{"id":393,"date":"2015-11-26T15:50:59","date_gmt":"2015-11-26T15:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hamersgroup.chem.wisc.edu\/wordpress\/?page_id=393"},"modified":"2025-07-02T17:01:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T22:01:11","slug":"alumni","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hamersgroup.chem.wisc.edu\/wordpress\/alumni\/","title":{"rendered":"Ph.D. Alumni"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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70. Dr. Anand Ode (Ph.D. Materials Chemistry, 2025)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D.Thesis: Electron Emission from Metal-Diamond Nanocomposites<\/p>\n

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69. Dr. Connor Protter (Ph.D. Materials Chemistry, 2024)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D.Thesis: Surface Interactions and Applications of Copper Sulfide<\/p>\n

Current position: Ford Motor Research.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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68. Dr. Alicia Tripp (Ph.D. Physical Chemistry, 2024)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D.Thesis: Surface Functionalization of 2D Nanomaterials<\/p>\n

Current position: Cornell Center for Materials Research.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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67. Dr. Katie Kruscynski Earl (Ph.D. Materials Chemistry, 2023)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D.Thesis: Reciprocal Redox of Biomolecules on Meal Oxide Nanomaterial Surfaces<\/p>\n

Current position: H2U Technologies, Inc.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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66. Dr. Louis Morris (Ph.D. Materials Chemistry, 2023)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph. D. Thesis: In Operando Characterization of Organosilicon Electrolytes<\/p>\n

Current Position: Postdoc, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory<\/p>\n

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65. Dr. Cesar Saucedo (Ph.D. Inorganic Chemistry, 2023)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D.Thesis: Characterization of the sub-bandgap photoelectron emission mechanism of diamond into vacuum and water<\/p>\n

Current position: PHI-Ulvac.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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64. Dr. Curtis Green (Ph.D. Chemistry, 2022)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D. Thesis: Material and Medium Composition Influence on Nanomaterial Transformations in the Environment<\/p>\n

Current position: Sigma-Aldrich Co., Madison, WI<\/p>\n

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63. Dr. Ben Bachman (Ph.D. Chemistry, 2022)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D. Thesis: Electrochemical and Thermal Chemistry of Carbon Species<\/p>\n

Current Position:\u00a0 Terecircuits Corporation\u00a0<\/p>\n

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62. Dr. Paige Kinsley (Ph.D. Chemistry, 2022)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D. Thesis: Carbon Coatings as a Tool for Controlling Surface Chemistry of Materials<\/p>\n

Current Position: Argonne National Laboratory, Education\/Outreach Lead<\/p>\n

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61. Dr. Zachary (Ph.D. Chemistry, 2021)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D. Thesis: Optical Characterization of Fluorescent Diamond Nanoparticles in Complex Environments<\/p>\n

Current position: Postdoc, Lawrence Berkeley Labs, Berkeley, CA.<\/p>\n

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60. Dr. Jaya Borgatta (Ph.D. Chemistry, 2021)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D. Thesis: Understanding the Influence of Cu-based Nanoparticle Properties on Interactions with Plant Systems and Disease Suppression.<\/p>\n

Current position: Corteva Biosciences<\/p>\n

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59. Dr Austin Henke (Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry, 2021)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D. Thesis: Chemical Transformations of Lithium Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticles in Model Environmental Systems<\/p>\n

Current Position: Postdoc in Paul Westerhoff group, Arizona State University\u00a0<\/p>\n

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58. Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Laudadio (Ph.D. Materials Chemistry, 2020)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D. Thesis: Chemical Transformations of Lithium Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticles in Model Environmental Systems<\/p>\n

Current Position: Argonne National Labs<\/p>\n

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57. Dr Yongqian (Kelly) Zhang (Ph.D. Materials Chemistry, 2020)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D. Thesis:\u00a0 Functionalization and Characterization of Carbon Nanomaterials: Understanding Mechanistic Molecular Interactions in Biological Systems<\/p>\n

Current Position: Senior Scientist, Merck and Co, Rahway, NJ.<\/p>\n

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56. Dr. Sarah Guillot (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2019)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D. Thesis:<\/p>\n

Current Position: Research Scientist, Silatronix<\/p>\n

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55. Dr. Shuo Li (Ph.D., Chemistry, 2019)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D. Thesis: Formation and Optical Properties of\u00a0Plasmonic Silver Nanoparticle – Diamond Nanocomposites<\/em><\/p>\n

Current Position: Applied Materials Co.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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54. Dr. Jason Bandy (Ph.D., Materials Science Program, 2019)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ph.D. Thesis: Photoemission from Diamond Thin Films for Extreme Photoelectrochemistry<\/em><\/p>\n

