Recent News : News & Events : Materials Science Program : University of Rochester

Rochester named an REU site for undergraduate semiconductor research

Tue, 16 May 2023

The National Science Foundation has named Rochester as one of six new grant-supported Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) sites.

Unlocking the power of photosynthesis for clean energy production

Thu, 27 Apr 2023

A new grant will allow Rochester researchers to leverage bacteria and nanomaterials to mimic photosynthesis and produce clean-burning hydrogen fuel.

Perovskites, a ‘dirt cheap’ alternative to silicon, just got a lot more efficient

Thu, 16 Feb 2023

By harnessing the power of metals, Rochester researchers are making the material an ever more viable replacement for silicon in solar cells and detectors.

New method to control electron spin paves the way for efficient quantum computers

Fri, 27 Jan 2023

The method, developed by researchers including John Nichol, an associate professor of physics, overcomes the limitations of electron spin resonance.

Bioplastics made of bacteria can reduce plastic waste in oceans

Thu, 06 Oct 2022

A team of scientists, including biology professor Anne S. Meyer, is developing plastic materials that degrade in oceans.

CAREER awards recognize role models in research, education

Wed, 31 Aug 2022

Six Rochester researchers have received the National Science Foundation’s most esteemed recognition for early-career faculty members.

Machine learning pinpoints when matter changes under extreme conditions

Thu, 28 Jul 2022

Rochester researchers will cut through excess data to speed the search for new materials.

Rochester leads development of novel integrated photonic COVID-19 sensor

Thu, 24 Mar 2022

The inexpensive, portable device could help safeguard against future pandemics and detect viruses and infections in underserved populations.

Using nanodiamonds as sensors just got easier

Tue, 25 Jan 2022

Rochester researchers have found a new and improved way to extract temperature from the light emitted by a diamond defect.

First-ever lab model of human eye offers hope for macular degeneration patients

Mon, 29 Mar 2021

Rochester researchers' breakthrough could lead to patient-specific treatments for age-related macular degeneration, which leads to a loss of central vision.