Peter F. Green, Ph.D. ’85, deputy laboratory director for science and technology at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, is being honored for his status as a world-class researcher, a leader, and an educator. Read more
Ten assistant professors representing four colleges have recently received National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Awards to support their research objectives. Read more
Decoding crystal growth is essential for tech advances, and is the focus of a NSF CAREER Award received by assistant professor Julia Dshemuchadse. Read more
The IEEE Board of Directors has named Professor Huili Grace Xing an IEEE Fellow, recognized for contributions to GaN high-electron-mobility transistors. Xing is the William L. Quackenbush Professor of Engineering and Associate Dean on Research and Graduate Studies. Xing’s research is focused on fundamental work toward next generation electronic materials and devices. “We are currently engaged in doping science in polar semiconductors, ultrawide bandgap semiconductors for energy-efficient and agile power electronics, deep UV light emitters, quantum materials and technologies for secure... Read more
A crystal structure that combines a semiconductor and superconductor is a tantalizing prospect to create energy-efficient computers, or quantum computers, which leverage the unique quantum mechanical properties of superconductors. Superconductors carry current with little to no energy loss, while semiconductors offer the control and versatility that has made them an essential feature of transistor technology. Read more
A new X-ray technique developed at Cornell offers an unprecedented look at the elaborate inner workings of batteries while they are in use – a breakthrough that is already yielding important findings for the development of next-generation energy storage. Read more
The Ezra’s Bridge program aims to address challenges faced by populations underrepresented in chemical and materials sciences by providing students with a full-tuition scholarship, research opportunities and mentoring. Read more
A new artificial intelligence tool developed by Cornell researchers promises to help speed up searches for novel metastable materials with unique properties in fields such as renewable energy and microelectronics. Read more
Around 1,450 Cornell students completed their studies this month. While the December Recognition Ceremony was canceled, some shared their university experiences. Read more
14 students had the opportunity to present their projects to a panel of expert judges from Boeing, BorgWarner, Universal Instruments, Indium, and Corning. Read more
