Interface engineering at Rensselaer has a multifaceted approach, encompassing the refinement of material characteristics, innovative manufacturing methods, the harnessing of nanoscale possibilities for tailored materials, the critical role in advancing microelectronics, all of which collectively drive product enhancement and technological innovation to greater sophistication and efficacy.
Material Properties
Researchers can fine-tune the properties of materials, such as increasing strength, conductivity, or resistance to wear and corrosion, thereby improving the overall performance and durability.
Manufacturing Processes
By controlling interfaces, it is possible to develop novel manufacturing techniques that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and promote sustainability, driving advancements in production methods.
Nanotechnology
At the nanoscale, interfacial engineering is instrumental in creating nanomaterials with tailored properties. This has implications for everything from more efficient batteries and sensors to advanced coatings and drug delivery nanoparticles.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Interfacial engineering fosters collaboration between different scientific disciplines, including engineering, chemistry, physics, and biology. This interdisciplinary approach results in discoveries and innovations.
Faculty
- Amir Hirsa, Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering
- Joel Plawsky, Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Ganpati Ramanath, Materials Science and Engineering
- Shayla Sawyer, Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
- Shanbin Shi, Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering
- Jian Shi, Materials Science and Engineering
- Yunfeng Shi, Materials Science and Engineering
- Patrick Underhill, Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Gwo-Ching Wang, Physics