Work with thought leaders and academic experts in Condensed Matter Physics

Companies can greatly benefit from collaborating with experts in the field of Condensed Matter Physics. These researchers possess deep knowledge and understanding of the properties and behavior of materials at the atomic and molecular level. Here are some ways companies can leverage their expertise: 1. Research and Development: Condensed Matter Physics experts can contribute to cutting-edge research projects, helping companies develop new materials, technologies, and products. 2. Material Design: By understanding the fundamental properties of materials, researchers can assist in designing materials with specific characteristics, such as improved strength, conductivity, or flexibility. 3. Manufacturing Optimization: Experts in Condensed Matter Physics can optimize manufacturing processes by identifying ways to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality. 4. Problem Solving: When companies encounter challenges related to materials, surfaces, or interfaces, collaborating with Condensed Matter Physics researchers can provide valuable insights and solutions. 5. Innovation and Patents: Academic researchers in Condensed Matter Physics often generate innovative ideas and technologies that can lead to patentable inventions, providing companies with a competitive advantage.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in Condensed Matter Physics include Edward Elliott, Ph.D., Edohamen Awannegbe. PhD, CMatP, Sarah Hicks, Ph.D., Keisha Walters, Siddharth Maddali, Aruna Ranaweera, Mohammad Imran Khan, Xiaolei Wang, Fatemeh Nematollahi, Katie Barr, and Michael Hickner.

Edward Elliott, Ph.D.

Portland, Oregon, United States of America
Ph.D. Chemist with expertise in nanoparticle synthesis and characterization, medical diagnostics, materials chemistry, additive manufacturing, and development of novel composites.
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Condensed Matter Physics
Other Research Expertise (15)
Nanoscale Characterization
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Surface Chemistry
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
And 10 more
About
Ed has been working in the field of nanoscience and chemistry since completing his Ph.D. in 2014. He has worked on a variety of projects ranging from drug delivery to nanodevice fabrication and characterization. Elliott has published numerous papers in both peer-reviewed journals and conferences and holds several US patents. He has also presented his research at various international conferences and workshops and currently works as a consultant focused on sustainability and green chemistry.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

7 total publications

Single-Step Synthesis of Small, Azide-Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles: Versatile, Water-Dispersible Reagents for Click Chemistry

Langmuir / Jun 01, 2017

Elliott, E. W., Ginzburg, A. L., Kennedy, Z. C., Feng, Z., & Hutchison, J. E. (2017). Single-Step Synthesis of Small, Azide-Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles: Versatile, Water-Dispersible Reagents for Click Chemistry. Langmuir, 33(23), 5796–5802. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.7b00632

Subnanometer Control of Mean Core Size during Mesofluidic Synthesis of Small (Dcore < 10 nm) Water-Soluble, Ligand-Stabilized Gold Nanoparticles

Langmuir / Oct 20, 2015

Elliott, E. W., Haben, P. M., & Hutchison, J. E. (2015). Subnanometer Control of Mean Core Size during Mesofluidic Synthesis of Small (Dcore &lt; 10 nm) Water-Soluble, Ligand-Stabilized Gold Nanoparticles. Langmuir, 31(43), 11886–11894. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.5b02419

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Edohamen Awannegbe. PhD, CMatP

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Seeking a research position in fabrication, post-fabrication processing, microstructural characterisation and mechanical analysis of materials.
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Condensed Matter Physics
Other Research Expertise (7)
Mechanics of Materials
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Metals and Alloys
Microstructural characterisation
And 2 more
About
▪ High impact journal publications ▪ Seeking a research position ▪ PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Australia o Structure and properties of additively manufactured titanium alloys ▪ MSc in Drilling Engineering, Norway ▪ BSc in Mechanical Engineering, United States of America ▪ Experienced in the analysis of solid-state transformation during additive manufacturing, microstructural characterisation of metals, mechanical testing design (tensile, compressive, fatigue, impact, torsional, bending, wear and corrosion), data visualization and analysis
Most Relevant Publications (3+)

4 total publications

Influence of heat treatment on the tensile properties of Ti–15Mo additively manufactured by laser metal deposition

Materials Science and Engineering: A / Feb 01, 2024

Awannegbe, E., Zhao, Y., Qiu, Z., & Li, H. (2024). Influence of heat treatment on the tensile properties of Ti–15Mo additively manufactured by laser metal deposition. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 892, 146062. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2023.146062

Effect of thermomechanical processing on compressive mechanical properties of Ti–15Mo additively manufactured by laser metal deposition

Materials Science and Engineering: A / Jan 01, 2024

Awannegbe, E., Chen, L., Zhao, Y., Qiu, Z., & Li, H. (2024). Effect of thermomechanical processing on compressive mechanical properties of Ti–15Mo additively manufactured by laser metal deposition. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 889, 145834. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2023.145834

Hot Deformation Behavior and Microstructural Evolution of Wire-Arc Additively Fabricated Inconel 718 Superalloy

Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A / Nov 05, 2022

Sujan, G. K., Gazder, A. A., Awannegbe, E., Li, H., Pan, Z., Liang, D., & Alam, N. (2022). Hot Deformation Behavior and Microstructural Evolution of Wire-Arc Additively Fabricated Inconel 718 Superalloy. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 54(1), 226–240. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11661-022-06863-3

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Sarah Hicks, Ph.D.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America
Independent Researcher of Electro-Optics of liquid crystal and polymer materials.
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Condensed Matter Physics
Other Research Expertise (6)
liquid crystals
polymers
electro-optics
displays
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
And 1 more
About
Experienced senior-level scientist boasting a decade-long tenure in Research and Development within the realms of material science, optics, and manufacturing, coupled with a proven track record in product management. Known for rapid adaptability and an insatiable enthusiasm for mastering and integrating unfamiliar materials into project landscapes. Adept at fostering cross-departmental camaraderie among team members and management to drive project success and catalyze company growth. Core competencies include: ·       Seasoned in R&D of polymer and liquid crystal composite materials with a focus on applications across consumer electronics, construction, aerospace/defense, and life sciences sectors. ·       Proficient in Product Management and Business Development within the realm of Materials Science. ·       Actively engaged in professional conferences, presenting research findings, and interacting with customers at exhibitions. ·       Skilled in cultivating and sustaining client relationships and vendor networks through effective communication and collaborative engagement.
Most Relevant Publications (3+)

10 total publications

Polymer Stabilized VA Mode Liquid Crystal Display

Journal of Display Technology / Nov 01, 2011

Hicks, S. E., Hurley, S. P., Zola, R. S., & Yang, D.-K. (2011). Polymer Stabilized VA Mode Liquid Crystal Display. Journal of Display Technology, 7(11), 619–623. https://doi.org/10.1109/jdt.2011.2150410

Electric polarization frozen by a polymer network in nematic liquid crystals

Soft Matter / Jan 01, 2013

Hicks, S. E., Hurley, S. P., Yang, Y. C., & Yang, D.-K. (2013). Electric polarization frozen by a polymer network in nematic liquid crystals. Soft Matter, 9(14), 3834. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3sm27594a

Effects of thiol monomers on the electro-optical properties of polymer-dispersed liquid crystal films prepared by nucleophile-initiated thiol-ene click reaction

Liquid Crystals / Jun 11, 2018

Shi, Z., Wang, Y., & Wang, Y. (2018). Effects of thiol monomers on the electro-optical properties of polymer-dispersed liquid crystal films prepared by nucleophile-initiated thiol-ene click reaction. Liquid Crystals, 45(12), 1746–1752. https://doi.org/10.1080/02678292.2018.1483037

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Keisha Walters

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America
University of Arkansas
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Condensed Matter Physics
Other Research Expertise (34)
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Polymers and Plastics
Organic Chemistry
Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes
And 29 more
About
Her research covers a broad range of topics in polymer- and nano-based materials engineering and transport modeling, which has been published in 110+ refereed technical manuscripts and presented at numerous national and international conferences. Dr. Walters’ work has been sponsored by government agencies including NSF, DOE, and DOD, and by industry partners.
Most Relevant Publications (8+)

102 total publications

Analytical model for electromagnetic induction in pulsating ferrofluid pipe flows

International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer / Aug 01, 2021

Wang, H., Monroe, J. G., Kumari, S., Leontsev, S. O., Vasquez, E. S., Thompson, S. M., Berg, M. J., Walters, D. K., & Walters, K. B. (2021). Analytical model for electromagnetic induction in pulsating ferrofluid pipe flows. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 175, 121325. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2021.121325

On the energy harvesting and heat transfer ability of a ferro-nanofluid oscillating heat pipe

International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer / Apr 01, 2019

Monroe, J. G., Kumari, S., Fairley, J. D., Walters, K. B., Berg, M. J., & Thompson, S. M. (2019). On the energy harvesting and heat transfer ability of a ferro-nanofluid oscillating heat pipe. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 132, 162–171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2018.11.096

Temperature-dependent self-assembly and rheological behavior of a thermoreversible pmma-Pn BA-PMMA triblock copolymer gel

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics / Mar 25, 2017

Zabet, M., Mishra, S., Boy, R., Walters, K. B., Naskar, A. K., & Kundu, S. (2017). Temperature-dependent self-assembly and rheological behavior of a thermoreversible pmma-Pn BA-PMMA triblock copolymer gel. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 55(11), 877–887. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.24336

Janus Magnetic Nanoparticles with a Bicompartmental Polymer Brush Prepared Using Electrostatic Adsorption to Facilitate Toposelective Surface-Initiated ATRP

