Katherine Faber

Katherine Faber is an Adjunct Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), within the Division of Engineering and Applied Science. She holds the Simon Ramo Professorship in Materials Science. Her research focuses on advanced materials synthesis, ceramic engineering, and thermal processing.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, University of California, Berkeley
• M.S. in Ceramic Science, Penn State
• Coursework in Ceramics, Glasses, and Polymers at the University of Sheffield
• B.S. in Ceramic Engineering, Alfred University

Research Interests: Dr. Faber's work bridges ceramic materials science and engineering applications, emphasizing material characterization and solid-state chemistry. Her contributions span both academic and industrial collaborations, particularly in the development of novel ceramic composites and thermal processing techniques.

Awards & Recognition:

• ISI Highly Cited in Materials (2002)
• NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award (1984–89)
• Fellowships from ASM International and the American Ceramic Society (ACerS)

Professional Service: She served as President of the American Ceramic Society (2006–07), chaired Caltech's University Materials Council (2001–02), and contributed to Argonne National Lab's Advanced Photon Source advisory committee (2005–07).

Labs & Teams: While specific labs are not detailed, her affiliations suggest involvement with materials synthesis and characterization facilities at Caltech and collaborating institutions.