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Welcome to the official page for the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Penn. Chaired by @stach_eric, #MSEatPenn @PennEngineers

 Philadelphia, PA
mse.seas.upenn.edu
Joined October 2018
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Mohamed Atef Elmelegey - SHRM-SCP®, GPHR®, SPHRi@elmelegeyAug 29
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This approach highlights a critical gap in periodontal care—most treatments focus on symptoms, not on restoring tissue health. Bridging that gap could redefine outcomes for patients with severe periodontitis. Exciting times ahead.
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Congratulations to Hardik Makkar and @MSEatPenn Christopher Madl on winning the 2026 #CiPD IDEA Prize! Their innovative gingival filler aims to restore the mechanical health of diseased tissue, offering a promising new approach to treating severe periodontitis and advancing precision oral healthcare. shorturl.at/VFKdt
Kathleen Stebe, Christopher Madl, Hardik Makkar

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Congratulations to Jiaxin Liu, a Ph.D. candidate in @MSEatPenn on receiving an Outstanding Teaching Award! Through her teaching, mentoring, and research in battery technologies, Jiaxin is making a meaningful impact both in the classroom and the lab. Her dedication to helping students grow while advancing the future of energy storage is an inspiring example of the impact graduate students can make. Read More: shorturl.at/fSmBw
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Julia Chiang, a fourth-year Penn student in @MSEatPenn and the VIPER program, has explored her interests in sustainability and energy through research on sodium batteries and urban heat, as well as an energy consulting internship. Her experience at Penn has been shaped by curiosity, interdisciplinary learning, close faculty mentorship, and the supportive community within the Materials Science and Engineering department. Read More: shorturl.at/981ai
Fourth-Year MSE Student Julia Chiang.

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@mseatPenn cordially invites you to join us as we celebrate our 80th-year anniversary of academic excellence, research innovation, and community growth. For 80 years, our department has proudly shaped minds, fostered discoveries, and built a vibrant community of students, faculty, alumni, and partners. We would be honored to have you celebrate this important milestone with us. Event Details Date: Friday, November 13, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Venue: The Glandt Forum – The Singh Center for Nanotechnology For More Information: mse.engineering.upenn.edu/ms…
Department of Materials Science and Engineering 80th Anniversary Celebration

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Dessert Science: @MSEatPenn Society is making a culinary treat. Homemade Ice Cream made with Liquid Nitrogen. Stop by for a dish and all the toppings, Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 5:00 pm in the Quain Courtard
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@MSEatPenn welcomes Robert J. Hickey, of the @penn_state Department of Materials Science and Engineering, for an upcoming MSE Seminar. Dr. Hickey will present “Tuning the Dielectric Constant of Polymeric Materials with Zwitterions” on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in Wu and Chen Auditorium, Levine Hall.
The Penn State University Associate Professor, Robert Hickey, will present a seminar at the University of Pennsylvania on September 10. 2026.

ALT The Penn State University Associate Professor, Robert Hickey, will present a seminar at the University of Pennsylvania on September 10. 2026.

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Penn Materials Science and Engineering is kicking off our first Seminar of the Semester. We want to thank Penn EHRS for stepping up and sharing best practices for lab safety. Thursday, September 3, 2026 10:30 AM - Levine Hall - Wu and Chen Auditorium Thank you, Sean Morrison, Gwenn Allen, Kevin O'Neil, Alisha Ramirez and Amanda Bewley, MS, CIH. We're looking forward to the presentation. If any student wants a refresher, or gain a better understanding of safety lab procedures, stop on by.
Materials Science and Engineering Lab Seminar on Lab Safety provided by EHRS.

ALT Materials Science and Engineering Lab Seminar on Lab Safety provided by EHRS.

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Nothing says excitement more than the first days of classes. It's a cherished moment where you'll meet friends that you'll have for a lifetime, engage with courses that will challenge you, and an amazing environment (Cheesestakes, Eagles, Phlllies, Sixers) that will grow on you. The @mseatPenn welcomes the Class of 2030. Welcome Quakers!!!!!
The 2030 class of Department of Materials Science and Engineering Students

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Entering her 56th year at University of Pennsylvania, Irene Clements leads the charge in welcoming this year's class of Master's and Ph.D's into the @MSEatPenn program. The students represent the following states and countries, (Brazil, India, Canada, Philly, and Nevada). Welcome everybody.
The incoming class of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering Master's and Ph.Ds.

