Project Grant 2406530

This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program provides $523,521 to The Ohio State University to conduct collaborative research on the deformation behavior and atomic structure of metallic glasses. The research team aims to gain a fundamental understanding of how the atomic arrangement within metallic glasses changes under stress, which is critical for improving the materials' ductility and reliability for practical applications. The project will employ advanced techniques like 4D scanning transmission electron microscopy, machine learning data analysis, and computational modeling to study the softening and deformation mechanisms in metallic glasses over time. The findings will be integrated into educational curricula and outreach activities to inspire students about materials science. The award period runs from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027.