The newest MIT engineering faculty are conducting research across a diverse range of subject areas.

In a new study, MIT researchers evaluated quantum materials’ potential for scalable commercial success — and identified promising candidates.

Acting as a “virtual spectrometer,” SpectroGen generates spectroscopic data in any modality, such as X-ray or infrared, to quickly assess a material’s quality.

MIT researchers discovered a hidden atomic order that persists in metals even after extreme processing.

Incorporating machine learning, MIT engineers developed a way to 3D print alloys that are much stronger than conventionally manufactured versions.

Incorporating machine learning, MIT engineers developed a way to 3D print alloys that are much stronger than conventionally manufactured versions.

Panel discussions focused on innovation in many forms of energy, then a tour of campus featured student research.

MIT researchers developed a model that explains lithium intercalation rates in lithium-ion batteries.

Improved carbon-cement supercapacitors could turn the concrete around us into massive energy storage systems.

The novel design allows the membranes to withstand high temperatures when separating hydrogen from gas mixtures.

A lantern created in the Design Intelligence Lab creates sustainable alternatives for consumer electronics.

The new “CRESt” platform could help find solutions to real-world energy problems that have plagued the materials science and engineering community for decades.

The new “CRESt” platform could help find solutions to real-world energy problems that have plagued the materials science and engineering community for decades.

A new device concept opens the door to compact, high-performance transistors with built-in memory.

A new device concept opens the door to compact, high-performance transistors with built-in memory.

With SCIGEN, researchers can steer AI models to create materials with exotic properties for applications like quantum computing.

New findings could provide a way to monitor batteries for sounds that could guide manufacturing, indicate remaining usable life, or flag potential safety issues.

Founder Gregory B. Olson reflects on past and continuing high-impact work as the group turns 40.

A system conceived in Professor Michael Cima’s lab was approved by the Food and Drug Administration after positive results in patients.

The research center, sponsored by the DOE’s National Nuclear Security Administration, will advance the simulation of extreme environments, such as those in hypersonic flight and atmospheric reentry.

Outfitted with antibodies that guide them to the tumor site, the new nanoparticles could reduce the side effects of treatment.

New findings could help manufacturers design gels, lotions, or even paving materials that last longer and perform more predictably.

MIT researchers designed an electrolyte that can break apart at the end of a battery’s life, allowing for easier recycling of components.

MIT researchers designed an electrolyte that can break apart at the end of a battery’s life, allowing for easier recycling of components.

By directly imaging material failure in 3D, this real-time technique could help scientists improve reactor safety and longevity.

By directly imaging material failure in 3D, this real-time technique could help scientists improve reactor safety and longevity.

The MRL helps bring together academia, government, and industry to accelerate innovation in sustainability, energy, and advanced materials.

The ultrabroadband infrared frequency comb could be used for chemical detection in portable spectrometers or high-resolution remote sensors.

Over 50 years at MIT, the condensed-matter physicist led the development of photonic crystals, translating discoveries into wide-ranging applications in energy, medicine, and defense.

Over 50 years at MIT, the condensed-matter physicist led the development of photonic crystals, translating discoveries into wide-ranging applications in energy, medicine, and defense.

Scientists have discovered a link between the material’s pore size distribution and its ability to withstand radiation.

The Initiative for New Manufacturing is convening experts across the Institute to drive a transformation of production across the U.S. and the world.

New microparticles containing iron or iodine could be used to fortify food and beverages, to help fight malnutrition.

Bowen’s innovative work helped transform ceramics and manufacturing education at MIT and beyond.

Film produced by MIT Open Learning’s video team shows the art and science of hand-forged knives with master bladesmith Bob Kramer.

Nanophotonic devices developed at MIT are compact, efficient, reprogrammable, adaptive, and able to dynamically respond to external inputs.

Device Research Lab study uncovers mechanisms behind a phenomenon that can impact civil engineering, desalination, coatings, membrane design, art conservation, and more.

Device Research Lab study uncovers mechanisms behind a phenomenon that can impact civil engineering, desalination, coatings, membrane design, art conservation, and more.

The platform identifies, mixes, and tests up to 700 new polymer blends a day for applications like protein stabilization, battery electrolytes, or drug-delivery materials.

An oft-ignored effect can be used to probe an important property of semiconductors, a new study finds.

Longtime MIT solid-state physicist brought theoretical insights to an experiment-driven discipline — and later, to film.

The faculty members’ work comprises multifaceted research and scholarship across a wide range of disciplines.

Ongoing research by three architecture faculty aims to yield structures that protect communities from the devastation of volcanic eruptions.

The new implant carries a reservoir of glucagon that can be stored under the skin and deployed during an emergency — with no injections needed.

Developed to analyze new semiconductors, the system could streamline the development of more powerful solar panels.

Foundation Alloy, founded by a team from MIT, uses solid-state metallurgy technology to create a new class of high-performance metals.

The MIT Energy Initiative’s annual research symposium explores artificial intelligence as both a problem and a solution for the clean energy transition.

Co-founded by Professor Desirée Plata, the company is already producing nickel and cobalt from battery scrap in Ohio.

Rising seniors Avani Ahuja, Julianna Lian, Jacqueline Prawira, and Alex Tang are honored for their academic achievements.

Eleven faculty members have been granted tenure in six units across MIT’s School of Engineering.