Janell Lees

Emma Bartelsen Graduate Student, Interdisciplinary Materials Science Caldwell Research Group I was inspired to pursue research in nanophotonics after taking Introduction to Spectroscopic Methods with my advisor, Dr. Joshua Caldwell. Learning how light–matter interactions allow us to probe materials, manipulate light, and develop technologies for sensing, communications,… Read More

Mark your calendars! VINSE and Interdisciplinary Materials Science (IMS) are co-hosting a tailgate party on Saturday, November 14, before the Alabama vs. Vanderbilt football game. Kickoff time has not yet been announced, but we encourage you to save the date. Join us at Tailgate Lot 2 for hot… Read More

We are excited to introduce Alexis Alvarez, our newest member of the VINSE Tech Crew. Alexis, class of 2029, is majoring in Chemical Engineering with a focus on Nanoscience. He joined Tech Crew in Fall 2026 and is eager to deepen his understanding of nanoscience and how it’s shaping future… Read More

Emanuela (Emi) Riglioni and Owen Meilander, graduate students in interdisciplinary materials science at Vanderbilt University, have been awarded Best Student Poster Presentation at the 2026 Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences Users Meeting, held at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Their presentations showcase cutting-edge advances in materials science and highlight ongoing collaborations… Read More

Zane Parkerson, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Researcher, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Jennings Research Group During my undergraduate studies, I had the opportunity to join a research lab focused on membrane-based water separation. While I enjoyed research in membrane science and separations, I wanted to broaden my experience to include polymer… Read More

2019 NanoDay Winning Tshirt VINSE is inviting the Vanderbilt community to help create the 2026 NanoDay! t-shirt. Submit an original design representing NanoDay! and VINSE for a chance to have your artwork featured on this year’s t-shirt. The winning designer will receive a $300 cash prize, and the selected design… Read More

Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Colloquium Dr. Timothy Fisher Professor, University of California, Los Angeles  Cylindrical Graphite and Hydrogen Synthesis via Direct Concentrated Solar Pyrolysis of Methane 02.10.27  |  4:10PM | Timothy S. Fisher (PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Cornell 1998) joined the UCLA faculty in 2017… Read More

The 2026-27 VINSE Colloquium Series welcomes back six former VINSE faculty members and alumni to share their research, experiences, and perspectives on advances in nanoscale science and engineering. Throughout the year, speakers will explore research spanning academia and industry and highlight the breadth of work connected to the VINSE… Read More

Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Colloquium Dr. Judson Ryckman Principal Engineer, Silicon Photonics Design, Intel Adjunct Associate Professor, Clemson University Silicon and Porous Silicon Nanophotonics: Subwavelength Structuring for Sensing and Flat-Optics 12.07.26  |  4:10PM |  136 Featheringill Hall Dr. Judson Ryckman earned his PhD in… Read More

Ancient DNA research is coming to VINSE! The BioBay in the VINSE cleanroom is being renovated to enable DNA extraction from ancient remains in a controlled environment that minimizes the chance for contamination from modern DNA. Studying ancient DNA can provide important insights into how diseases such as osteoporosis, influenza,… Read More