Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

NSF Awards 51±¬ÁÏ Researcher Nearly $1 Million for Separate Liquid Crystal Studies
Trustees Research Professor Oleg Lavrentovich, Ph.D., a chemical physicist in 51±¬ÁÏ’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute (AMLCI), just received nearly $1 million between two grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for separate studies with potential applications in biomedical science, commercial electronics and beyond.

New Director Named for 51±¬ÁÏ’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute
Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., was named the new director of 51±¬ÁÏ’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, effective July 1, having been selected for his research accomplishments, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for social impact.

NSF Award Funds Sensor Research at 51±¬ÁÏ’s New Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute
Thanks to a rare Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), 51±¬ÁÏ researchers in the new Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute will be able to work with partners at Merck Performance Materials to advance life-saving sensory technology.