VINSE Cleanroom

VINSE has received a Seeding Success award to support the acquisition of a new Heidelberg µMLA Laser Writer for the VINSE cleanroom. The proposal was led by Matthew Day, Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy and Electrical and Computer Engineering, who serves as principal investigator. The new… Read More

The Nanoscale Innovation and Making course challenged Vanderbilt students to solve large problems using nanoscience. Students from majors such as computer science, engineering, and economics participated, resulting in a diverse array of product prototype ideas. Students in this hands-on course applied nanotechnology, entrepreneurship, and business strategy in both the classroom… Read More

Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) is thrilled to announce an exciting new addition to its Cleanroom: a state-of-the-art laboratory dedicated to studying ancient DNA. In late 2025, a team of researchers, led by Dr. James Crowe, Director of the Vanderbilt Vaccine Center, and Dr. Katherine Van… Read More

We are excited to announce that Pasha Serrac has joined the VINSE team as our new Cleanroom Engineer. An accomplished semiconductor professional with a background in electrical engineering, Pasha brings a wealth of expertise in complex installations, tool troubleshooting, and process refinement. Recognized for his commitment to driving quality, preventive maintenance,… Read More

Congratulations to VINSE Cleanroom staff Christina McGahan, Ben Schmidt, Megan Dernberger, and VINSE Superusers Owen Meilander, Theodore Anyika and Grace Adams for their fantastic participation in today’s livestream of Building Stuff with NOVA! Special thanks to VINSE alumni Stephanie Castillo for bringing the NOVA Build Crew to explore nanoscale science. Read More