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67. Dr. Katie Kruscynski Earl (Ph.D. Materials Chemistry, 2023)Ph.D.Thesis: Reciprocal Redox of Biomolecules on Meal Oxide Nanomaterial Surfaces Current position: H2U Technologies, Inc. |
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66. Dr. Louis Morris (Ph.D. Materials Chemistry, 2023)Ph. D. Thesis: In Operando Characterization of Organosilicon Electrolytes Current Position: Postdoc, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory |
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65. Dr. Cesar Saucedo (Ph.D. Inorganic Chemistry, 2023)Ph.D.Thesis: Characterization of the sub-bandgap photoelectron emission mechanism of diamond into vacuum and water Current position: PHI-Ulvac.
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64. Dr. Curtis Green (Ph.D. Chemistry, 2022)Ph.D. Thesis: Material and Medium Composition Influence on Nanomaterial Transformations in the Environment Current position: Sigma-Aldrich Co., Madison, WI |
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63. Dr. Ben Bachman (Ph.D. Chemistry, 2022)Ph.D. Thesis: Electrochemical and Thermal Chemistry of Carbon Species Current Position: Terecircuits Corporation |
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62. Dr. Paige Kinsley (Ph.D. Chemistry, 2022)Ph.D. Thesis: Carbon Coatings as a Tool for Controlling Surface Chemistry of Materials Current Position: Argonne National Laboratory, Education/Outreach Lead |
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61. Dr. Zachary (Ph.D. Chemistry, 2021)Ph.D. Thesis: Optical Characterization of Fluorescent Diamond Nanoparticles in Complex Environments Current position: Postdoc, Lawrence Berkeley Labs, Berkeley, CA. |
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60. Dr. Jaya Borgatta (Ph.D. Chemistry, 2021)Ph.D. Thesis: Understanding the Influence of Cu-based Nanoparticle Properties on Interactions with Plant Systems and Disease Suppression. Current position: Corteva Biosciences |
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59. Dr Austin Henke (Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry, 2021)Ph.D. Thesis: Chemical Transformations of Lithium Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticles in Model Environmental Systems Current Position: Postdoc in Paul Westerhoff group, Arizona State University |
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58. Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Laudadio (Ph.D. Materials Chemistry, 2020)Ph.D. Thesis: Chemical Transformations of Lithium Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticles in Model Environmental Systems Current Position: Argonne National Labs |
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57. Dr Yongqian (Kelly) Zhang (Ph.D. Materials Chemistry, 2020)Ph.D. Thesis: Functionalization and Characterization of Carbon Nanomaterials: Understanding Mechanistic Molecular Interactions in Biological Systems Current Position: Senior Scientist, Merck and Co, Rahway, NJ. |
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56. Dr. Sarah Guillot (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2019)Ph.D. Thesis: Current Position: Research Scientist, Silatronix |
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55. Dr. Shuo Li (Ph.D., Chemistry, 2019)Ph.D. Thesis: Formation and Optical Properties of Plasmonic Silver Nanoparticle – Diamond Nanocomposites Current Position: Applied Materials Co. |
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54. Dr. Jason Bandy (Ph.D., Materials Science Program, 2019)Ph.D. Thesis: Photoemission from Diamond Thin Films for Extreme Photoelectrochemistry Current Position: Engineer, Lam Research |
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53. Dr. Melinda (Shearer) Dent (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2018)Thesis title: Correlating Spatial Heterogeneity with Optical Properties of Transition Metal Dichalcogenides Current Position: Group Leader, PPG Industries, Pittsburgh, PA |
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52. Dr. Arielle Mensch (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2018)Thesis title: Characterizing Nanoparticle Interactions at the Cellular Membrane Current Position: Assistant Professor, Lafayette College |
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51. Mimi Hang (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2018)Thesis title: Investigating and Controlling Technologically Relevant Complex Metal Oxide Nanomaterials to Mitigate Environmental Impact Current Position: Process Engineer, Intel Corp., Portland OR |
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50. Dr. Margaret “Margy” Robinson (Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry, 2017)Thesis title: Background-free Imaging of Nanoparticles in Complex Environments Current position: Patent Scientist, Quarles and Brady View Margy’s Profile on LinkedIn |
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49. Dr. Laura Slaymaker (Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry, 2017)Thesis title: Characterization and Modulation of Electrochemical Processes at the Cathode-Electrolyte Interface in Lithium-Ion Batteries Current position: Assistant Professor, Clarke University View Laura’s Profile on LinkedIn |
