Shimmering Biofilms: How Bacteria Create Living, Color-Changing Materials Without Pigments

Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have uncovered how marine bacteria self-organize to produce vibrant, iridescent colors—opening new possibilities for eco-friendly sensors, coatings and biomaterials.

“In the future, we might see camouflage or adaptive display technologies, where these pigment-free, structurally colored materials change appearance in response to their surroundings, much like a chameleon.” – A. Scutte, Ph.D., postdoctoral researcher

CBE Seminar: Aaliyah Z. Dookhith

"How does gelation impact the mechanical properties of polymer networks? Insights from polymer mechanochemistry"

Abstract: Polymer networks that sustain large reversible deformations are widespread in engineering, biomedical, and electronic applications. However, their mechanical properties, particularly at large strains, remain challenging to design within their molecular architecture through conventional synthetic methods, as these offer limited control over the kinetics and thermodynamics of gelation and, in turn, the connectivity of polymer chains.

CBE Seminar: Hyunki Yeo

"Engineering Charge, Spin, and Ion Transport in Soft Matter"

Abstract: The next breakthroughs in energy storage, spintronics, and bio-integrated organic electronics will be driven not only by advances in conventional electronics but by a new generation of soft materials capable of transporting charge, spin, and ions.

CBE Seminar: Shengli Jiang

Polymer Physics Meets Machine Learning: A Synergistic Approach to Complex Polymer Design

Abstract: Polymers exhibit rich and tunable properties governed by their topological, compositional, and chemical complexity. However, navigating this vast design space to identify optimal materials remains a grand challenge. While artificial intelligence and machine learning have significantly advanced materials design, their application to polymers has been largely restricted to simpler systems, particularly linear polymers.

Launch! Order of the Engineer Ceremony

 

Celebrate your achievements at the Launch! and Order of the Engineer ring ceremony. All students graduating in the Spring semester of 2026 are invited to attend and join the Order of the Engineer. Graduate students and faculty are also invited to participate!

 

If you are interested, please register at Student Services (B111), so that rings can be ordered in time.

Registration deadline: TBA

 

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