on the President’s Council for Student Affairs (PCSA) — a student-led organization within the American Ceramic Society (ACerS). The PCSA’s mission is to empower students to become active, engaged, and […]
Materials Science and Engineering
Clemson Grad Students Shine at 2025 MS&T Conference
Congratulations to Oriyomi Opetubo (Aidhy Group) and Deeksha Kodangal (Bordia Group) for winning the Graduate Excellence in Materials Science (GEMS) awards at the 2025 Materials Science & Technology (MS&T) conference! The Basic Science Division organizes the annual GEMS awards to honor exceptional graduate students who demonstrate outstanding research achievements in Materials Science and Engineering. The […]
Building Bridges: MSE Hosts Mini Career Fair
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) recently hosted a mini-career fair that brought together 35 undergraduate and graduate students with industry leaders and alumni. The event provided a unique opportunity for students to gain firsthand insight into the professional world of MSE. Industry representatives and alumni shared valuable advice on resumes, interviewing, co-ops, […]
Unlocking Hidden Defects in Complex Oxides
Imagine a material made by mixing five different metal elements equally—magnesium, copper, nickel, cobalt, and zinc. Because of this mix, each oxygen atom in the material “sees” a different neighborhood of metal atoms around it. This complex mixture is called a high entropy oxide (HEO). Now, oxygen atoms can sometimes leave their spots and create […]
Measuring Tiny Fibers with Magnetism
Scientists are always looking for new ways to measure materials, especially when they are very small. In their 2025 paper, “Using magnetic torque for characterization of flexural rigidity of microfibers,” Dr. Artis Brasovs and Dr. Konstantin G. Kornev describe a clever new method for testing the stiffness of microfibers. Flexural rigidity is how much a […]
Dr. Raj Bordia Named Honorary Fellow
Congratulations to Dr. Raj Bordia on being named Honorary Fellow of the 2025 ECerS (European Ceramic Society). This prestigious honor recognizes his significant contribution to the field of ceramics.
A Tug-of-War Recipe for Nanoscale Swirls
Imagine tiny whirlpools of electricity—miniature swirls inside materials no wider than a virus. That’s what scientists are studying now, and they’re called dipolar skyrmions. In a brief, exciting article titled “A tug-of-war recipe for nanoscale swirls”, MSE Professor Petro Maksymovych explains how a clever balance between two electric states creates these fascinating patterns (Maksymovych, 2025). […]
Clemson Researchers Design a Polymer to Make AI More Energy-Efficient
Artificial intelligence (AI) is getting more powerful, but it also uses a lot of electricity. Researchers at Clemson University have made a new material, called pTPADTP, that could help cut down on AI’s energy use. Dr. Stephen Foulger, a professor in Materials Science & Engineering at Clemson, said: “The new material, pTPADTP, is a polymer […]
From Stone to Silicon: The Story of Materials That Built Humanity
Curious about how materials shaped human history and continue to power our future? The Department of Materials Science & Engineering invites you to explore a fascinating new YouTube channel by Dr. D.P. Aidhy. From bronze swords and Roman cement to silicon chips and bioengineered tissues, Dr. Aidhy unpacks the pivotal role materials have played in […]
Unlocking Nuclear Waste Glass Data: The DOE’s New Open Repository
For decades, scientists have relied on borosilicate glass to immobilize radioactive waste, a method selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as early as 1982 for its stability and long-term effectiveness. Until recently, much of the experimental data behind this approach remained scattered across institutional archives and technical reports. That changed in 2019, when […]
Graduate Students Launch GAMES to Power Up Community in Materials Science and Engineering
A new wave of energy is sparking in Clemson University’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering, thanks to two Ph.D. candidates who are determined to bring graduate students closer together. Kristin Chapman and Carolyn Feigeles are leading the charge as co-presidents of the brand-new Graduate Association of Materials Engineering and Science (GAMES). Their mission? To […]
MRS/Optica Holds 17th Annual Poster Competition
MRS/Optica held the 17th Annual Poster competition on April 17th at the Watt Center. The winners of the competition are: Graduate 1st Place: Arabella Hunter Graduate 2nd Place: Franchesca Hauck Graduate 3rd Place: Nathan Linton Undergraduate 1st Place: Megan Bishoff Undergraduate 2nd Place: Megan Williams
MSE External Advisory Board
The MSE External Advisory Board met on April 17th. During their visit, they took a tour of AMIC, attended the MSE Colloquium, where EAB member Dr. Barry Carter presented a seminar, and served as judges for the 17th Annual MRS/Optica Poster Competition. We appreciate all the board members do for the department.
Nyx Mashkow Receives Goldwater Scholarship
Congratulations to Nyx Mashkow for winning a Goldwater Scholarship! To read more about Nyx and the Goldwater Scholarship click here.
BSRA/Clemson Joint MSE Faculty Jake Amoroso Delivered joint CECAS/COS seminar in Chemistry
Dr. Amoroso delivered a seminar in Chemistry entitled ” Engineering Materials to Endure for Millennia in the Earth’s Crust”. Dr. Amoroso holds a joint appointment with MSE and serves as a glass and engineering scientist at the Savannah River National Laboratory. To read more about Dr. Amoroso and his joint appointment click here.
