Materials Science and Engineering

Invention improves ‘gene gun,’ targets efficiency gains in plant research
Engineers and plant scientists worked together to improve a basic tool of plant research. Read More

July 3, 2025
Christopher Martin: Outstanding senior in materials engineering
"Some of the greatest problems facing humanity come down to material problems, and it is a rich and challenging field." Read More

May 12, 2025
Dean’s Student Leadership awardee: Soren Hellyer, materials engineering
"As an engineer, I want to make positive impacts on my communities and help the world by promoting environmentally friendly practices." Read More

May 8, 2025
Peter C. Collins named fellow of Alpha Sigma Mu
Peter C. Collins, professor of materials science and engineering and The Stanley Chair in Interdisciplinary Engineering, has been named a fellow of the Alpha Sigma Mu, an international professional society for the field of materials science and engineering. Read More

April 7, 2025
Andrew White’s materials engineering journey lays foundation for innovation
Andrew White’s Cyclone Engineering experience has been full of research, mentorship and networking in pursuit of innovative solutions. Read More

February 28, 2025
John Titus Barnett: Outstanding senior in materials science and engineering
John Titus Barnett, materials science and engineering, has been named a fall 2024 Iowa State University College of Engineering outstanding senior. Read More

December 9, 2024
Qi An research on twinning process gets publication cover
Associate Professor Qi An's research on understanding the twinning process in CdTe homoepitaxial film growth was selected for the cover of Crystal Growth & Design, an American Chemistry Society Publication. Read More

November 26, 2024
Nanoink, printing technologies could enable electronics repairs, production in space
Researchers tested new nanoink and printing technologies on the "roller coaster" of NASA microgravity flights. They demonstrated that electronic circuits can be printed in zero gravity. That could lead to astronauts printing electric circuits for spacecraft and equipment repairs. The technologies could also lead to manufacturing high-value electronics in the special environment of space. Read More

November 22, 2024
Sid Pathak and project partners selected for ARPA-E CHADWICK program
Sid Pathak, assistant professor of materials science and engineering, is the university lead in a project selected by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E) to develop next-generation materials critical to commercializing fusion power. Read More

November 13, 2024
Exploring Cyclone Engineering, Nick Tader found his fit
After transferring to Iowa State, Nick Tader found a passion and declared materials engineering as his major. Read More

October 24, 2024
Bastawros awarded for advances in packaging electronic devices
Ashraf Bastawros has been named recipient of the prestigious 2024 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Electronic and Photonic Packaging Division (EPPD) Excellence in Mechanics Award. Read More

September 16, 2024
David Eisenmann is bringing Ground Penetrating Radar to agriculture at the CNDE
Materials Science and Engineering Assistant Teaching Professor David Eisenmann has several projects at the CNDE, including innovating Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to help the precision agriculture industry. He has been using GPR for over a decade, and has now turned his attention to South America, where he is helping crop producers track their planting rate using GPR. Read More

September 11, 2024
Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute launched to serve defense, manufacturing sectors
“Iowa State University is proud to be part of this groundbreaking partnership to establish the Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute,” said Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen. “This initiative will bring to bear our strengths as a land-grant university..." Read More

August 23, 2024
Qi An and team develop general, high-speed technology to model, understand catalytic reactions
A research team led by Qi An, an associate professor of materials science and engineering at Iowa State University, has developed artificial intelligence technology that could find ways to improve researchers’ understanding of the chemical reactions involved in ammonia production and other complex chemical reactions. Read More

August 6, 2024
Advisor Andrea Klocke helps students build confidence, establish connections
“Andrea has impacted my time at ISU more than anyone else, helping me to be confident in myself and my choices. I think every student needs an Andrea in their corner to help them thrive,” said MSE graduate student Abby Stanlick. Read More

May 3, 2024