Dissertation Defense: Christopher Sharp, Chemistry
Nov. 28, 2022—DISSERTATION DEFENSE Christopher Sharp, Chemistry *under the direction of Dr. Janet Macdonald “Cation Exchange in Nanocrystals Towards Novel Ternary Copper Chalcogens” 12.02.22 | 1:00pm CST | 202 Light Hall (RLH) | Zoom This thesis concerns the synthesis of copper chalcogen nanocrystals through cation exchange with focus on ternary intermediate and final products. Firstly, synthetic targeting of metastable and thermodynamic CuFeS2...
“Mid- to Far-Infrared Anisotropic Dielectric Function of HfS2 and HfSe2” published in Advanced Optical Materials, selected as a VINSE Spotlight Publication
Nov. 28, 2022—About the author: Ryan Kowalski is a fourth-year graduate student pursuing a PhD in Interdisciplinary Materials Science under the direction Dr. Josh Caldwell. Using infrared spectroscopy, the Caldwell group investigates the optical properties of semiconductor materials for optoelectronic devices. Ryan’s recent publication in Advanced Optical Materials characterizes the anisotropic dielectric functions of 2D van der...
Shihong Lin named Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate
Nov. 15, 2022—Congratulations to Shihong Lin, who has been named one of Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers for 2022. 6,938 researchers from 69 countries have been named this year. Of the world’s population of scientists and social scientists, Highly Cited Researchers are 1 in 1,000. Highly Cited Researchers have demonstrated significant and broad influence reflected in their publication of...
“Freestanding Bipolar Membranes with an Electrospun Junction for High Current Density Water Splitting” published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, selected as a VINSE Spotlight Publication
Nov. 10, 2022—About the author: Devon Powers earned his Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering PhD in May 2019 under the direction of Prof. Peter Pintauro. Devon’s studies were focused on fabrication techniques for ion-exchange membranes for H2/air fuel cells and water splitting applications. Through electrospinning, he was able to obtain intimate mixing of otherwise dissimilar materials, leading to...
VINSE Colloquium Series: “Photonic spin density of light: quantum magnetometry, acoustic waves and thermal radiation” Dr. Zubin Jacob, Purdue University 2/8/23
Nov. 9, 2022—Dr. Zubin Jacob Elmore Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Purdue University Noon – Engineering Science Building 044/048 Lunch available to the first 60 attendees. Abstract. The first part of the talk will be theoretical and introduce a quantum field theory to rigorously analyze the spin angular momentum of photons. The second part of the talk...
VINSE Colloquium Series: “Transient studies of vibration-cavity polaritons” Dr. Adam Dunkelberger, Naval Research Lab 3/22/23
Nov. 8, 2022—Dr. Adam Dunkelberger Research Chemist U.S. Naval Research Laboratory 03.22.23 | 4:10PM | Stevenson 5326 Light refreshments served at 3:45PM Abstract: Vibration-cavity polaritons, which are produced by strong coupling between an optical cavity and a molecular vibration, have been shown to modify chemical reaction rates and branching ratios. However, the underlying mechanisms for the observed...
DISCO Dicing Saw Seminar
Nov. 8, 2022—12.07.22 ESB 001 1:30-4:00 PM Please join us to learn about the capabilities of the DISCO DAD3220 dicing saw in Vanderbilt University’s VINSE cleanroom. Representatives from DISCO will provide an overview of dicing applications and techniques. Dicing is a standard microfabrication process to create custom-sized substrates and devices for a variety of electronic, optical, biomedical, and other applications. Silicon, sapphire, and fused...
VINSE Colloquium Series: “The Many Phases of AV3Sb5 Kagome Metals (A case study for first principles methods and group theory)” Dr. Turan Birol, University of Minnesota 1/25/23
Nov. 8, 2022—Dr. Turan Birol University of Minnesota “The Many Phases of AV3Sb5 Kagome Metals (A case study for first principles methods and group theory)” 01.25.23 | 4:10pm | 5326 Stevenson Center Abstract. First principles computational methods, such as Density Functional Theory (DFT), provide a reliable means to both reproduce and predict the properties of crystalline materials....
VINSE NanoDay! Jacket Drawing Winners
Nov. 7, 2022—Congratulations to the winners of the NanoDay! jacket drawing! This is the third year that registered attendees had the opportunity to win a VINSE jacket, and it has quickly become a highly anticipated part of the event. Check out the winners below! Katja Diaz-Granados Madeleine Fort Chloe Frame Matthew Galazzo Blaise Kimmel Paul Laibinis Weifan...
Madeleine Fort wins VINSE’s 2022 Best Graduate Student Publication Award
Nov. 7, 2022—Congratulations to Madeleine Fort recipient of the 2022 VINSE Best Graduate Student Publication award. In addition to a cash prize, Madeleine was selected to give the graduate student presentation at the 22nd annual Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Forum. Madeleine’s publication has provided a whole new knob to turn in how we design and improve solar energy capture technologies. Other...