Langmuir / Jun 04, 2014

Vasquez, E. S., Chu, I.-W., & Walters, K. B. (2014). Janus Magnetic Nanoparticles with a Bicompartmental Polymer Brush Prepared Using Electrostatic Adsorption to Facilitate Toposelective Surface-Initiated ATRP. Langmuir, 30(23), 6858–6866. https://doi.org/10.1021/la500824r

An XPS study on the attachment of triethoxsilylbutyraldehyde to two titanium surfaces as a way to bond chitosan

Applied Surface Science / May 01, 2008

Martin, H. J., Schulz, K. H., Bumgardner, J. D., & Walters, K. B. (2008). An XPS study on the attachment of triethoxsilylbutyraldehyde to two titanium surfaces as a way to bond chitosan. Applied Surface Science, 254(15), 4599–4605. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2008.01.066

Piranha Treated Titanium Compared to Passivated Titanium as Characterized by XPS

Surface Science Spectra / Dec 01, 2008

Martin, H. J., Schulz, K. H., & Walters, K. B. (2008). Piranha Treated Titanium Compared to Passivated Titanium as Characterized by XPS. Surface Science Spectra, 15(1), 23–30. CLOCKSS. https://doi.org/10.1116/11.20070702

XPS Study on the Use of 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane to Bond Chitosan to a Titanium Surface

Langmuir / May 09, 2007

Martin, H. J., Schulz, K. H., Bumgardner, J. D., & Walters, K. B. (2007). XPS Study on the Use of 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane to Bond Chitosan to a Titanium Surface. Langmuir, 23(12), 6645–6651. https://doi.org/10.1021/la063284v

Surface Characterization of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Films Modified with Fluorinated Additives

Langmuir / Jun 05, 2003

Walters, K. B., Schwark, D. W., & Hirt, D. E. (2003). Surface Characterization of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Films Modified with Fluorinated Additives. Langmuir, 19(14), 5851–5860. https://doi.org/10.1021/la026293m

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Siddharth Maddali

Fremont, California, United States of America
Computational physicist with a specialization in X-ray and optical imaging and microscopy for condensed matter and materials systems.
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Condensed Matter Physics
Other Research Expertise (21)
Computational microscopy
Fourier/physical optics
signal processing
physics
HPC
And 16 more
About
Computational materials, imaging and microscopy scientist with **8 years combined experience** in industry and national laboratories. Expert in physics-based imaging and characterization with X-rays and optical probes, high-performance computing for light-matter interaction and materials data analysis. Experienced in machine learning for materials discovery. Previous experience at the National Energy Technology Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory and KLA Corporation. <br>
Most Relevant Publications (5+)

29 total publications

Comparison between diffraction contrast tomography and high-energy diffraction microscopy on a slightly deformed aluminium alloy

IUCrJ / Jan 01, 2016

Renversade, L., Quey, R., Ludwig, W., Menasche, D., Maddali, S., Suter, R. M., & Borbély, A. (2016). Comparison between diffraction contrast tomography and high-energy diffraction microscopy on a slightly deformed aluminium alloy. IUCrJ, 3(1), 32–42. https://doi.org/10.1107/s2052252515019995

Strain Mapping of CdTe Grains in Photovoltaic Devices

IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics / Nov 01, 2019

Calvo-Almazan, I., Huang, X., Yan, H., Nazaretski, E., Chu, Y. S., Hruszkewycz, S. O., Stuckelberger, M. E., Ulvestad, A. P., Colegrove, E., Ablekim, T., Holt, M. V., Hill, M. O., Maddali, S., Lauhon, L. J., & Bertoni, M. I. (2019). Strain Mapping of CdTe Grains in Photovoltaic Devices. IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, 9(6), 1790–1799. https://doi.org/10.1109/jphotov.2019.2942487

Dark field X-ray microscopy below liquid-helium temperature: The case of NaMnO2

Materials Characterization / Oct 01, 2023

Plumb, J., Poudyal, I., Dally, R. L., Daly, S., Wilson, S. D., & Islam, Z. (2023). Dark field X-ray microscopy below liquid-helium temperature: The case of NaMnO2. Materials Characterization, 204, 113174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2023.113174

Detector Tilt Considerations in Bragg Coherent Diffraction Imaging: A Simulation Study

Crystals / Dec 17, 2020

Maddali, S., Allain, M., Li, P., Chamard, V., & Hruszkewycz, S. O. (2020). Detector Tilt Considerations in Bragg Coherent Diffraction Imaging: A Simulation Study. Crystals, 10(12), 1150. https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst10121150

The Effect of Intensity Fluctuations on Sequential X-ray Photon Correlation Spectroscopy at the X-ray Free Electron Laser Facilities

Crystals / Dec 04, 2020

Cao, Y., Sheyfer, D., Jiang, Z., Maddali, S., You, H., Wang, B.-X., Ye, Z.-G., Dufresne, E. M., Zhou, H., Stephenson, G. B., & Hruszkewycz, S. O. (2020). The Effect of Intensity Fluctuations on Sequential X-ray Photon Correlation Spectroscopy at the X-ray Free Electron Laser Facilities. Crystals, 10(12), 1109. https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst10121109

