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Starting in January 2026, Dr. Day will join ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ as an Assistant Professor with a joint appointment in the Department of Physics & Astronomy and the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. His research group will explore quantum materials using advanced optoelectronic techniques, expanding ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ strengths at the intersection… Read More

Photos from the 25th VINSE NanoDay are now available to view and download. The gallery captures highlights from the day, including hands-on demonstrations, research posters, and moments from across the VINSE community. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone NanoDay. Read More

Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art research environment? The VINSE Summer Tech Crew program offers ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ students a unique opportunity to work in a Class 100 cleanroom while supporting cutting-edge research, education, and outreach. What is the VINSE Summer Tech Crew?… Read More

VINSE has received a Seeding Success award to support the acquisition of a new Heidelberg µMLA Laser Writer for the VINSE cleanroom. The proposal was led by Matthew Day, Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy and Electrical and Computer Engineering, who serves as principal investigator. The new… Read More

The Nanoscale Innovation and Making course challenged ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ students to solve large problems using nanoscience. Students from majors such as computer science, engineering, and economics participated, resulting in a diverse array of product prototype ideas. Students in this hands-on course applied nanotechnology, entrepreneurship, and business strategy in both the classroom… Read More

The VINSE Picnic is back! Join us for a day of food, drink, and fun! RSVP. Only registered guests will get a raffle ticket! Where: Edwin Warner Park, Picnic Shelter 5 (driving instructions here) When: April 4 from 11:00-1:30 What: Bubble Soccer,… Read More

Guihua Yu John J. McKetta Centennial Energy Chair in Engineering University of Texas at Austin A Soft Material Paradigm for Addressing Energy-Water Nexus Challenges 04.17.26  |  12:10pm |  FGH 134 Dr. Guihua Yu is the John J. McKetta Centennial Energy Chair Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and… Read More

Haley Dishmann Graduate Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering Mona Ebrish Research Group My inspiration to pursue my current research area is rooted in my undergraduate experiences. As a proud HBCU graduate from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, I was introduced to device fabrication through research opportunities supported by… Read More

As a practicing medical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal (GI) cancer, understanding the specific genetic mutations, fusions, rearrangements, and other alterations driving the cancer can potentially lead to targeted treatments as alternatives to traditional chemotherapy. During my oncology fellowship training, I was fortunate to join Professor Craig Duvall lab, which specialized… Read More

Join VINSE Director Sharon Weiss to discuss new initiatives, pilot funding, tech crew, and other ways VINSE can help support your research. Wednesday, February 4, 2026 9:30AM – 10:30AM 226 Engineering Science Building VINSE Conference Room… Read More