Welcome to AMPAC
The Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center (AMPAC) is an interdisciplinary research and education center for materials science and engineering located at the University of Central Florida (UCF). AMPAC's vision is to make UCF an international leader in materials science and engineering research and education by:
- Excelling in the development, processing and characterization of advanced materials to achieve prominence in targeted research areas
- Providing leadership to the UCF Materials Science and Engineering research and education program
- Enhancing economic growth and promoting industrial development through effective partnerships with industry
Message from AMPAC Director Jiyu Fang
Welcome to the Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center (AMPAC) at the University of Central Florida (UCF). The overall mission of AMPAC is to... Read the complete announcement
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Announcement
ORC-AMPAC/MSE Doctoral Fellowship
Stipend: $25,000 in year one; years 2-4 variable based on program assistantship stipend levels Duration: 1 yr fellowship support; 3 yrs graduate assistantship support Eligibility: all new doctoral students College-selected
Latest News
January 2023
UCF Researcher Receives Samsung International Global Research Outreach Award
The award from the multinational electronics corporation will fund the development of infrared night vision and thermal sensing camera technology for cell phones and consumer electronics.
January 2023
New UCF-developed Battery Could Prevent Post-hurricane Electric Vehicle Fires
The technology replaces the volatile and highly flammable organic solvents found in electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries with saltwater to create a safer and more efficient battery.
December 2022
UCF Receives Top Ranks for Producing Patents for 9th Consecutive Year
A new report ranked UCF No. 31 among public universities in the nation in 2021 and No. 60 worldwide for producing patents, placing the university ahead of Carnegie Mellon, Texas A&M University and Pennsylvania State University
