Tuskegee University-University of Nebraska-Lincoln MRSEC

The Partnership for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) between Tuskegee University (TU) and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (UNL-MRSEC) establishes a world-class collaborative research program in multiferroic polymer nanocomposites. This partnership is designed to address the dual goals of advancing cutting-edge research and increasing the participation of underrepresented groups in the field of materials science and engineering.

Objectives of the Tuskegee PREM Program:

  1. Expand Research and Educational Opportunities:

    • Provide students with access to high-quality research experiences and education in emerging fields of materials science and engineering.

    • Develop fundamental knowledge and a new class of multiferroic polymer nanocomposite materials.

  2. Increase Diversity in Advanced Technology Fields:

    • Recruit, retain, and graduate students from underrepresented groups, particularly African Americans, in advanced materials science programs.

    • Prepare graduates to contribute to the diversity of the nation's advanced technology workforce.

  3. Enhance Institutional Expertise:

    • Strengthen TU’s capabilities in synthesis, manufacturing, and characterization of advanced polymer nanocomposites.

    • Leverage UNL-MRSEC’s expertise in multiferroic materials to foster a synergistic collaboration.

Anticipated Outcomes:

  • The development of innovative multiferroic polymer nanocomposites with applications in structural, electronic, energy, and sensing technologies.

  • Production of graduates skilled in cutting-edge materials research and ready to drive innovation in academia, industry, and government.

  • New methodologies for design and manufacturing, potentially leading to patentable processes for large-scale applications.

Broader Impacts

The Tuskegee PREM partnership is committed to fostering diversity and broadening participation in materials science and engineering. By providing research and educational opportunities to underrepresented groups, the program aims to produce a new generation of African American scientists and engineers equipped to address challenges in advanced materials design and manufacturing. This collaboration will not only enhance TU’s institutional capacity but also contribute to addressing societal needs through groundbreaking materials science research.

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2018 - 2025
Tuskegee University
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Research Area 1

Synthesis and Characterization of Multiferroic Nanoparticles

This area focuses on developing and studying nanoscale particles with multiferroic properties. The research seeks to understand their fundamental characteristics and prepare them for integration into composite materials.
Research Area 2

Fabrication of Multiferroic Polymer Composites

This research involves creating polymer composites that incorporate multiferroic nanoparticles. Applications of these composites in structural, electronic, and sensing technologies will be investigated.
Research Area 3

Multifunctional Polymeric Nanocomposites

Explores the development of advanced polymeric nanocomposites utilizing multiferroic nanoparticles. The research will evaluate their mechanical, thermal, magnetic, and electrical properties to assess their potential for multifunctional applications.

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