Michael Loes defended a Ph.D. thesis “Chemiresistive gas sensors based on two-dimensional carbide MXenes and their composites“. As a graduate student, Michael co-authored 14 publications and received several university awards. Michael now works at the NUtech Ventures as a Technology Manager.
Congratulations, Michael!
Jehad Abourahma defended a Ph.D. thesis “Profiling Nanographitic Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid Conjugates with Solid-State Silicon Nitride and Molybdenum Disulfide Nanopores“. As a graduate student, Jehad co-authored 14 publications and received several university awards. He is moving to Seattle to develop quantum technologies at IonQ.
Congratulations, Jehad!
Saman Bagheri defended a Ph.D. thesis “Optimized synthesis of MXenes with diverse chemical functionalizations, high structural quality, and large flake size“. As a graduate student, Saman co-authored 5 publications including 2 first-author papers, and received several university awards. We are excited that he stays in the group for another year as a postdoc to continue his research on MXenes.
Congratulations, Saman!
Angel Torres defended a Ph.D. thesis “Chemical Vapor Deposition of Graphene Nanomaterials on Copper and Gold Using Brominated Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons“. He is moving to Boston, MA to continue working with graphene at a startup company.
Congratulations, Angel! Best of luck with your future career!
Nataliia Vorobeva defended a Ph.D. thesis “Synthesis and Electronic Properties of Emerging Two-Dimensional Materials: MoO2, In4Se3, and Ti3C2Tx MXene“. As a graduate student, Nataliia co-authored 17 publications including 3 first-author papers, and received several university awards.
Congratulations, Nataliia! Best of luck with your future career!
Mamun Sarker defended a Ph.D. thesis “Design and Synthesis of Atomically Precise Nanoporous Graphenes“. We are very excited that Mamun remains in the group as a postdoc to continue his research on atomically precise graphene nanoribbons and related structures.
Congratulations, Mamun!
[Team demonstrates rare form of ferroelectricity in ultra-thin material | University Communications | 04/27/2022]
The nanoscopic equivalent of stacking a deck of cards — layering materials a mere few atoms thick atop one another — has emerged as a favorite pastime of material scientists and electrical engineers worldwide.
Just as cards can differ by suit and value, the properties of those atomically thin 2D materials can vary, too: electronically, magnetically, optically or in any number of other ways. And much like combining the right cards can yield valuable hands, the right combinations of 2D materials can yield technologically valuable outcomes.
Jacob Teeter defended a Ph.D. thesis “On-surface characterization of atomically precise graphene nanoribbons: variations in structure, substrate, and deposition method“. As a graduate student, Jacob co-authored 12 publications including 3 first-author papers, and received several university awards. He will continue his academic career as a postdoc in Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Congratulations, Jacob! Best of luck with your academic career!
Jacob Teeter has received a Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research award for his current research at the university. The awards are presented each year to students nationwide whose work reflects the mission of the Office.
Teeter received the award for his proposed SCGSR research project, “Bottom-up Engineering of Nanoribbon Properties through Systematic Structural Modification,” to be conducted at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
From the Office of Science Graduate Student Research:
“The selection of Jacob Teeter for the SCGSR award is in recognition of outstanding academic accomplishments and the merit of the SCGSR research proposal, and reflects Jacob Teeter’s potential to advance the Ph.D. studies and make important contributions to the mission of the DOE Office of Science. ”
Congratulations, Jacob!
Mike Shekhirev defended a Ph.D. thesis “Atomically Precise Graphene Nanoribbons: Aggregation, Thin Film Fabrication and Gas Sensing Properties“. As a graduate student, Mike co-authored 13 publications including 4 first-author papers, and received several university awards. He will continue his academic career as a postdoc in Prof. Eli Sutter’s lab.
Congratulations, Mike! Best of luck with your academic career!
