Seminar
March 25, 2022 – Seminar: Determination of magic wavelengths in atomic transitions: Precision and accuracy measurement, by Dr. Chandra M. Adhikari, Fayetteville State University (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Zoom virtual meeting).
February 11, 2022 – Seminar: Understanding energy conversion in nanostructured materials: How computational chemistry can help, by Dr. Zhenfei Liu, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Zoom virtual meeting).
November 19, 2021 – Seminar: Lanthanide Chemistry in Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Catalysis, by Dr. Matthew Allen, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Zoom virtual meeting).
October 29, 2021 – Seminar: Not Just for Oxides! Sol-Gel Methods for Nanoparticle Assembly, by Dr. Stephanie Brock, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Zoom virtual meeting).
October 15, 2021 – Seminar: Bacterial and Fungal Ribosome Selective Antimicrobials, by Dr. Dev Arya, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Zoom virtual meeting).
October 1, 2021 – Seminar: Preferred Orientation: A Powerful Maneuver for Structural Analysis and Material Design, by Dr. Yimin Mao, NIST Center for Neutron Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, STB 435).
April 23, 2021 - Seminar: Waste not, want not: Innovations in complex peptide synthesis fueled by a focus on green chemistry, by Dr. Jennifer L. Stockdill, Wayne State University (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Zoom virtual seminar).
April 9, 2021 - Seminar: RheoSANS as a Probe for Soft Materials, by Dr. Katie Weigandt, NIST Center for Neutron Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Zoom virtual seminar).
March 5, 2021 - Seminar: Natural Products Drug Discovery: Harnessing the Pharmaceutical Power of Nature, by Dr. Wendy Strangman, UNCW Center for Marine Science, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of North Carolina Wilmington (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Zoom virtual seminar).
November 13, 2020 - Seminar: Using Neutrons to Explore Hidden Magnetism at the Nanoscale, by Dr. Patrick Quarterman, NIST Center for Neutron Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Zoom virtual seminar).
October 30, 2020 - Seminar: Investigation of the First Intrinsic Topological Insulator: MnBi2Te4, by Dr. William Ratcliff, NIST Center for Neutron Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Zoom virtual seminar).
October 23, 2020 - Seminar: Pharmacy Admissions, by Dr. Dominic Cooper, Manager for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at SSPPS; Coordinator for the SSPPS Research Methodology Training Laboratory; HBCU Liaison, University of California, San Diego (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Zoom virtual seminar).
October 9, 2020 - Seminar: Neutrons in Biologoy, by Dr. Susana Marujo Teixeira, NIST Center for Neutron Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Zoom virtual seminar).
March 5, 2020 - Seminar: Alternative Redox Processes Mediated by Synthetic Models of Cytochrome c Oxidase, Dr. Shabnam Hematian, UNC Greensboro (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
February 20, 2020 - Seminar - Applications of Neutron Scattering to Address Fundamental Challenges in Industrial Applications, by Dr. Yun Liu, Center for Neutron Research, NIST, and Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Physics & Astronomy, University of Delaware (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435 ).
December 10, 2019 - Seminar: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Nanoscale Inorganic Phosphors, by Dr. Gibin George, FSU (9:30 am - 10:30 am, STB 435).
Followed with students presentations:
Jennifer Barkley: Aggregation of Conjugated Polymers.
Jessa Guffie: Luminescence Properties of Electrospun Rare-Earth Orthovanadate Scintillator Nanofibers.
Tashi Hatchell: A Non-Enzymatic Glucose Biosensor Based on Electro-Spun LaSrNiO3 Nanofibers.
Jacob Hayesda: Luminescence Characteristics of Rare-Earth-Doped Barium Titanium Fluoride Nanowires.
Kasci Pelucarte: A Non-Enzymatic GlucoseBiosensor Based on Electro-spun LaSrNiO3 Nanofibers.
Carlos Posada: Magnetic and Electrochemical Properties of Sr2CoFeO5.
Aspyne Silvestro: Synthesis of Electrospun Nanofibers and of LaSrCoCrO3 for Acidic OER.
November 22, 2019 - Seminar: Neutrons at NIST, by Dr. Dan Neumann, Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering, NIST (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
November 21, 2019 - Undergraduate Research Seminar (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435):
Candyce Collins: When Polymers Meet: Self-Assembled Amphiphilic Diblock Copolymers (advisor: Dr. Zhiping Luo).
Jessa Guffie: Luminescence Properties of Electronspun Rare-Earth Orthovanadate Scintillator Nanofibers (advisor: Dr. Zhiping Luo)
Carlos Posada: Magnetic and Electrochemical Properties of Sr-Fe-Co-O Double Perovskites (advisor: Dr. Zhiping Luo).
November 19, 2019 - Undergraduate Research Seminar (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435):
Washat Roxanne Ware: Viscoelastic Properties of Polymer and Lipids: A Study of the Cell Membrane (advisor: Dr. Bhoj Gautam).
