UF Materials Science | Nuclear Engineering Program

@UFMSE

Materials Science & Engineering is a department within @UFWertheim. Also home to the Nuclear Engineering Program and the UF Training Reactor.

Rhines Hall, UF

Joined June 2013

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UF Materials Science | Nuclear Engineering Program@UFMSE · Jun 27

🎉 Congrats to Aroba Saleem, Ph.D., on her promotion to Instructional Associate Professor! 🎉@UFWertheim and @UFMSE recognize her dedication to excellence in education & student success. Thank you for shaping future engineers! #UFEngineering #FacultyExcellence #WomenInEngineering

UFMSE's tweet image. 🎉 Congrats to Aroba Saleem, Ph.D., on her promotion to Instructional Associate Professor! 🎉@UFWertheim and @UFMSE recognize her dedication to excellence in education &amp; student success. Thank you for shaping future engineers! #UFEngineering #FacultyExcellence #WomenInEngineering

UF Materials Science | Nuclear Engineering Program@UFMSE · Jul 24

To connect textbook learning with real-world applications, Professor Aroba Saleem, Ph.D., led her students on a tour of Townley Engineering & Manufacturing. Thanks to Townley for hosting students—and for the cast-iron Gator souvenirs! 🔗 bit.ly/44OoVhG #UF #MSE

UFMSE's tweet image. To connect textbook learning with real-world applications, Professor Aroba Saleem, Ph.D., led her students on a tour of Townley Engineering &amp; Manufacturing. Thanks to Townley for hosting students—and for the cast-iron Gator souvenirs!
🔗 bit.ly/44OoVhG
#UF #MSE

UF Materials Science | Nuclear Engineering Program@UFMSE · Jul 11

Thanks to donor & UF Foundation Board member Mark Rosser, students at Maclay School explored engineering through the Goldberg Gators STEM camp—hands-on, high-impact learning powered by generosity! #STEMeducation #FutureEngineers

UFMSE's tweet image. Thanks to donor &amp; UF Foundation Board member Mark Rosser, students at Maclay School explored engineering through the Goldberg Gators STEM camp—hands-on, high-impact learning powered by generosity!
#STEMeducation #FutureEngineers

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UF Materials Science | Nuclear Engineering Program@UFMSE · Jul 7

Congrats to Josephine Allen, Ph.D., on her appointment to the BBHV study section at the National Institutes of Health! This national recognition reflects her leadership in vascular biology & biomaterials science. @UFWertheim is proud of this accomplishment!🎉#FacultyRecognition

UFMSE's tweet image. Congrats to Josephine Allen, Ph.D., on her appointment to the BBHV study section at the National Institutes of Health! This national recognition reflects her leadership in vascular biology &amp; biomaterials science. @UFWertheim is proud of this accomplishment!🎉#FacultyRecognition

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UF Materials Science | Nuclear Engineering Program@UFMSE · Jul 1

“We want to build big things in space. To build big things in space, you must start manufacturing things in space. This is an exciting new frontier.” Read about this @UFMSE research, conducted in partnership with @DARPA and @NASA_Marshall, at bit.ly/44vMc6M! #GoGators

UFMSE's tweet image. “We want to build big things in space. To build big things in space, you must start manufacturing things in space. This is an exciting new frontier.” Read about this @UFMSE research, conducted in partnership with @DARPA and @NASA_Marshall, at bit.ly/44vMc6M! #GoGators

UF Materials Science | Nuclear Engineering Program@UFMSE · Jun 27

🎉 Proud to celebrate our @UFWertheim faculty among 34 promoted this year! Their dedication to excellence in teaching, research and service continues to elevate our community. Congrats to all on this well-deserved recognition! 👏 #FacultyExcellence #MSE

UUF Engineering@UFWertheim · Jun 26

Congratulations to the 34 @UFWertheim faculty members who received promotions for 2025. These awards reflect their distinguished work in teaching, research and service, as demonstrated through their accomplishments! Read more at eng.ufl.edu/newengineer/ho…

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UF Materials Science | Nuclear Engineering Program@UFMSE · Jun 27

🎉 Congratulations to Victoria Miller, Ph.D., on her promotion to Associate Professor with tenure!🎉@UFWertheim & @UFMSE celebrate her exceptional contributions to research, teaching and service. A well-deserved recognition! #UFEngineering #FacultyExcellence #WomenInEngineering

UFMSE's tweet image. 🎉 Congratulations to Victoria Miller, Ph.D., on her promotion to Associate Professor with tenure!🎉@UFWertheim &amp; @UFMSE celebrate her exceptional contributions to research, teaching and service. A well-deserved recognition!
#UFEngineering #FacultyExcellence #WomenInEngineering

UF Materials Science | Nuclear Engineering Program@UFMSE · Jun 3

It's now hurricane season and an essential part of being prepared is having a basic emergency kit with necessities including water, shelf-stable food, a battery-powered radio, a flashlight with extra batteries, and a cell phone charger. More prep tips here bit.ly/4kk5faF

UFMSE's tweet image. It's now hurricane season and an essential part of being prepared is having a basic emergency kit with necessities including water, shelf-stable food, a battery-powered radio, a flashlight with extra batteries, and a cell phone charger. More prep tips here bit.ly/4kk5faF

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UF Materials Science | Nuclear Engineering Program@UFMSE · Jun 3

