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The activities at the AMLCI are focused on the forefront of the cross disciplinary area, transcending the individual scientific field and streamlining the research from the basic science to development of practical applications. The AMLCI builds on the foundation of the LCI, with the 19th century discovery of the liquid crystal through an international collaboration between a biochemist and a crystallographer in Europe, the advancement of the liquid crystal science and technology has always been driven by an interdisciplinary research effort involving expertise across the boundary of biology, chemistry & materials science, physics, mathematics, and device engineering.
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Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, is once again on Clarivate's list of Highly Cited Researchers in the world.
Chemistry Professor Continues Streak of Being Named Among the Most Highly Cited Scholars
Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, is once again on Clarivate's list of Highly Cited Researchers in the world.Image

The Farris Family Innovation Awards support the research of tenure-track faculty members who are not yet tenured at Kent State and who have shown promising drive for their field of study. In May 2021, Faculty Affairs announced the recipients of this year's Farris Family…
Excavations and Modifications: 2021 Farris Family Innovation Awards
The Farris Family Innovation Awards support the research of tenure-track faculty members who are not yet tenured at Kent State and who have shown promising drive for their field of study. In May 2021, Faculty Affairs announced the recipients of this year's Farris Family…Image

Kent State has announced the winners of the 2021 New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards (ORSAs). The ORSAs recognize the hard work of junior faculty members who have been with Kent State for less than 10 years. The 2021 winners are Shana Klein, Ph.D., in…
Kent State Announces Winners of the New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award
Kent State has announced the winners of the 2021 New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards (ORSAs). The ORSAs recognize the hard work of junior faculty members who have been with Kent State for less than 10 years. The 2021 winners are Shana Klein, Ph.D., in…Image

It doesn’t take a scientist to understand the importance of DNA, as it acts as the very foundation for the existence of any living organism. However, it does take one to produce publications involving smectic liquid crystal ordering in dense solutions of “gapped” DNA duplexes.
DNA & NAS: Kent State Professors Publish Comprehensive Research Article
It doesn’t take a scientist to understand the importance of DNA, as it acts as the very foundation for the existence of any living organism. However, it does take one to produce publications involving smectic liquid crystal ordering in dense solutions of “gapped” DNA duplexes.Image

Michael Tubergen, professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry and Torsten Hegmann, professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry as well as the Materials Science Graduate Program and Director of…
Sun, Summer and Science: Professors Receive Inclusive NSF Grant
Michael Tubergen, professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry and Torsten Hegmann, professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry as well as the Materials Science Graduate Program and Director of…Dear Members of the Community,
I am writing to announce the retirement of Paul DiCorleto Ph.D., vice president for research and sponsored programs, effective May 31.
For nearly six years, Dr. DiCorleto’s strategic and steady guidance has elevated Kent…
Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs Paul DiCorleto to Retire
Dear Members of the Community, I am writing to announce the retirement of Paul DiCorleto Ph.D., vice president for research and sponsored programs, effective May 31. For nearly six years, Dr. DiCorleto’s strategic and steady guidance has elevated Kent…Abstract
Linear defect-disclinations are of fundamental interest in understanding complex structures explored by soft matter physics, elementary particles physics, cosmology, and various branches of mathematics. These defects are also of practical importance in materials…
Photopatterned Designer Disclination Networks in Nematic Liquid Crystals
Abstract Linear defect-disclinations are of fundamental interest in understanding complex structures explored by soft matter physics, elementary particles physics, cosmology, and various branches of mathematics. These defects are also of practical importance in materials…AMLCI Director of BTEC and Affiliated Faculty, Professor Edgar Kooijman, was recognized by ’s Office of Student Research, Division of Research and Sponsored Programs for effectively guiding and supporting students through undergraduate research.
Professor Edgar Kooijman Recognized as 2021 Recipient of the Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentorship Award
AMLCI Director of BTEC and Affiliated Faculty, Professor Edgar Kooijman, was recognized by ’s Office of Student Research, Division of Research and Sponsored Programs for effectively guiding and supporting students through undergraduate research.Image

Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, is once again on Clarivate's list of Highly Cited Researchers in the world.
Chemistry Professor Continues Streak of Being Named Among the Most Highly Cited Scholars
Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, is once again on Clarivate's list of Highly Cited Researchers in the world.Image

The Farris Family Innovation Awards support the research of tenure-track faculty members who are not yet tenured at Kent State and who have shown promising drive for their field of study. In May 2021, Faculty Affairs announced the recipients of this year's Farris Family…
Excavations and Modifications: 2021 Farris Family Innovation Awards
The Farris Family Innovation Awards support the research of tenure-track faculty members who are not yet tenured at Kent State and who have shown promising drive for their field of study. In May 2021, Faculty Affairs announced the recipients of this year's Farris Family…Image

Kent State has announced the winners of the 2021 New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards (ORSAs). The ORSAs recognize the hard work of junior faculty members who have been with Kent State for less than 10 years. The 2021 winners are Shana Klein, Ph.D., in…
Kent State Announces Winners of the New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award
Kent State has announced the winners of the 2021 New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards (ORSAs). The ORSAs recognize the hard work of junior faculty members who have been with Kent State for less than 10 years. The 2021 winners are Shana Klein, Ph.D., in…Image

