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Current Post-docs & Research Associates
Current Post-docs & Research Associates
Current Graduate Students
Current Graduate Students
Doctoral Student
Areas of Research: Nanoparticles, Laser Ablation in Liquids
Dissertation: TBA
UnderGraduate Students and Postbac
UnderGraduate Students and Postbac
Former Group Members
Former Group Members
Physics Ph.D., 2019-2023
NSF GRFP Fellow
Areas of Research: Nanowires, Magnetization
Dissertation: Perpendicular Magnetization: Designing Magnetism on Nanowire Arrays-Crystal and Shape Magnetic Anisotropies
Currently: Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Nevada State University
Physics Ph.D., 2016-2024
Areas of Research: Nanowire Arrays, Glucose Sensing Applications
Dissertation: Nickel Chitosan Nanowire Arrays for the Non-Enzymatic Detection of Glucose
Currently:
M.Sc. Student 2017-2023
Areas of Research: Nanoparticle interaction with biological systems
Currently: United States Military Academy at West Point
Physics Ph.D., 2018-2025
NSF GRFP Fellow
Areas of Research: Nanoparticles, Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquids in Deep Eutectic Solvents (PLADES)
Dissertation: Synthesis of Chalcogen-Based Alloys With Controlled Structure by Pulsed Laser Ablation in Deep Eutectic Solvents (PLADES)
Currently: Research Engineer, Kleberg Advaned Microscopy Center
M.Sc. Student 2017-2023
Areas of Research: Nanoparticle interaction with biological systems
Currently: Physics Adjunct Faculty, Chicago State University
Jake Flowers
Jake Flowers
M.Sc. Student 2017-2023
Areas of Research: Nanoparticle interaction with biological systems
Currently: Doctoral Student, Unversity of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Postdoc 2016-2017
Areas of Research: NaYF4 Nanoparticles (NP) doped with Rare Earth (RE) ions, Photochemical reactions through light harvesting from upconverting nanoparticles.
Currently SRC, Inc.
brandy k. vincent, m.sc.
brandy k. vincent, m.sc.
Research Fellow 2016-2018
Areas of Research: Nanoparticle interaction with biological systems
KhalEd Rashwan, Ph.D
KhalEd Rashwan, Ph.D
Postdoc 2017-2018
Areas of Research: Laser Ablation: Synthesizing nanomaterials using laser ablation for antimicrobial and anticancer purposes
Currently Safari Belting Systems & HALT Pathogen Control Solutions, LLC
Doctoral Student 2010-2016
Areas of Research: Green synthesis of gold nanoparticles (NP), Selective cell uptake by surface modification of NP in neuronal cells, Effect of nanosecond electrical pulses on neuronal cell's uptake of NP
Dissertation: "Combintorial Effects of Functional Nanoparticles and Electromagnetic Stimulation on Cells"
Currently Physics and Neuroscience Teacher at Shelton School
Doctoral Student 2016-2020
Areas of Research: Microwave syntheses of nanoparticles, Lithinated NaYF4 Nanoparticles (NP) doped with Rare Earth (RE) ions, Photochemical reactions through light harvesting from upconverting nanoparticles.
Dissertation: "Intracellular Nanatransducers for Photobiomodulation Applications"
Currently Assitant Professor at Texas Lutheran University
Doctoral Student 2010-2015
Areas of Research: Nanocomposites, Mutilmodality Nanoparticles for sensing and imaging
Dissertation: "Synthesis and Optical Properties of Interactive Nanosystems"
Currently Walgreens
Physics and Mathematics Major
UG Researcher
Staff Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Physics and Biology Major
Areas of Research: PLGA-PEG loaded SiRNA nanoparticles for treatment of childhood lukemia, Interaction of serum proteins with nanoparticles for reactive oxidative species sensing.
