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 material interfaces. We are particularly interested in fundamental studies of light-matter interaction and photonic applications of nanomaterials. Current research thrusts include the design and applications of subwavelength engineered photonic crystals for optical communication, detection of biomolecules in nanoporous silicon-based optical structures, investigation of how high energy radiation and extreme environments affect the properties of photonic integrated circuits, and integration of phase-change and 2D materials in silicon photonic components.

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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