Berkeley’s ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship combats climate change
05/30/24 — UC Berkeley faculty are fast-tracking the development of new and creative climate solutions
Materials science
Five engineering professors among 2024 Spark Award winners
05/22/24 — Bakar Fellows Program: Recipients embody the spirit of innovation and collaboration that defines UC Berkeley’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
Bakar ClimatEnginuity Hub: Berkeley’s new home for climate innovation
05/16/24 — New incubator on the west side of campus will provide resources and support to entrepreneurs in renewable energy and clean technology
Researchers achieve giant energy storage, power density on a microchip
05/06/24 — New generation of electrostatic capacitors could change the energy storage paradigm for microelectronics
Ramamoorthy Ramesh elected to National Academy of Sciences
05/02/24 — Materials scientist recognized for his distinguished and continuing contributions in original research
First high-res 3D nanoscale chemical imaging achieved with multimodal tomography
04/30/24 — University of Michigan: New approach could advance nanomaterials for electronics, clean energy, biomedicine and more
This alloy is kinky
04/22/24 — Berkeley Lab: Remarkable metal alloy won’t crack at extreme temperatures due to kinking, or bending, of crystals at the atomic level
How scientists are accelerating chemistry discoveries with automation
04/08/24 — Berkeley Lab: New statistical-modeling workflow, developed by MSE professor Kristin Persson’s group, may help advance drug discovery and synthetic chemistry
Molecular weaving makes polymer composites stronger without compromising function
03/21/24 — College of Chemistry: New discovery could have a “huge impact on the materials industry”
MSE professor Kristin Persson named to Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
02/26/24 — Honor recognizes pioneering work and leadership in promoting science in society
New structural insights could lead to mechanical enhancement in alloys
02/21/24 — Penn State: Researchers advance their understanding of metallic materials with potential applications in airplane turbines, nuclear reactors, equipment for space exploration
Researchers make advances toward more effective IBD therapies
02/01/24 — New regenerative medicine technique may repair and protect the colon
Scientists advance affordable, sustainable solution for flat-panel displays and wearable tech
01/22/24 — Berkeley Lab: New 3D-printable material could enable cheaper manufacturing processes for next-gen OLED televisions, smartphones, light fixtures and wearable devices
Scaling up nano for sustainable manufacturing
11/08/23 — Berkeley Lab: Scientists, led by Berkeley engineer Ting Xu, have developed multipurpose, recyclable nanosheets for electronics, energy storage, and health and safety applications
Fall magazine is here
11/06/23 — Latest Berkeley Engineer features a renaissance in nuclear power, innovating the next generation of batteries, and unearthing a legacy
Materially better
11/06/23 — To make next-gen batteries, professor Gerbrand Ceder is finding innovative ways to accelerate the research on key materials.
Researchers demonstrate new 3D printing technique for quantum sensors
10/31/23 — Innovation may lead to novel applications in precision measurement, biological imaging and environmental monitoring
Women leaders at six top research universities urge more diversity in semiconductor workforce
10/23/23 — Science: Dean Tsu-Jae King Liu part of new consortium aiming to improve training in microelectronics to meet increased demand
Researchers develop new AI-based design method for metamaterials
10/10/23 — Innovative approach can create everyday products with novel mechanical properties
Creating a lithium-ion battery for the future
10/05/23 — Unique manganese-based material may pave the way for cheaper, more powerful Li-ion batteries