Honors Thesis: "Development of Polymeric Nanoparticles for On-Demand Laser Induced Drug Delivery for Treatment of Ocular Diseases States"
Currently Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Colorado-Denver, NSF-GRFP 2018
Biochemistry
Top Scholar
Areas of Research: Nanoparticle interaction with biological systems, Biochemical reactions in the presence of nanoparticles
Orthodontist, Graduate of Dental School at UT Health - San Antonio
UTSA Undergraduate Researcher
Physics Major
Areas of Research: Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquids
Currently Dental Student as UT Health San Antonio
UTSA Undergraduate Researcher
Biology Major
Areas of Research: Nanoparticle interaction with biological systems
Currently Graduate Student as Towson University
UTSA Undergraduate Researcher
Medical Humanities Major
Areas of Research: Plasmonic/Biomolecular Systems
Currently Dental Student as UT Health San Antonio
UTSA Undergraduate
Biochemistry and Mathematics Major
Former ACS Project SEED Program Mentee
Currently Undergraduate at UT-San Antonio
Chris Salinas
Chris Salinas
Northwest Vista College, Nanotechnology Intern
2014 Participant in NanoJapan IREU Program
Currently Undergraduate at UT-Austin
Christopher Baker
Christopher Baker
UTSA Undergraduate
Mathematics Major
Areas of Research: Nanoparticle synthesis using microwave methods
David Garcia, B.Sc.
David Garcia, B.Sc.
Physics Major
Former LSAMP-CIMA Intern, St. Philips College
Areas of Research: Nanoparticle synthesis by pulsed laser ablation
Currently Doctoral Student at University of California at San Diego, NSF-GRFP 2018
Daniel Angel, B.Sc.
Daniel Angel, B.Sc.
Physics Major
Also: LSAMP-CIMA Intern, Northwest Vista College
Areas of Research: Nanoparticle synthesis by pulsed laser ablation, PLGA nanocarriers for immunotherapy
Currently Doctoral Student at University of Colorado
Emmitt Zamora
Emmitt Zamora
UTSA Undergraduate
Mechanical Engineering Major
Areas of Research: Nanoparticle synthesis and Characterization
Giselle George
Giselle George
UTSA Undergraduate
Biology/Physics Major
Areas of Research: Plasmonic/Biomolecular Systems
Jaime Turcios-Villalta
Jaime Turcios-Villalta
Former ACS Project SEED Program Mentee
Currently Undergraduate at UT-Austin
jonathan Mendoza
jonathan Mendoza
UTSA Undergraduate
Physics Major
Also: Former Northwest Vista College Intern
Areas of Research: Nanoparticle synthesis by pulsed laser ablation
Justine Ortega Mendez
Justine Ortega Mendez
La Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP) , Summer Researcher
Stephen Apolinar, B.Sc.
Stephen Apolinar, B.Sc.
Former UTSA Undergraduate
Mechanical Engineering Major
Areas of Research: Nanoparticle synthesis by pulsed laser ablation
Vivian Nguyen, B.Sc.
Vivian Nguyen, B.Sc.
UTSA Post-Bac
Top Scholar
Biology Major
Areas of Research: Nanoparticle interaction with biological systems, Biochemical reactions in the presence of nanoparticles
Currently attending Dental School at
Zachary Simmons
Zachary Simmons
Northwest Vista College, Nanotechnology Intern
Lab Openings:
Graduate Students:
Graduate students with an interest in the biophysics of nano-bio interfaces, synthesis of nanoparticles and nanoparticles for biophysical investigations. Additionally, students willing to work on translation of nanoparticles for medical applications.
Postdoctoral Researchers (openings pending):
Currently we are seeking postdocs with experience in biophysics with a focus on spectroscopic techniques including Raman and flouresence imaging for studies on nanoparticle interactions with cell membranes.
Undergraduates:
Undergraduates with an interest in biophysics, nano-bio interfaces, nanomaterials synthesis.
Contact Prof. Kelly Nash at kelly.nash@utsa.edu
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