August, 2022
VINSE Joint Seminar with Interdisciplinary Materials Science “Transitioning to a career in data and analytics” Dr. Alice Leach 9/21/22
Aug. 31, 2022—Dr. Alice Leach Data Engineer, Whatnot Inc. “Transitioning to a career in data and analytics” 09.21.22 | 4pm | 134 Featheringill Hall Abstract. Over the last 10 years, the data industry has exploded in size and a further 31% increase in the number of jobs is projected by 2030. With data professionals in high demand...
Elastic stiffening induces one-dimensional phonons in thin Ta 2Se3 nanowires selected as VINSE Spotlight Publication
Aug. 31, 2022—About the author: Zhiliang Pan is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering Department advised by Dr. Deyu Li. Zhiliang’s research focuses on nanoscale heat transfer in low dimensional materials and complex structures. In the recently published work, Zhiliang carried out systematic thermal property measurements on thin Ta2Se3 nanowires. Results indicate signatures of one-dimensional phonons...
Vanderbilt and Oak Ridge National Laboratory Collaborative Workshop
Aug. 30, 2022—VINSE faculty member De-en Jiang is spearheading plans for Vanderbilt to host Oak Ridge National Laboratory for a collaborative workshop on November 21st. Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a U.S. multiprogram science and technology national laboratory sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and administered, managed, and operated by UT–Battelle as a federally funded research...
Ryan Kowalski awarded NASA Space Technology Graduate Student Research Opportunity
Aug. 30, 2022—Ryan Kowalski, a 4th year graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Materials Science program, was awarded a fellowship by the NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunity (NSTGRO) in June 2022. Ryan, a member of the Caldwell Lab, received the award for his work on identifying the origins of single-photon emitting defects in semiconductor materials. With the...
VINSE Colloquium Series: “Silicon-integrated nano-dialysis platform for monitoring brain chemistry” Dr. Yurii Vlasov, University of Illinois 12/9/2022
Aug. 26, 2022—Dr. Yurii Vlasov John Bardeen Endowed Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Physics University of Illinois Noon, FGH 134 Lunch served to first 60 attendees Abstract. Monitoring local concentrations of neurochemicals with high temporal and chemical resolution in-vivo is critical for correlating neural circuit functionality to behavior and for treatment of neurological disorders. Adopting...
VINSE to recognize faculty accomplishments at 16th annual Fall Faculty Celebration
Aug. 26, 2022—The 16th annual Fall Faculty Celebration will be held on September 26th. At the event, which is by invitation only, VINSE will recognize the accomplishments of our community, celebrate faculty promotions, and welcome new VINSE members.
Researcher Highlights: Alberto Esteban Linares and Simon Ward
Aug. 26, 2022—Alberto Esteban Linares, PhD candidate of Mechanical Engineering in the Li lab Microfluidic platforms can play a transformative role in ex vivo tissue culture and physiological and pathological studies as they allow for precise control of cell microenvironment alike in vitro models, while the cellular matrix architecture similar to in vivo settings. Various microfluidic platforms...
Researcher Highlights: Ethan Lippmann and Janet Macdonald
Aug. 26, 2022—Ethan Lippmann, Associate Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering The majority of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s are incurable, and the incidence of neurodegenerative disease is expected to increase concurrently with worldwide life expectancies. The Lippmann lab combines principles from engineering, neuroscience, and regenerative medicine to model, understand, and ultimately treat neurodegeneration more effectively. For biological investigations, we...
Fall 2022 VINSE Short Course Offerings
Aug. 26, 2022—VINSE will offer the Electron Microscopy and Microfluidic Device Fabrication short courses in the fall 2022 semester. Both courses will be held December 19-20. Courses will be capped at 16, so don’t wait too long to register. Details and pricing can be found below! Electron Microscopy Short Course Electron microscopy is a critical component for...
Sen Yang receives IMS Best Publication Award
Aug. 23, 2022—Sen Yang, a 4th years Ph.D. student in Interdisciplinary Materials Science from Vanderbilt University, was awarded the 2021 Vanderbilt IMS Best Student Paper Award for his work entitled “Nanoparticle Trapping in a Quasi-BIC System”. The award comes with a $500 prize and a corresponding plaque. This work was completed under the guidance of Prof. Justus...