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Zhiqiang Mao, professor of physics, materials science and engineering, and of chemistry, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Election as a Fellow is an honor bestowed by peers upon members of the AAAS, the world's largest general scientific society, for their extraordinary achievements in advancing science.
Join Arthur Martin, Vice President of R&D North America at Arkema, for an engaging discussion on how innovation in specialty materials is addressing today’s most pressing energy and technology challenges. With over 25 years of leadership in advanced materials, adhesives, and coatings, Martin will share how Arkema’s commitment to sustainable development positions it at the forefront of chemical innovation.
Explore the transformative role of advanced materials in the oil and gas industry with Dr. Faisal Al-Faqeer, Senior Vice President of IK Liquids to Chemicals Development at Saudi Aramco. With three decades of leadership across refining, petrochemicals, and R&D, Dr. Al-Faqeer will highlight how innovations in non-metallic materials are enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability in one of the world’s most complex and highly regulated industries.
Join Dr. Rose Hernandez, Science Program Director at the International Space Station National Laboratory, as she explores how advancements in materials science are driving innovation across industries and beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Drawing on her extensive experience in both government and private sector R&D, Dr. Hernandez will discuss the economic and societal impact of cutting-edge material technologies—from sustainable consumer products to space-based manufacturing.
The Richard E. Tressler Lectures in Materials honors the very important work of Professor Richard E. Tressler who was head of Penn State's Department of Materials Science and Engineering from 1991-2001. Read more
The David Ford McFarland Award for Achievement in Materials was established in 1948 by the Penn State Chapter of the American Society for Metals (now ASM International) to honor graduates of Penn State who have honorably distinguished themselves in some field of materials. The award was named in honor of Dr. David Ford McFarland—former professor and department head. Read more
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Newly achieved precise control over light emitted from incredibly tiny sources, a few nanometers in size, embedded in two-dimensional (2D) materials could lead to remarkably high-resolution monitors and advances in ultra-fast quantum computing, according to an international team led by researchers at Penn State and Université Paris-Saclay.
2025 Energy Innovations Symposium - April 9-11
The symposium brings together researchers exploring energy production, carbon management, materials for energy, and energy systems and policy. Discussions will cover renewable energy, water-related challenges, carbon capture, decarbonization, critical minerals, energy storage, system management, and policy solutions. By fostering collaboration across these diverse fields, we aim to drive energy innovation and sustainable solutions for the future.