The @UFWertheim conference attendees at the @UF Consortium for Nuclear Forensics start day 1 with a photo at the @SwampUF #gogators #upr2025 #nuclearforensics #innovation

UFMSE's tweet image. The @UFWertheim conference attendees at the @UF Consortium for Nuclear Forensics start day 1 with a photo at the @SwampUF #gogators #upr2025 #nuclearforensics #innovation

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UF Engineering@UFWertheim · May 24

@UFWertheim is SO proud of our 4️⃣ faculty members who received the prestigious 2025 @NSF Early CAREER Awards! Congratulations to @UFMSE's Megan Butala, @UFISE's Aleksandr Kazachkov, and @ECEflorida's Ivan Ruchkin & Yingying Wu! Learn more at bit.ly/3F4YIl6! #GoGators

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UF Engineering@UFWertheim · May 23

It's officially that time again! 🎉 Today, we celebrate Dr. Herbert “Herbie” Wertheim’s 86th birthday! We are so grateful for his continuous support for our students, faculty, and staff. Happy birthday, Herbie! Here's to another amazing year being the ultimate #GatorEngineer 🧡💙

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UF Engineering@UFWertheim · May 21

Congratulations to each of @UFWertheim's 8️⃣ @NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) awardees (part 2)! Pictured here are Meer Mahfuz (@UFMSE), Aniela Nozka (@UFLChE), Gabriella Peburn (@uflmae), and Joshua Ruley (@UFBME). Read more at bit.ly/4jfeCY6!

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UF Materials Science | Nuclear Engineering Program@UFMSE · May 15

From POW to Ph.D.: The Journey of Dr. Sagid Salah Arriving in Gainesville in 1954, he was 21 years old and had survived years as a prisoner during the Korean War. But he had an unshakable belief that education could open the door to a new life. bit.ly/432q3O0

UFMSE's tweet image. From POW to Ph.D.: The Journey of Dr. Sagid Salah
Arriving in Gainesville in 1954, he was 21 years old and had survived years as a prisoner during the Korean War. But he had an unshakable belief that education could open the door to a new life.
bit.ly/432q3O0

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UF Materials Science | Nuclear Engineering Program@UFMSE · May 9

Free access to HiPerGator — the most powerful supercomputer owned and operated by a U.S. university — is giving UF students a major leg up among their peers when it comes to conducting groundbreaking research. news.ufl.edu/2025/04/uf-stu…

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UF Materials Science | Nuclear Engineering Program@UFMSE · May 8

Justin Watson, Ph.D., and Chris McDevitt, Ph.D., are exploring gas core nuclear reactors, a next-generation design that could offer a safer and more efficient way to generate atomic power. 🐊 ⚛️ bit.ly/3Z7vwjV

UFMSE's tweet image. Justin Watson, Ph.D., and Chris McDevitt, Ph.D., are exploring gas core nuclear reactors, a next-generation design that could offer a safer and more efficient way to generate atomic power. 🐊 ⚛️ bit.ly/3Z7vwjV

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UF Materials Science | Nuclear Engineering Program@UFMSE · May 7

Tomorrow's MSE Seminar features E. Thomas Pashuck, Ph.D., presenting "Understanding and Controlling Cell-Matrix Interactions within Engineered Matrices" in Rhines 125 at 2 p.m.

UFMSE's tweet image. Tomorrow's MSE Seminar features E. Thomas Pashuck, Ph.D., presenting "Understanding and Controlling Cell-Matrix Interactions within Engineered Matrices" in Rhines 125 at 2 p.m.

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UF Materials Science | Nuclear Engineering Program@UFMSE · May 6

Shout out to Aroba Saleem, Ph.D., on her selection for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Outstanding Support for Women in Engineering Award! Pictured with Saleem are Forrest Masters, Ph.D., interim dean, and 2024-25 UF SWE President, Kassandra Macchia.

UFMSE's tweet image. Shout out to Aroba Saleem, Ph.D., on her selection for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Outstanding Support for Women in Engineering Award! Pictured with Saleem are Forrest Masters, Ph.D., interim dean, and 2024-25 UF SWE President, Kassandra Macchia.

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UF Materials Science | Nuclear Engineering Program@UFMSE · May 5

CONGRATS to Meer Muhtasim Mahfuz, a senior majoring in materials science and engineering, who was awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship! Read more here 👉 bit.ly/4d39zrX

UFMSE's tweet image. CONGRATS to Meer Muhtasim Mahfuz, a senior majoring in materials science and engineering, who was awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship! Read more here 👉 bit.ly/4d39zrX

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UF Innovate@UFInnovate · Apr 23

🚀 This #TechTuesday, we’re spotlighting Gator Blacksmithing! Led by Daniel Bolden, this @UF student design team transforms classroom knowledge into real-world skill at the on-campus forge, blending engineering with hands-on creativity! 📹: youtu.be/M93Mohk80Pw

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UF Materials Science | Nuclear Engineering Program@UFMSE · Apr 25

📣 Congratulations to Kevin Jones, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor and Frederick N. Rhines Professor of MSE, on his selection as the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering's 2024-25 International Educator of the Year! Check out the other awardees here 👉 bit.ly/3EDwCwV

UFMSE's tweet image. 📣 Congratulations to Kevin Jones, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor and Frederick N. Rhines Professor of MSE, on his selection as the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering's 2024-25 International Educator of the Year! Check out the other awardees here 👉 bit.ly/3EDwCwV

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