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Featured in @IEEEAPMag's Legends of Electromagnetics series, Penn Engineering's Nader Engheta shares his journey from his childhood fascination with a battery-operated radio to his pioneering research in electromagnetics and beyond. Watch the full interview today. bit.ly/4zoBBsL @MSEatPenn @ESEatPenn @pennbioeng @physatpenn
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Materials Science and Engineering at Penn retweeted
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@PennEngineersAug 20
Penn Engineers and collaborators at @ummedschool have developed a tiny inflatable device that lets researchers precisely control blood flow while continuously imaging the brain, offering a new view of stroke's earliest moments. Led by @ShuYangPenn (@mseatpenn), the MRI-compatible micro-balloon originates from soft robotics research. "As materials scientists, we are always connecting the dots," says Yang. "In this case, techniques we had been developing for soft robotics became the key to answering a longstanding question in stroke research." engineering.upenn.edu/storie…
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Sea stars are pointing to the next generation of smart materials. Penn Engineering @MSEatPenn researchers discovered that sea star skeletons don't just provide strength. They also guide light, revealing a natural design that could inspire future materials capable of both protection and sensing. This finding could inspire lightweight engineered materials that not only protect structures but also detect damage or monitor changes in their surroundings without sacrificing strength. bit.ly/4bnPzkf
Ling Li holds the calcium carbonate skeletons of two sea stars, revealing the lightweight yet resilient architecture that inspired the research.

ALT Ling Li holds the calcium carbonate skeletons of two sea stars, revealing the lightweight yet resilient architecture that inspired the research.

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) image of the tip of a sea star arm, showing the tiny light-guiding structures embedded within the skeleton. The image is approximately 5 mm wide. Credit: Liuni Chen, Ph.D. student and first author.

ALT Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) image of the tip of a sea star arm, showing the tiny light-guiding structures embedded within the skeleton. The image is approximately 5 mm wide. Credit: Liuni Chen, Ph.D. student and first author.

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The Department of Materials Science and Engineering congratulates Shu Yang on being named the 2027 recipient of the Award for Excellence in Adhesion Science, sponsored by 3M. bit.ly/3QYTD3G
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Penn Engineering has named Eric Stach Chair of the Penn Materials Science and Engineering, effective July 1, 2026. Stach is the Robert D. Bent Professor of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering, with a secondary appointment in Electrical and Systems Engineering. An internationally recognized leader in materials characterization and electron microscopy, his research has advanced the understanding of catalysis, energy storage materials, solar photovoltaics and nanostructure growth.
Eric Stach, the Robert D. Bent Professor of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering

ALT Eric Stach, the Robert D. Bent Professor of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering

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@MSEatPenn Researchers have developed tiny, soft robots using opposable materials that are capable of leaping meters into the air with flexibility, responsiveness, and programmability. shorturl.at/XOD5w
Jiarui Wang, a member of the Yang Lab, holds up one of these programmable knot robots with forceps showing how something not much bigger than a grain of rice can pack a serious punch in the world of soft, automated robotics. (Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering)

ALT Jiarui Wang, a member of the Yang Lab, holds up one of these programmable knot robots with forceps showing how something not much bigger than a grain of rice can pack a serious punch in the world of soft, automated robotics. (Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering)

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From Lab to Launch: How Vanessa Chan Is Training Ph.D. Engineers for Real-World Impact Read the full story on Penn Engineering → seas.upenn.edu/stories/from-…
Vanessa Chan, Jonathan and Linda Brassington Practice Professor in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) and Penn Engineering’s Vice Dean of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

ALT Vanessa Chan, Jonathan and Linda Brassington Practice Professor in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) and Penn Engineering’s Vice Dean of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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PhD Defense Announcement Please join us for the PhD defense of Kyril Kavetsky: “Solid-state nanopores as highly versatile devices for biomolecule and lipid nanoparticle structural characterization” Wednesday, June 3, 2026 12:00 PM Singh Center for Nanotechnology, Room 313 We look forward to seeing you there! Zoom option: upenn.zoom.us/j/94839755760
PhD Defense Announcement Please join us for the PhD defense of Kyril Kavetsky:

ALT PhD Defense Announcement Please join us for the PhD defense of Kyril Kavetsky:

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One could describe it as "A Day in the Life," and what a day to remember as our students spend their final day creating a memory. Congratulations Penn Graduates.
MSE 2026 GRADUATES

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Wall signing ceremony for 2026 graduating class

ALT Wall signing ceremony for 2026 graduating class

Wall signing ceremony for 2026 graduating class

ALT Wall signing ceremony for 2026 graduating class

Wall signing ceremony for 2026 graduating class

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