Caressia Edwards: Sol-gel Electrospinning of UV Sensitive Rare-Earth Doped CaWO4 Nanofibers (advisor: Dr. Zhiping Luo)
Jacob Hayes: Photoluminescence of Rare-Earth-Codoped Alkaline Earth Fluoride Nanowires (advisor: Dr. Zhiping Luo).
October 22, 2019 - Seminar: Ionization Induced Changes in Materials: (A) Graphite to Diamond Phase; (B) Optical Properties of Glass; (C) Thermoelectric Properties, by Dr. Daryush Ila, FSU (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
September 12, 2019 - Seminar: Why You Should Say No to Alcohol and Marihuana? Let's Take a Look Inside the Brain, by Dr. Somnath Mukhopadhyay , North Carolina Central University (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
April 16, 2019 - Seminar: The Wonders of Electron Density: From Half an Electron to Nonconvalent Interactions of Biomolucular Complexes, by Dr. Wengtao Yang, Duke University (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
April 4, 2019 - Seminar: OLED - Beyong Displays, by Dr. Franky So, North Carolina State University (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
November 29, 2018 - Seminar: The Big Question in Silicon Photonics: What Do We Do about the Laser?, by Dr. Chad Husko, CEO & Founder, Iris Light Technologies, Chicago, USA. (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
November 27, 2018 - Seminar: The Sum of Its Parts: Examing the Synergy of Mass Spectrosmetry, by Dr. Aurelie Marcotte, Mass Spectrometry Specialist, Waters Corporation (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
October 23, 2018 - Seminar: Cellular Heterogeneity & Active Learning, by Dr. MIchelle Kovarik, Trinity College, Hartford, CT (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
September 25, 2018 - Seminar: Ionization induced carbon phase changes in graphite, by Dr. Daryush Ila, FSU (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
April 26, 2018 - Seminar: Using Enzymes to Improve Hydraulic Fracturing, by Dr. Nathan Wymer, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Carolina Central University (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
April 24, 2018 - Seminar: Stimulating the STEM Mind Through the Knowledge of Self, by Dr. Abul Pitre, Chair of Department of Educational Leadership, FSU (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
February 28, 2018 - Seminar: The Curious Case of Fluorination of Conjugated Polymers for Solar Cells, by Dr. Wei You, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
November 15, 2017 - Informal Research Seminar: Solvothermal synthesis, by Dr. Gibin George, FSU (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
November 14, 2017 - Seminar: Networking and Professional Career, by Dr. C. Lopaez-Mariscal, Underwater Photonics, Inc. (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
October 5, 2017 - Seminar: Supramolecular Photochemistry 2.0: New Frontiers in Triplet Sensitization, by Dr. F.N. Castellano, NC State University (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
September 19, 2017 - Seminar: Recent Advances in Polymer and Perovskite Solar Cells, by Dr. Bhoj Gautam, Fayetteville University (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
April 11, 2017 - Seminar: Developing Neurological Probes for the Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease, by Dr. Nathan Wymer, North Carolina Central University (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
March 30, 2017 - Seminar: Numerical simulations of liquid crystalline polymers using kinetic model, by Professor Ruhai Zhou, Old Dominion University (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
March 24, 2017 - Student Seminar: Characterization of Isoflavone Content in Kudzu (Pueraria montana), by Larissa S. Stewart, undergraduate at FSU (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, STB 435). Research mentor: Dr. Shubo Han.
March 10, 2017 - Student Seminar: Nd2O3 Nanofibers: Preparation, Properties, and Applications, by Shardai S. Johnson, undergraduate at FSU (1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, STB 435). Research mentor: Dr. Zhiping Luo.
January 26, 2017 - Seminar: NIST: Who We Are, What We Do, and Why You Should Care, by Dr. Willie E. May, Emeritus Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
November 8, 2016 - Seminar: Green Separation Technology and Chemistry Graduate Education at ECU, by Dr. Yu Yang, Department of Chemistry, East Carolina University (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
October 17, 2016 - Seminar: Development of Gallium Nitride Based Interfaces Using Surface Functionalization Techniques and Characterization, by Dr. Albena Ivanisevic, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, North Carolina State University (2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, STB 435).
September 22, 2016 - Seminar: Design And Synthesis of Nanoporous Materials for Clean Energy Applications, by Dr. Weigang Lu, FSU (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
September 1, 2016 - Seminar: Proteins that glow, by Dr. William E. Allen, Department of Chemistry, East Carolina University (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
May 5, 2016 - Informal Seminar: Electrode Materials, by Dr. Jonathan Breitzer, FSU (3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, LS 109).
April 29, 2016 - Informal Seminar: Solventless Preparation of Pd(II) Nanoparticles Supported on Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes: A Versatile Catalyst for Selective N-Chelation-Directed C-H Bond Activation Reaction, by Dr. Ali Siamaki, FSU (1:00 - 2:00 pm, LS 109).
April 22, 2016 - Informal Seminar: Synthesis of Oxide Nanofibers by Electrospinning, by Dr. Zhiping Luo and his students Christina Young and John Moch, FSU (12:00 - 1:00 pm, LS 109).
