Seminars
Attending seminars is a great way to expand your knowledge in our areas of physics, astronomy, and materials science. Invited faculty, PAMS alumni, and speakers from the industry give talks on their research/work. Members of the PAMS department are highly encouraged to attend our seminars and the MSU community as a whole is also more than welcome to attend.
Kemper Hall 204 or on Zoom (915 2072 1543)
Thursdays, 4:00 p.m.
(unless otherwise noted)
List of previous seminars. See the CNAS Events for other college seminars.
Spring 2024 Seminar Schedule
Date | Speaker | Title |
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1/18 | 1st week of classes | No seminar |
1/25 | PAMS Faculty | Introduction and Information for New Graduate Students |
2/1 | Dr. Carissa Jones Brewer Science |
Development of Sensing Systems for Real-Time, Water Quality Measurements |
Abstract: As the world strives for sustainable and healthier living, advances in technology
are paving the way for a future when monitoring to ensure safe drinking water is widely
available and affordable to everyone. Brewer Science is developing next-generation
water quality sensing systems that enable real-time water monitoring. Our sensors
can measure pH, temperature, and conductivity as well as trace levels of analytes
such as lead and nitrate. The theory and capabilities of our sensor technology will
be presented in this seminar. |
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2/8 | Dr. Bernadette Broderick University of Missouri |
Conformer-specific Desorption in Interstellar Ices Probed by Chirped-pulse mm-Wave Rotational Spectroscopy |
Abstract: A new technique developed by our group for the detection of molecules desorbed from an ice surface using broad-band rotational spectroscopy will be presented. The approach permits interrogation of molecules that have undergone the slow warmup process of temperature-programmed desorption (TPD), analogous to the warmup phase of icy grains in the interstellar medium as they approach the central protostar. The detection is conformer- and isomer-specific and quantitative, as afforded by chirped-pulse rotational spectroscopy. To achieve this, we combine ice TPD with buffer gas cooling, followed by detection in the millimeter-wave regime. In this presentation, the sublimation of n- and ipropanol, the former of which may be in five different conformational isomeric forms, and which display distinct desorption profiles, will be described. The limited conformational isomerization and temperature-dependent relative yields of n-propanol conformers observed show that the desorption is highly conformer-specific. In addition to propanol, the sublimation of propyl cyanide will also be presented, where the relative abundances of the anti and gauche conformers following room-temperature gas-phase injection into a 25 K buffer gas cell are compared to that which is observed following TPD from an ice surface. The conformer distributions observed in the gas phase from room-temperature injection are then used to determine their relative energies, an important parameter needed to interpret the isomer and conformer abundances derived from astronomical observations. We find the gauche conformer to be the most stable species by ~97±21 cm-1. We further examine the relative conformer abundances following ice desorption, which are distinct from those following the gas-phase introduction. The ratios measured off the ice correspond to a conformer temperature of ~56 K, which is much lower than their sublimation temperature of 170 K. | ||
2/15 Zoom |
Dr. Dmitry Ovchinnikov University of Kansas |
Van der Waals Topological Magnets and Superconductors |
Abstract: The breaking of time-reversal symmetry in topological insulators leads to novel quantum states of matter. One prominent example at the two-dimensional limit is the Chern insulator, which hosts dissipationless chiral edge states at sample boundaries. These chiral edge modes are perfect one-dimensional conductors whose chirality is defined by the material magnetization and in which backscattering is topologically forbidden. Recently, van der Waals topological magnet MnBi2Te4 emerged as a new solid-state platform for studies of the interplay between magnetism and topology. I will present an overview of our progress toward controlling topological phase transitions and chiral edge modes in MnBi2Te4. First, I will establish how topological properties are intimately intertwined with magnetic states. I will then demonstrate electrical control of the number of chiral edge states and the discovery of chiral edge modes along crystalline steps between regions of different thicknesses and how these modes can be harnessed for the engineering of simple topological circuits. Finally, I will discuss the engineering of the superconducting state in topological insulators and demonstrate Pauli paramagnetic limit violation in atomically thin flakes of a topological superconductor candidate. |
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2/22 | Dr. Rana Biswas Ames National Laboratory and Iowa State University |
Novel Physical Phenomena in Nano-arrays and Nanostructures |
Abstract: Nanostructures and nano-arrays with spatial periods near optical wavelengths offer
a platform to control light-matter interactions, that can lead to novel phenomena
in nanoplasmonics, nanophotonics, and quantum information science. We describe gold-coated
nanoarrays, that show unusual extraordinary optical transmission phenomena. Quantum
dots embedded within the nanocup arrays show a radiative decay rate that is enhanced
by as much as a factor of 20, from the interaction of the strong optical field of
the nano-array with the luminescent quantum dot. We describe how nano-arrays can enhance
the light-outcoupling from organic light-emitting diodes, through diffractive effects.
