Advanced Metals, Manufacturing and Microscopy Lab (AMMM)

The AMMM Research Group is dedicated to exploring the interrelationship between processing, microstructure, and properties in advanced metals through the application of multi-scale ex- and in-situ characterization techniques within the context of advanced manufacturing. Our primary research focus centers on the discovery, synthesis and innovative design of next generation high-performance materials by microstructure engineering, with a particular emphasis on the realm of the lightweight advanced metals and alloys.

Faculty: Yufeng Zheng
Website: https://engineering.unt.edu/mse/research/labs/ammm/

Center for Advanced Battery Technology (CABT)

The Center for Advanced Battery Technology (CABT) focuses on accelerating the development of the next generation of rechargeable batteries such as Li-S, Zn-ion, solid-state batteries and metal air batteries. The aim of CABT is to develop sustainable, high-performance batteries for the future and to make a decisive contribution to advancing battery cell production with the development of new active materials, electrodes, solid-state electrolyte and cells.

Faculty: Wonbong Choi

Functional Glasses and Materials Modeling Laboratory (FGMM)

The lab focuses on functional glass and ceramic materials for biomedical, electronic, environmental and energy application, as well applying and development computer simulations and materials modeling methods to study various types of material structures and behaviors. We are currently working on research topics like bioactive glasses, nuclear waste glasses, glass corrosion, solid state electrolytes, low-k dielectrics, and electronic ceramics.

Faculty: Jincheng Du
Website: https://engineering.unt.edu/mse/research/labs/fgmm/

Innovative Materials and Processes Lab (IMAP)

Following are the areas of research for the group:

  • Solid State Manufacturing Technologies
  • Metastability engineering of high entropy alloys
  • Tailor-made microstructures using additive manufacturing
  • Low-cost manufacturing of novel high temperature FSW tools
  • ICME driven development of alloys for additive manufacturing 

Faculty: Rajiv Mishra
Website: https://engineering.unt.edu/mse/research/labs/imap/

Laboratory for Moving Mechanical Assemblies (LaMMA)

The group’s research interests include: thin film deposition, coatings tribology, surface engineering, high temperature solid lubrication, laser additive manufacturing, spark plasma sintering, ceramic armor, ceramic-ceramic and ceramic-metallic composites, advanced characterization techniques, and structure-property relationships in structural materials.

Faculty: Thomas Scharf
Website: https://engineering.unt.edu/mse/research/labs/lamma/

Laboratory of Advanced Polymers and Optimized Materials (LAPOM)

LAPOM specializes in development of materials, components and coatings with predefined mechanical (high load applications), tribological (high scratch and wear resistance), thermophysical (service at high temperatures, low thermal expansivity) and dielectric (a wide range of dielectric constants) applications.

Faculty: Witold Brostow
Website: https://engineering.unt.edu/mse/research/labs/lapom/

Laboratory of Laser Aided Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing (LAASM)

The state-of-the-art research facility houses multiple high-power infrared laser systems. These lasers are specifically designed and configured for efficient, reliable, cost-effective, precise, and efficient additive and subtractive manufacturing processes for advanced materials, including metals, ceramics, composites, etc.

Faculty: Narendra Dahotre
Website: https://engineering.unt.edu/mse/research/labs/laasm/

Li Research Lab

Our research interests lie in the nanoscale design of the soft materials together with advanced lithography methods to engineer 2D, 3D or hierarchical structures, as well as translating these novel structures and methods into potential applications, such as water purification, soft robotic, functional coatings, and energy related devices.

Faculty: Xiao Li
Website: https://engineering.unt.edu/mse/research/labs/liresearch/

Nanoscale Materials and Devices Laboratory (NMDL)

Our research is broadly categorized into three general areas: (a) materials synthesis using bottom-up assembly and top-down nanofabrication techniques; (b) materials property characterization which includes electronic, opto-electronic, mechanical and strain-dependent properties; (c) device characterization for platforms such as low-power, energy-efficient electronics, opto-electronics, sensors, solar cells, flexible and printed electronics, and devices for biosensing and implantable applications.

Faculty: Anupama Kaul
Website: https://engineering.unt.edu/mse/research/labs/nmdl/

Nanostructured Materials and Tribological Interfaces Lab (NMTI)

The lab studies nanocarbon-based superlubricity solution, interactions at solid/liquid interface, and nanoporous ceramics coatings.

Faculty: Diana Berman
Website: https://engineering.unt.edu/mse/research/labs/nmti/

The X Lab: Metallic Processing and Characterization

Under the broad heading of Metallic Processing and Characterization of Materials, Dr. Young's research group focuses on the development, processing, and characterization of structural alloys, specifically:

  • shape memory alloys (e.g. NiTi-, Cu-, and Fe-based, etc…)
  • strain glass alloys
  • refractory and reactive metal alloys (e.g. Ti-, Zr-, Hf-, Nb-, and Ta-based, etc…)
  • lightweight alloys (e.g. Al-, Mg-, Ti-, and Zn-based, etc…)
  • amorphous metal alloys
  • high entropy alloys (HEAs) and complex concentrated alloys (CCAs)

Faculty: Marcus Young
Website: https://engineering.unt.edu/mse/research/labs/metallics/

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