Sarah Ross

We are proud to announce that VINSE & Vanderbilt PhD alumni, Rachel Carter (PhD 2017, Mechanical Engineering) and Keersten Ricks (PhD 2015, Chemistry), have been honored with the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). Awarded by President Biden, this recognition celebrates early-career scientists and engineers who… Read More

We are excited to introduce three new members of the VINSE Tech Crew, who will gain valuable experience in operating complex tools and performing nanofabrication and characterization processes that are essential to the VINSE research mission. Rylan T. Hunt is a sophomore majoring in Biomedical Engineering with minors… Read More

Enexor Energy is now a member of the VINSE Industry Affiliates Program. Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Exenor is focused on providing renewable energy and carbon conversion solutions that address global waste challenges. Enexor’s patented Bio-CHP systems convert organic and plastic waste into 24/7 power and thermal energy, supporting facilities and… Read More

Learn more about Dr. Jason Valentine and his group. The Valentine group uses nanoscale structuring to engineer the optical properties of materials in realizing so-called metamaterials for a wide range of uses including imaging, image processing, and dynamically tunable optical elements. Watch on YouTube | Hear more from… Read More

As a service to VINSE core facility users, many consumable items are available at nominal cost to support fabrication and characterization efforts.  These include specialized AFM probe tips and grinding and polishing supplies for TEM sample prep.  Starting Jan 2025, the VINSE cleanroom will provide 3-inch silicon wafers and 8.5”… Read More

VINSE is excited to recognize three outstanding Tech Crew senior students who will be graduating this spring. Their dedication to supporting research and operations in the cleanroom is an essential part of VINSE’s success. Please join us in celebrating Sarah Driscoll Ellis, William Ford, and David Guiracocha for their incredible… 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

Explore further information about Dr. William Fissell and his team. The Fissell group collaborates across disciplines to develop an implantable artificial kidney using innovative membrane technology and bioreactors containing living cells. Watch on YouTube | Hear more from William Fissell  … 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