‘Sandra Rosenthal’
VINSE Congratulates Bawendi, Brus and Ekimov on Quantum Dot Nobel Prize
Oct. 4, 2023—The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus and Alexei I. Ekimov “for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots”. These tiny particles can emit very bright colored light and are used in electronics and medical imaging. Quantum dots are nanometer size semiconductors whose optical properties can be...
Dissertation Defense: Sophia Click, Chemistry
Feb. 20, 2023—DISSERTATION DEFENSE Sophia M. Click, Chemistry *under the direction of Dr. Sandra Rosenthal “Unraveling the Effects of Morphology at the Core/shell Interface of InP-based Quantum Dots” 03.10.23 | 1:30pm CST | Stevenson 4327 | Zoom Indium phosphide quantum dots (QDs) are semiconductor nanocrystals who’s tunable photophysical properties makes them useful as emitters in a wide array of applications,...
Former VINSE Director Sandra Rosenthal quoted in Medical News Today
Oct. 10, 2022—Former VINSE director Dr. Sandra J. Rosenthal provided expert insight in Medical News Today’s article “Seasonal affective disorder (SAD): How to beat it this fall and winter.” Rosenthal, a professor of chemistry, pharmacology, and chemical and biomolecular engineering, discusses symptoms, causes, and management strategies for SAD throughout the article. She is joined by Associate Professor of Psychiatry...
“Minimizing the Reorganization Energy of Cobalt Redox Mediators Maximizes Charge Transfer Rates from Quantum Dots” selected as VINSE Spotlight Publication
Jun. 8, 2022—About the author: Madeleine Fort is working on her PhD in Interdisciplinary Materials Science under the guidance of Dr. Janet Macdonald. In this recently published article, she, and Sophia Click from Dr. Sandra Rosenthal’s lab, observed the effect of the reorganization energy of a charge acceptor on electron transfer rates from cadmium-based quantum dots. This...
Spotlight Publication: “Fluorescent Colloidal Ferroelectric Nanocrystals” published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society
May. 10, 2022—About the author: Cara Bradsher earned her Ph.D. in October 2021 under the direction of Dr. Sandra Rosenthal and is currently working as a research scientist in nanoparticle research and development in San Diego. Her Ph.D. work focused on the introduction of ferroelectric properties in quantum dots through cation exchange. In recently published work, she...
Spotlight Publication: “Membrane Nanoscopic Organization of D2L Dopamine Receptor Probed by Quantum Dot Tracking” published in Membranes
Dec. 21, 2021—“Membrane Nanoscopic Organization of D2L Dopamine Receptor Probed by Quantum Dot Tracking” published in Membranes has been selected as a VINSE spotlight publication. About the author: Oleg Kovtun is currently a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry under the direction of Dr. Sandra J. Rosenthal. In recently published work, Oleg used antibody-functionalized quantum...
Rate of Change & the Patterns of Bipolar Disorder
Oct. 1, 2021—Rosenthal shares how her personal struggle with bipolar disorder influenced her research. Sandra Rosenthal is the Jack and Pamela Egan Professor of Chemistry, Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Pharmacology, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Materials Science at Vanderbilt University. Rosenthal is an acclaimed researcher in the field of nanoscience and nanomaterials. She has received national...
Rosenthal guest columnist for the Tennessean: Mental illness is more common than most people realize
Jul. 26, 2021—Click here to read column
Inspiring Women in STEM: Interview with Prof Sandra J Rosenthal
Mar. 15, 2021—Valpo Women in STEM interview Dr. Sandra J. Rosenthal, Professor of Chemistry, Biomolecular & Nanoscale Engineering at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Rosenthal is the ACS Herty Medalist and SEC Distinguished Faculty award winner as well as former VINSE Director. Watch Instagram Interview Now Join in at 6:53
VINSE recognizes faculty accomplishments in annual fall faculty celebration
Oct. 4, 2020—Please congratulate the following members of the VINSE faculty on recent accomplishments and promotions. FFC 2020 program. FACULTY PROMOTIONS We celebrate the recent promotions of the following faculty: Endowed Chairs Craig L. Duvall named Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair Joshua D. Caldwell named Flowers Family Chancellor Faculty Fellow in Engineering Kelsey B. Hatzell named Flowers Family Dean’s...