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From bulk to nanoscale – the lift-out process: A) Initial site preparation by the ion beam (inset is a photo of the sample). B) Chunk lift-out by the EZ lift needle. C) Thinned and polished lamella. D) TEM image of the lamella. E) HRTEM image of the lamella showing atomic… Read More

My current research is funded by the Partnerships for Research Education (PREM) at TSU-Fisk-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and by the U54 Pilot Grant through the Meharry-Vanderbilt-TSU Cancer Partnership to end health disparities. I develop biomaterials for cancer immunotherapy under the guidance of Dr. Richard Mu at TSU, Dr. Read More

Metasurfaces are 2D diffractive optics that can significantly reduce the size of bulky imaging systems and provide complexity where conventional optics may be limited. My research focuses on the design and fabrication of dielectric metasurfaces for infrared (IR) imaging, a spectral range that has gained popularity for its ability… Read More

The VINSE cleanroom can now deposit up to three materials at once in a vacuum environment using electron beam evaporation and resistive thermal evaporation in the Angstrom Multimode and Angstrom Resistive systems. The amount deposited from each material per second can be independently controlled. Each material source has a… Read More

During my initial year at Vanderbilt, I participated in several research rotations, which provided me with exposure to various aspects of materials science and engineering. These rotations were crucial in helping me identify my specific research interests and in developing a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving. This experience allowed me… Read More

Dr. Stefania Marsili, Senior Basic Scientist, Dr. David Calkins’ Lab Vanderbilt Eye Institute, Vanderbilt University Medical Center The ongoing modifications of the ECM environment in both healthy and diseased states consistently expose cells to diverse stimuli, which can alter their shape and viscoelastic and biochemical properties and the re-establishment… Read More

VINSE is excited to unveil the eleven winning images from our 2024 summer image competition. Since 2017, VINSE celebrates the work of our researchers, seeking images of materials or devices that have been fabricated, characterized or imaged using VINSE equipment with an annual image competition. Congratulations to this year’s winners. Read More

VINSE has integrated the advanced NanoMan software on the Bruker which significantly enhances the functionality of the Dimension Icon Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). This upgrade introduces cutting-edge capabilities for nanomanipulation and nanolithography, expanding the scope of applications for nanoscale manipulation in both air and liquid environments. With NanoMan, users… Read More

The 24th Annual Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Forum will be held on November 22, 2024.  This forum brings together Vanderbilt scientists and engineers working in nanoscience and nanotechnology for presentations and discussions.  The broader VINSE research program is… Read More

Submit an original design representing NanoDay! and VINSE. The winning design will receive a $300 cash prize. The design must be exclusively your own and cannot include logos and trademark images You can use any t-shirt color in your design JPEG format (at least 300 dpi) No limits to… Read More