Michael L. Smith

Previous REU/RET Projects Include: Micropatterning for Traction Measurements (2017) Tensional Homeostasis of smooth muscle (2016)

Chen Yang

The Yang Research Group’s mission is in developing new nanomaterials with functionality gained from low dimensionality, structural and compositional complexity, and novel optical and electrical properties and for great societal impact. We adopt a “Design and Develop” strategy where we design the new nanostructures based on unique understanding gained through experiments and theories for the […]

Keith Brown

Dr. Brown primarily studies polymers and smart fluids in order to measure their useful properties, and the order in which they emerge, defining importance. Namely, he seeks to develop methods which increase the throughput of materials research using scanning probe lithography, autonomous experimentation, additive manufacturing, and combinatorial chemistry. Previous REU/RET Projects Include: Nanocombinatorial Electrochemistry for […]

Scott Bunch

Dr. Bunch’s research efforts focus on the nano-mechanical properties of a new class of 2D, atomically thin materials such as graphene – single atomic layers of graphite, and their remarkable mechanical properties such as high strength, extreme flexibility, and unprecedented barrier properties. In researching these topics, Dr. Bunch then plans to fabricate and characterize nano-mechanical […]

Zhancheng Yao

Zhancheng Yao is a graduate student who was in the Bishop Lab. Previous REU/RET Projects include: A Quantum Printed Circuit Board for Quantum Computing (2022)

Noelle Pierce

Noelle Pierce is a graduate student in the Bishop Lab. Previous REU/RET Projects include: Utilizing the SEM & FIB to Write Focal Attachments for Cardiomyocytes (2022)

Nicholas Fuhr

Dr. Nicholas Fuhr is a Postdoctoral Associate who was in the Bishop lab. Previous REU/RET Projects include: Wide-and Zero-bandgap Nanodevices for Viral Detection (2022)

Ji-Xin Cheng

Dr. Cheng’s research interests include neurophotonics, medical photonics, molecular spectroscopic imaging technologies, label-free microscopy, cancer metabolism, and photonics for infectious diseases. With a focus on the medical application of photonics, Dr. Cheng hopes to advance the field with his research and innovative technologies. Previous REU/RET Projects Include: Automating and Integrating Additive Manufacturing of Nanoengineered Materials […]

Kamil Ekinci

Professor Kamil Ekinci’s research focuses on physical and biological phenomena at the nanometer length scales. His group uses state-of-the-art nanofabrication techniques to create functional micro and nanostructures. They use these small structures along with highly sensitive electrical and optical measurement techniques to study diverse fundamental phenomena in solid mechanics, fluid dynamics and biological physics. They […]

Catherine Klapperich

Dr. Klapperich’s research is focused on engineering medical devices for trans women’s and women’s health, use in low resource settings, and at the point of care. Current projects include on-body physiological monitoring, disposable microfluidic diagnostics and minimally instrumented devices to enable molecular testing. Her work includes diagnostics for CT-NG, HPV and other sexually transmitted infections. […]