Overview

Soren is a third-year Ph.D. student in the Interdisciplinary Materials Science program, advised by Dr. Sharon Weiss and co-advised by Dr. Paul Laibinis. Her research focuses on surface modifications to porous silicon (PSi) for optical biosensing applications. Soren is developing passivation layers, anti-fouling polymers, and biofunctionalization strategies to mitigate noise from non-target molecules present in complex biological media (e.g. blood, saliva).

Outside of research, Soren has enjoyed sharing her passion for science and engineering through educational outreach programs since beginning her undergraduate studies. Now, as a VINSE NanoGuide, she looks forward to inspiring students to pursue their interests and explore the vast possibilities that nanoscience offers.