« Scientific Discovery, Creativity, and Direct PhD Opportunities in the U.S. Research System »
Babak Anasori, Associate Professor at Purdue University (USA), who will give a scientific seminar on May 22 (see the separate announcement for details and abstract), will also deliver a special presentation dedicated to students at all levels (Master’s and PhD students) as well as postdoctoral researchers, on May 21 at 5:00 PM in UMR room.
This session will focus in particular on professional opportunities in the United States, and we strongly encourage you to attend.
Babak Anasori will also share his perspective on scientific creativity, especially through the concept of “NanoArtography.”
Please find below the abstract for this presentation.
This lecture will provide an overview of the U.S. research ecosystem through the lens of modern materials science and scientific discovery. I will first introduce my research activities at Purdue University and discuss examples from nanomaterials and MXene research. Through these examples, I will discuss how scientific discovery often emerges at the intersection of disciplines, collaboration, and curiosity-driven research.
The lecture will then provide a broader overview of the U.S. research system, including different types of universities and U.S. national laboratories. I will also discuss opportunities for graduate studies in the United States, including direct entry into PhD programs without a master’s degree, fully funded research positions, interdisciplinary and flexible research training, access to advanced instrumentation and national facilities, and the collaborative and international research environment available to students. Finally, I will briefly introduce the role of the U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories and their contributions to fundamental and applied research.
Beyond research infrastructure and institutions, I will discuss the importance of mentorship, scientific culture, communication, and creativity in shaping impactful research environments. The lecture will conclude with a discussion on creativity, scientific visualization, and NanoArtography, and how enjoyment, curiosity, and passion for discovery can transform research from work into a lifelong source of excitement and fulfillment.
Salle 124, 1er étage, Bâtiment B27 – Jeudi 21 Mai 17h00
Please contact Stéphane Célérier for any further information.
Informations complémentaires
Dr. Babak Anasori is the Reilly Rising Star Associate Professor at Purdue University, with joint appointments in the Schools of Materials Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. He also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Graphene and 2D Materials, a Springer-Nature journal. Dr. Anasori received his PhD from Drexel University in 2014 in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, the birthplace of MXenes. Dr. Anasori has authored over 210 refereed publications on MXenes and their precursors and has been recognized as a Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher since 2019. He has received several international awards, including the 2016 Materials Research Society (MRS) Postdoctoral Award, the 2021 Drexel University 40-under-40, the 2021 Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) Rising Star Award in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, the 2024 Early Discovery Award by the American Ceramic Society (ACerS), the 2024 Kavli Foundation Early Career Lectureship in Materials Science by MRS, and the 2026 Purdue University Faculty Excellence Award for Early Career Research. Dr. Anasori’s research lab focuses on developing novel 2D carbide and carbonitride MXenes for various applications, including energy generation, electromagnetic interference shielding, and ultra-high temperature and extreme environments.