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Aruna Ranaweera

Colombo
Professor at University of Kelaniya, PhD(Kyung Hee University, South Korea)
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Condensed Matter Physics
Other Research Expertise (16)
Wireless Power Transfer
Metamaterials
Supercapacitor Assisted Power Electronics
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
And 11 more
About
I am dedicated and passionate about inspiring and engaging my students in an effective learning process to generate new knowledge, do innovations, engage in technology transfer, and enhance human capital through interdisciplinary and collaborative research for the well-being of academia, industry, and society.
Most Relevant Publications (3+)

30 total publications

Anisotropic metamaterial for efficiency enhancement of mid-range wireless power transfer under coil misalignment

Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics / Oct 08, 2015

Ranaweera, A. L. A. K., Moscoso, C. A., & Lee, J.-W. (2015). Anisotropic metamaterial for efficiency enhancement of mid-range wireless power transfer under coil misalignment. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 48(45), 455104. https://doi.org/10.1088/0022-3727/48/45/455104

Analysis and experiments on Fano interference using a 2D metamaterial cavity for field localized wireless power transfer

Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics / Jul 11, 2017

Pham, T. S., Ranaweera, A. K., Ngo, D. V., & Lee, J.-W. (2017). Analysis and experiments on Fano interference using a 2D metamaterial cavity for field localized wireless power transfer. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 50(30), 305102. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6463/aa7988

Analysis and Experiment of Self‐Powered, Pulse‐Based Energy Harvester Using 400 V FEP‐Based Segmented Triboelectric Nanogenerators and 98.2% Tracking Efficient Power Management IC for Multi‐Functional IoT Applications

Advanced Functional Materials / Feb 24, 2023

Chandrarathna, S. C., Graham, S. A., Ali, M., Ranaweera, A. L. A. K., Karunarathne, M. L., Yu, J. S., & Lee, J. (2023). Analysis and Experiment of Self‐Powered, Pulse‐Based Energy Harvester Using 400 V FEP‐Based Segmented Triboelectric Nanogenerators and 98.2% Tracking Efficient Power Management IC for Multi‐Functional IoT Applications. Advanced Functional Materials, 33(17). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202213900

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Xiaolei Wang

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
R&D Scientist in biomedical imaging and surgical microscope development
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Condensed Matter Physics
Other Research Expertise (19)
Optical imaging system development
image analysis algorithm development
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Mechanics of Materials
Mechanical Engineering
And 14 more
About
I am an R&D Optical Scientist and Expert specializing in Optical Imaging and Optical Microscope Development for biomedical and clinical applications. With a background in Physics and over 15 years of experience in optical science and imaging, I am passionate about pushing the boundaries of what light can achieve in the realm of medicine and healthcare. My journey in the world of optics has led me to become a leader in the research and development of next-generation optical imaging products that have a profound impact on surgical procedures and patient outcomes. My areas of expertise encompass optical physics, optical microscopy, optical metrology, photonics, and computational modeling and simulation. I've had the privilege of sharing my insights through multiple peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals like ACS Nano, Optical Letter, and Advanced Materials. Additionally, I hold certifications in machine learning and deep learning for image analysis, allowing me to harness the power of cutting-edge technology in my work.
Most Relevant Publications (4+)

33 total publications

Nanoscale Resolution 3D Snapshot Particle Tracking by Multifocal Microscopy

Nano Letters / Sep 06, 2019

Wang, X., Yi, H., Gdor, I., Hereld, M., & Scherer, N. F. (2019). Nanoscale Resolution 3D Snapshot Particle Tracking by Multifocal Microscopy. Nano Letters, 19(10), 6781–6787. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.9b01734

6.2 W diode-end-pumped 1313 nm Nd:YLF laser

Laser Physics / May 11, 2012

Wei, Y., Xu, S., Huang, C. H., Zhuang, F. J., Chen, W. D., Huang, L. X., Wang, X. L., & Zhang, G. (2012). 6.2 W diode-end-pumped 1313 nm Nd:YLF laser. Laser Physics, 22(6), 1029–1032. https://doi.org/10.1134/s1054660x12060163

A continuous-wave, widely tunable, intra-cavity, singly resonant, magnesium-doped, periodically poled lithium niobate optical parametric oscillator

Laser Physics / Apr 10, 2013

Li, Z. P., Duan, Y. M., Wu, K. R., Zhang, G., Zhu, H. Y., Wang, X. L., Chen, Y. H., Xue, Z. Q., Lin, Q., Song, G. C., & Su, H. (2013). A continuous-wave, widely tunable, intra-cavity, singly resonant, magnesium-doped, periodically poled lithium niobate optical parametric oscillator. Laser Physics, 23(5), 055006. https://doi.org/10.1088/1054-660x/23/5/055006

