Dr. Han Leads New Catalysis Working Group in Collaboration with Sustainability and RAMI Institutes

Drs. Han, Balakrishnan, and Jones lead a new working group focused on Advancing Nanostructured Materials for Catalysis. Supported by both the Sustainability Institute and the RAMI Institute, this initiative fosters collaborative efforts to drive innovation in catalytic materials.

We welcome new members to join our efforts—please feel free to contact Dr. Han if you’re interested in getting involved.

Dr. Yimo Han Named JMR Distinguished Invited Speaker at MRS Spring 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Yimo Han has been selected as a JMR Distinguished Invited Speaker at the 2025 MRS Spring Meeting. This prestigious recognition is awarded by the Journal of Materials Research (JMR) to honor leading and early career scientists making significant contributions to the field of materials science.

Dr. Han will present her group’s cutting-edge research at the MRS Spring Meeting in Seattle, highlighting recent advances in 4D-STEM and its applications in nano-catalysis.

Sara has been honored with the Innovation Fellows award from the Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie).

Sara has been honored with the Innovation Fellows award from the Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie). Congratulations to Sara!

In partnership with the Rice Office of Innovation, the Liu Idea Lab of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Innovation Fellows Cohort is tailored to empower Ph.D. students and postdocs to bridge the gap between academic research and practical applications. By offering mentorship, funding opportunities, and access to industry experts, the program equips participants with the tools and knowledge needed to transform their innovative research into tangible solutions that address pressing real-world challenges.