Appointments, honors and activities
- The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) is investing $875,000 in pioneering quantum-materials research led by Assistant Professor Valentin Walther, who holds a joint appointment in chemistry and physics at Purdue University. This new funding will fuel theoretical investigations into controlling photon-matter interactions, which is a key step toward future quantum technologies.
- Mopelola “Mope” Adeola, a clinical associate professor in the School of Nursing at Purdue University, has been elected vice president of the Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) board of directors for the 2026-27 term. Adeola will begin her two-year leadership role at the MNRS Annual Research Conference from March 30-April 2 in St. Louis.
- The Purdue University College of Engineering is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Gruninger as senior director of the Industrial Research and Consortia initiative. Gruninger, who had been serving as managing director, will now helm the drive to expand industry-focused research consortia around materials processing and advanced materials manufacturing.
Faculty-Staff News
Purdue’s Heidi Carl earns 2026 NASFAA Allan W. Purdy Distinguished Service Award
August 31, 2026
2026 Excellence in Research Awards nominations being accepted
August 31, 2026
In Print: ‘Horse Evaluation: A Multibreed Text for Competitive Youth Equine Judges’
August 31, 2026
Office of Research announces internal funding opportunities for Purdue faculty
August 31, 2026