Materials Science and Engineering at The Ohio State University

05/20/2026

👏 The Graduate School, Ohio State University recognized Bryan Crossman for his mentorship of students when presenting their annual Graduate Associate Teaching Awards, the highest honor bestowed on a graduate student.

Bryan's experience as a Graduate Research Associate illustrates a full-circle experience that inspired students and his career aspirations.

The Ohio State University recognized Bryan Crossman for his mentorship of students when presenting their annual Graduate Associate Teaching Awards, the highest honor bestowed on a graduate student.

05/19/2026

👏👏🏻👏🏾Congratulations to Professor Jinghua Li! She was recognized by the Ohio State Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge for her significant contributions as a researcher, scholar, teacher, and mentor. Since joining the university in 2019, Li has developed a highly successful research program in the areas of electrochemistry, bio-integrated electronics, and biosensing.

Breadcrumb Home News Jinghua Li receives 2026 Early Career Distinguished Scholar Award Jinghua Li receives 2026 Early Career Distinguished Scholar Award Posted: May 19, 2026 Jinghua Li, PhD, assistant professor in the College of Engineering, has earned The Ohio State University 2026 Early Career Di...

05/12/2026

Congratulations to the Buckeye Engineers who graduated over the weekend with PhD, MS, or BS degrees Materials Science and Engineering. We wish you nothing but success! Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

05/07/2026

👏 👏🏽👏🏿 Congratulations to Alan Luo for being named a Distinguished University Professor, the highest faculty honor, by The Ohio State University

Luo has promoted integrated learning in materials processing through classroom, laboratory and simulation-based instruction. His work has enhanced light-metal manufacturing across the automotive sector and strengthened the link between materials research and industrial practice.

His collaboration with industry renders real-life projects that support career readiness and expands research pathways for Buckeye engineers. Congratulations, Professor Alan Luo.

mse.osu.edu/news/2026/05/alan-luo-named-2026-distinguished-university-professor

05/05/2026

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation has recognized Professor Perena Gouma for her lifetime academic achievements by awarding her the prestigious 2026 Humboldt Research Award. Gouma will be conducting research at Uni Bayreuth as part of the distinction.
mse.osu.edu/news/2026/05/pelagia-irene-perena-gouma-wins-prestigious-humboldt-research-award

04/30/2026

Professor Glenn Daehn will discuss how public-private partnerships help drive breakthrough manufacturing technologies from research laboratories to industry. He will use the US National Science Foundation (NSF) HAMMER Engineering Research Center as a case study to highlight progression, innovation, and the ecosystem that define their role in helping revolutionize American manufacturing. Registration for the virtual session ends May 4.
hammer.osu.edu/events/2026/05/american-manufacturing-resilience-discussion-featuring-glenn-daehn

04/27/2026

04/23/2026

Ohio State alumnus Anthony Link of Pacific Fusion is visiting us to discuss physics and engineering challenges associated with successfully creating a measure of energy capable of producing enough fusion energy to run the National Ignition Facility.
go.osu.edu/mse7895

04/23/2026

Congratulations to everyone who was honored at the college's annual Distinguished Faculty Awards ceremony. We recognize three remarkable members of our department who received awards this year.

🏆 Professor Aeriel Murphy-Leonard, PhD - Lumley Research Award
🏆 Professor Jinwoo Hwang - Harrison Faculty Award for Excellence in Engineering Education
🏆 WE alumna Nancy Porter - Dean's Meritorious Service to Students Award

Annual event honors excellence in teaching, innovation and service