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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 Huguenard published in Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science
Orono, Maine — An article by ASCC researcher and professor of civil and environmental engineering Kimberly Huguenard titled “Comparison of structure and turbulent mixing between lateral…
ASCC researcher, Dr. Douglas Gardner, reaches 11,000 journal citations
Orono, Maine — Dr. Douglas Gardner’s publications have surpassed 11,000 citations in other works! This follows Dr. Gardner’s identification, along with two other ASCC researchers, as…
Hub and Spoke Program offers Research Experience for Undergraduates
Orono, Maine – The Hub and Spoke Program at the ASCC is offering a new Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program. The deadline to apply is…
Roberto Lopez-Anido receives top faculty award from UMaine Alumni Association
Orono, Maine – ASCC researcher and University of Maine professor of civil engineering, Dr. Roberto Lopez-Anido has been named 2023 Distinguished Maine Professor. The honor, which…
Chapter by Bhandari, Lopez-Anido, and Rojas published in Progress in Additive Manufacturing
Orono, Maine — A book chapter co-authored by postdoctoral research associate Dr. Sunil Bhandari, civil engineering professor Dr. Roberto Lopez-Anido, and graduate student Felipe Saavedra Rojas was…
Building the Future: ASCC featured on Chasing Maine
Orono, Maine — The ASCC was recently featured in The Maine Monitor’s Chasing Maine series. The series is produced by journalist Roger McCord “as he chases…