My research focuses on the dynamics and interactions of nanomaterials. I am especially interested in the interactions between single-stranded DNA and carbon nanotubes. Most recently, I have been characterizing the stability of DNA-carbon nanotube complexes via kinetics experiments. I also enjoy developing new experiments for undergraduate laboratory courses.
Contact Information
4201 Henry Avenue
Search Hall, Room 311
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Assistant Professor
Research & Clinical Interests
Education
PhD - Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, 2013
BS - Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA, 2006
Publications
- Yield strength of glued Langmuir-Blodgett films determined by friction force microscopy
- Quantifying interactions between DNA oligomers and graphite surface using single molecule force spectroscopy
- Experimental verification of the "rainbow" trapping effect in adiabatic plasmonic gratings
- Noncontact method for calibration of lateral forces in scanning force microscopy
- Experimental verification of the rainbow trapping effect in adiabatic plasmonic gratings
- Experimental verification of the rainbow trapping effect in adiabatic plasmonic gratings
- Experimental verification of the "rainbow" trapping effect in plasmonic graded gratings