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Professor Randal Erb
Randall Erb
Associate Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
617.373.4649
Expertise
colloidal physics, magnetic manipulation, material science, nanomanufacturing, structure and property relationships in composites and ceramics

Randall Erb for Northeastern Global News

Gloved hand holding small rectangular sample of heat-conductive plastic composite material with visible ridged surface structure in laboratory with colorful lighting.

Northeastern researchers develop breakthrough heat-conductive plastic to help prevent advanced electronics from overheating

Researchers are embedding a specially aligned network of ceramic particles connected by crystalline bridges that can conduct heat.

Ten things to do on Northeastern’s Boston campus for National Engineers Week

Learn how industrial engineers are fighting human trafficking. Examine robots that fly, drive, and swim. Tour labs in the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex.

Two Northeastern startups win MassChallenge awards

Mobile Pixels and Boston Materials, which were founded by members of the Northeastern community, have received a total of $150,000 from MassChallenge, a global business accelerator program for companies in the early stages of development.

Two Northeastern startups named MassChallege Boston finalists, competing for $1.5M in cash prizes

Boston Materials is making carbon fiber composite materials that could be used to make lightweight but durable bicycles, hockey sticks, and wind turbines. Mobile Pixels has created a secondary screen that attaches to your laptop to make you more productive on-the-go. Now both startups are vying for a share of $1.5 million in prize money.