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48. Dr. Shuyu Fang (Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry, 2017)Thesis title: Characterization and Modulation of Electrochemical Processes at the Cathode-Electrolyte Interface in Lithium-Ion Batteries Current position: Senior Product Manager, Amazon View Shuyu’s profile on LinkedIn |
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47. Dr. Marco Torelli (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2015)Thesis title: Title Current position: Adamas Nanotechnologies View Marco’s profile on LinkedIn |
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46. Dr. Jamie Wheeler (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2015)Thesis title: Title Current position: Product Development Specialist, 3M Corporation |
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45. Dr. Linghong Zhang (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2015)Thesis title: Title Current position:Global Applications Specialist, 3M Corp. |
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44. Dr. Di Zhu (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2014)Thesis title: Photoelectron emission from diamond Current position: Power Environmental Energy Research Institute (PEERI) View Di’s profile on LinkedIn |
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43. Dr. Becca Putans (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2014)Thesis title: Functionalization of Nanomaterial Surfaces for Light-harvesting and Nanotoxicology Applications Current Position: Associate Research Chemist, International Flavors and Fragrances View Becca’s profile on LinkedIn |
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42. Dr. Caroline English (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2014)Thesis title: Currently: Senior Process Engineer, Intel Corp. View Caroline’s profile on LinkedIn |
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41. Dr. Joseph Yeager (Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, 2013)Thesis title: Interaction of Organosilicon Electrolytes with Silicon Anodes Currently: Dept. of Chemistry, Smith College View Joe’s profile at LinkedIn |
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40. Dr. Yizeng Tan (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2013)Thesis title: Optical and Electronic Studies of Photostability and Charge Dynamics Currently: Laboratory Safety Manager, Santa Clara University View Yizheng’s profile on LinkedIn |
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39. Dr. Michelle Benson (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2013)Thesis title: Assembly of charge-transferring heterojunctions using “click” chemistry Currently: Research Compliance Officer, Hackensack Meridian Health, Hackensack, NJ View Michelle’s profile on LinkedIn |
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38. Dr. Kacie Louis (Ph. D., Physical Chemistry, 2012)Thesis title: Surface functionalization of TiO2 Nanoparticles: Photo-stability and Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Generation Currently: Commissioning and Startup Manager, Nouryon Co. View Kacie’s profile on LinkedIn |
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37. Dr. Xin Chen, (Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, 2012)Thesis title: Chemistry at the Organosilicon-based Electrolyte/electrode Interface in Lithium-ion Batteries Currently: Senior Scientist, Exponent Inc. View Xin’s LinkedIn Profile |
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36. Dr. Rose Ruther (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2012)Thesis title: Molecular Interfaces to Electronic Materials Currently:Senior Scientist, Solid Power, Inc. View Rose’s LinkedIn Profile |
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35. Dr. Ryan Franking (Ph. D., Materials Science Program, 2011)Thesis title: Currently:Senior Research Engineer, 3M Corporation, Minneapolis, MN View Ryan’s LinkedIn profile |
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34. Dr. Stephanie Hogendoorn (Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, 2011)Thesis title: Currently: R&D Scientist, JRS Pharmaceuticals |
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33. Dr. Xiaoyu Wang (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2010)Thesis title: Mechanistic Study of Photochemical Functionalization on Group IV Semiconductors Currently: AkzoNobel Surface Chemistry, Shanghai, China |
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32. Dr. Elizabeth C. Landis (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2010)Thesis title: Molecular Monolayers for Attaching Electroactive Molecules to Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanofibers Currently: Associate Professor, College of the Holy Cross |
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31. Dr. Divya Goel (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2009)Thesis title: Growth and Assembly of Functionalized Nanomaterials: Using Organic-Inorganic Polymer Hybrid Systems Currently:Product Manager, Oportun |