It doesn’t take a scientist to understand the importance of DNA, as it acts as the very foundation for the existence of any living organism. However, it does take one to produce publications involving smectic liquid crystal ordering in dense solutions of “gapped” DNA duplexes.
DNA & NAS: Kent State Professors Publish Comprehensive Research Article
It doesn’t take a scientist to understand the importance of DNA, as it acts as the very foundation for the existence of any living organism. However, it does take one to produce publications involving smectic liquid crystal ordering in dense solutions of “gapped” DNA duplexes.Image

Michael Tubergen, professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry and Torsten Hegmann, professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry as well as the Materials Science Graduate Program and Director of…
Sun, Summer and Science: Professors Receive Inclusive NSF Grant
Michael Tubergen, professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry and Torsten Hegmann, professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry as well as the Materials Science Graduate Program and Director of…Dear Members of the Community,
I am writing to announce the retirement of Paul DiCorleto Ph.D., vice president for research and sponsored programs, effective May 31.
For nearly six years, Dr. DiCorleto’s strategic and steady guidance has elevated Kent…
Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs Paul DiCorleto to Retire
Dear Members of the Community, I am writing to announce the retirement of Paul DiCorleto Ph.D., vice president for research and sponsored programs, effective May 31. For nearly six years, Dr. DiCorleto’s strategic and steady guidance has elevated Kent…Abstract
Linear defect-disclinations are of fundamental interest in understanding complex structures explored by soft matter physics, elementary particles physics, cosmology, and various branches of mathematics. These defects are also of practical importance in materials…
Photopatterned Designer Disclination Networks in Nematic Liquid Crystals
Abstract Linear defect-disclinations are of fundamental interest in understanding complex structures explored by soft matter physics, elementary particles physics, cosmology, and various branches of mathematics. These defects are also of practical importance in materials…AMLCI Director of BTEC and Affiliated Faculty, Professor Edgar Kooijman, was recognized by ’s Office of Student Research, Division of Research and Sponsored Programs for effectively guiding and supporting students through undergraduate research.
Professor Edgar Kooijman Recognized as 2021 Recipient of the Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentorship Award
AMLCI Director of BTEC and Affiliated Faculty, Professor Edgar Kooijman, was recognized by ’s Office of Student Research, Division of Research and Sponsored Programs for effectively guiding and supporting students through undergraduate research.Image

Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, is once again on Clarivate's list of Highly Cited Researchers in the world.
Chemistry Professor Continues Streak of Being Named Among the Most Highly Cited Scholars
Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, is once again on Clarivate's list of Highly Cited Researchers in the world.Image

The Farris Family Innovation Awards support the research of tenure-track faculty members who are not yet tenured at Kent State and who have shown promising drive for their field of study. In May 2021, Faculty Affairs announced the recipients of this year's Farris Family…
Excavations and Modifications: 2021 Farris Family Innovation Awards
The Farris Family Innovation Awards support the research of tenure-track faculty members who are not yet tenured at Kent State and who have shown promising drive for their field of study. In May 2021, Faculty Affairs announced the recipients of this year's Farris Family…Image

Kent State has announced the winners of the 2021 New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards (ORSAs). The ORSAs recognize the hard work of junior faculty members who have been with Kent State for less than 10 years. The 2021 winners are Shana Klein, Ph.D., in…
Kent State Announces Winners of the New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award
Kent State has announced the winners of the 2021 New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards (ORSAs). The ORSAs recognize the hard work of junior faculty members who have been with Kent State for less than 10 years. The 2021 winners are Shana Klein, Ph.D., in…Image

It doesn’t take a scientist to understand the importance of DNA, as it acts as the very foundation for the existence of any living organism. However, it does take one to produce publications involving smectic liquid crystal ordering in dense solutions of “gapped” DNA duplexes.
DNA & NAS: Kent State Professors Publish Comprehensive Research Article
It doesn’t take a scientist to understand the importance of DNA, as it acts as the very foundation for the existence of any living organism. However, it does take one to produce publications involving smectic liquid crystal ordering in dense solutions of “gapped” DNA duplexes.Image

Michael Tubergen, professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry and Torsten Hegmann, professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry as well as the Materials Science Graduate Program and Director of…
Sun, Summer and Science: Professors Receive Inclusive NSF Grant
Michael Tubergen, professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry and Torsten Hegmann, professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry as well as the Materials Science Graduate Program and Director of…Dear Members of the Community,
I am writing to announce the retirement of Paul DiCorleto Ph.D., vice president for research and sponsored programs, effective May 31.
For nearly six years, Dr. DiCorleto’s strategic and steady guidance has elevated Kent…
Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs Paul DiCorleto to Retire
Dear Members of the Community, I am writing to announce the retirement of Paul DiCorleto Ph.D., vice president for research and sponsored programs, effective May 31. For nearly six years, Dr. DiCorleto’s strategic and steady guidance has elevated Kent…Abstract
Linear defect-disclinations are of fundamental interest in understanding complex structures explored by soft matter physics, elementary particles physics, cosmology, and various branches of mathematics. These defects are also of practical importance in materials…
Photopatterned Designer Disclination Networks in Nematic Liquid Crystals
Abstract Linear defect-disclinations are of fundamental interest in understanding complex structures explored by soft matter physics, elementary particles physics, cosmology, and various branches of mathematics. These defects are also of practical importance in materials…AMLCI Director of BTEC and Affiliated Faculty, Professor Edgar Kooijman, was recognized by ’s Office of Student Research, Division of Research and Sponsored Programs for effectively guiding and supporting students through undergraduate research.