We describe insulating nano-arrays formed by replica-molding on elastomeric substrates
that exhibit unusual surface electric potential distributions, that are formed by
intricate nanoscale patterns of surface tribocharge. Experimental work combined with
computational simulations in these applications will be discussed. |
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2/29 Zoom |
Gabriele Corso Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
DiffDock: Diffusion Steps, Twists, and Turns for Molecular Docking Passcode: SUn$qNe2 |
Abstract: Molecular docking, the process of predicting how small molecule ligands bind to proteins, is pivotal in drug design. Our work introduces a novel perspective by conceptualizing molecular docking as a generative modeling challenge. We present DiffDock, a diffusion generative model that operates on the complex, non-Euclidean manifold of ligand poses, efficiently navigating through the translational, rotational, and torsional degrees of freedom essential for accurate docking. Our empirical results showcase DiffDock's superiority, achieving a 38% top-1 success rate (RMSD<2Å) on the PDBBind dataset, markedly surpassing both traditional (23%) and other deep learning methodologies (20%). Notably, DiffDock demonstrates remarkable performance on computationally folded structures, achieving more than double the accuracy of existing methods. This talk will delve into the intuition and methodology behind DiffDock, and its strengths and limitations. |
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3/7 Zoom |
Dr. Adam Miller Northwestern University |
Mind the Gap: Capturing the Bright and Fast Transient Sky Missed by Rubin/LSST with LS4 |
Abstract: In this talk I will discuss open questions in our quest to develop a map between progenitor systems and supernova explosions. Solving the puzzle has important ramifications for understanding the chemical enrichment of the Universe and galactic evolution and feedback. I will highlight Type Ia supernovae and discuss an exquisite set of observations obtained by the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF). From the early observations we can constrain the progenitors, and we have recently identified a new subclass of peculiar Type Ia supernovae that comes from a unique progenitor channel. To close I will discuss a new project, the La Silla Schmidt Southern Survey (LS4). LS4 will complement observations from the upcoming Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) by providing observations of bright and fast transients that will be missed by LSST. |
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3/14 | Spring Break | No seminar |
3/21 Zoom |
Dr. Dipanjan Mazumdar Southern Illinois University |
Theory-driven Experimental Search of Novel Magnetic Materials for Nanotechnology Applications |
Abstract: We are interested in growing new inorganic materials in thin film form and tuning their physical properties through size, chemical doping, interface, and external tuning parameters (light, magnetic field, etc.). In the past few years, my group has focused on the growth and investigation of magnetic thin films for application in emerging nanotechnology areas such as spintronics. This effort has involved several graduate and undergraduate students and led to 2 Master's and 2 PhD’s in the past three and half years. For this talk, after a brief overview of the research area and the desired functional properties, I will present the results of a theory-driven experimental search of novel magnetic materials that potentially support the desired properties. Thermodynamically stable binary and ternary materials were identified in prior theoretical searches in the Heusler family (general formula X2YZ). Among them, we are interested in Mn-based ternary alloys due to their tunable magnetic and crystal properties. Using the magnetron co-sputtering method, we synthesized potentially high-performance Mn3-xFexSn thin films with x= 0, 1, and 2 and evaluated the structural, magnetic, and electrical properties. All samples grew polycrystalline with a hexagonal phase. Electric transport measurements revealed a non-metallic behavior for Mn2FeSn, whereas Fe2MnSn and Mn3Sn showed metallic behavior. Mn3Sn exhibited a low magnetic moment (0.4 μB/f.u). The addition of Fe increased the moment to 3.5 μB/f.u (Mn2FeSn) and 4.7 μB/f.u (Fe2MnSn). Mn2FeSn displayed a large exchange bias effect with the coexistence of antiferromagnetic and ferromagnetic phases below room temperature, whereas Fe2MnSn demonstrated a robust ferromagnetic phase with a Curie temperature of 512 K. Both materials exhibited a sizable magnetic anisotropy of close to 0.5 MJ/m3 at 2 K. Still, only Fe2MnSn is viable for spintronics applications due to its room-temperature functionality. |