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30. Dr. Andrew Mangham (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2009)Thesis title: Ligand Effects on Semiconductor Nanoparticles in Two Contexts: Self-Assembly and Environmental Stability Currently: Hydrologist, National Weather Service View Andrew’s Linked Profile |
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29. Dr. Bo Li (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 2009)Thesis title: Nanowire-Based Chemical / Biological Sensor Fuses Currently: Applications Engineer Specialist, 3M Innovation, Singapore Email: davvy_li [at] yahoo.com View Bo’s LinkedIn Profile |
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28. Dr. Jeremy Streifer (Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, 2008)Thesis title: Photochemical Functionalization of Hydrogen Terminated Silicon Surfaces with Functional Organic Alkenes Currently: Intel Corporation, Hillsboro, OR Email: jstreifer [at] gmail.com |
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27. Dr. Heesuk Kim (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2008)Thesis title: Chemical Grafting of Molecular and Biomolecular Layers to Compound Semiconductor Surfaces Currently: Senior Scientist, KIST (Korean Institute of Science and Technology), Seoul, Korea Email: heesukkim [at] kist.re.kr |
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26. Dr. Bin Sun (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2007)Thesis title: Integration of Carbon-based Materials with Microelectronic & Electromechanical Devices For Biosensing Applications Currently: General Counsel, Xiaomi Corp, China Email: binsun2007 [at] gmail.com View Bin’s LinkedIn profile |
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25. Dr. Lu Shang (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2007)Thesis title: Assemble Nanowires into Novel Biosensor Configurations Using Dielectrophoresis Currently: Vice President, Guangxi Architecture Design and Research Institute, Email: lu.shang [at] gmail.com View Lu’s LinkedIn profile |
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24. Dr. Kiu-Yuen Tse (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2007)Thesis title: Electrical Properties of Nano-Structured Carbons in Aqueous and Non-Aqueous Electrolytes Currently: Lead Research Specialist, 3M Corporation Email: ktse [at] mmm.com View Kiu-Yuen’s LinkedIn Profiles |
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23. Dr. Kevin Metz (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2007)Thesis title: Synthesis and Applications of Hybrid Nanowires Currently: Professor, Albion College, Albion, MI Email: kevinmmetz [at] gmail.com |
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22. Dr. Sarah Baker (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2006)Thesis title: Synthesis and Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes and Nanofibers Currently: Staff Scientist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Email: baker74 [at] llnl.gov View Sarah’s LinkedIn Profile |
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21. Dr. Beth Nichols (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 2006)Thesis title: Photochemical Functionalization of Diamond Currently: External Technology Collaborations, Corning, Inc. Email: nichols_bm [at] hotmail.com |
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20. Dr. Tami Lasseter Clare (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2005)Thesis title: Functional Monolayers for Direct Electrical Biosensing Currently: Associate Professor, Portland State University, Portland, OR Email: claret [at] pdx.edu |
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19. Dr. Kevin Weidkamp (Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, 2005)Thesis title: Surface Chemistry of Pentacene on Clean and Chemically-Modified Si(001) Currently: Technical Services,Epic Computer Systems, Madison, WI Email: kpweidkamp [at] uwalumni.com View Kevin’s LinkedIn Profile |
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18. Dr. Wensha Yang (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2005)Thesis title: Biologically Modified Diamond Thin Films for Biosensing Applications Currently: Associate Professor (Radiation Oncology), University of California-San Francisco Email: wenshayang [at] gmail.com View Wensha’s web page at UC-SF View Wensha’s LinkedIn Profile |
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17. Dr. Liang Fang (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2003)Thesis title: Attachment of Pi-Conjugated Molecules on Si(001) Surfaces and Application in Molecular and Organic Electronics Currently: Technical Director/Fellow at West Pharmaceutical Services View Liang’s LinkedIn Profile |
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16. Dr. Wei Cai (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 2003)Thesis title: Chemical and Biochemical Modification of Silicon Surfaces Currently: Chief Technology Officer, Technip Energies View Wei’s LinkedIn Profile |
