Sarah Ross

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

Learn more about Dr. Jason Valentine and his group. The Valentine group uses nanoscale structuring to engineer the optical properties of materials in realizing so-called metamaterials for a wide range of uses including imaging, image processing, and dynamically tunable optical elements. Read More

We are excited to announce that Ocean Optics has joined the VINSE Industry Affiliates Program! A leader in miniature spectrometers, Ocean Optics provides advanced spectral solutions to researchers, OEMs, and industrial customers. They also design and build industrial-grade photonics systems for material inspection, chemical identification, and quality assurance. Ocean Optics… Read More

We are proud to announce that VINSE & Vanderbilt PhD alumni, Rachel Carter (PhD 2017, Mechanical Engineering) and Keersten Ricks (PhD 2015, Chemistry), have been honored with the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). Awarded by President Biden, this recognition celebrates early-career scientists and engineers who… Read More

We are excited to introduce three new members of the VINSE Tech Crew, who will gain valuable experience in operating complex tools and performing nanofabrication and characterization processes that are essential to the VINSE research mission. Rylan T. Hunt is a sophomore majoring in Biomedical Engineering with minors… Read More

Enexor Energy is now a member of the VINSE Industry Affiliates Program. Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Exenor is focused on providing renewable energy and carbon conversion solutions that address global waste challenges. Enexor’s patented Bio-CHP systems convert organic and plastic waste into 24/7 power and thermal energy, supporting facilities and… Read More

Learn more about Dr. Jason Valentine and his group. The Valentine group uses nanoscale structuring to engineer the optical properties of materials in realizing so-called metamaterials for a wide range of uses including imaging, image processing, and dynamically tunable optical elements. Watch on YouTube | Hear more from… Read More