This $145,191 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) program, with a start date of January 15, 2024 and anticipated completion by June 30, 2024, supports research at Lehigh University to directly measure interfacial energies in ceramics.
The project takes a transformative approach to provide critical understanding on how to control the evolution of ceramic structures during processing and operations. By using sophisticated experimental techniques, including quantification of microscale heat evolution and high-resolution electron microscopy, the research will introduce a method to measure interfacial energies, which are currently largely unknown but hold the key for predictive manufacturing and design of ceramics. The project also includes important educational components focused on promoting engineering in middle and high schools through activities based on the science behind superheroes. Additionally, the grant provides training for undergraduate and graduate students in this strategic field of materials research and development.
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