Materials Research Science and Engineering Center

阿拉巴马大学的材料研究科学与工程中心(MRSEC)以现有的信息技术材料中心(MINT)提供的坚实基础上建立的多学科研究计划为特色。MRSEC通过两个跨学科研究小组支持互动研究。该小组重点研究微结构和磁性之间的关系，对在未来磁记录系统中有潜在应用的材料系统进行基本测量。特别令人感兴趣的是氮化铁基合金、高磁化氮化铁薄膜和巨磁电阻薄膜。该小组专注于磁性纳米颗粒的制备和分散，旨在开发制备磁性颗粒的新合成方法，并对磁性分散体有一个基本的了解。MRSEC位于铸币中心所在的同一座研究大楼内，并与现有中心共享一些中央设施。与业界的广泛合作由薄荷中心建立起来。MRSEC为探索性研究提供种子资金，并强调少数族裔招募和跨学科培训。教育目标的一个主要组成部分是在一个重要的技术领域吸引、留住和培训更多的学生，正如毕业生的成功所表明的那样，该领域有很好的工作机会。与南方历史悠久的学院和大学(HBCU)的密切联系被用来加强目前支持少数族裔学生和教职员工的外联方案。该中心目前支持7名教师、5名博士后助理和5名研究生。MRSEC由威廉·多伊尔教授执导。

The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at the University of Alabama features a multidisciplinary research program built on a solid foundation provided by the existing Center for Materials for Information Technology (MINT). The MRSEC supports interactive research through two interdisciplinary research groups. The group which focuses on the relationship of microstructure and magnetic properties carries out fundamental measurements on materials systems which have potential applications in future magnetic recording systems. Of particular interest are nitrogenated iron based alloys, high magnetization iron nitride films and giant magnetoresistance thin films. The group which concentrates on the preparation and dispersion of magnetic nanoparticles is directed to develop new synthetic methods for the preparation of magnetic particles and to gain a fundamental understanding of magnetic dispersions. The MRSEC is housed in the same research building where the MINT Center is located and shares a number of central facilities with the existing center. Collaboration with industry is extensive and well established by the MINT Center. The MRSEC provides seed funding for exploratory research and emphasizes minority recruitment and interdisciplinary training. A major component of the educational goals is to attract, retain and train more students in a technologically important area where, as demonstrated by the success of graduates, excellent jobs are available. The close association with the Historically Back Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in the South is utilized to enhance current outreach programs that support minority students and faculty. The center currently supports 7 faculty, 5 post-doctoral assistants, and 5 graduate students. The MRSEC is directed by Professor William D oyle.