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Macro is an interdisciplinary research and academic program in the College of Engineering with a focus on polymer science and engineering. Our 37 affiliated faculty and 50 graduate students are leaders and innovators in a diverse range of fields. We encourage you to explore all the opportunities the Macro program has to offer.
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A color-changing phosphor for encoding information
A new synthetic molecule switches between emitting green and blue light after application of a solvent or mild heat. The color-changing phosphor can be leveraged for a two-layered information encoding platform, according to a study led by University of Michigan Engineering and published in Nature Communications.
Macro director Jay Guo named Emmett Leith Collegiate Professor of EECS
Jay Guo has been named the Emmett Leith Collegiate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, effective May 1, 2025. Prof. Guo has been a worldwide leader in nanoimprinting, nanostructure engineering, applications and manufacturing, , while exploring a range of associated technology of interest to companies around the world.
Charles McCrory Promoted to Full Professor and Received 2025 John Dewey Award
Please join us in celebrating Professor Charles McCrory’s promotion to full professor and the 2025 recipient of the prestigious John Dewey Award, which recognizes his outstanding commitment for undergraduate chemistry education.