Jeremy Mason

Jeremy Mason is an Associate Professor and Vice Chair of the Materials Science and Engineering Department at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on theoretical and computational techniques to study microstructure evolution, grain boundary properties, and statistical thermodynamics, with an emphasis on advancing rational materials design. He holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT (2005) and a BS in Physics from MIT (2001).

His research interests include the development of novel simulation methods and mathematical frameworks to analyze materials phenomena such as solidification, deformation, and grain boundary motion. Notable contributions include work on texture tomography, nanoporous gold mechanics, and energy storage in metals under extreme conditions. He has secured grants through NSF and collaborative AI-driven materials research initiatives.

• Education:
  • PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, MIT, 2005
  • BS in Physics, MIT, 2001

Jeremy Mason has received the UC Davis Graduate Program Advising and Mentoring Award (2023) and the UC Davis Hellman Fellowship, recognizing his contributions to education and research. His lab, the Mason Research Group, specializes in computational materials science and topological analysis of microstructures.

Recent work explores configuration spaces of hard disks, statistical topology of crystal networks, and machine learning applications for microstructure analysis. He collaborates across disciplines to bridge computational theory with experimental materials innovation.