Past Events

Michael Chen

Jan 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Michael Chen is an independent postdoctoral fellow in the Simons Center for Computational Physical Chemistry at New York University. He received his Bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and computer science from UC Berkeley before going on to conduct his PhD in chemistry at Stanford University where he was a fellow in the Center for Molecular Analysis and Design and received the Centennial Teaching Assistant Award.

Rick Honaker, University of Kentucky

Dec 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Dr. Rick Q. Honaker is Professor of Mining Engineering and University Research Professor at the University of Kentucky. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Mining & Minerals Engineering from Virginia Tech. His research in extractive metallurgy has advanced technologies for concentrating and purifying critical materials, supported by more than $40 million in funding. He has authored over 260 publications, including 153 peer-reviewed journal articles, and holds eight U.S. patents and applications. A Fellow and Distinguished Member of SME, Dr.

Ashland Lecture Series Piran R. Kidambi, University of Florida

Nov 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Dr. Piran R. Kidambi is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida. After receiving his PhD from the University of Cambridge, he pursued postdoctoral research at MIT through a Lindemann Trust Fellowship. Kidambi's research leverages the intersection between (i) nanomaterial synthesis, (ii) process engineering, and (iii) in situ meteorology, to enable bottom-up materials design for energy, separations, and healthcare applications. His research has been recognized via several awards and honors including ASME Rising Star (2024), 2024 Donald D.

Timothy N. Lambert, Sandia National Laboratories

Nov 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Dr. Timothy N. Lambert (Tim) is the Energy Storage Materials Thrust Lead in Sandia National Laboratories’ Grid Energy Storage Program and a Distinguished R&D staff scientist in the Department of Photovoltaics & Materials Technology at Sandia National Laboratories, where he engages in basic and applied research.

AI Usage – Professional Development Seminar

Oct 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Dr. Jill Abney is the associate director of the Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching where she directs CELT’s Teaching Innovation Institute and serves as the associate director of the UK-JHF Holocaust Education Initiative. She also teaches courses for UK’s department of history such as history research methods and war and society. Dr. Abney’s pedagogical research interests include fostering belonging in the classroom and inclusive teaching. As a historian she has a background of research in gender, rhetoric, politics, and power.

Rationale Design of Functional Biomaterials to Address Public Health Challenges

Oct 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Abstract: Polymeric materials have found incredible use in the field of biomedical research. In the Simms Lab of Functional Biomaterials, we aim to design, synthesize, and characterize novel biomaterials with the goal of addressing some of the world’s most pressing public health challenges. Using our expertise in polymer synthesis, we are designing self-assembling polymeric structures for applications in drug delivery and wound healing.

Emerging Technologies in the Scale-Up of Therapeutic TIDES Modalities

Oct 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

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Rebecca Anthony, Michigan State University

Oct 1, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Seminar Abstract: TBT Speaker Biography:

Lignin-Based Bioproducts: Creating Value from the Underutilized Portion of Biomass

Sep 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Lignin-Based Bioproducts: Creating Value from the Underutilized Portion of Biomass

A young girl in a blue Kentucky hoodie interacts with a Van de Graaff generator, causing her hair to stand up, while people watch and take photos.

E-Day Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering

Feb 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Student Success, Student Success in Engineering

Come explore! E-Day at the University of Kentucky Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering is a self-paced open house experience. Guest are free to roam the engineering complex and discover what the world of engineering has to offer.