News from the Chair

Mafi named director of Center for High Technology Materials

Arash Mafi
Arash Mafi

Arash Mafi, associate professor of physics and astronomy, has been named director of the Center for High Technology Materials (CHTM). Prior to the competitive search, Mafi had served as interim director of CHTM during 2016-2017. His appointment as director was effective Feb. 1, 2018. See the UNM Newsroom article and the CHTM Announcement.

Congratulations, Dr. Mafi!


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