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VINSE - Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering

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Sharon M. Weiss

Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Engineering
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering & Physics
Director, Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering

Overview:

The Weiss Group engages in research involving photonics, optoelectronics, nanoscience, and optical properties of materials. We are particularly interested in fundamental studies of light-matter interaction and photonic applications of nanomaterials, including the design and applications of subwavelength engineered photonic crystals for optical communication, detection of biomolecules in silicon and nanoporous silicon-based optical structures, and the ultrafast modulation of optical signals using hybrid silicon-VO2 photonic structures. We also are studying the effects of high energy radiation and extreme environments on the properties and operation of photonic integrated devices and circuits.

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Awards:

• Fellow, SPIE, OSA, AAAS
• IEEE Photonics Society Distinguished Lecturer
• Vanderbilt Chancellor's Award for Research
• Vanderbilt School of Engineering Excellence in Teaching Award
• Defense Science Study Group (14 participants)
• Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)
• ARO Young Investigator Award
• NSF CAREER Award

Selected Publications:

Peptide-based capture of chikungunya virus E2 protein using porous silicon biosensor. Layouni, R; Cao, T; Coppock, MB; Laibinis, PE; Weiss, SM, SENSORS, 21, 8248 , (2022) View Abstract

Radiation-induced transient response mechanisms in photonic waveguides. Ryder, LD; Schrimpf, RD; Reed, RA; Weiss, SM, IEEE TRANSACTIONS OF NUCLEAR SCIENCE, 69, 546-557 , (2022) View Abstract

A smartphone biosensor based on analysing structural colour of porous silicon. Cao, T; Zhao, Y; Nattoo, CA; Layouni, R; Weiss, SM, ANALYST, 144, 3942-3948 , (2019) View Abstract

Experimental realization of deep-subwavelength confinement in dielectric optical resonators. Hu, S; Khater, M; Salas-Montiel, R; Kratschmer, E; Engelmann, S; Green, WMJ; Weiss, SM, SCIENCE ADVANCES, 4, eaat2355 , (2018) View Abstract

Optical phase change materials in integrated silicon photonic devices: review. Miller, KJ; Haglund, RF; Weiss, SM, OPTICAL MATERIALS EXPRESS, 8, 2415-2429 , (2018) View Abstract