First CAF Instrumentation Experts Named at UA
January 25, 2011 - Filed under: Announcements, Faculty & Staff
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.- The Central Analytical Facility at The University of Alabama has named Drs. Karen T. Henry and Robert A. Morris as the first CAF Instrumentation Experts.
Henry earned a doctorate in 2010 in metallurgical and materials engineering under the direction of Dr. Gregory B. Thompson, UA associate professor of metallurgical and materials engineering. Her dissertation was on analytical microanalysis techniques for magnetic nanostructures.
Morris earned a master’s degree in metallurgical and materials engineering from UA in 2008. Morris also earned a doctorate in metallurgical and materials engineering in 2010 under Thompson’s direction. His dissertation research involved characterizing the microstructures and phase transformation pathways in tantalum carbides.
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- Dr. Karen T. Henry
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- Dr. Robert A. Morris
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
CONTACT: Amber Parker or Linda Hill, UA Media Relations, 205/348-8325 or lhill@ua.ua.edu
SOURCE: Dr. David E. Nikles, CAF director, 205/348-8445, dnikles@mint.ua.edu