Chemical Engineering & Materials Science
Experiment Follows Theory
Theorists don’t usually get the credit when a new invention turns out to be a hit. Usually, it is the experimentalists who present the results to the public when the outcome of a research endeavor is successful—and, often, the theorists’ work gets overlooked among all...read more
CEMS Alumnus Jian Qin Wins 2022 John H. Dillon Medal
Jian Qin (PhD MSE ’09) is the recipient of the 2022 John H. Dillon Medal in Polymer Physics from the American Physical Society “for the advancement of analytical and computational tools in the thermodynamics and morphology of ionic or ion-containing polymeric materials." The award recognizes...read more
Induced flaws in quantum materials could enhance superconducting properties
In a surprising discovery, an international team of researchers, led by scientists in the University of Minnesota Center for Quantum Materials, found that deformations in quantum materials that cause imperfections in the crystal structure can actually improve the material’s superconducting and... read more
