Keith Brown to Lead Materials Science & Engineering Division
A New Chapter for MSE Boston University College of Engineering has appointed Keith Brown, associate professor of mechanical engineering, materials science and engineering, and physics, as head of the Division of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE), effective July 1, 2026. Brown succeeds David Bishop, who is stepping down after 15 years as division head, guiding […]
Self-Driving Lab to Accelerate the Breakdown of Toxic Chemicals
A new federally funded research effort is tackling one of chemistry’s most complex challenges, safely breaking down toxic industrial chemicals. Keith Brown (ME, MSE, Physics)(PI) and James Chapman (ME, MSE)(co-PI) in collaboration with Xi Ling (Chemistry, MSE) are bringing together robotics, artificial intelligence, and materials science to find a solution. The project is supported by […]
Accelerating Progress with Self-Driving Labs
Materials researchers shared successes and challenges with automation.
Brown to Bring Expertise to AI Materials Institute
Brown is one of the pioneers in the movement toward targeted design of new materials.
Dean Announces First Faculty to Earn New Awards for Lab Equipment
“The quality of the research that these inaugural infrastructure awards will support is incredible.”
A Robot on a Mission
Making the most efficient energy-absorbing material ever.
When the Robot Becomes the Researcher
New autonomous researcher can speed up discovery of the best 3D-printed materials