MSE Seminar: Peter Sushko
Title: Understanding and Controlling Interfacial Constraints for Predictive Materials Synthesis, Abstract: Advancements in materials for energy functions and novel computing devices rely on mastering synthesis processes to achieve precise control over material structures and properties. In this seminar, I will examine the pivotal role of interfacial constraints in determining the structure and functionality of materials, emphasizing the need for a detailed understanding of their atomic- scale origins—from interactions and strain to structural inhomogeneity and compositional Variability.
I will present case studies illustrating this need. First, I will discuss how interfacial bonding and strain can control the crystallographic orientations of PdO, Pd, and Ta—materials vital for catalysis and superconducting qubits. I will also explore the role of subsurface interactions by showcasing how interstitial Te atoms in WTe 2 promote monodispersed Pd cluster formation and how subsurface H atoms influence the…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: IEB G106. Accessibility Contact: Matthew Yankowitz, myank@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM.
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MSE Seminar: Johannas Pollanen
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Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bagley Hall (BAG). Campus room: 154. Accessibility Contact: Matthew Yankowitz, myank@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, January 5, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
MSE Seminar: Avik Som
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Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bagley Hall (BAG). Campus room: 154. Accessibility Contact: Matthew Yankowitz, myank@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
MSE Seminar: TBD
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Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bagley Hall (BAG). Campus room: 154. Accessibility Contact: Matthew Yankowitz, myank@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, January 26, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
MSE Seminar: TBD
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Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bagley Hall (BAG). Campus room: 154. Accessibility Contact: Matthew Yankowitz, myank@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, February 2, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
MSE Seminar: Xiaoyang Zhu
Title: TBD
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Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bagley Hall (BAG). Campus room: 154. Accessibility Contact: Matthew Yankowitz, myank@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.