Latest NSF Rankings Show Breadth And Depth Of Penn State Research
University ranks 22nd nationally in total research expenditures
Engineers Develop New Software Tool To Aid Material Modeling Research
A new software tool can accelerate materials science research by cutting out tedious background research on material properties.
Lei Kang
Assistant Research Professor
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Nanoscale Window Coating Could Help Reduce Energy Costs
To improve the coating’s efficacy, Penn State researchers say that nanoscale technology may help elevate thermal performance to that of double-pane windows in winter.
Battery Metals From Mine Waste: Potential Economic Benefits For The Commonwealth
New findings by a team led by Penn State researchers suggest potential economic opportunities from the domestic production of critical minerals.
Engineered Nanomaterial Captures Off-Target Cancer Drug To Prevent Tissue Damage
Super-capacity, cellulose-based material may enable high-dose targeted treatments
Solving The ‘Big Problems’ Via Algorithms Enhanced By 2D Materials
Important optimization algorithms that are designed to solve large-scale problems such as airline schedules and supply chain logistics may soon get a boost from 2D materials that will enable the algorithms to better solve the problems and use less energy.
Speedy, On-Site Drug Detection Key To Reducing Impacts Of Addiction Crisis
Rapid, accessible and highly accurate detection of addictive substances such as opiates and cocaine is vital to reducing the adverse personal and societal impacts of addiction, something current drug detection systems can take too long to provide.
3D-Printing Surgical Implants Inspires Engineering Graduate Student
Mechanical engineering’s Lauren Judkins shares how designing custom implants could improve patient outcomes for rib injuries
Penn State Center Unveils Innovative New K-12 Materials Science Content
The Penn State Center for Nanoscale Science recently went on a mission: To create new online content for K-12 students to learn about materials science and the impact it has on everyday lives.