April 15, 2016 - Undergraduate Research Presentation by Ms. Shardai Johnson, Ms. Chibu Umerah and Ms. Christina Young; followed with Award Assembly for IMREL Student Award (12:00 - 1:00 pm, LS 109).
Undergarduate Ms. Shardai Johnson at a presentation
April 8, 2016 - Seminar: Innovative Methods for Production of High Volume Fraction Quantum Dots: Applied for Enhanced Thermoelectric Properties (with ZT > 3.0), by Dr. Daryush Ila, FSU (1:00 - 2:00 pm, STB 342).
March 29, 2016 - Seminar: The mechanism of the high activity hydroacylation reaction catalyzed by Rhodium complexes with small-bite-angle diphosphine ligands, by Dr. Andrew T. Morehead, Jr., East Carolina University (2:00 - 3:00 pm, LSA 129).
February 25, 2015 - Seminar: The First Direct Detection of Gravity Waves, by Dr. John Mattox, FSU (2:00 - 3:00 pm, STB 435).
February 4, 2016 - Seminar: The Discovery of Neutrino Oscillations: 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics, by Dr. Jianshi Wu, FSU (2:00 - 3:00 pm, LSA 120).
January 4, 2016 - Informal seminar: Hands on computational chemistry modeling techniques, by Dr. Jairo Castillo-Chará, FSU (2:00 - 3:00 pm, SciTech 435).
December 3, 2015 - Seminar: From A Classroom and Academics: A "Bridge" to Industry, by Mr. Manhar Patel, MPEX Consulting (2:00 - 3:00 pm, LSA 120).
October 29, 2015 - Informal seminar: Hands on computational chemistry modeling techniques, by Dr. Jairo Castillo-Chará, FSU (2:00 - 4:00 pm, SciTech 435).
October 27, 2015 - Seminar: Lessons learned from studying the thermodynamics of metal ions binding to biomolecules: A detailed study of copper(II) binding to Aβ peptides, by Dr. Anne Marie Spuches, Department of Chemistry, East Carolina University (2:00 - 3:00 pm, LSA 129).
October 8, 2015 - Seminar: Atomistic scale modeling of faceted solidification and microstructure evolution, by Dr. Nana Ofori Opoku, National Institute of Standards and Technology (2:00 - 3:00 pm, LSA 130).
October 1, 2015 - Seminar: Examination of Metal Binding by Intrinsically Disordered Proteins, by Dr. Colin S. Burns, Department of Chemistry, East Carolina University (2:00 - 3:00 pm, LSA 120).
April 24, 2015 - Informal Research Seminar: Multiscale modeling of soft matters, by Dr. Zhenlu Cui, FSU (1:00 - 1:45 pm)
April 17, 2015 - Informal Research Seminar: Nanostructures formed through protein self-assemblies characterized by scanning probe microscopy, by Dr. Shubo Han, FSU (1:00 - 1:45 pm)
April 16, 2015 - Seminar: Rationally Designed Transition Metal Oxides for Carbonaceous Energy Conversion, by Dr. Fanxing Li, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University (2:00 - 3:00 pm, LSA 120).
March 27, 2015 - Informal Research Seminar:Introduction and Application of Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy of Functionalized Nanostructures, by Dr. Daniel Autrey, FSU (1:00 - 1:45 pm, LS 102)
March 24, 2015 - Seminar: Environmental Exposure, Induced Risk, and Sustainability, by Dr. John J. Bang, Department of Environmental, Earth and Geospatial Sciences, North Carolina Central University (2:00 - 3:00 pm, LSA 121).
March 6, 2015 - Informal Research Seminar: Quasi-Crystals of Nanoscale Crystals: High volume fraction quantum dots, by Dr. Daryush Ila, FSU (1:00 - 1:45 pm, LS 102)
February 27, 2015 - Informal Research Seminar: Radiation Detection Using Nanowires, by Dr. Zhiping Luo, FSU (1:00 pm - 1:45 pm, LS 102).
January 27, 2015 - Seminar: Probing the conformation of HIV reverse transcriptase in solution by NMR spectroscopy, by Dr. Xunhia Zheng, Research Fellow, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Group, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (2:00 - 3:30 pm, LS 229).
January 21, 2015 - Seminar: The Nuts & Bolts of SCALE-UP, by Dr. Robert Beichner, Department of Physic, North Carolina State University (9:00 - 11:00 am, ST 345).
December 11, 2014 - Joint Research Committee and IMREL Meeting (2:00 - 3:30 pm, LS 229). October 21, 2014 - Seminar: Chemometric Approach to Chemical Analysis Using Molecular Spectroscopy, by Dr. Sayo O. Fakayode, North Carolina A&T State University (2:00 - 3:00 pm, LS 102). [Flyer]
October 2, 2014 - Seminar: Hi-Tech Studio Classroom: A New Learning Environment at Fayetteville State University, by Dr. Cevdet Akbay, Fayetteville State Univeristy (2:00 - 3:00 pm, STB 435).