Current Position: Engineer, Lam Research<\/p>\n

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53. Dr. Melinda (Shearer) Dent (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2018)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0 Correlating Spatial Heterogeneity with Optical Properties of Transition Metal Dichalcogenides<\/em><\/p>\n

Current Position: Group Leader, PPG Industries, Pittsburgh, PA<\/p>\n

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52. Dr. Arielle Mensch (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2018)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Thesis title: Characterizing Nanoparticle Interactions at the Cellular Membrane<\/em><\/p>\n

Current Position: Assistant Professor, Lafayette College<\/p>\n

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51. Mimi Hang (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2018)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title: Investigating and Controlling Technologically Relevant Complex Metal Oxide<\/em><\/p>\n

Nanomaterials to Mitigate Environmental Impact<\/p>\n

Current Position: Process Engineer, Intel Corp., Portland OR<\/p>\n

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50. Dr. Margaret “Margy” Robinson (Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry, 2017)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title: Background-free Imaging of Nanoparticles in Complex Environments<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Current position: Patent Scientist, Quarles and Brady<\/p>\n

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49. Dr. Laura Slaymaker (Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry, 2017)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title: Characterization and Modulation of Electrochemical Processes at the Cathode-Electrolyte Interface in Lithium-Ion Batteries<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Current position: Assistant Professor, Clarke University<\/p>\n

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48. Dr. Shuyu Fang (Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry, 2017)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Characterization and Modulation of Electrochemical Processes at the Cathode-Electrolyte Interface in Lithium-Ion Batteries<\/em><\/p>\n

Current position: Senior Product Manager, Amazon<\/p>\n

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47. Dr. Marco Torelli (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2015)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Title<\/em><\/p>\n

Current position:\u00a0Adamas Nanotechnologies<\/a><\/p>\n

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46. Dr. Jamie Wheeler (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2015)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Title<\/em><\/p>\n

Current position: Product Development Specialist, 3M Corporation<\/p>\n

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45. Dr. Linghong Zhang (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2015)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Title<\/em><\/p>\n

Current position:Global Applications Specialist, 3M Corp.<\/p>\n

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44. Dr. Di Zhu (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2014)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title: Photoelectron emission from diamond<\/em><\/p>\n

Current position: Power Environmental Energy\u00a0 Research Institute (PEERI<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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43. Dr. Becca Putans (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2014)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title: Functionalization of Nanomaterial Surfaces for Light-harvesting and Nanotoxicology Applications<\/em><\/p>\n

Current Position: Associate Research Chemist, International Flavors and Fragrances<\/p>\n

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42. Dr. Caroline English (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2014)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Currently: Senior Process Engineer, Intel Corp.<\/span><\/p>\n

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41. Dr. Joseph Yeager (Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, 2013)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0<\/em>Interaction of Organosilicon Electrolytes with Silicon Anodes Currently:\u00a0Dept. of Chemistry, Smith College<\/p>\n

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40. Dr. Yizeng Tan (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2013)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title: Optical and Electronic Studies of Photostability and Charge Dynamics<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently: Laboratory Safety Manager, Santa Clara University<\/p>\n

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39. Dr. Michelle Benson (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2013) <\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0<\/em>Assembly of charge-transferring heterojunctions using \u201cclick\u201d chemistry<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently: Research Compliance Officer, Hackensack Meridian Health, Hackensack, NJ<\/p>\n

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38. Dr. Kacie Louis (Ph. D., Physical Chemistry, 2012)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0<\/em>Surface functionalization of TiO2<\/sub>\u00a0Nanoparticles: Photo-stability and Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Generation<\/em> Currently: Commissioning and Startup Manager, Nouryon Co.<\/p>\n

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37. Dr. Xin Chen, (Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, 2012)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Chemistry at the Organosilicon-based Electrolyte\/electrode Interface in Lithium-ion Batteries<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently: Senior Scientist, Exponent Inc.<\/p>\n

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36. Dr.\u00a0 Rose Ruther (Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, 2012)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Molecular Interfaces to Electronic Materials<\/em><\/p>\n

Currently:Senior Scientist, Solid Power, Inc.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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35. Dr. Ryan Franking (Ph. D., Materials Science Program, 2011)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:<\/p>\n

Currently:Senior Research Engineer,\u00a0 3M Corporation<\/a>, Minneapolis, MN<\/p>\n

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34. Dr. Stephanie Hogendoorn (Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, 2011)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:<\/p>\n

Currently: R&D Scientist, JRS Pharmaceuticals<\/p>\n

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33. Dr. Xiaoyu Wang (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2010)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Mechanistic Study of Photochemical Functionalization on Group IV Semiconductors<\/p>\n

Currently:\u00a0AkzoNobel Surface Chemistry<\/a>, Shanghai, China<\/p>\n

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32. Dr. Elizabeth C. Landis (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2010)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title: Molecular Monolayers for Attaching Electroactive Molecules to Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanofibers<\/p>\n

