Jonathan Yancey working within the Sabolsky Research Group, won the top poster prize in the Nanosciences Category at the WVU 2011 Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium
Jonathan Yancey, a Chemical Engineering undergraduate student working within the Sabolsky Research Group, won the top poster prize in the Nanosciences Category at the WVU 2011 Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium on Thursday July 28, 2011 held at the Erickson Alumni Center. There were a total of 22 posters within the Nanosciences Category. The title of the winning poster presentation was Development of a versatile high capacity solid-state lithium ion battery.
Mr. Muchenik won second prize for the graudate student oral presentation in the SAMPE 2011 Annual Conference
Mr.Tomas Muchenik, a graduate student under the guidance of Dr. Edward Sabolsky won second place for the graduate student oral presentation within the Materials Science Category (University Research Program) in the SAMPE 2011 Annual Conference held at Long Beach, CA on May 23-26, 2011.
Mr. Soheil Razymar was presented with Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering for his thesis presentation on "Microstructural Control and Characterization of Bi2V0.9Cu0.1O5.35(BICUVOX) Ceramics".
Mr. Soheil Razymar, a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering under the research guidance of Dr. Edward Sabolsky, presented his research thesis on, "Microstructural Control and Characterization of Bi2V0.9Cu0.1O5.35 (BICUVOX) Ceramics" and was awarded the degree, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering by West Virginia University in its recently held Graduation Ceremony.
Thesis Abstract: Click here
Dr. Edward Sabolsky was awarded the 2010-2011 Weaver Award within the WVU Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department.
Dr. Edward Sabolsky was awarded the 2010-2011 Weaver Award within the WVU Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department for outstanding teaching in the area of Mechanics of Materials.
Sabolsky Laboratory contributes to research on improving wireless
communications to save lives on the battlefield.
Sabolsky Laboratory contributes to research to save lives on the battlefield by developing better wireless communication devices. As a part of $2.7 million grant from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, a group of researchers under guidance of Dr. Mridul Gautam aim at getting the system to be deployed within five years from now.
As a part of this research, one of the components under development is the "Ultra Wide-Band unattended network" which will feature a bandwidth high enough to allow audio and video to be transmitted and received over vast areas for military purposes, but with a low probability of interception and detection. "Individual Combatant Identification modules" are also being develloped that will be use to monitor foot soldiers that cannot be visually detected by friendly forces. These devices have military application in mountainous terrains.
Media Citations: WVU Today.
Sabolsky laboratory provides research support on electrochemical and tactile sensors for unmanned NASA robotic servicing missions to WVU-NASA Robotics Center.
Sabolsky Laboratory provides research support on electrochemical and tactile sensors for unmanned NASA robotic servicing missions to WVU-NASA Robotics Center. The Robotics Center is a partnership between WVU and NASA. This center is the collaborative research facility in which expertized faculty and researchers from the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, WVU work on projects investigating effective methods in servicing and repairing satellites.
Media Citations: WVU Today, The State Journal (publication and video).
Christina Yarborough Wildfire receives the prestigious ORISE post-graduate fellowship:
Christina Yarborough Wildfire, a Ph.D student under the guidance of Dr. Edward Sabolsky receives the Postgraduate Research Program fellowship. The fellowship is administered for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and NETL by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). This award is in recognition of her academic excellence and scientific interests. Wildfire will use her fellowship to continue research on novel oxide nanomaterials for reforming and micro-gas sensor applications.
U.S. Department of Energy awards $299,500 to Dr. Sabolsky group for project on developing chemical sensors to detect gases at high temperatures:
Dr. Edward Sabolsky’s project on developing chemical sensors to detect gases at high temperatures has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) University Coal Research (UCR) program.
