Projects and Grants per year
Organization profile
Organization profile
Mission
The University of Kentucky Materials Science Research Priority Area will serve as a unifying force for materials research across campus, Kentucky and our region. The RPA will expand the breadth and financial impact of UK’s materials research portfolio. The Materials RPA will provide leadership and support for materials science and engineering activity, serving as a hub for fundamental and applied materials research that advances scholarship and supports technological advancements in industry.
Vision
The University of Kentucky will become a nationally recognized leader in materials research that spans numerous disciplines. The RPA will support UK’s diverse set of colleges, centers and institutes, by strengthening the trajectory of materials research and enabling new collaborations that leverage this diversity.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Profiles
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Zacharias Agioutantis, Ph.D.
- Mining Engineering - Professor, Chair, Mining Engineering, Mining Engineering Endowed Professorship
- Energy Research Priority Area
- Materials Science Research Priority Initiative
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Rodney Andrews, Ph.D.
- Office of the Vice President for Research - Senior Associate Vice President for Research, Innovation
- Chemical and Materials Engineering - Professor
- Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) - Director, Center for Applied Energy Research
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - Joint Appointment
- Energy Research Priority Area
- Materials Science Research Priority Initiative
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John Anthony, Ph.D.
- Chemistry - Professor
- Center for Computational Sciences - Member
- Energy Research Priority Area - Director
- Materials Science Research Priority Initiative
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Auraria Mokup-OVPR CURATE PROGRAM
Katrib, L. (PI)
University of Kentucky’s Office of the Vice President for Research
5/1/26 → 4/30/27
Project: Other project
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Expanding Digital Textile Research: Integrating Computational Design, Craft Methods, Material Science, and Spatial Applications- OVPR Curate Program
Meakins, J. (PI)
University of Kentucky’s Office of the Vice President for Research
5/1/25 → 4/30/26
Project: Other project
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Symposium: Campus, Reparations, and Counter-Histories- OVPR Curate Program
Katrib, L. (PI)
University of Kentucky’s Office of the Vice President for Research
5/1/25 → 4/30/26
Project: Other project
Research output
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[5,5]-Fused Anhydride, Thioanhydride, and Imide Derivatives of Cyclopentadienyl Complexes: Electronic Effects of Mn(CO)3 and Ru(Cp*) Fragments
Pokharel, U. R., Parkin, S. & Selegue, J. P., Jul 2026, In: Crystals. 16, 7, 11 p., 409.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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5-Ammonium Valeric Acid Iodide (5-AVAI) Molecules Modified Buried Interface for Realizing High-Performance Perovskite Solar Cells
Ji, L., Chen, Z. D. & Li, S., 2026, In: IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics. 16, 1, p. 75-80 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Acoustic emission-based deep learning for real-time defect detection in additive friction stir deposition
Mohsin, S. I., Badurdeen, F., Poonawala, H. A., Caudill, J., Brennan, R. & Jawahir, I. S., Jul 2026, In: International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 145, 1-2, p. 1327-1342 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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Genencor Outstanding Consumer & Diversified Products Paper Award
Pack, D. (Recipient), 2004
Prize: Honorary award
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Excavating the University Campus
Katrib, L. (Speaker)
Oct 27 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Rapid and Low-thermal Budget Synthesis of Pt Metal Catalysts
Huckaba, A. (Speaker)
Sep 11 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Excavating the University Campus
Katrib, L. (Speaker)
Sep 28 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation