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Professor Susan Trolier-McKinstry is a leading researcher in the field of materials science and engineering, with a particular focus on piezoelectric materials and thin films. As the Evan Pugh University Professor and Steward S. Flaschen Professor of Ceramic Science and Engineering, she directs the Center for Dielectrics and Piezoelectrics, as well as the Center for Three-Dimensional Ferroelectric Microelectronics. Her work emphasizes the structure-processing-property relationships in electroceramics, exploring the fundamentals of dielectric and piezoelectric responses, and the processing sciences associated with thin film fabrication. Trolier-McKinstry's research group is known for developing advanced sensors and actuators that are compatible with CMOS electronics. They are also engaged in preparing high strain actuator films and new materials for non-volatile memory. With a commitment to cross-disciplinary collaboration, her contributions have earned her a prominent place in the academic community, as evidenced by her membership in the National Academy of Engineering and numerous accolades in engineering education and research.
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