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4/4 Zoom |
Dr. Tanvi Gujarati IBM Research, Almaden |
Applications of Quantum Computing for Problems in Chemistry and Material Sciences Passcode: y@6=b@6E |
Abstract: The field of quantum computing has made a lot of progress in the past decade with respect to new algorithms and hardware. Tied in with this progress comes an important question, how to get utility from the current generation of quantum hardware and algorithms. In this talk, a few examples of applications of quantum computing in the field of chemistry and material sciences will be discussed. This will provide an overview of different algorithms and techniques used for obtaining results from the current generation of quantum hardware. In addition, an outlook for the applications of quantum computers for chemical and material use cases will be presented. |
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4/11 | Dr. Xiaofeng Guo Washington State University |
Understanding Thermodynamics of Critical Metal Materials under Extreme Conditions |
Note: Dr. Guo will also give a Chemistry & Biochemistry seminar on Wednesday, April 10, titled "Chemistry and Thermodynamics of f-block Condensed Materials: From Nuclear Fuels to Waste Forms Abstract: Critical metals, including rare earth elements (REE), U and Th, are in high demand due to their pervasive use in emerging technology and renewable energy applications. Understanding their thermodynamic parameters is crucial for predicting their transport, deposit, and alteration behaviors in relevant geological conditions (e.g., extreme conditions). In our group, we use a set of structural-thermodynamic techniques to in situ probe chemical and physical changes of critical metal materials under elevated pressure and/or temperature conditions. Specifically, high temperature calorimetry and in situ high temperature X-ray diffraction (XRD) were implemented to investigate phase transition and corresponding enthalpies of reaction and mixing. The high pressure structures and equation of states were studied by coupled diamond anvil cell with synchrotron for in situ high pressure XRD, along with density functional theory (DFT). The elastic constants can also be obtained by resonant ultrasonic spectroscopy. By combining these methods, we can obtain more comprehensive thermodynamic parameters for relevant REE mineral phases. In this talk, I will discuss our recent finding on the high pressure structures of zircon, xenotime-type minerals (commonly accommondating REE and actinides), high temperature transitions of REE phosphates, and thermodynamic of mixing of REE phosphate and carbonate mineral phases. |
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4/18 Zoom |
Rajan Khadka Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Organic-Inorganic Nanolaminates |
Zoom seminar ID: 915 2072 1543 Abstract: Incorporating molecular nanolayers (MNLs) at inorganic interfaces offers promise for reaping unusual enhancements in fracture energy, and thermal and electrical transport. In this talk, I will discuss how multilayering MNL-bonded inorganic interfaces results in viscoelastic damping bandgaps. Molecular dynamics simulations of Au/octanedithiol MNL/Au multilayers reveal high-damping-loss frequency bands at 33 ≤ ν ≤ 77 GHz and 278 ≤ ν ≤ 833 GHz separated by a low-loss bandgap 77 ≤ ν ≤ 278 GHz region. The viscoelastic bandgap scales with the Au/MNL interface bonding strength and density, and MNL coverage. These results and the analyses of interfacial vibrations indicate that the viscoelastic bandgap is an interface effect that cannot be explained by weighted averages of bulk responses. Subsequently, I will delve into the tunability of thermal conductivity of Au/MNL nanolaminates via. interfacial