MSE Reilly Rising Star Associate Professor, Babak Anasori, accelerates innovation, hands-on learning for students in nanomaterials
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Babak Anasori, Reilly Rising Star Associate Professor at Purdue University, is a leading figure in engineering new materials, known for pioneering MXene nanomaterials in his research labs in Indianapolis and West Lafayette. Beyond his groundbreaking work, Anasori is a dedicated mentor to his students, leading the Anasori Layered Materials and Structures Lab (LMSL) with an approachable and engaging style. His lab is a reflection of his commitment to helping students navigate their academic and professional paths. Anasori often shares this wisdom with his students: “I didn’t choose materials science. It chose me.”