Engineered Materials

The EM Lab supports the measurement and analysis of material properties such as elasticity, plasticity, thermal behavior, and fatigue resistance. Equipment includes Instron testing machines, MTS tensile and fatigue testers, a Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer, multiple microscopes, and a range of tools for materials visualization and thermal processing.

This lab studies biomaterials for tissue engineering using computational design methods to optimize properties. It also investigates bio-based and sustainable polymers for applications such as packaging, contributing to research that supports both health and environmental goals.

CAMI is a microscopy facility with equipment for scanning and transmission electron microscopy, light/fluorescence microscopy, and cryopreservation. The facility also includes ultramicrotomes, imaging systems, and sample prep tools for detailed analysis of advanced materials.

Focusing on surface interactions, lubrication, and wear, this lab includes multiple tribometers, ultrasonicating equipment, surface profilometers, and microhardness testers. It supports research in reducing friction and improving durability in mechanical systems and composite materials.

This lab supports synthesis of micro and nano materials for applications like solar energy, drug delivery, and nanotoxicity studies. Techniques include chemical bath deposition, spin coating, 3D printing, sol-gel processing, and physical vapor deposition.