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  • Vanderbilt University

    Episode 3 | Meet our Faculty | Tim Hanusa

    Learn more about Dr. Tim Hanusa and his research group. The Hanusa Group uses solid-state mechanochemistry (grinding and milling without solvent) to synthesize reactive inorganic and organometallic compounds that can’t be made in solution. Watch on YouTube | Hear more from Tim Hanusa… Read More

    Jun. 22, 2023

  • Vanderbilt University

    Meet Our Graduates: Anna Douglas

    While at Vanderbilt, Anna began her studies developing nanostructured materials that can improve the performance of energy storage devices including lithium and sodium ion batteries. Read More

    Jun. 22, 2023

  • Vanderbilt University

    6 VINSE members named 2023 NSF Graduate Student Research Fellows

    The National Science Foundation has selected 28 Vanderbilt students for its 2023 Graduate Research Fellowship Program, 6 of which are VINSE members. The NSF GRFP supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited U.S. institutions in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, STEM… Read More

    Jun. 14, 2023

  • Vanderbilt University

    Episode 2 | Meet our Faculty | Ethan Lippmann

    Learn more about Dr. Ethan Lippmann and his group. The Lippmann group applies biomolecular and biomedical engineering strategies to basic science and translational investigations that address the role of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in health and disease. Watch on YouTube | Hear more from… Read More

    Jun. 13, 2023

  • Vanderbilt University

    VINSE Faculty Shihong Lin and Ethan Lippmann Named 2023 Chancellor Faculty Fellows

    Thirteen outstanding faculty members from across the university have been selected for the 2023 cohort of Chancellor Faculty Fellows. This group is composed of highly accomplished, recently tenured faculty from a wide variety of disciplines and areas of expertise. “As we reflect on the 150th anniversary of our founding,… Read More

    Jun. 7, 2023

  • Vanderbilt University

    Did you know? VINSE Zeiss Merlin SEM

    Did you know the Zeiss Merlin SEM can rapidly identify the chemical composition of your sample? Equipped with an Oxford X-max 50 SDD EDS detector, the chemical-specific X-rays excited by the electron beam can identify and even quantify the sample’s chemical composition. You can also generate beautiful and… Read More

    Jun. 7, 2023

  • Vanderbilt University

    Win $250 in the VINSE Summer Image Competition

    The Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) is holding a competition seeking images to be displayed in the VINSE Facilities.  If you have materials or devices that have been fabricated, characterized, or imaged using VINSE equipment, submit entries to VINSE no later than August 15. Image enhancement… Read More

    Jun. 6, 2023

  • Vanderbilt University

    VINSE launches new video series to feature the faculty. Episode 1: Sharon Weiss

    VINSE is excited to kick-off a new video series that will introduce VINSE professors and show the broad range of the VINSE research areas spanning drug delivery, cellular communication, metamaterials, sensors, batteries, and photodetectors. To kick off this series, learn more about VINSE Director, Sharon… Read More

    Jun. 6, 2023

  • Vanderbilt University

    2023 Summer Nanoseminar Schedule

    The VINSE summer nanoseminar series provides an opportunity for graduate students or post-docs to share their current research with the larger VINSE community to foster discussion and collaboration.  Each seminar will consist of 2 talks of 15-20 minutes each with 10-15 minutes of questions.  The goal of these… Read More

    May. 26, 2023

  • Vanderbilt University

    Dissertation Defense: Jenna Dombroski, Biomedical Engineering

    DISSERTATION DEFENSE Jenna Dombroski, Biomedical Engineering *under the direction of Mike King “Nano-vaccines and dendritic cell processing for anti-cancer therapies” 05.18.23  |  12:00PM CST  |  5326 Stevenson Center  |   Zoom 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, representing a need for effective preventative measures… Read More

    May. 9, 2023