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Kidambi, chemical and biomolecular engineer, wins Department of Energy Early Career Research funding for five years
Piran Kidambi, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, has been selected to receive funding for research as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Early Career Research Program. The program is designed to support exceptional researchers during the crucial early career period, when many scientists conduct their most formative work. Read MoreJun 8, 2022
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Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering expands community outreach with inaugural Friends and Family Day
The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering hosted its inaugural Friends and Family Day last month for more than 250 registered attendees, who participated in hands-on nanoscale science demonstrations and tours of the VINSE facilities. Read MoreMay 5, 2022
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Spotlight Publication: “High contrast cleavage detection for enhancing porous silicon sensor sensitivity” published in Optics Express
“High contrast cleavage detection for enhancing porous silicon sensor sensitivity” published in Optics Express has been selected as a VINSE spotlight publication. Read MoreNov 3, 2021
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Spotlight Publication: “Kupffer cell release of platelet activating factor drives dose limiting toxicities of nucleic acid nanocarriers” published in Biomaterials
“Kupffer cell release of platelet activating factor drives dose limiting toxicities of nucleic acid nanocarriers” published in Biomaterials has been selected as a VINSE spotlight publication. Read MoreOct 7, 2021
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New NSF university-industry center includes Vanderbilt space radiation effects and nanophotonics researchers
Vanderbilt engineering researchers are part of a team that will lead a new five-year Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program in integrated photonics for aerospace applications that is anticipated to reach $5 million in funding. Read MoreAug 25, 2021
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Research Snapshot: Vanderbilt engineer the first to introduce low-power dynamic manipulation of single nanoscale quantum objects
Assistant Professor of electrical engineering Justus Ndukaife is powering the quantum computing revolution with the development of the first on-demand, scalable technique to manipulate nanoscale nanodiamonds. Est. reading time: 2 mins. Read MoreJul 30, 2021
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Kent Hallman–using phase change material to build photonic devices
The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read MoreMay 18, 2021
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Brian O’Grady–new biomaterial that supports growth of neurons into neural networks
The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read MoreMar 28, 2021
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Francis Afzal–photonic devices with potential to vastly increase data communication rates
The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read MoreMar 15, 2021
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Marm Dixit—solid-state batteries, a promising technology for next-generation energy storage
The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read MoreFeb 26, 2021
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Christian Ornelas–building next-generation optoelectronic devices with 2D materials
The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read MoreFeb 12, 2021
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Jonah Rosch– identifying aptamers, molecules that bind to specific biological targets
The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read MoreFeb 5, 2021
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Chris Sharp–accessing new crystal structures using nanoparticles
The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read MoreFeb 5, 2021
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Despite limitations of pandemic, research and collaborations continue at Blair, School of Engineering
During the Research Ramp-up process, more than 3,000 Vanderbilt research personnel have returned to in-person research activities, while many others have continued remotely through perseverance and ingenuity. The efforts of the Blair School's Cynthia Cyrus and the School of Engineering's Sharon Weiss and team are highlighted. Read MoreJan 27, 2021
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Optical computing at sub-picosecond speeds developed at Vanderbilt
Sharon Weiss and Richard Haglund are the first to demonstrate the next generation of optical computing, turning on and off light in less than one trillionth of a second. Read MoreJan 14, 2021
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Krishen Appavoo–phase change material and vanadium dioxide
The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read MoreJan 4, 2021
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Yuanzhe Liang–membranes with tiny pores that can be used to separate molecules or ions
The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read MoreDec 18, 2020
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Daniel Shae–cancer vaccine that enhances body’s immune response to tumor cells
The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read MoreDec 11, 2020
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Keefer Rowan–time-dependent phenomena in atoms
The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read MoreDec 4, 2020
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Zhiliang Pan–thermal transport in nanowires with unique structures
The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read MoreNov 20, 2020