bonding by (i) homogeneous change of bonding strength and heterogeneous change of (ii) bond density and (iii) molecular coverage at the interfaces. By comparing the thermal conductivity of the nanolaminates with the interfacial thermal conductance of corresponding individual interfaces, we showed that phenomenologically the thermal conductivity can be predicted from independent interfacial resistors connected in a series model, particularly at higher temperatures. Furthermore, I will discuss the utilization of phonon wave packet simulations at individual and multiple interface structures to shed light onto the observations from direct MD simulations. |
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4/25 Zoom |
Dr. Timothy Jones Craven Community College |
Misconceptions about Teaching, from a Community College Perspective |
Zoom seminar ID: 915 2072 1543 Abstract: This talk aims to correct some common misconceptions you might have about teaching. It will go over some advantages and disadvantages of teaching, including the perspective from teaching at a community college rather than a four year university or high school, with comments from the perspective of someone who teaches at a community college and has briefly taught for high school. |
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5/2 | Last week of classes | No seminar |
5/9 | Finals' week | No seminar |
Previous Seminars
Fall 2023
Date | Speaker | Title |
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9/21 | Dr. Steven Harrellson Columbia University |
Hydration Solids |
9/28 | Austin Shearin SynTouch, Inc. |
What I thought I learned, what I actually learned, and what I wished I learned from getting a bachelors in Physics |
9/29 | Dr. Ariful Haque Texas State University |
(i) Fully funded Ph.D. opportunities in MSEC at Texas State University |
10/5 | Dr. Saikat Talapatra Southern Illinois University |
Emerging Nanomaterials & Composites for Electronics, Energy & Environmental Applications |
10/19 | Chenfeng Cao Hongkong University of Science and Technology |
Accelerated Variational Quantum Eigensolver with Joint Bell Measurement |
10/26 | Dr. Halya Hodovanets Missouri University of Science and Technology |
Inversion and Time-reversal Symmetry Broken Weyl Semimetal |
11/2 | Dr. Kurt Brorsen University of Missouri |
Calculating Vibrationally Averaged Molecular Properties with Multicomponent Methods |
11/9 | Dr. Andrew Meng University of Missouri |
Epitaxial AlScN Films and Nanowires for Ferroelectric Random-Access Memory Applications |
11/16 |
Dr. Elisabeth Mills |
Hidden Engines: Uncovering the Workings of the Nearest Galaxy Centers |
11/30 | Dr. Mohammadreza Momenitaheri University of Missouri, Kansas City |
Stimuli-Responsive Multi-Functional 2D and 3D Nanoporous Materials in Condensed Phases |
Spring 2023
Date | Speaker | Title |
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2/2 |
Simon Batzner |
Equivariant Interatomic Potentials |
2/9 | Dr. Deepak Singh University of Missouri |
Designer Magnet with Fundamental and Practical Implications |
2/23 | John Dagdelen University of California, Berkeley |
Natural Language Processing for Accelerating Scientific Breakthroughs |
3/2 | Dr. Julia Medvedeva Missouri University of Science and Technology |
Fundamentals of Amorphous Oxide Semiconductors |
3/9 | Isaac Laseter University of Wisconsin-Madison |
The JWST Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey (JADES): The First Results from the Deepest Observations of the Universe to Date |
4/13 | Dr. Sheng Ran Washington University in St. Louis |
Spin-triplet Superconducting State in the Nearly Ferromagnetic Compound UTe2 |
4/27 | Dr. Yijia Gu Missouri University of Science and Technology |
Phase-field Modeling of Ferroelectrics: Polarization Rotation and Flexoelectricity |
5/4 | Dr. Bret Lehmer University of Arkansas |
An X-ray Perspective on the Evolution of Galaxies Throughout the Universe |
Fall 2022
Date | Speaker | Title |
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8/25 | Dr. Arthur Mar University of Alberta |
Materials Discovery through Machine Learning: Experimental Validation and Interpretable Models |
9/15 | Dr. Katharine Flores Washington University in St. Louis |
High-throughput Investigations of Phase Formation and Mechanical Properties in Complex Metallic Alloys |