Efficient end-pumped multi-wavelength laser operation of disordered Nd:LiGd(WO4)2crystal

Laser Physics / Aug 19, 2013

Xu, S., Huang, X., Li, B., Wei, Y., Wang, X., Huang, C., Zhuang, F., Chen, W., Zhai, S., & Zhang, G. (2013). Efficient end-pumped multi-wavelength laser operation of disordered Nd:LiGd(WO4)2crystal. Laser Physics, 23(9), 095807. https://doi.org/10.1088/1054-660x/23/9/095807

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Fatemeh Nematollahi

Los Angeles, California, United States of America
AI Research Scientist with Ph.D in Physics
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Condensed Matter Physics
Other Research Expertise (4)
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Biotechnology
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
About
Fatemeh Nematollahi is a highly accomplished physicist with a strong educational background and extensive experience in the field. She received her Ph.D. in Physics from Georgia State University (GSU) in 2019, where she specialized in the study of solids in ultrafast laser pulse. During her postdoctoral at GSU, she continued to study the interaction of solids in an external ultrafast pulse. After that, she joined the Radiation Oncology Department at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) as a postdoctoral. She applied deep learning to predict a dose for breast cancer treatment. In addition to her academic work, Fatemeh has also gained valuable industry experience as a Research Scientist at Intellisense Systems, Inc, a company specializing in advanced sensing and communication technologies. Here, she worked in the AI and RF group to develop advanced systems. She has published numerous papers in prestigious scientific journals and has presented her work at international conferences. She is also a member of several professional organizations, including the American Physical Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Fatemeh's passion for physics and her drive to push the boundaries of knowledge in the field make her a valuable asset to any research team. She is dedicated, hardworking, and always seeking new challenges and opportunities to expand her skills and knowledge.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

7 total publications

Ultrafast optical currents in gapped graphene

Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter / Nov 04, 2019

Oliaei Motlagh, S. A., Nematollahi, F., Mitra, A., Zafar, A. J., Apalkov, V., & Stockman, M. I. (2019). Ultrafast optical currents in gapped graphene. Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, 32(6), 065305. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-648x/ab4fc7

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Katie Barr

Warrington
Bioinformatician and developer with strong academic and commercial experience
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Condensed Matter Physics
Other Research Expertise (11)
Computer Science Applications
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Bioengineering
Pharmacology (medical)
Biochemistry (medical)
And 6 more
About
Katie Barr is a bioinformatician with a strong background in computer science. She received her Ph.D in Quantum Information from the University of Leeds in 2013. She also holds an MSc in Mathematical logic and the theory of computation from the University of Manchester, and a BSc in Physics and Philosophy with study in Continental Europe from the University of Bristol. Katie has extensive experience working in the fields of bioinformatics and software development. She has worked as a scientific programmer at the Earlham Institute, a postdoctoral bioinformatician in the Nanomedicine group at the University of Manchester, and is now an Associate Principal Scientist in Bioinformatics at Kromek. Katie is passionate about using her knowledge and skills to improve the lives of others and she is dedicated to the advancement of science and technology. She believes in the power of collaboration and works to create meaningful partnerships between industry and academia.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

9 total publications

Full-bandwidth electrophysiology of seizures and epileptiform activity enabled by flexible graphene microtransistor depth neural probes

Nature Nanotechnology / Dec 22, 2021

Bonaccini Calia, A., Masvidal-Codina, E., Smith, T. M., Schäfer, N., Rathore, D., Rodríguez-Lucas, E., Illa, X., De la Cruz, J. M., Del Corro, E., Prats-Alfonso, E., Viana, D., Bousquet, J., Hébert, C., Martínez-Aguilar, J., Sperling, J. R., Drummond, M., Halder, A., Dodd, A., Barr, K., … Garrido, J. A. (2021). Full-bandwidth electrophysiology of seizures and epileptiform activity enabled by flexible graphene microtransistor depth neural probes. Nature Nanotechnology, 17(3), 301–309. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41565-021-01041-9

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Michael Hickner

Michigan State University
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Condensed Matter Physics
Other Research Expertise (35)
polymers : 3D printing : materials chemistry : energy : water
Colloid and Surface Chemistry
Biochemistry
Catalysis
Pollution
And 30 more
About
Michael Hickner is an accomplished researcher and educator with an extensive background in chemical engineering. He received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2003. For the past 15 years, Hickner has been a Rogerson Endowed Professor at Michigan State University, where he has conducted highly acclaimed research in the areas of sustainable energy technologies and nanomanufacturing. Previous to this appointment, Hickner was a Senior Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, where he conducted post-doctoral research in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, and catalysis. Given his diverse skill set and supportive leadership style, Michigan State students look to Hickner to provide them with the guidance, mentorship, and educational tools necessary to excel in the field of chemical engineering.
Most Relevant Publications (36+)