Currently: Associate Professor, College of the Holy Cross\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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31. Dr. Divya Goel (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2009)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title: Growth and Assembly of Functionalized Nanomaterials: Using Organic-Inorganic Polymer Hybrid Systems<\/p>\n

Currently:Product Manager, Oportun<\/p>\n

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30. Dr. Andrew Mangham (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2009)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title: Ligand Effects on Semiconductor Nanoparticles in Two Contexts: Self-Assembly and Environmental Stability<\/p>\n

Currently: Hydrologist, National Weather Service\u00a0<\/p>\n

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29. Dr. Bo Li (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 2009)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title: Nanowire-Based Chemical \/ Biological Sensor Fuses<\/p>\n

Currently: Applications Engineer Specialist, 3M Innovation, Singapore<\/p>\n

Email: davvy_li [at] yahoo.com<\/p>\n

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28. Dr. Jeremy Streifer (Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, 2008)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Photochemical Functionalization of Hydrogen Terminated Silicon Surfaces with Functional Organic Alkenes<\/p>\n

Currently: Intel Corporation, Hillsboro, OR<\/p>\n

Email: jstreifer [at] gmail.com<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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27. Dr. Heesuk Kim (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2008)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Chemical Grafting of Molecular and Biomolecular Layers to Compound Semiconductor Surfaces<\/p>\n

Currently: Senior Scientist, KIST <\/a>(Korean Institute of Science and Technology), Seoul, Korea<\/p>\n

Email: heesukkim [at] kist.re.kr<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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26. Dr. Bin Sun (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2007)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Integration of Carbon-based Materials with Microelectronic & Electromechanical Devices For Biosensing Applications<\/p>\n

Currently: General Counsel, Xiaomi Corp, China<\/p>\n

Email: binsun2007 [at] gmail.com View Bin’s LinkedIn profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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25. Dr. Lu Shang (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2007)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Assemble Nanowires into Novel Biosensor Configurations Using Dielectrophoresis Currently: Vice President,\u00a0<\/a>Guangxi Architecture Design and Research Institute<\/a>, Email: lu.shang [at] gmail.com View Lu’s LinkedIn profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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24. Dr. Kiu-Yuen Tse (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2007)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Electrical Properties of Nano-Structured Carbons in Aqueous and Non-Aqueous Electrolytes<\/p>\n

Currently: Lead Research Specialist, 3M Corporation<\/p>\n

Email: ktse [at] mmm.com<\/p>\n

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23. Dr. Kevin Metz (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2007)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title: Synthesis and Applications of Hybrid Nanowires<\/p>\n

Currently: Professor,\u00a0Albion College,<\/a> Albion, MI<\/p>\n

Email: kevinmmetz [at] gmail.com<\/p>\n

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22. Dr. Sarah Baker (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2006)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Synthesis and Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes and Nanofibers<\/p>\n

Currently: Staff Scientist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Email: baker74 [at] llnl.gov<\/p>\n

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21. Dr. Beth Nichols (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 2006)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title: Photochemical Functionalization of Diamond Currently: External Technology Collaborations, Corning, Inc.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Email: nichols_bm [at] hotmail.com<\/p>\n

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20. Dr. Tami Lasseter Clare (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2005)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Functional Monolayers for Direct Electrical Biosensing<\/p>\n

Currently: Associate Professor, \u00a0Portland State University<\/a>, Portland, OR<\/p>\n

Email: claret [at] pdx.edu<\/p>\n

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19. Dr. Kevin Weidkamp (Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, 2005)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Surface Chemistry of Pentacene on Clean and Chemically-Modified Si(001)<\/p>\n

Currently: Technical Services,Epic Computer Systems, Madison, WI<\/p>\n

Email: kpweidkamp [at] uwalumni.com<\/p>\n

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18. Dr. Wensha Yang (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2005)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Biologically Modified Diamond Thin Films for Biosensing Applications<\/p>\n

Currently: Associate Professor (Radiation Oncology), University of California-San Francisco<\/p>\n

Email: wenshayang [at] gmail.com<\/p>\n

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17. Dr. Liang Fang (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2003)<\/h4>\n

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<\/p>\n

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16. Dr. Wei Cai (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 2003)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Chemical and Biochemical Modification of Silicon Surfaces<\/p>\n

Currently: Chief Technology Officer, Technip Energies<\/p>\n

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15. Dr. Michael Schwartz (Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, 2003)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0The Role of Dimer Structure in Controlling Organic Reactions on Group IV Surfaces<\/p>\n

Currently: Managing Director, NSF Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology, UW-Madison<\/p>\n

