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Forged by Industry, Inspired by Innovation: The Journey of Mihaela Banu
02/19/2025

From welding in a Romanian shipyard to pioneering lightweight materials at the University of Michigan, Mihaela (Miki) Banu has spent her career pushing the boundaries of engineering innovation. Discover how Miki’s early fascination with materials, her deep-rooted passion for problem-solving, and her dream of becoming a pastry chef shape her inspiring career in engineering.

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Meet Our New Faculty: Jacinto Ulloa
01/20/2025

New U-M ME Assistant Professor Jacinto Ulloa discusses his research focus, what brought him to U-M, and what he looks forward to in his new position.

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Meet Our New Faculty: Martin Erinin
01/16/2025

New U-M ME Assistant Professor Martin Erinin discusses his research focus, what brought him to U-M, and what he looks forward to in his new position.

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A tool to optimize methane storage solutions
01/08/2025

A framework bridging computational modeling and practical application helps rapidly screen materials for storing methane, improving practical use of the natural gas