Who We Are

The mission of the Advance Materials Engineering Research Institute is to enable the development of future technologies by combining open-access, and state-of-the-art analytical/fabrication tools with innovative research ideas from award-winning faculty and industry across South Florida and throughout the world.
From the Stone Age to Silicon Valley, the first step in any revolutionary technological development is the advancement of materials. Through guided synthesis and processing, the performance of advanced materials can be tailored to meet the needs of the next evolution in energy, sustainability, and health technologies. Without a strong effort in materials development and characterization, these fields can become stagnant and iterative. Within AMERI our goal to provide access to equipment that would be too expensive or too cumbersome for individual researchers to use and maintain. This model frees up researchers to focus on the great engineering challenges of today with the knowledge that the tools and expertise are available to make their vision a reality.
We serve local academic researchers (with users from FIU, University of Miami, Florida Atlantic University) as well as National Laboratories, Small Businesses, and Large Corporations. We can work with you for all of your materials science and engineering needs. Dr. Daniela Radu Director, Advanced Materials Engineering Research Institute
Our Team

Dr. Daniela Radu
AMERI Director
10555 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33174

Eduimar Hinestroza
Research Coordinator I
10555 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33174

Dr. Patrick Roman
AMERI R&D Engineer
10555 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33174

Dr. Alexander Franco Hernandez
Research Assistant Professor
10555 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33174
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Rolando Milian Jr.
Lab Manager Engineer
10555 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33174.

Lucas Etchart
Lab Manager II - Cleanroom Engineer
10555 West Flagler Street, GFJC Building
Miami, Florida 33174
Laboratories
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Analytical Laboratory
Motorola Nanofabrication Research Facility
Electronic Packaging Laboratory
Additive Manufacturing Laboratory
Our Specialty
The AMERI specializes in the realization of high-tech solutions to solve advanced technological problems for research, product development, and analysis. Combining customer specific needs and input with advanced analytic tools, design, fabrication, and testing. The AMERI offers a multi-faceted approach to achieve needed results.
Our Principles
Open Access
We are an open-access facility and strive to promote increased usage across campus and throughout the local industry. The facility is open to users 24/7 with slide card access.
Valid Consistent Results
All major equipment is under service contract, checked for operational reliability and accuracy, and held to the standard of academic peer review. Your data is our most important concern.
Exceptional Customer Service
We welcome feedback from all our users and supervisors to improve your experience at every step.
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Advisory Board
Industrial Advisory Board
The role of the Industry Board is to guide, advise and support AMERI on emerging business and industry trends, equipment and facility investment planning, public relations throughout the community and raising funds to support future investment.
Faculty Advisory Board
The role of the Faculty Board is to guide, advise and support AMERI from the academic perspective; combining research, teaching and service to the profession. .
Student User Advisory Board
The role of the Student User Advisory Board is to guide, advise and support AMERI from the end-user perspective. Our students are the engine of innovation and their feedback improves day-to-day operations. .