View Mike’s LinkedIn Profile<\/a><\/p>\n

Email: schwartz [at] uwalumni.com<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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14. Dr. Christina Hacker (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 2003)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Optical Characterization of Anisotropic Organic Layers on SI(001) Surfaces<\/p>\n

Currently: Group Leader, Nanoscale Spectroscopy, NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Gaithersburg, MD<\/p>\n

Email: christina.hacker [at] nist.gov<\/p>\n

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13. Dr. Bo Hu (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 2002)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Chemical and Structural Study at the Interface Between Metal Sulfides and Acids Currently: General Electric Research and Development, Shanghai, China<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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12. Dr. Xiaoping Cao (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 2002)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title: Interfacial Structure and Bonding of Nitrogen Containing Organic Molecules with Silicon Surfaces<\/p>\n

Currently: Senior VP and Director of Technical Operations, JW Therapeutics<\/p>\n

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11. Dr. Sarah Coulter (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 2001)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Reactions of Substituted Aromatic Molecules on the Si(001) Surface<\/p>\n

Currently: Director of Global Quality Control, Clorox Corporation Email: sarah [at] chezcandd.net<\/p>\n

View Sarah’s LinkedIn profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\"molly_maguire\"<\/a><\/td>\n\n

10. Dr. Molly McGuire (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 2001)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title: Elemental Sulfur on Oxidized Sulfide Mineral Surfaces Currently: Professor, Bucknell University<\/p>\n

Email: mmcguire [at] bucknell.edu<\/p>\n

View Molly’s web page at Bucknell<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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9. Dr. Jennifer Hovis (Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, 1999)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title: Cycloaddition Chemistry on (2×1)-Reconstructed Surfaces<\/p>\n

Currently:Senior Data Scientist, Microbyre<\/p>\n

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8. Dr. Joel Olson (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 1999, jointly supervised with Professor Art Ellis)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Microscopic Studies of the (110) Cleaved Surface of CdSe Using a Scanning Tunneling Microscope<\/p>\n

Currently: Associate Professor, Florida Institute of Technology<\/a><\/p>\n

Email: jolson [at] fit.edu<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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7. Dr. Hongbing (Roy) Liu (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 1998)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Surface Chemistry of Unsaturated Organic Molecules on Si(001) Surfaces<\/p>\n

Currently: Senior VP of Engineering, AccuDX<\/p>\n

Email: royhliu [at] yahoo.com<\/p>\n

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\"jun_shan\"<\/a><\/td>\n\n

6. Dr. Jun Shan (Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, 1997)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0A Surface Infrared Spectroscopy Study of Reaction Chemistry During Silicon Chemical Vapor Deposition Processes<\/p>\n

Currently: Software Engineer, IBM Email: Jshan [at] informix.com View Jun’s LinkedIn profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\"ernie_frank_1996\"<\/a><\/td>\n\n

5. Dr. Ernest Frank (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 1997)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Nanoscale Surface Restructuring of Silver Thin Films by Scanning Tunneling Microscopy<\/p>\n

Currently<\/a>: Research Leader, Dow Chemical Company, Charleston, West Virginia \u00a0<\/p>\n

View Ernie’s LinkedIn profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\"harry_chen\"<\/a><\/td>\n\n

4. Dr. Xiangxiong (“Harry”) Chen (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 1996)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Direct Imaging of Small Molecules via Cryogenic Scanning Tunneling Microscopy<\/p>\n

Currently: Senior Test Engineer, ESI<\/p>\n

View Harry’s Profile at LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u00a0 \"yajun_wang\"<\/a><\/td>\n\n

3. Dr. Yajun Wang (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 1996)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Atomic Scale Surface Structural and Chemical Characterization Using STM: Application to Silicon CVD and Doping Processes<\/p>\n

Currently: Networking Segment CTO, Coherent, Corp.<\/p>\n

View Yajun’s LinkedIn profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\"steve_higgins\"<\/a><\/td>\n\n

2. Dr. Steve Higgins (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 1996)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title:\u00a0Microscopic 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<\/a><\/p>\n

Email: steven.higgins [at] wright.edu<\/p>\n

View Steve’s profile at LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1. Dr. Marc McEllistrem (Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, 1993)<\/h4>\n

Thesis title: Photovoltaic Effects at Semiconductor Surfaces Probed with STM Currently:<\/p>\n

Professor, UW-Eau Claire Marc’s homepage at UWEC<\/a><\/p>\n

Email: mcellimt [at] uwec.edu<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr. Dong Chen (Ph.D. in Physics, 1992, spent last 1.5 years of Ph.D. program in Hamers group)<\/h4>\n

Research Project: Surface Chemistry of Disilane on Si(001) Probed with STM<\/p>\n

Currently: Chief Scientist, VP of R&D,\u00a0 CFMEE, Hefei, China<\/p>\n

View Dong’s LinkedIn Profile<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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