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Michael Hovish is an Assistant Professor in Materials Engineering at the University of Kentucky's Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering. His research focuses on nanomaterials, functional thin films, environmental barrier coatings, and metal hydrides.
- PhD in Materials Science & Engineering from Stanford University
- MS in Materials Science & Engineering from Stanford University
- BS in Nanoscale Science from SUNY Albany
Dr. Hovish's work centers on plasma-assisted material synthesis and energy storage solutions. He has pioneered techniques for open-air fabrication of perovskite solar cells and barrier films for flexible electronics, while also exploring hydrogen storage mechanisms in palladium and resistive memory technologies in oxide materials.
Research trends across his publications reveal expertise in atmospheric plasma deposition, perovskite crystallization kinetics, and nanomaterials engineering for photovoltaic and electronic applications. His work addresses critical challenges in material durability, energy efficiency, and scalable manufacturing processes.
