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September ASCC Publications Cellulose Nanofibrils for Concrete Shrinkage Reduction ASCC researcher Erfan Najaf, together with Eric Landi from University of Maine and Linfei Li from the Florida International University, presented their work at the session Nanoparticles and Nanotechnology: Transforming Concrete for a Carbon-Conscious Future. This study explores how adding cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) which is a…
Celebrating Safety: July & August Safety Students of the Month
At the ASCC, safety is one of our top priorities. Each month, we recognize students who go above and beyond to contribute to a safer working environment. For July and August, we are proud to celebrate two exceptional students: Trevor Knoedler and Cole Guimond. Trevor Knoedler, ASCC July Safety Student of the Month Trevor, a…
Project Spotlight: UMaine Engineers Help Transform Military Supply Chains
The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) is driving a critical shift in how resources are managed and logistics are handled in operational environments. Leveraging its expertise in materials science and large-scale additive manufacturing, the ASCC is establishing a reliable system to convert low-value waste materials into high-performance, functional assets while reducing…
Designed to address labor shortages and supply chain issues that are driving high costs and constricting the supply of affordable housing, BioHome3D is the first 3D-printed house made entirely with bio-based, recyclable materials
The American Floating Offshore Wind Technical Summit (AFloat) brings together industry, academia, academiarnment floating offshore wind experts from around the world to chart a course for floating offshore wind in the US.
Article by Ameli and Landis on a corrosion condition rating database for steel bridges
ORONO, Maine – An article by University of Maine Structural Engineering P.h.D. candidate, Zahra Ameli and ASCC researcher and University of Maine Professor of Civil and…
ASCC expands Ocean, Coastal Engineering & Offshore Wind Team with Gusciora Hire
The Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) is pleased to announce the hire of Matthew Gusciora as an Engineer on our Ocean, Coastal Engineering & Offshore…
The ASCC expands Ocean, Coastal Engineering & Offshore Wind Team With McGlynn Hire
The Advanced Structures & Composites Center (ASCC) is pleased to announce the recent hire of Alyssa McGlynn as an Engineer II working with Mechanical Controls &…
MacKay featured on Maine Public: Bringing the forest products industry into the next generation
Susan MacKay, a senior R&D program manager at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center, and Hemant Pendse, professor of chemical engineering and founder of the UMaine…
ASCC Collaboration in Floating Offshore Wind Mention by University of Central Florida
A recent UCF article highlighted UMaine’s involvement in a collaboration with scientists from the University of Central Florida (UCF) led by Professor Tuhin Das researching floating…
Ross featured in UMaine News
Lauren Ross, a participating faculty member at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center was featured in UMaine News highlighting her educational accomplishments in the study of…