217 total publications

Anion exchange membranes: Current status and moving forward

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics / Oct 29, 2013

Hickner, M. A., Herring, A. M., & Coughlin, E. B. (2013). Anion exchange membranes: Current status and moving forward. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 51(24), 1727–1735. https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.23395

Synthesis of highly sulfonated poly(arylene ether sulfone) random(statistical) copolymers via direct polymerization

Macromolecular Symposia / Oct 01, 2001

Wang, F., Hickner, M., Ji, Q., Harrison, W., Mecham, J., Zawodzinski, T. A., & McGrath, J. E. (2001). Synthesis of highly sulfonated poly(arylene ether sulfone) random(statistical) copolymers via direct polymerization. Macromolecular Symposia, 175(1), 387–396. https://doi.org/10.1002/1521-3900(200110)175:1<387::aid-masy387>3.0.co;2-1

Ion-containing polymers: new energy & clean water

Materials Today / May 01, 2010

Hickner, M. A. (2010). Ion-containing polymers: new energy &amp; clean water. Materials Today, 13(5), 34–41. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1369-7021(10)70082-1

High Performance Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Enabled by Fluoropoly(olefin) Membranes

Advanced Functional Materials / May 20, 2019

Zhu, L., Peng, X., Shang, S., Kwasny, M. T., Zimudzi, T. J., Yu, X., Saikia, N., Pan, J., Liu, Z., Tew, G. N., Mustain, W. E., Yandrasits, M., & Hickner, M. A. (2019). High Performance Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Enabled by Fluoropoly(olefin) Membranes. Advanced Functional Materials, 29(26), 1902059. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201902059

Ceramic–Salt Composite Electrolytes from Cold Sintering

Advanced Functional Materials / Apr 01, 2019

Lee, W., Lyon, C. K., Seo, J., Lopez‐Hallman, R., Leng, Y., Wang, C., Hickner, M. A., Randall, C. A., & Gomez, E. D. (2019). Ceramic–Salt Composite Electrolytes from Cold Sintering. Advanced Functional Materials, 29(20), 1807872. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201807872

Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy investigation of water microenvironments in polyelectrolyte multilayers at varying temperatures

Soft Matter / Jan 01, 2020

Eneh, C. I., Bolen, M. J., Suarez-Martinez, P. C., Bachmann, A. L., Zimudzi, T. J., Hickner, M. A., Batys, P., Sammalkorpi, M., & Lutkenhaus, J. L. (2020). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy investigation of water microenvironments in polyelectrolyte multilayers at varying temperatures. Soft Matter, 16(9), 2291–2300. https://doi.org/10.1039/c9sm02478f

Substrate‐Dependent Molecular and Nanostructural Orientation of Nafion Thin Films

Advanced Functional Materials / Jul 11, 2019

Kushner, D. I., Kusoglu, A., Podraza, N. J., & Hickner, M. A. (2019). Substrate‐Dependent Molecular and Nanostructural Orientation of Nafion Thin Films. Advanced Functional Materials, 29(37), 1902699. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201902699

First-Principles Calculation of Pt Surface Energies in an Electrochemical Environment: Thermodynamic Driving Forces for Surface Faceting and Nanoparticle Reconstruction

Langmuir / Jul 05, 2017

McCrum, I. T., Hickner, M. A., & Janik, M. J. (2017). First-Principles Calculation of Pt Surface Energies in an Electrochemical Environment: Thermodynamic Driving Forces for Surface Faceting and Nanoparticle Reconstruction. Langmuir, 33(28), 7043–7052. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.7b01530

Highly conductive side chain block copolymer anion exchange membranes

Soft Matter / Jan 01, 2016

Wang, L., & Hickner, M. A. (2016). Highly conductive side chain block copolymer anion exchange membranes. Soft Matter, 12(24), 5359–5371. https://doi.org/10.1039/c6sm00398b

Side Chain Influence on the Mechanical Properties and Water Uptake of Confined Comb-Shaped Cationic Polymer Thin Films

Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics / Aug 31, 2016

Kushner, D. I., Zhu, L., Kusoglu, A., & Hickner, M. A. (2016). Side Chain Influence on the Mechanical Properties and Water Uptake of Confined Comb-Shaped Cationic Polymer Thin Films. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 217(21), 2442–2451. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.201600254

Characterization and Chemical Stability of Anion Exchange Membranes Cross-Linked with Polar Electron-Donating Linkers

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2015

Amel, A., Smedley, S. B., Dekel, D. R., Hickner, M. A., & Ein-Eli, Y. (2015). Characterization and Chemical Stability of Anion Exchange Membranes Cross-Linked with Polar Electron-Donating Linkers. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 162(9), F1047–F1055. https://doi.org/10.1149/2.0891509jes

Measuring water hydrogen bonding distributions in proton exchange membranes using linear Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy

