Alfred University Inamori School of Engineering

09/01/2026

Interested in Renewable Engineering? Watch and learn more about our Renewable Energy at Alfred University.

08/21/2026

Global Collaboration in Ceramic Materials

Alfred University recently welcomed leaders and researchers from Kyocera and the Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering for conversation and collaboration.

The visit brought together experts from Kyocera, MIT, Case Western Reserve University and Alfred University to share research on advanced ceramic materials, including multilayer ceramic capacitors, perovskites, transparent ceramics, solid oxide electrolysis cells, glass-ceramics, lithium-ion batteries and sustainable processing of critical metals.

Guests also explored Alfred’s exceptional facilities through tours of the Kyocera Museum of Fine Ceramics, McMahon Engineering Building, Binns-Merrill Hall, the Hall of Glass and Alfred’s new foundry.

Thank you to everyone who shared their expertise and helped make this visit an inspiring exchange of ideas. These partnerships continue to advance ceramic science, strengthen global connections and create exciting opportunities for future innovation.

08/19/2026

Congratulations to two of Alfred University's own!

Angus Powers, Professor of Glass and Glass Area Head in the School of Art & Design, and S.K. Sundaram, Inamori Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, have been honored among the SUNY system's most distinguished faculty ranks.

Professor Powers received the SUNY Chancellor's Award for a Distinguished Teaching Professorship, and Professor Sundaram earned the Chancellor's Award for a Distinguished Professorship, joining the SUNY Distinguished Academy — the highest faculty distinction across the entire State University of New York system.

Both were celebrated this spring at Alfred University's Honors Convocation, recognizing years of dedication to teaching, mentorship, and advancing their fields at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University.

Congratulations, Professor Powers and Professor Sundaram — Alfred is proud to call you ours!

08/16/2026

Your Path. Your Pace. Your Alfred Story. 💜💛

Transferring colleges can feel like a big move—but sometimes it’s exactly the move that gets you where you want to be.

Meet Chevy Adriaans, an Alfred University transfer student, and hear about his experience finding his place at Alfred. From new opportunities to a supportive community, Chevy shares what it’s like to take that next step and make Alfred home.

Thinking about transferring? Your Alfred story might be closer than you think.

🎥 Watch Chevy’s story and see where Alfred could take you.

Chevy Adriaans, talks about his transfer experience to Alfred Univ...

07/28/2026

This summer, Alfred University students stepped into research labs, tackled real-world challenges, and worked alongside faculty mentors on projects that have the potential to shape the future. From advanced materials and renewable energy to biomaterials, ceramics, glass, and beyond, our Summer Research Internship Program gave students hands-on experience.

They asked big questions. They tested bold ideas. They gained the confidence and skills that will carry them into graduate school, industry, and careers of impact.

Last week brought students and mentors together. Students presented their research findings with a summer-end poster session and lunch. Three prize categories were awarded to students in several categories. The winners were:

Best in Technical: -tied-
Abby Atnafe for poster titled: "How does Glass Separate? Studying the Structural Evolution of Vycor During Phase Separation"

Elijah Kahlh for poster titled: "Predictive Atomistic Model for UHTC Oxidation Resistance"

Best Designed Poster (Aesthetic):
Noa Broekman for poster titled: Geometry Independent Viscometry Through Time Domain Relaxtion

Top Overall Research Winner:
Jovie Riley for poster titled: "Applications of Ion Exchange"

07/22/2026

07/22/2026

Hands-on summer, making sparks fly!
Our new “Forge the Future” pre-college class is in full-swing this week, hammering, twisting, and grinding metal. Students transform raw steel into functional works of art while mastering centuries-old techniques alongside modern craftsmanship. Each project is building confidence, precision, problem-solving, and a deeper understanding of the making process.

07/22/2026

Tomorrow morning!
Joyce Walton Center 10:00-12:30pm
Awards Ceremony 1:30-2 pm

07/17/2026

This week, our Pre-College Engineering students have been busy with demos on glass, candy chemistry, torch can demos, and more!

We're excited to see what these future engineers learn and take with them when they leave.

07/17/2026

We are thankful for Alfred Alumni and Trustee, Bill Rice '78 for coming in today to speak to our students and giving them tips for their future and careers in Engineering.