MSU researcher Yue Qi has been awarded a national 2017 Brimacombe Medal from The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society for significant contributions in multidisciplinary computational materials science.
Qi, associate professor of chemical engineering and materials science, is one of five medalists this year and will accept the award March 1 at the TMS 2017 Annual Meeting and Exhibition in San Diego. She was selected for her work advancing chemical-mechanical coupling and breakthroughs in the study of Li-ion battery failure.
“TMS has played a major role in my career development and helped my transition from industry to academia. When I attend TMS meetings I find colleagues, friends, mentors, new ideas, core strength and much more,” Qi said.
Qi joined MSU in 2013 after working in research and development for General Motors for 12 years.
“Dr. Qi’s expertise in this area, together with her experience in industry that brings a valuable real-world perspective to problem solving, are key components of our materials science and engineering research program at MSU,” said Donald Morelli, professor and interim chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Material Science. “We are very fortunate to have someone of Dr. Qi’s abilities and keen insight on our faculty, and she is very deserving of this award.”
The Brimacombe Medal is a mid-career award for experts who have pushed the boundaries of the field, or made a meaningful impact upon its future through their work and interactions with others. Recipients must also have a record of continuing service to their profession.