Solid State Ionics / Jul 01, 2015

Smedley, S. B., Chang, Y., Bae, C., & Hickner, M. A. (2015). Measuring water hydrogen bonding distributions in proton exchange membranes using linear Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy. Solid State Ionics, 275, 66–70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssi.2015.03.020

Sulfonated polymers containing polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) core for high performance proton exchange membranes

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy / Jun 01, 2015

Zhang, J., Chen, F., Ma, X., Guan, X., Chen, D., & Hickner, M. A. (2015). Sulfonated polymers containing polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) core for high performance proton exchange membranes. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 40(22), 7135–7143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2015.02.090

Amphoteric ion exchange membrane synthesized by direct polymerization for vanadium redox flow battery application

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy / Sep 01, 2014

Wang, Y., Wang, S., Xiao, M., Song, S., Han, D., Hickner, M. A., & Meng, Y. (2014). Amphoteric ion exchange membrane synthesized by direct polymerization for vanadium redox flow battery application. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 39(28), 16123–16131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2014.04.049

Corrigendum: Anion exchange membranes: Current status and moving forward

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics / Nov 28, 2013

Hickner, M. A., Herring, A. M., & Coughlin, E. B. (2013). Corrigendum: Anion exchange membranes: Current status and moving forward. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 52(4), 347–347. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.23431

Impact of Substrate and Processing on Confinement of Nafion Thin Films

Advanced Functional Materials / Apr 24, 2014

Kusoglu, A., Kushner, D., Paul, D. K., Karan, K., Hickner, M. A., & Weber, A. Z. (2014). Impact of Substrate and Processing on Confinement of Nafion Thin Films. Advanced Functional Materials, 24(30), 4763–4774. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201304311

Influence of Sulfone Linkage on the Stability of Aromatic Quaternary Ammonium Polymers for Alkaline Fuel Cells

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2014

Amel, A., Zhu, L., Hickner, M., & Ein-Eli, Y. (2014). Influence of Sulfone Linkage on the Stability of Aromatic Quaternary Ammonium Polymers for Alkaline Fuel Cells. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 161(5), F615–F621. https://doi.org/10.1149/2.044405jes

Probing microphase separation and proton transport cooperativity in polymer-tethered 1H-tetrazoles

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics / Aug 25, 2014

Chaloux, B. L., Ricks-Laskoski, H. L., Miller, J. B., Saunders, K. M., & Hickner, M. A. (2014). Probing microphase separation and proton transport cooperativity in polymer-tethered 1H-tetrazoles. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 52(21), 1375–1387. https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.23573

Synthesis and structure-property relationships of poly(sulfone)s for anion exchange membranes

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics / Oct 05, 2013

Yan, J., Moore, H. D., Hibbs, M. R., & Hickner, M. A. (2013). Synthesis and structure-property relationships of poly(sulfone)s for anion exchange membranes. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 51(24), 1790–1798. https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.23331

Synthesis and characterization of quaternary ammonium functionalized fluorene-containing cardo polymers for potential anion exchange membrane water electrolyzer applications

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy / Nov 01, 2012

Chen, D., Hickner, M. A., Wang, S., Pan, J., Xiao, M., & Meng, Y. (2012). Synthesis and characterization of quaternary ammonium functionalized fluorene-containing cardo polymers for potential anion exchange membrane water electrolyzer applications. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 37(21), 16168–16176. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2012.08.051

Transport properties and fuel cell performance of sulfonated poly(imide) proton exchange membranes

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy / Apr 01, 2012

Yan, J., Huang, X., Moore, H. D., Wang, C.-Y., & Hickner, M. A. (2012). Transport properties and fuel cell performance of sulfonated poly(imide) proton exchange membranes. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 37(7), 6153–6160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2011.09.092

Water-mediated transport in ion-containing polymers

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics / Oct 17, 2011

Hickner, M. A. (2011). Water-mediated transport in ion-containing polymers. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 50(1), 9–20. https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.22381

Electro-optical properties of electropolymerized poly(3-hexylthiophene)/carbon nanotube composite thin films

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics / Jul 07, 2011

Patel, R. J., Tighe, T. B., Ivanov, I. N., & Hickner, M. A. (2011). Electro-optical properties of electropolymerized poly(3-hexylthiophene)/carbon nanotube composite thin films. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 49(17), 1269–1275. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.22307

Thermal and ion transport properties of hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymerized styrenic imidazolium ionic liquids

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics / Jul 29, 2011

Weber, R. L., Ye, Y., Banik, S. M., Elabd, Y. A., Hickner, M. A., & Mahanthappa, M. K. (2011). Thermal and ion transport properties of hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymerized styrenic imidazolium ionic liquids. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 49(18), 1287–1296. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.22319

Zeta Potential of Ion-Conductive Membranes by Streaming Current Measurements

Langmuir / Mar 28, 2011

Xie, H., Saito, T., & Hickner, M. A. (2011). Zeta Potential of Ion-Conductive Membranes by Streaming Current Measurements. Langmuir, 27(8), 4721–4727. https://doi.org/10.1021/la105120f

