Janell Lees

Electron microscopy is essential for characterizing materials and biological specimens at the nanoscale. While scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) both rely on electron beams to reveal structural information, they do so through fundamentally different imaging mechanisms. To interpret data accurately, users must understand how these images… Read More

Microelectronic devices are embedded in an expanding range of everyday technologies—from phones and cars to wearables and medical products. As these devices continue to shrink in size and grow in performance, energy efficiency, and functionality, understanding the fundamental processes behind their fabrication and testing is increasingly important. This course… Read More

Microfluidic devices play a key role in controlling and analyzing fluid flow at the micrometer scale, with applications ranging from portable point-of-care sensors and particle/cell sorting into nanoparticle synthesis and organ-on-chip systems. This short course offers an introduction to the fabrication and testing of microfluidic devices through a combination of… Read More

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a powerful multi-parametric technique for 3D topographical imaging and for probing nano-mechanical, nano-electrical, and nano-magnetic surface properties. This short course will provide participants with a solid foundation in AFM theory and practical guidance for operating a wide range of AFM modes, including imaging in… Read More

The VINSE Industry Affiliates Mentoring Program launched this fall with an excellent feedback of 4.6 out of 5 star rating. Students connected with professionals from VINSE IAP companies for personalized conversations about career paths, resumes, interviewing, and navigating the transition from academia to industry. Early feedback highlights the program’s… Read More

Yueming Yan Graduate Student, Physics Richard Haglund Research Group Converting low-energy infrared photons into visible and ultraviolet light through nonlinear optical processes is a fascinating challenge. Traditional upconversion relies on bulk crystals that require strict phase-matching and careful alignment, but I’ve focused on metal and semiconductor nanoparticles. Read More

VINSE faculty Justus Ndukaife, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering and Chancellor Faculty Fellow, and his group in collaborative research with VINSE faculty Josh Caldwell’s group, produced all-metal thermal emitters designed to improve the stability of infrared light sources used in demanding environments. The work published in Advanced… Read More

VINSE faculty member Todd Giorgio, professor of biomedical engineering, is leading a multidisciplinary team developing new methods to improve early ovarian cancer detection. The effort focuses on modifying clinically approved microbubbles with antibody fragments to enhance tumor visibility during ultrasound screening, providing a practical route toward more effective, noninvasive screening. Read More

VINSE faculty Leon Bellan, associate professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering, research has developed an implantable, cooling-triggered drug delivery device designed for a safer, more convenient method of on-demand pain relief. The findings of the Bellan Lab for Advanced Materials, published in ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, demonstrate the releases… Read More

VINSE faculty De-en Jiang,  H. Eugene McBrayer Professor of Chemical Engineering and professor of chemistry, and Shihong Lin, professor of civil and environmental engineering, have been recognized by Clarivate as 2025 Highly Cited Researchers.   Clarivate recognizes global scientists whose work ranks in the top 1% of citations in… Read More