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.

Evgeni Penev promoted to associate research professor Wed, 05/24/2023 - 09:52

Rice researcher focuses on he computational materials science of carbon-based systems and novel low-dimensional materials.

Rice materials science graduate program ranks No. 24 in nation Tue, 04/25/2023 - 09:15

MSNE moves up three spots marking fifth consecutive year in US News top 30.

MSNE professors receive faculty awards from Rice Engineering Mon, 04/24/2023 - 11:35

Han received the Roy E. Campbell Faculty Development Award and Lou recognized with the Outstanding Faculty Research Award.

Han named to MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 China list Fri, 04/07/2023 - 11:16

Director of Rice's Electron Microscopy Center recognized for develop of advanced electron microscopy technology.

Rice, ASM International to sponsor career panel for students Mon, 04/03/2023 - 11:11

April 5 event in Anderson Hall is open to all.