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Materials Science & Engineering

This section of the college news site gathers stories that feature the faculty, students, staff and programs of the UA Department of Materials Science and Engineering. For detailed information about all other aspects of MSE, please visit the department website.

Materials Science & Engineering News

Andrew Wessman and Mohammed Shafae standing next to a 3D printer, which is about two feet wide and a bit taller than them.

Ensuring Accuracy in 3D-Printed Jet Engine Parts

With $750,000 in NASA funding, engineers work to mitigate and prevent defects in additively manufactured metal parts designed for use in extreme environments.
Sammy Tin

MSE’s New Department Head a Natural Fit

Sammy Tin, the inaugural Patrick R. Taylor Endowed Chair in Materials Science and Engineering, has plans to grow the undergraduate student population and reach new heights in research.
Front of the Old Engineering Building

College Welcomes 11 New Faculty in 2021-2022

UA Engineering recruits one of the largest and most diverse classes of faculty in its history.
Zheshen Zhang in his lab

UArizona Engineer Awarded $5M to Build Quantum-Powered Navigation Tools

Funded by the NSF Convergence Accelerator Program, the Quantum Sensors project aims to make space and terrestrial navigation far more sensitive, accurate and affordable.

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