UTRGV-UMN PREM
The vision of the University of Texas, Rio Grande (UTRGV)/University of Minnesota (UMN) Partnership for Research & Materials Education (PREM) is to develop human capital and infrastructure by bridging fundamental and engineering research on nanomaterials with innovation in the development of devices and systems for practical applications, while enhancing and strengthening representation of minority students in materials science careers.
IRG-1
Prescribe, Tailor, Design and Control the Mesostructures of Fine Fibers
Group
Mircea Chipara, Arturo Fuentes, Karen Lozano, Michelle Calabrese, Christopher Ellison, Timothy Lodge, Mahesh Mahanthappa
IRG-2
Nanostructured Fibers for Electronic, Transport, and Energy Applications
Group
Timothy Lodge, Andre Mkhoyan, M. Jasim Uddin, Mataz Alcoutlabi, Karen Martirosyan, Chris Leighton, Mahesh Mahanthappa
Seed
The purpose of the MRSEC Seed Program is to foster innovation and promote MRSEC growth. Awards are made to individual faculty members or small clusters in support of high risk projects or research in emerging areas.
Group
Robert Gilkerson
People
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Karen Lozano
Principal Investigator & PREM Director
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Timothy Lodge
Co-Principal Investigator, IRG-1 & 2
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Arturo Fuentes
Co-Principal Investigator, IRG-1
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Chris Leighton
Co-Principal Investigator, IRG-2
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M. Jasim Uddin
Co-Principal Investigator, IRG-2
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Dorina Chipara
IRG-1
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Mircea Chipara
IRG-1
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Michelle Calabrese
CEMS, IRG-1
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Christopher Ellison
CEMS, IRG-1
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Mahesh Mahanthappa
CEMS, IRG-1 & 2
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Karen Martirosyan
IRG-2
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Horacio Vasquez
IRG-2
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Mataz Alcoutlabi
IRG-2
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Andre Mkhoyan
CEMS, IRG-2
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Robert Gilkerson
Seed
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Phil Engen
Education & Outreach Director
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Thelma Castaneda
Office Assistant