IMR leadership honored at first Middle East and North Africa Solar Conference

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The Institute for Materials and Manufacturing Research (IMR) is helping push The Ohio State University to the forefront of energy innovation through advancements in photovoltaics and battery cell technologies, addressing pressing challenges in sustainable energy solutions.   Recently, IMR executive director Steven Ringel was honored as a keynote speaker at the inaugural Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Solar Conference …

rendering of the battery cell research and development center

Ohio State, Honda, business, state, federal leaders announce partnership for battery cell research center

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The center will be managed and operated at Ohio State by the Institute for Materials and Manufacturing Research (IMR) with the goal of translating fundamental research to manufacturing of advanced EV battery cells. The Ohio State University was joined by Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, congressional leaders, Honda, Schaeffler Americas and JobsOhio officials Monday to announce the creation of a …

Gouma earns defense funding to advance early detection of respiratory infections

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Materials Science and Engineering Professor Perena Gouma has been awarded funding from the Department of Defense to develop a handheld breathalyzer capable of detecting early-stage respiratory infections. Gouma is also the Edward Orton, Jr. Chair in Ceramic Engineering. The handheld testing device, called “RISE” (Respiratory Infection Single Exhale test), is initially targeted for those actively serving in the U.S. military. …

IMR recognizes institute’s expanding scope and achievements in manufacturing research and innovation

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Since its establishment in 2006, the Institute for Materials Research has continuously supported and helped steer the materials-allied research enterprise at The Ohio State University to be among the very best in the nation. This has been fueled by the institute’s role in winning some of the most competitive funding awards, attracting top talent to the Ohio State community who …

Research team show front row (l to r): Jose Lorie Lopez (postdoc), Anne Co, Jung Hyun, Jay Sayre. Back row: Marcello, Qingmin Xu (IMR Research Scientist), Navni Verma (IMR Research Engineer), Kari Roth (IMR Innovation Manager).

Ohio State awarded $3.8M grant from U.S. Department of Energy to improve electric vehicle batteries

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Photo: Ohio State News — Front row (l to r): Jose Lorie Lopez (postdoc), Anne Co, Jung Hyun, Jay Sayre. Back row: Marcello, Qingmin Xu (IMR Research Scientist), Navni Verma (IMR Research Engineer), Kari Roth (IMR Innovation Manager). Funding will support the development of more affordable and efficient electric vehicle batteries in America The Department of Energy recently announced that …

MSE: Doan-Nguyen earns prestigious AFOSR Young Investigator Award

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Vicky Doan-Nguyen, an assistant professor of materials science and engineering at The Ohio State University, was awarded a $450,000 grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) through its Young Investigator Research Program (YIP). The Air Force awarded approximately $16.2 million in grants to 36 scientists and engineers from 30 research institutions and small businesses. Doan-Nguyen will work …

IMR faculty members among 2021 Distinguished Faculty Award winners

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The College of Engineering recently honored excellence in teaching, innovation and service with its 24th annual Distinguished Faculty Awards.   Among the faculty, researchers and partners recognized for distinguished contributions in several areas were multiple Ohio State faculty members hired through the Materials and Manufacturing for Sustainability (M&MS) Discovery Theme, operated by the Institute for Materials Research (IMR).   Vicky …

New research strategy shared by Honda and Ohio State advancing energy innovation

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In its first year, a jointly held research strategy between The Ohio State University and Honda has blossomed into multiple projects advancing next-generation energy systems research.   Ohio State’s Institute for Materials Research (IMR) worked with Honda to focus the research direction for multiple projects and shape the overall strategy to further energy experimentation.   The relationship grew from an …

Emerging Innovation District set to spur economic growth, advance energy research

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The emerging Innovation District on The Ohio State University’s West Campus, which is set to propel research advancements and economic growth, took another major step forward in its development with a significant financial push from the state and JobsOhio.   Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in February helped announce the rapidly developing district will receive a large portion of a $100 …

ECE team exploring next-gen UV lasers in the fight against COVID-19

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In the global rush to control the spread of coronavirus, ultraviolet (UV) light has proven effective for sterilizing surfaces in its prevention. Ideally, light emitting diodes, or LEDs, could provide the UV light too. However, the technological advancements in this realm have remained stalled. As a device, UV lasers with improved beam quality remain better and more suitable for real-world applications. …