Stephen Gee

Student Spotlight: Stephen Gee

Why did you choose to study MSE? I chose to study MSE because I competed in the Science Olympiad Materials Science event during high school and really liked the real-world application of chemistry and physics. This was after I had applied to colleges, so I switched my major to MSE shortly after coming to Berkeley.…

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“I’ve done cathode research for over 20 years, looking for new materials, and DRX is the best new material I’ve ever seen by far.” – Scientist Gerd Ceder

“I’ve done cathode research for over 20 years, looking for new materials, and DRX is the best new material I’ve ever seen by far.” – Battery Scientist Gerd Ceder “I’ve done cathode research for over 20 years, looking for new materials, and DRX is the best new material I’ve ever seen by far.” – Scientist…

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Sara Susanto in front of Hearst Mining Circle fountain

Student Spotlight: Sara Susanto

Why did you choose to study MSE? I chose MSE because I have always been interested in energy and other sustainability efforts. When looking at different majors I was intrigued by the ability of materials scientists to invent novel materials that can change anything from how to sustainably create plastic to improving drug delivery methods!…

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Professor Jie Yao’s Group discovers the ‘magic angle’ effects in twisted bilayer photonic crystals that leads to strong light-matter interaction and light localization.

Professor Jie Yao’s Group discovers the ‘magic angle’ effects in twisted bilayer photonic crystals that leads to strong light-matter interaction and light localization. Professor Jie Yao’s Group discovers the ‘magic angle’ effects in twisted bilayer photonic crystals that leads to strong light-matter interaction and light localization. Professor Jie Yao is the corresponding author in an…

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coffee cup with Andrew Minor's portrait in chocolate on top of coffee

Faculty Spotlight: Andrew Minor

Where did you study? I grew up in the bay area and then I went to college at Yale University in Connecticut. Having done my time back east, I was happy to come back west for graduate school at Cal, and have been here ever since. . .   Describe one of your current research…

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Professor Ting Xu’s recent publication titled, “Crystallization of nanoparticles induced by precipitation of trace polymeric additives”, was selected as one of the Editors’ Highlights at Nature Communications.

Professor Ting Xu’s recent publication titled, “Crystallization of nanoparticles induced by precipitation of trace polymeric additives”, was selected as one of the Editors’ Highlights at Nature Communications. Professor Ting Xu’s recent publication titled, “Crystallization of nanoparticles induced by precipitation of trace polymeric additives”, was selected as one of the Editors’ Highlights at Nature Communications. Learn more…

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Professor Ahmad Omar is the lead author in an article recently published on the cover of this week’s issue of Physical Review Letters. The article was also featured in Physics Magazine and selected as an “Editor’s Suggestion.”

Professor Ahmad Omar is the lead author in an article recently published on the cover of this week’s issue of Physical Review Letters. The article was also featured in Physics Magazine and selected as an “Editor’s Suggestion.” Professor Ahmad Omar is the lead author in an article recently published on the cover of this week’s…

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Professor Ting Xu’s Lab develops new technology that can steer plastics from landfills and oceans and instead into your backyard compost bin!

Professor Ting Xu’s Lab develops new technology that can steer plastics from landfills and oceans and instead into your backyard compost bin! Professor Ting Xu’s Lab develops new technology that can steer plastics from landfills and oceans and instead into your backyard compost bin! Read full articles can be found here and here. Contact Us…

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