The vision of the University of Texas, Rio Grande (UTRGV)/University of Minnesota (UMN) Partnership for Research & Materials Education (PREM) is to develop human capital and infrastructure by bridging fundamental and engineering research on material with innovation in the development of devices and systems for practical applications, while enhancing and strengthening representation of  students in materials science careers.

The PREM consists of two main research thrusts comprised of investigators and junior researchers:

• IRG-1: Prescribe, tailor, design and control the mesostructures of fine fibers
• IRG-2: Nanostructured Fibers for Electronic, Transport, and Energy Applications

Read more about our research here or visit our list of recent publications or learn about PREM.

Funded by the National Science Foundation through the University of Minnesota (UMN) Partnership for Research and Education in Materials Science (PREM): University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) award DMR-2122178.