VINSE General News

Nathaniel Karom Graduate Student, Physics and Astronomy Weiss Research Group My first experience at Vanderbilt was as an undergraduate student through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. Under faculty mentorship, I was tasked with employing Density Function Theory (DFT) to investigate how atomic displacement affects the electrical… Read More

Dr. Bashiyar Almarwani Department of Biology Tennessee State University My research journey has been deeply rooted in addressing some of the most pressing challenges in infectious diseases and neurodegenerative disorders. The alarming rise of drug-resistant bacteria has underscored the urgent need for novel antimicrobial agents, while the… Read More

Guodong Zhu Graduate Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering Ndukaife Research Group Nanophotonics explores how light interacts with matter at the nanoscale. By engineering periodic nanostructures—such as metamaterials, metasurfaces, and photonic crystals — we can precisely control propagation and confinement of light. These capabilities enable highly sensitive biosensing, advanced… Read More

Vivian Nwosu Madueke Graduate Student, Interdisciplinary Materials Science Silvera Batista Research Group Most natural processes occur under conditions that are not in thermodynamic equilibrium but constantly experience flows of energy and matter. For instance, microorganisms survive by responding to dissipative chemical energies such as food in their environment… Read More

Evolve Diamonds is the newest member of the VINSE Industry Affiliates Program. The company is focused on broadening the range of applications for diamond materials and advancing the technology behind engineered diamonds. Specializing in lab-grown diamonds, Evolve Diamonds offers solutions for a wide variety of electronic applications, including diamond… Read More

We are thrilled to announce the successful launch of the VINSE Industry Affiliates Program (IAP) with 12 inaugural members. This exciting milestone marks the beginning of a dynamic collaboration between VINSE and leading industry innovators. The IAP brings together a diverse group of companies, each contributing unique expertise and… Read More

We are excited to share this article featuring Brennah Kennedy, a talented Electrical Engineering student from Bucknell University. Brennah was part of the 2024 VINSE REU program. Brennah’s passion for sustainability and renewable energy led her to explore cutting-edge technologies, including energy-producing pavements using piezoelectric materials. Her academic journey, enriched… 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

The Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA) is now a proud member of the VINSE Industry Affiliates Program. Since its founding in 2008, TRINA has been at the forefront of exploring next-generation core technologies through fundamental research, driving breakthroughs for a sustainable mobility society. TRINA is dedicated to advancing… Read More

We are proud to announce that Vanderbilt University has been awarded $965,000 by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the acquisition of a 50 kV, high-throughput electron beam lithography (e-beam) tool. This grant, part of the NSF’s Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) program, represents a significant step forward for research,… Read More