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Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., talks to the crowd about some of the things he would like to accomplish as director of 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Advance Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute.

New Director Named for 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., was named the new director of 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, effective July 1, having been selected for his research accomplishments, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for social impact.

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91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University researchers Elda and Torsten Hegmann pose with one of the sensors they created that detects toxic gases. The sensors can be made any shape or size and require no power to function.

NSF Award Funds Sensor Research at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s New Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

Thanks to a rare Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University researchers in the new Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute will be able to work with partners at Merck Performance Materials to advance life-saving sensory technology.

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