Welcome to the Asta Group
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We leverage state-of-the-art computational techniques and resources to study advanced materials for the next generation of engineering technologies. Our current research area focuses include advanced structural alloys, functional semiconductors, Generation IV nuclear reactor materials, and code development. We are located in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley.Â
Recent News
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October 2022
Iwnetim leaves the group to begin as an Assistant Professor in Materials Science and Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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August 2022
Buyu passes the qualifying exam – congratulations, Buyu!
The group welcomes three new Ph.D. students: Pedro Borges, Yuan Chiang, and Matthew Kuner.
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May 2022
Enze passes the Materials Science and Engineering qualifying exam and advances to Ph.D. candidacy. Congratulations, Enze!
Flynn receives the AS&T Excellence in Research (ASTER) Award!
Justin graduates with a BS in MSE and will continue here at UC Berkeley for his graduate studies!
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March 2022
Nick passes the Materials Science and Engineering Ph.D. qualifying exam. Congratulations, Nick!
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December 2021
Lu graduates with her Ph.D. in MSE – congratulations, Lu!