
Our team of scientists uses computational and theoretical methodologies to understand and address fundamental problems in materials science and engineering. Collectively, we have a broad spectrum of research interests with myriad applications. We use our understanding to design advanced materials that impact the way we live, including functional materials, smart materials, aerospace, nanostructured materials and materials for energy efficiency.
Research

Recent News
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Veronica Ayen and Christian Bonanni Join Research Group
Veronica Ayen and Christian Bonanni have joined Dr. Alpay Research Group. Veronica and Christian are undergraduate students in Materials Science and Engineering.
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Congratulations to Serzat Safaltin
Serzat Safaltin defended his dissertation on “First-Principles Dopant Engineering of Functional Properties in Aluminum Scandium Nitride” on November 21, 2025.
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Congratulations to Victoria Bradford
Congratulations to Victoria Bradford for earning 1st place in Materials Science and Engineering at UConn’s Senior Design Demo Day! Her outstanding project focused on Ductility Dip Cracking (DDC) in 70/30 CuNi alloys.