9/29 | Alex Miller ThermAvant Technologies |
2010 Alumni Update: Career Paths, Thermal Management R&D, and In-state Job Opportunities |
10/20 | Dr. Alice Bean University of Kansas |
Experimental Particle Physics and Tracking Detectors |
11/3 | Dr. Daniel Moreno Missouri State University |
Exploring the Limits of Electrosorption-Based Electrodes for Capacitive Deionization Using Thermodynamic Principles |
11/10 | Dr. Manashi Nath Missouri University of Science and Technology |
The Story of Transition Metal Chalcogenides: Multifaceted Electrochemical Applications for Energy Conversion, Storage, Sensing & Catalysis |
12/1 | Dr. Ruma Dutta Missouri State University |
Multiple Attractor in Tumor Immune Dynamics |
Spring 2022
Date | Speaker | Title |
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1/27 |
Christian Stepien (PAMS) |
Analysis of Thorium Ions in Chloride Aqueous Solutions using Raman Spectroscopy |
2/10 | Devon Romine (PAMS) | Modeling Atomic Layer Deposition of Alumina as an Ultra-Thin Tunnel Barrier Using Reactive Molecular Dynamics |
2/16 | Bandon Decker University of Missouri-Kansas City |
Stellar Mass Properties of Infrared-selected High-redshift Galaxy Clusters from MaDCoWS |
2/17 | Emily Justus (PAMS) | Applications of a Combined Approach of Kinetic Monte Carlo Simulations and Machine Learning to Model Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) of Metal Oxides |
3/3 | Dr. Mahmud Reaz Microchip Technology Inc. |
Reliability of Silicon Devices - Hot Electron Effects |
3/10 | Dr. Corrinne Mills University of Illinois-Chicago & Fermilab |
Baryogenesis, Higgs Bosons, and What's Next |
3/24 |
Dr. Guang Bian University of Missouri-Columbia |
Cloning of Dirac Electrons in Graphene/SiC Heterostructure |
3/29 | Farhan Ishrak (PAMS) | Investigations of Mn-Co-NiO Based Heterostructured Nanocrystals |
Sharif Uddin (PAMS) | A Study of Bimagnetic CoO/NiFe2O4 Heterostructured Nanoparticles | |
3/31 | Dr. Soumitra SenGupta Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science |
Gravitational Wave: The Song of the Cosmos |
4/7 | Dr. Xiaobo Chen University of Missouri-Kansas City |
Chasing Clean Energy and Environment Dream with Nanoscience: Photocatalysis, Rechargeable Battery, Hydrogen Production & Others – A Brief Summary of Our Past Research |
4/21 | Ripon Saha University of Missouri-Kansas City |
Identifying Large-scale Structures Using Dust-obscured Galaxies (DOGs) as Signposts 9-10 Billion Light-years Away |
4/28 | Dr. Tommy Sewell University of Missouri-Columbia |
Predicting Multiscale Responses of Organic High Explosives Subjected to Thermo-Mechanical Extremes |
5/5 | Dr. Xiangbo (Henry) Meng University of Arkansas |
Atomic & Molecular Layer Deposition (ALD/MLD) for Emerging Research Studies |
5/12 | Dr. Hiro Nakamura University of Arkansas |
Angle-resolved Photoelectron Spectroscopy: 2D Materials and Heterostructures |
Fall 2021
Date | Speaker | Title |
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9/2 |
Rifat Ara Shams (PAMS) |
Study of Structural, Electrical and Optical Properties of Copper Oxide Phase Mixture Thin Films Grown by Pulsed Laser Deposition |
9/9 | Bishwajite Karmakar (PAMS) | Study of Structural and Magnetic Properties of Ni-NiO Thin Films |
9/16 | Dr. Adam Brandt (alum) Colorado State University & NIST |
A Measurement of the 2S1/2 - 8D5/2 Transition in Hydrogen |
9/23 | Dr. Conal Murray IBM T.J. Watson Research Center |
Investigating Material Improvements in Superconducting Qubits |
9/30 | Dr. Shun Saito Missouri University of Science and Technology |
Cosmic Acceleration and the Role of Galaxy Surveys |
10/14 |
Dr. Yicheng Guo |
Dissecting Distant Galaxies: How Sub-structures Shed Light on Galaxy Formation and Evolution |
10/21 |
Dr. Maria Mills |
Force-based Detection of Sub-millisecond Topo-isomerase IA Dynamics |
10/28 |
Dr. Wai-Lun Chan University of Kansas |
Turning Light into Electricity – How Excitons Dissociate at van der Waals Interfaces |
11/4 | Emily Justus (PAMS) | Applications of a Combined Approach of Kinetic Monte Carlo Simulations and Machine Learning to Model Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) of Metal Oxides |
11/11 | Devon Romine (PAMS) |
Modeling Atomic Layer Deposition of Alumina as an Ultra-thin Tunnel Barrier using Reactive Molecular Dynamics |
