Karen Lozano named 2025 Higher Education Professional of the Year by Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network Mon, 06/30/2025 - 11:31

This distinction celebrates Lozano’s impact as a mentor, educator and advocate for student success.

Pasquali selected as 2025 Braskem Award for Excellence in Materials Engineering and Science Wed, 05/28/2025 - 09:41

This prestigious award recognizes Pasquali’s pioneering contributions in developing high-performance sustainable carbon-based materials and clean energy

Pasquali named fellow of The Society of Rheology Tue, 05/13/2025 - 14:55

Chemical and biomolecular engineer and Carbon Hub director honored for professional accomplishments and service

Jun Lou named the 2025 MRS Fellow Thu, 04/10/2025 - 10:04

The honor is in recognition of his outstanding contributions to materials science research

Karen Lozano honored by American Chemical Society for mentorship Mon, 03/31/2025 - 12:54

Rice Trustee Professor wins 2025 ACS Award for Encouraging Underrepresented and Economically Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences

Ajayan honored with Materials Today Innovation Award Mon, 01/13/2025 - 17:08

Rice materials scientist recognized for his significant achievements in developing nanoengineered materials.

Eight Rice materials scientists are among the world’s highly cited researchers Wed, 12/11/2024 - 17:25

Esteemed faculty named to the Web of Science group’s Highly Cited Researchers list recognized for last decade’s most influential papers.

Pulickel Ajayan to step down as chair of materials science and nanoengineering Tue, 12/10/2024 - 11:06

Achievements during his decade of leadership include faculty growth, collaborative global partnerships.

Six new faculty join Rice University's Department of Materials Science and Nanoengineering Thu, 10/24/2024 - 09:00

New faculty members include National Academy of Engineering member Karen Lozano, who will become the new department chair.

Rice researchers develop new method for preserving surface strain in nanocatalysts Fri, 10/04/2024 - 15:42

Interdisciplinary research could help reduce greenhouse gases, produce clean energy.

Tringides named to MIT Technology Review 35 under 35 list Thu, 09/12/2024 - 09:47

Materials science and nanoengineering assistant professor recognized for developing new electrocorticogram.

Rice graduate students help chips beat the heat with boron nitride Mon, 06/24/2024 - 17:54

Materials scientists Chen-Yang Lin and Tianshu Zhai win top prizes, increase investment for startup HEXAspec.

Zhu named to the US Air Force Young Investigator Program Wed, 01/10/2024 - 09:11

Rice engineer receives $450,000 for research on quantum, explosive materials.

Rice Engineering remembers Ahmad Kabbani Mon, 11/20/2023 - 11:43

Kabbani was an esteemed lecturer in materials science and nanoengineering.

Rice Engineering honors Karen Lozano with Outstanding Alumni Award Fri, 11/03/2023 - 09:19

The award recognizes Lozano for her outstanding professional achievement and service to society.

Ph.D. student in MSNE lands fellowship in Japan Fri, 09/29/2023 - 09:16

Sathvik Iyengar supported by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science,

Ajayan elected foreign fellow of Indian National Science Academy Tue, 09/19/2023 - 11:26

Rice researcher recognized for his pioneering work on engineered hybrid nanostructures and interface engineered nanomaterials.

Rice MSNE hires four new faculty members Tue, 08/29/2023 - 12:48

Lane Martin, Scott Keene, HaeYeon Lee and Ricardo Zednik among 21 new hires in the School of Engineering.

Rice PhD student returns from 'life-changing' Quad Fellowship Summit Mon, 07/10/2023 - 11:00

Sathvik Ajay Iyengar was among inaugural recipients into scholarship program jointly administered by U.S., Australia, India and Japan.

Yimo Han wins NSF CAREER Award Fri, 06/23/2023 - 07:25

Rice assistant professor's research will use recent electron microscopy approaches to observe the deformation mechanisms of 2D materials.