“Remarkable heat conduction mediated by non-equilibrium phonon polaritons” published in Nature, selected as VINSE Spotlight Publication
Oct. 31, 2023—Zhiliang Pan is a 2023 Ph.D graduate from the Department of Mechanical Engineering under the direction of Dr. Deyu Li. He stays in the same lab as a postdoctoral scholar after graduation to further expand his Ph.D research on energy transport mediated by phonon polaritons in polar nanostructures. In this recent publication co-authored with fellow...
VINSE Colloquium: Student Selected Speaker Dr. Gang Chen, MIT 04/15/2024
Oct. 30, 2023—10th Annual VINSE Student Selected Seminar Gang Chen Carl Richard Soderberg Professor of Power Engineering; Director, Pappalardo Micro and Nano Engineering Laboratories Photomolecular Evaporation from Hydrogels and Pure Water 04.15.24 | 4:10PM | 134 Featheringill Hall Bio. Gang Chen is the Carl Richard Soderberg Professor of Power Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He served...
Welcome the inaugural group of VINSE NanoGuides
Oct. 30, 2023—Meet our inaugural group of VINSE NanoGuides! These students will lead many of VINSE’s STEM outreach activities, including the VINSE high school field trip program, which offers hands-on learning designed to inspire K-12 kids to pursue careers in engineering and science. Theodore Anyika, Electrical and Computer Engineering Chris Boyd, Mechanical Engineering Jeb Buchner, Interdisciplinary Materials...
VINSE Colloquium: Dr. Pramod Reddy, 01/24/24
Oct. 30, 2023—Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Colloquium Dr. Pramod Reddy Professor, Mechanical Engineering Professor, Materials Science and Engineering University of Michigan Energy Transport and Conversion in Nanoscale Gaps 01.24.24 | 4:10PM | 134 Featheringill Hall Understanding radiative heat transfer in nanoscale gaps and devices is of great current interest due to the strong potential...
VINSE Colloquium: Dr. Jacob Robinson, 03/20/24
Oct. 30, 2023—Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Colloquium Jacob Robinson Professor, Rice University Co-Founder and CEO, Motif Neurotech http://www.robinsonlab.com https://motifneuro.tech/ Manipulating brain states with miniature neurotech 03.20.24 | 4:10PM | 134 Featheringill Hall Bio. Jacob Robinson is a Professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering and Bioengineering at Rice University where his group develops miniature technologies to manipulate...
IMS graduate student KP Arnold awarded NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunity Fellowship
Oct. 26, 2023—Kellen P. Arnold, a 4th year Ph.D. candidate in the Interdisciplinary Materials Science program, was awarded a fellowship by the NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunity (NSTGRO) in June 2023. Kellen is a member of the Sharon Weiss Group and received the award for his work studying nanoscale design in advanced integrated photonics and identifying...
VINSE Entrepreneurship Seminar: Dr. Charleson Bell 02/21/24
Oct. 26, 2023—Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Seminar Dr. Charleson Bell Research Assistant Professor Director of Entrepreneurship and Biomedical Innovation, The Wond’ry I-Corps Hub Director, Mid-South Innovation Hub Course Director, Associate Director of Engineering, Medical Innovators Development Program (MiDP) “Begin Your Journey into Innovation and Entrepreneurship” 02.21.24 | 4:10pm | 134 Featheringill Hall Charleson Bell,...
2024 VINSE Community Picnic
Oct. 25, 2023—It’s back! Join us for an afternoon of games, food, drink, and fun. RSVP HERE* When: April 20, 2024 from 11:00-1:30 Where: Edwin Warner Park, Picnic Shelter 6 | Map to Edwin Warner Park Shelter 6 What: bounce house, sprint obstacle races, trivia, raffles, and so much more! What (will there be to eat?): Nashville hot chicken, burgers, chicken & waffles, ribs (with...
Episode 8 | Meet Our Faculty | Josh Caldwell
Oct. 22, 2023—Learn more about Dr. Joshua Caldwell and his group. The Caldwell group employs infrared spectroscopy to develop an improved understanding of how natural and artificial materials interact differently with light at the nano- to atomic scale and the role of crystal symmetry in driving these changes. Watch on YouTube | Hear more from Josh Caldwell Caldwell...
From blackberry juice solar cells to forensic labs: VINSE outreach is shaping the next generation of scientists
Oct. 18, 2023—There’s a good chance many Middle Tennessee high school kids know more about nanotechnology than you do thanks to the Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, which has been making strides in its educational outreach for more than a decade. VINSE’s mission is to drive innovation in science, nanotechnology and education that benefits society....