Dr. Yuebin Guo is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and funding Director of Consortium for Surface Integrity and Functionality at The University of Alabama. He received his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in advanced manufacturing from Purdue University and UC-Berkeley, respectively. He has been internationally recognized for his seminal research contributions to the development, understanding, and control of sustainable manufacturing processes, which has produced significant impacts in manufacturing science and engineering. Dr. Guo is an author of 280+ peer-refereed technical publications. He...Read more
The labels sustainable, biodynamic, organic, and natural are becoming almost as commonplace on wine bottles as the vintage. The addition of these descriptors only furthers wine’s reputation for ambiguity and complexity, but they have a real meaning...
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2016
Photo by John Farley “I’m very passionate about interdisciplinary education,” says Jami Summey-Rice, an undergraduate chemical engineering student at the Univ. of Houston (UH). “The lack of interdisciplinary education at the university level is...
October
2016
Product Focus: Laboratory Equipment Disposable Glove Offers Chemical Protection and Comfort Lab researchers perform delicate tasks every day, such as manipulating eyedroppers, tweezers, and syringes. Traditional disposable gloves provide high...
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2016
The reactive metals titanium and zirconium are some of the most corrosion-resistant materials of construction, making them attractive options for severe-service applications. Reactive metals have a high affinity for oxygen and other interstitial...
October
2016
Have you ever made a decision that you knew was right, but you were not able to articulate why? As engineers, we rely heavily on data and analysis to make important decisions. We would not try to design a plant by gut feel, or justify a capital...
October
2016
Paints and coatings play a significant role in modern society. In addition to providing aesthetic appeal, they also protect valuable assets, including buildings, bridges, aircraft, ships, cars, trucks, pipelines, and more, from damage and prolong...