11/18 |
Dr. Damena Agonafer Washington University in St. Louis |
Bioinspired Evaporative Cooling for High Heat Flux Applications |
12/2 |
Dr. Rizal Hariadi Arizona State University |
Understanding Molecular Machines using Protein and DNA Origami Nanoarrays |
12/9 | Dr. Jingyi Chen University of Arkansas |
Controlling Three Dimensional Morphology of Nonprecious Metal-Based Nanostructures |
Spring 2021
Date | Speaker | Title |
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1/21 |
Dr. Jason Jackiewicz |
Seismology of Sun and Stars |
1/28 | Dr. Michael Gordon Æsir Technologies |
Nickel-Zinc Battery Research Opportunities |
2/4 | Kwabena Asante Boahen (PAMS) | Modeling of Argon Bombardment and Densification of Low-temperature Organic Precursors using Reactive Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Machine Learning |
2/11 | Dr. Oliver C. Grant Complex Carbohydrate Research Center, University of Georgia |
Virus-Receptor Interactions of Glycosylated SARS-CoV-2 Spike and Human ACE2 Receptor |
3/2 | Bikash Timalsina (PAMS) | Development of EAM and RF-MEAM Potential to Study Thermal Properties of Zirconium Diboride |
Bishwajite Karmakar (PAMS) | Tuning Physical Properties of ZnO for Optoelectronics Applications | |
2/25 | Dr. Cathy Wong University of Oregon |
In Situ Transient Absorption Spectroscopy During Materials Formation |
3/4 | Dr. Robert Baker National eXtreme Ultrafast Science (NeXUS), Ohio State University |
Watching Electrons Move at Interfaces: Visualizing Charge and Spin Dynamics Using Ultrafast XUV Spectroscopy |
3/11 |
Alin Niraula (PAMS) |
Transport Properties of Binary and Doped Diborides |
Abiodun Odusanya (PAMS) | A Study of Laser-assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Technique to Grow Carbon-based Materials | |
3/25 | Shannon Dulz (PhD student, alum) University of Notre Dame |
Cold Exoplanets: Ground-based Direct Imaging and Population Studies Planning for Future Space Missions |
4/8 | Dr. Vashti Sawtelle Michigan State University |
Research on Inclusive Practices: Supporting Two-Year College Transfer Students in the Physics Community |
4/15 | Dr. Ryan Behunin Northern Arizona University |
Noise in Integrated Photonic Brillouin Lasers |
4/22 | Dr. Marilu Perez Garcia Ames National Laboratory |
Designing Ligands with Predetermined Metal Ion Selectivity using Electronic Structure Theory, Machine Learning, and Molecular Mechanics |
4/23 | Rifat Ara Shams (PAMS) | Electrical and Optical Properties of CuO-Cu2O Phase Mixture for Solar Cell Application |
4/29 | Joshua Kern (PhD student, alum) Clemson University |
Using ro-vibrational Emission from Protoplanetary Disks in Order to Observe Accretion and Planet Formation in Action |
4/30 | Abu Zobair (PAMS) | Effect of Pulsed Laser Annealing on the Optoelectronic Properties of ZnO Thin Films |
Sajal Islam (PAMS) | Simulation and Fabrication of All Oxide Based Glass/ITO/TiO2/CuO/Au Heterostructure for Solar Cell Application |
Fall 2020
Date | Speaker | Title |
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9/3 | David Magness (PAMS) | Kinetic Monte Carlo Simulations of Atomic Layer Deposition |
Tauhidul Islam (PAMS) | Study of Size-controlled CoO@MnFe2O4 Core-shell Nanoparticle | |
9/10 | Dr. Matthew Horton Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |
Democratizing Access to Materials Science with the Materials Project |
9/17 | Nadib Akram (PAMS) | A Raman Study of Actinide Complex Species in Aqueous Chloride Solutions at High P-T Conditions |
Sudha Krishnan (PAMS) | Exploring Topological Weyl Semimetals Isostructural to YbMnBi2 and Co2MnGa | |
9/24 | Dr. Andrew Mason University of Central Arkansas |
Do They Care, and Does It Matter? An Analysis of Learning Goals and Perceived Relevance of Introductory Physics to Life Science Majors |
10/1 | Dr. Jessica Krogstad University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
Exploring the Potential of Concentrated Point Defects: Their Role in Mass Transport, Microstructural Evolution and Material Functionality |
10/15 |
Dr. Paul Canfield |
Cooking, Fishing and Jogging through Phase Space: A Practical Guide to Discovering and Understanding New Materials |
10/22 | Dr. Dilpuneet Aidhy University of Wyoming |
