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University of Houston

Advancing Materials.
Improving Industry.

The Materials Technology Group researches structural materials, energy materials, and advanced microscopy to solve real-world challenges — from safer railways to cleaner energy.

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20+
Years of TEM Research
3
Core Research Areas
Cullen College of Engineering
University of Houston

What We Do

Our Research Focus

Structural Materials

Developing composites, alloys, and steels — including new carbon reinforcements and rail steels — for automotive, railroad, and industrial applications.

Materials for Renewable Energy

Synthesizing next-generation catalysts for water treatment, water splitting, and energy storage, with strong potential for industrial and defense applications.

Transmission Electron Microscopy

Applying over 20 years of aberration-corrected TEM expertise to characterize materials for structural, energy, and bio-material applications.