Dr. Sabolsky will collaborate with NexTech Materials, Ltd., to develop micro-scale, chemical sensors and sensor arrays composed of nano-derived, metal-oxide composite materials to detect gases such as hydrogen and hydrogen sulfide within high-temperature environments (>500°C). The long-term goal is to demonstrate sensor materials and processing strategies that can be used on micro-sensor arrays to monitor these and other gases (carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, methane, and nitrogen oxides) within the harsh environments of various industrial energy applications including current and future coal-fired power plants. (DOE award: $299,950)
Media Citations: WVU Today, Daily Mail, Herald Dispatch.
Other Citations: US Department of Energy Website.
Dr. Edward Sabolsky was selected to receive the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement award by the Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) organization:
Dr. Edward Sabolsky’s work has been recognized by a prestigious consortium of major academic institutions that works in partnership with the renowned Oak Ridge National Research Laboratory.
He was selected to receive the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement award by the Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) organization.
WVU is proud of Sabolskys achievement in being selected for this award, said Curt M. Peterson, vice president for Research and Economic Development at WVU. This year, only 114 researchers were considered for the award and only 32 were given. That reflects the high regard this outstanding organization has for Sabolskys work.
Sabolsky’s research is dedicated to “High Temperature Nano-Derived Micro-Chemical Sensors.” One of the applications for the sensors is measurement of emissions from power plants. He said the work adds to WVU’s commitment to help pursue environmentally responsible fossil-based energy systems.
We are delighted to hear this wonderful news about this prestigious achievement by Dr. Sabolsky, said Gene Cilento, Glen H. Hiner Dean of the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. As one of our new faculty members, he brings new expertise and experience that will benefit our educational and research programs. I am confident that Dr. Sabolsky will make excellent contributions to the college and University over the coming years in high temperature materials research.
Sabolsky said the award will provide an outstanding opportunity for WVU students to work with a famous research institute.
“This award provides an invaluable opportunity for our students to work with a renowned research institute, such as Oak Ridge National Laboratory, on a technology that will assist in implementing environmentally responsible fossil-based energy systems,” he said.
The Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards provide seed money for research by junior faculty at ORAU member institutions. These awards are intended to enrich the research and professional growth of young faculty and result in new funding opportunities. There are more than 120 highly regarded research universities in the consortium including WVU, Auburn, Ohio State, Michigan State and the University of Pittsburgh.
According to ORAU officials, relevant, hands-on research like Sabolsky’s connects classroom instruction to real world applications. ORAU works to maximize the potential of talented faculty and students by investing in programs that inspire and support academic excellence, technological innovation and creative problem solving.
Sabolsky’s work received three independent reviews by ORAU councilors and scholars with expertise in the discipline of his research. The final decision on the award was made by the ORAU Policy Committee.
Funding for the award is provided exclusively from non-federal monies by ORAU. The award amount provided by ORAU is $5,000. The applicant’s institution is required to match the award with at least an additional $5,000.
Other Citations: ORAU Website, WV Research Website.
Dr. Edward Sabolsky writes about West Virginia University’s Energy Materials Program in American Ceramic Society:
Dr. Edward Sabolsky writes about West Virginia University’s Energy Materials Program in American Ceramic Society July 2010 bulletin. He discusses about the endeavor of the university in Energy and Materials Research Programs. The importance of the newly designed Materials Science Program focusing on energy, nano in the university had been explained and explored by Dr. Sabolsky.
Full Bulletin: pdf (38-40 pages)
Dr. Edward Sabolsky attended the first Electronic Materials and Applications annual meeting, EMA 2010 :
Dr. Edward Sabolsky attended the first Electronic Materials and Applications annual meeting. EMA 2010 was held Jan. 20–22, 2010, at the Royal Plaza Hotel, Orlando, Fla. Nearly 200 people from 18 countries participated in this meet. In this inaugural meeting, organizers put together a technical program that included 188 presentations and posters. The conference included seven symposia and a student-run program called, “Future of Electronic Ceramics: A New Investigator Symposium.” In this meeting, Dr. Edward Sabolsky, presented about ceramic electrolytes.
Full Bulletin: pdf (37th page) |
