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Matthew Vasuta has been selected to receive the 2026 Provost’s Pathbreaking Discovery Award, a premier university honor recognizing doctoral students who demonstrate truly exceptional research and scholarship. Vasuta is a fourth-year PhD student in the Interdisciplinary Materials Science Program and a member of Professor G. Kane… Read More

DISSERTATION DEFENSE Kieran Nehil-Puleo, Interdisciplinary Materials Science *under the supervision of Peter Cummings “Towards virtual autonomous material design” 3.4.26 | 3:00 pm | 134 Olin Hall | Zoom Virtual autonomous material design is a computational paradigm in which artificial intelligence, high-throughput simulations, and adaptive optimization algorithms work together… Read More

DISSERTATION DEFENSE Sajal Islam, Interdisciplinary Materials Science *under the supervision of Ron Schrimpf and Josh Caldwell “Enhancing Reliability in Ga₂O₃, GaN and SiC Wide-Bandgap Semiconductor Devices through Structural Design Improvement and Radiation Effects Analysis” 12.16.25 | 11:00 am | ISDE Conference Room | Zoom Wide bandgap semiconductor technologies,… Read More

  Can you measure electricity generated by simply shining light on a solar cell? On Wednesday, November 19, VINSE welcomed 15 students from Station Camp High School to the Cleanroom Solar Cell Lab. Inside the VINSE… Read More

VINSE hosted 59 posters at the 25th annual NanoDay, showcasing the depth and diversity of nanoscale science and engineering across Vanderbilt. Students from engineering, materials science, chemistry, and biomedical fields shared their latest findings during a packed two hour session. First Place, $500 Owen Meilander,… Read More

The annual VINSE jacket drawing once again added excitement to this year’s NanoDay celebration. With more than 250 students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners part of this year’s milestone NanoDay, the jacket drawing offered a fun, familiar moment that brought the community together. The VINSE jacket has become a… Read More

This year’s 25th NanoDay marks a milestone in VINSE’s history and we’re celebrating with a special commemorative T-shirt designed by Sarah Ross and Owen Meilander, recipients of the 2025 NanoDay tshirt design award and $300 cash prize. The design honors the entire VINSE… Read More

VINSE is excited to welcome Sarah Saleh, Andrew Steiner, and He Zhuo as the newest members of the NanoGuides program. NanoGuides are graduate student ambassadors who lead tours, assist with outreach activities, and share nanoscale science with students and visitors across campus. With these additions, VINSE has… Read More

The VINSE Image Competition celebrates the intersection of art and science, showcasing the stunning visuals that emerge from nanoscale research at Vanderbilt. 2026 WinnersEmma Bartelsen Jeb Buchner Adriana LaVopa Christina McGahan Owen MeilanderMica Gonzalez Mora… Read More

On October 13, 2025, the VINSE Fall Faculty Celebration took place to honor and celebrate the remarkable achievements of our community. This annual event not only highlighted individual accomplishments but also fostered a sense of camaraderie among colleagues. WELCOME TO VINSE Andrea Locke | Bryant Spreine… Read More