Properties of Concentrated Alloys Predicted from Atomistic Calculations and Machine Learning |
10/29 | Abiodun Odusanya (PAMS) |
A Study of Laser-assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Technique to Grow Carbon-based Materials |
Sajal Islam (PAMS) | TiO2-CuO Heterostructure Solar Cell for Cost Effective and Better Optoelectronic Properties | |
11/5 | Alin Niraula (PAMS) | Predicting Thermal Conductivity of High Temperature Ceramics (Diborides) |
Abu Zobair (PAMS) | Effect of Pulsed Laser Annealing on ZnO Thin Films | |
11/12 | Dr. Alannah Hallas University of British Columbia |
Competing Orders and Phases in Pyrochlore Magnets |
11/19 | Bikash Timalsina (PAMS) | EAM and RF-MEAM Interatomic Potential Development to Study Thermal Properties of Zirconium Diboride |
12/3 | Dr. Catherine Espaillat Boston University |
A Panchromatic View of Variability in Protoplanetary Disks |
Spring 2020
Date | Speaker | Title |
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1/23 |
Yuxuan Lu (PAMS) |
Reactive MD Simulation on the Formation of Amorphous Sub-nano Alumina Layer |
Moudip Nandi (PAMS) | Synthesis and Characterization of Barium Titanate and Carbon-based Core-Shell Nano Particles | |
1/30 | Abdullah Shafe (PAMS) | Magnetic Properties of NiO Based Magnetic Heterostructured Nano Crystals (MHNCs) |
Joy Roy (PAMS) | Fabrication of CFO@C Core/Shell Nanoparticles by Laser Ablation | |
2/6 | Dr. Mallory Molina Montana State University |
Resolving Black Hole and Star-Formation Activity in Nearby Galaxies |
2/7 | Dr. Mallory Molina Montana State University |
Towards a More Inclusive Astronomy: Building Community for All in Academia |
2/13 | Christopher Robledo (PAMS) | Heterostructure of 2D Materials |
Shahidul Asif (PAMS) | Study of ZnO for Thin Film Transistor | |
2/20 | Dr. Bharat Ratra Kansas State University |
The Accelerating Expanding Universe: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and Einstein's Cosmological Constant, or Why Jim Peebles was Awarded Half of the 2019 Physics Nobel Prize |
2/27 | Dr. Wouter Montfrooij University of Missouri, Columbia |
Does Spontaneous Fragmentation of a Magnetic Lattice Lead to Heavy Fermion Behavior? |
3/5 | Dr. Ariful Haque (alum) North Carolina State University |
Fabrication of Q-carbon and Diamond Films by Ultrafast Laser Processing and Deposition for Electron Field Emission and Electrocatalysis Applications |
Fall 2019
Date | Speaker | Title |
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8/29 |
Rajan Khadka (PAMS) |
Study of Amorphous Boron Carbide (a-BxC) Materials using Molecular Dynamics (MD) and Hybrid Reverse Monte Carlo (HRMC) |
Muztoba Rabbani (PAMS) | Development of Multicomponent EAM Potential for Ni Based SuperAlloy | |
9/5 |
Hayley Sohn (PhD student, alum) |
Active Liquid Crystal Skyrmions |
9/12 | Sabila Kader Pinky (PAMS) | Molecular Dynamics (MD) Study of Creep Deformation in Ni-based Superalloy |
9/19 | Moudip Nandi (PAMS) | Synthesis and Characterization of Oxide Carbide Core Shell Nano Particles |
Joy Roy (PAMS) | Fabrication of CFO@C Core/Shell Nanoparticles by Laser Ablation | |
9/26 | Abdullah Shafe (PAMS) | Structural and Magnetic Properties of NiO@MnxNi1-xO Core-Shell Nanoparticles Synthesized at Varying pH Values |
Sinjan Majumder (PAMS) | Development of a CVD Assisted PLD System for Growing Thin Films | |
10/3 | Dr. Alexander Kozhanov Georgia State University |
Spin Waves in Structured Ferromagnetic Materials |
10/16 |
Dr. Lloyd Lumata |
Hyperpolarized Magnetic Resonance: Enhancing NMR and MRI Signals by >10,000-fold for Real-Time Metabolic Assessment of Cancer |
10/24 |
Dr. Marco Cavaglià |
Unraveling the Universe's Deepest Mysteries with Gravitational Waves |
10/31 | Dr. Rao Khan Washington University in St. Louis |
Keeping Physics Relevant in Ever-changing Practice of Radiological Medicine |
11/7 | Dr. Yew San Hor Missouri University of Science and Technology |
Promising Candidates for Topological Superconductors |
11/14 | Christopher Robledo (PAMS) | Heterostructure of 2D Materials |
Shahidul Asif (PAMS) | A Comparative Study of Characteristics of ZnO TFT for Various Substrate and Fabrication Parameters | |
12/5 | Dr. Emmett Redd Missouri State University |
Mathematics and Physics: How to Make Artificial Intelligence More Like Biological Intelligence |