UF Develops Breakthrough Magnet That Could Transform Metal Production (UF News)

In a groundbreaking collaboration backed by a nearly $11 million federal grant, UF researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind superconducting magnet that could advance metal production and position the United States as a global leader in alloy production.
National Academy of Engineering Selects Professor Michele Manuel for Highest Professional Honor
The National Academy of Engineering has elected UF professor Michele Manuel, Ph.D., to join the organization’s ranks, among the highest professional honors in engineering for those who have distinguished themselves in academia, private industry, or government agencies.
2 UF Researchers Named to the National Academy of Engineering
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has elected 111 new members and 22 international members, including Drs. Michele Viola Manuel and Deepika B. Singh of the University of Florida. This brings the total U.S. membership to 2,388 and the number of international members to 310.
Michele Manuel Named 2021 TMS Brimacombe Medalist
Michele Manuel, Ph.D., professor and chair of the UF Department of Materials Science & Engineering, was recently recognized as a Brimacombe Medalist by The Mineral, Metals & Materials Society (TMS).
UF Engineer Is Using $11M Research Award to Make Steel Manufacturing More Energy Efficient
Heat-treating steel during its manufacturing stage is an energy-intensive process where much of the energy is wasted through heat-loss due to outdated furnace designs and other system inefficiencies. Backed by a nearly $11 million award from the Department of Energy, the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office, Michele Manuel, Ph.D., professor […]