Sarah Ross

This summer, we’re shaking things up. Say goodbye to the traditional seminar format and get ready for something new—The NanoExchange. Designed by students, this reimagined series transforms the typical research talk into an open, interactive forum for sharing ideas, asking questions, and building community. What’s… Read More

The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) is hosting a competition to feature images in the VINSE Facilities. If you’ve fabricated, characterized, or imaged materials or devices using VINSE equipment, we invite you to submit your entries by August 15. Image enhancement, false coloring,… Read More

DISSERTATION DEFENSE Ryan Kowalski, Interdisciplinary Materials Science    *Under the supervision of Josh Caldwell and Richard Haglund  “Infrared Light at the Nanoscale: Confinement and Spectroscopy”  04.25.25 | 10:30AM | Buttrick Hall 206 | Zoom: 942 8904 4051 Passcode: 450959 Conventional optical microscopy and spectroscopy are limited by the diffraction… Read More

DISSERTATION DEFENSE Alexis Yates, Interdisciplinary Materials Science *under the direction of Ethan Lippmann and Angela Jefferson “Investigating brain endothelial cell mechanics with engineered in vitro models” 04.07.25  |  1:30PM |  298 Featheringill Hall | Zoom: 970 4846 2694 Passcode: 714340 As life expectancy in the US has increased,… Read More

DISSERTATION DEFENSE Andrey A. Shults, Chemistry *under the direction of Janet Macdonald “Exploring mechanisms behind phase formations of metal chalcogenide nanoparticles” 03.06.25  |  1:00PM |  5211 Stevenson Center  |  Zoom Our understanding of nanoparticle phase control is currently limited by our knowledge of the mechanisms responsible. How… Read More

VINSE is pleased to share that Justus Ndukaife, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been selected as one of the 2025 Optica Ambassadors. This distinguished appointment recognizes Ndukaife for his exceptional contributions to the field of optics and photonics, as well as his commitment to… Read More

DISSERTATION DEFENSE William Lowery, Chemistry *under the direction of David Cliffel “Development of Improved Electron Transfer Materials in Bioelectrochemical Systems” 02.26.25  |  1:30PM |  5326 Stevenson Center *Reception following in 5502 Stevenson Center There has been a growing interest in leveraging biological materials to solve problems related… Read More

Learn more about Dr. Leon Bellan and his group. The Bellan lab employs both traditional and non-traditional micropatterning techniques to a range of cutting-edge biomaterials for tissue engineering, drug delivery, and smart material applications.  Projects range from engineering microvasculature to synthesizing PET radiotracers to cooling-triggered release of therapeutics. Bellan… Read More

We are pleased to announce that Entegris has joined the VINSE Industry Affiliates Program! A global leader in materials and process solutions, Entegris is dedicated to enabling the technologies that transform the world. With a focus on the semiconductor and high-tech industries, Entegris provides innovative solutions for analytical, cleaning,… Read More

We are pleased to announce that Emerson has joined the VINSE Industry Affiliates Program! A global leader in automation, control, and sensing technologies, Emerson provides cutting-edge solutions to industries ranging from manufacturing to energy to healthcare. Emerson is dedicated to delivering innovative technologies that enhance operational efficiency, ensure sustainability,… Read More