Observations of Transient Flooding in a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Using Time-Resolved Neutron Radiography

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2010

Hickner, M. A., Siegel, N. P., Chen, K. S., Hussey, D. S., & Jacobson, D. L. (2010). Observations of Transient Flooding in a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Using Time-Resolved Neutron Radiography. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 157(1), B32. https://doi.org/10.1149/1.3250864

Evolution of Dendritic Platinum Nanosheets into Ripening-Resistant Holey Sheets

Nano Letters / Mar 24, 2009

Song, Y., Hickner, M. A., Challa, S. R., Dorin, R. M., Garcia, R. M., Wang, H., Jiang, Y.-B., Li, P., Qiu, Y., van Swol, F., Medforth, C. J., Miller, J. E., Nwoga, T., Kawahara, K., Li, W., & Shelnutt, J. A. (2009). Evolution of Dendritic Platinum Nanosheets into Ripening-Resistant Holey Sheets. Nano Letters, 9(4), 1534–1539. https://doi.org/10.1021/nl803582j

Polymers with Tethered Anionic and Cationic Groups as Membranes for Fuel Cells

Macromolecular Symposia / May 01, 2009

Hickner, M. A., Tudryn, G. J., Alam, T. M., Hibbs, M. R., & Fujimoto, C. H. (2009). Polymers with Tethered Anionic and Cationic Groups as Membranes for Fuel Cells. Macromolecular Symposia, 279(1), 59–62. https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.200950509

Transport Properties and Performance of Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for the Hybrid Sulfur Electrolyzer

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2009

Staser, J. A., Norman, K., Fujimoto, C. H., Hickner, M. A., & Weidner, J. W. (2009). Transport Properties and Performance of Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for the Hybrid Sulfur Electrolyzer. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 156(7), B842. https://doi.org/10.1149/1.3129676

In Situ High-Resolution Neutron Radiography of Cross-Sectional Liquid Water Profiles in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2008

Hickner, M. A., Siegel, N. P., Chen, K. S., Hussey, D. S., Jacobson, D. L., & Arif, M. (2008). In Situ High-Resolution Neutron Radiography of Cross-Sectional Liquid Water Profiles in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 155(4), B427. https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2826287

Understanding Liquid Water Distribution and Removal Phenomena in an Operating PEMFC via Neutron Radiography

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2008

Hickner, M. A., Siegel, N. P., Chen, K. S., Hussey, D. S., Jacobson, D. L., & Arif, M. (2008). Understanding Liquid Water Distribution and Removal Phenomena in an Operating PEMFC via Neutron Radiography. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 155(3), B294. https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2825298

Directly Copolymerized Poly(arylene sulfide sulfone) and Poly(arylene ether sulfone) Disulfonated Copolymers for Use in Ionic Polymer Transducers

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2007

Wiles, K. B., Akle, B. J., Hickner, M. A., Bennett, M., Leo, D. J., & McGrath, J. E. (2007). Directly Copolymerized Poly(arylene sulfide sulfone) and Poly(arylene ether sulfone) Disulfonated Copolymers for Use in Ionic Polymer Transducers. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 154(6), P77. https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2718478

Influence of chemical composition and sequence length on the transport properties of proton exchange membranes

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics / Jan 01, 2006

Roy, A., Hickner, M. A., Yu, X., Li, Y., Glass, T. E., & McGrath, J. E. (2006). Influence of chemical composition and sequence length on the transport properties of proton exchange membranes. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 44(16), 2226–2239. https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.20859

Real-Time Imaging of Liquid Water in an Operating Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell

Journal of The Electrochemical Society / Jan 01, 2006

Hickner, M. A., Siegel, N. P., Chen, K. S., McBrayer, D. N., Hussey, D. S., Jacobson, D. L., & Arif, M. (2006). Real-Time Imaging of Liquid Water in an Operating Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 153(5), A902. https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2184893

Relaxation of Proton Conductivity and Stress in Proton Exchange Membranes Under Strain

Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology / Jun 06, 2006

Liu, D., Hickner, M. A., Case, S. W., & Lesko, J. J. (2006). Relaxation of Proton Conductivity and Stress in Proton Exchange Membranes Under Strain. Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, 128(4), 503–508. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2345441

Effect of acidification treatment and morphological stability of sulfonated poly(arylene ether sulfone) copolymer proton-exchange membranes for fuel-cell use above 100 °C

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics / Oct 10, 2003

Kim, Y. S., Wang, F., Hickner, M., Mccartney, S., Hong, Y. T., Harrison, W., Zawodzinski, T. A., & Mcgrath, J. E. (2003). Effect of acidification treatment and morphological stability of sulfonated poly(arylene ether sulfone) copolymer proton-exchange membranes for fuel-cell use above 100 °C. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 41(22), 2816–2828. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/polb.10496

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