Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

New Director Named for 91�ֿ�’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

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Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., talks to the crowd about some of the things he would like to accomplish as director of 91�ֿ�’s Advance Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute.

Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., was named the new director of 91�ֿ�’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, effective July 1, having been selected for his research accomplishments, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for social impact.

MEDIA ADVISORY: 91�ֿ� to Introduce the New Director of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

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NSF Award Funds Sensor Research at 91�ֿ�’s New Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

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91�ֿ� researchers Elda and Torsten Hegmann pose with one of the sensors they created that detects toxic gases. The sensors can be made any shape or size and require no power to function.

Thanks to a rare Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), 91�ֿ� researchers in the new Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute will be able to work with partners at Merck Performance Materials to advance life-saving sensory technology.

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