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15. Dr. Michael Schwartz (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2003)Thesis title: The Role of Dimer Structure in Controlling Organic Reactions on Group IV Surfaces Currently: Managing Director, NSF Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology, UW-Madison View Mike’s LinkedIn Profile Email: schwartz [at] uwalumni.com |
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14. Dr. Christina Hacker (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 2003)Thesis title: Optical Characterization of Anisotropic Organic Layers on SI(001) Surfaces Currently: Group Leader, Nanoscale Spectroscopy, NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Gaithersburg, MD Email: christina.hacker [at] nist.gov View Christina’s LinkedIn Profile |
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13. Dr. Bo Hu (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 2002)Thesis title: Chemical and Structural Study at the Interface Between Metal Sulfides and Acids Currently: General Electric Research and Development, Shanghai, China |
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12. Dr. Xiaoping Cao (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 2002)Thesis title: Interfacial Structure and Bonding of Nitrogen Containing Organic Molecules with Silicon Surfaces Currently: Senior VP and Director of Technical Operations, JW Therapeutics |
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11. Dr. Sarah Coulter (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 2001)Thesis title: Reactions of Substituted Aromatic Molecules on the Si(001) Surface Currently: Director of Global Quality Control, Clorox Corporation Email: sarah [at] chezcandd.net |
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10. Dr. Molly McGuire (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 2001)Thesis title: Elemental Sulfur on Oxidized Sulfide Mineral Surfaces Currently: Professor, Bucknell University Email: mmcguire [at] bucknell.edu View Molly’s web page at Bucknell |
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9. Dr. Jennifer Hovis (Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, 1999)Thesis title: Cycloaddition Chemistry on (2×1)-Reconstructed Surfaces Currently:Senior Data Scientist, Microbyre |
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8. Dr. Joel Olson (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 1999, jointly supervised with Professor Art Ellis)Thesis title: Microscopic Studies of the (110) Cleaved Surface of CdSe Using a Scanning Tunneling Microscope Currently: Associate Professor, Florida Institute of Technology Email: jolson [at] fit.edu |
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7. Dr. Hongbing (Roy) Liu (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 1998)Thesis title: Surface Chemistry of Unsaturated Organic Molecules on Si(001) Surfaces Currently: Senior VP of Engineering, AccuDX Email: royhliu [at] yahoo.com |
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6. Dr. Jun Shan (Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, 1997)Thesis title: A Surface Infrared Spectroscopy Study of Reaction Chemistry During Silicon Chemical Vapor Deposition Processes Currently: Software Engineer, IBM Email: Jshan [at] informix.com View Jun’s LinkedIn profile |
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5. Dr. Ernest Frank (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 1997)Thesis title: Nanoscale Surface Restructuring of Silver Thin Films by Scanning Tunneling Microscopy Currently: Research Leader, Dow Chemical Company, Charleston, West Virginia |
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4. Dr. Xiangxiong (“Harry”) Chen (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 1996)Thesis title: Direct Imaging of Small Molecules via Cryogenic Scanning Tunneling Microscopy Currently: Senior Test Engineer, ESI |
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3. Dr. Yajun Wang (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 1996)Thesis title: Atomic Scale Surface Structural and Chemical Characterization Using STM: Application to Silicon CVD and Doping Processes Currently: Networking Segment CTO, Coherent, Corp. |
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2. Dr. Steve Higgins (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 1996)Thesis title: Microscopic Investigations of the Chemical and Electrochemical Reactions at the Galena (PbS)/Water Interface Currently: Professor, Wright State University Steven’s home page at Wright State Email: steven.higgins [at] wright.edu |
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1. Dr. Marc McEllistrem (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 1993)Thesis title: Photovoltaic Effects at Semiconductor Surfaces Probed with STM Currently: Professor, UW-Eau Claire Marc’s homepage at UWEC Email: mcellimt [at] uwec.edu |
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Dr. Dong Chen (Ph.D. in Physics, 1992, spent last 1.5 years of Ph.D. program in Hamers group)Research Project: Surface Chemistry of Disilane on Si(001) Probed with STM Currently: Chief Scientist, VP of R&D, CFMEE, Hefei, China View Dong’s LinkedIn Profile |
