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2023 Presentations

2023 Presentations

  1. Wistey, M. A. "GeC/GeCSn for High Temperature Lasers and Low Noise IR Detectors," 5th Tri-Service Workshop on GeSn and GeSiSn, Dayton, OH, United States, January 10, 2023, (oral). 
  2. Irvin, J. A. University of Texas MRSEC Seminar Series, "Electroactive Polymer Nanofibers: Approaches for Preparation and Applications in Nerve Regeneration and Water Purification," University of Texas MRSEC, University of Texas, Austin, TX, United States, January 19, 2023, (oral).
  3. Rhodes, C.P. “Nanostructured Bimetallic Oxides: Designing Active, Stable and Accessible Materials for Batteries and Water Splitting,” Department Seminar, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), San Antonio, TX,  February 10, 2023, (oral).  
  4. Barrett, S.; Guerrero, J.; Burns, M.; and Brittain, W.J. “Liquid Azobenzene: Applications in Solar Energy Storage and Reversible Adhesives,” 2023 MRSEC Annual Meeting, University of Texas, Austin, Texas, February 28, 2023, (poster).
  5. Fernandez, A.; McKee, M.; Rodriguez, P.; and Kerwin, S. M. “Temperature-Dependent Self-Assembly Remodeling by a Polyether Perylene Diimide in Water,” 2023 MRSEC Annual Meeting, University of Texas, Austin, Texas, February 28, 2023, (poster).
  6. Koehne, B.; Cottier, R.; Miracle, J.; Theodoropoulou, N. “Quantum effects in the electronic properties of epitaxial SrTiO₃ films on Si(001),” 2023 MRSEC Annual Meeting, University of Texas, Austin, Texas, February 28, 2023, (poster).
  7. Luna, R. (presenter); Runsewe, D.†; Ford, M.; Austin-Bingamon, N.†; DC, B.†; Betancourt, T.; Miyahara, Y. 2023 MRSEC Annual Meeting, “Charge Transfer Through Individual DNA Molecules Measured by Force-Detected Single-Electron Tunneling,” 2023 MRSEC Annual Meeting, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, February 28, 2023, (poster).
  8. Ogunjobi, A.; Hill, R. “Stable Growth of Germanium Alloys for On-chip” 2023 MRSEC Annual Meeting, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, February 28, 2023, (poster).
  9. Otakpor, M. (presenter); Haya, G.; Runsewe, D.†; Pohlman, G.; Towne, A.; Betancourt, T.; Irvin, J. A. “Mucin Aptamer-Functionalized Polymer Aptasensor for Rapid Electrochemical Detection,” 2023 MRSEC Annual Meeting, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, February 28, 2023, (poster).
  10. Pastore, M.; Lontkowski, N.; Santiago, M.; Towne, A.;Brotherton, Z.; Lynd, N.; Irvin, J.A. “Electroactive Polymer Nanofibers,” 2023 MRSEC Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, February 28, 2023, (poster).
  11. Thapa, K. (presenter); Siller, M.; Otakpor, M.; Torres, E.; Zepeda, J.; FitzSimons, T.; Crowell, A.; Roe, L.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Photothermal Modulation of Drug Release from Dynamic Hydrogels,” 2023 MRSEC Annual Meeting, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, February 28, 2023, (poster).
  12. Urena, M, E.; Godinez-Salomon, J. F.; Rhodes C. P. “Ultrasonically Sprayed RuO2-based Catalyst Layers for High Performance and Improved Durability Water Electrolyzers” 2023 MRSEC Annual Meeting, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, February 28, 2023, (poster).
  13. Siller, M.; Thapa, K.; Zepeda, J.; FitzSimons, T.; Crowell, A.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Synthesis of Polymeric Precursors for Preparation of Dynamic Hydrogels,” Society for Plastic Engineers International Polyolefins Conference 2023, Galveston, TX, March 6, 2023, (poster).
  14. Austin-Bingamon, N. †; DC, B. †; Miyahara, Y. "Frequency and damping noise of atomic force microscopy cantilevers with optomechanically modified quality factor at low temperature," American Physical Society March Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, United States, March 7, 2023, (poster).
  15. DC, B. †; Austin-Bingamon, N. †; Miyahara, Y. "Characterization of Pt quantum dots fabricated by electron-beam induced deposition," American Physical Society March Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, United States, March 9, 2023, (poster).
  16. Miyahara, Y.; Austin-Bingamon, N. †; DC, B. † "Cryogenic atomic force microscopy system integrated in cryogen-free dilution refrigerator for single-electron sensitive electric force microscopy/spectroscopy," American Physical Society March Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, United States, March 10, 2023, (oral).
  17. Kim, D. S.; Mayorga-Luna, R.; Ye D.; Tan T.; Ni, Y.; Liu Z.; Dominguez, R.; Ford, M.;  Gao, F.; Arash, S.; Watanabe, K.;  Taniguchi, T.; Kim, S.; Shih, C.-H.; Lai, K.; Yao, W.; Yang, L.; Li, X.E.; Miyahara, Y. “Electrostatic Potential of hBN Moiré superlattices”, American Physical Society March Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, United States, March 10, 2023, (oral).
  18. Otakpor, M.; Crowell, A.; Thapa, K.; FitzSimons, T.; Siller, M.; Rosales, A.M..; Betancourt, T. “Investigation of the Injectability and Cytocompatibility of Dynamic Poly(ethylene glycol) Hydrogels,” TXST STEM Conference, San Marcos, TX, March 24, 2023, (poster). 
  19. Torres, E.; Thapa, K.; FitzSimons, T.; Siller, M.; Zepeda, J.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Photothermally Responsive Dynamic Hydrogels Incorporating Reversible Thiol/Ene and Irreversible Maleimide/Thiol Crosslinking for Pulsatile Drug Delivery,” TXST STEM Conference, San Marcos, TX, March 24, 2023, (poster). 
    1. Note: Winner of 2nd Place Poster Award for Undergraduate Students 
  20. Peterson, J.; Thapa, K.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Dynamic, Reversible Crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid-Based Hydrogels for Drug Delivery,” TXST STEM Conference, San Marcos, TX, March 24, 2023, (poster).
    1. Note: Winner of 1st Place Poster Award for Undergraduate Students 
  21. Osorio, J.; Du, L.; Betancourt, T. “Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/Polyethylenimine Nanocarriers for microRNA Mediated Reprogramming of Neuroblastoma,” TXST STEM Conference, San Marcos, TX, March 24, 2023, (poster).
  22. Mayorga-Luna, R.; Austin-Bingamon, N. †; DC, B.†; Runsewe, D.†; Ford, M.; Betancourt, T.; Miyahara, Y. “Charge transfer through individual DNA molecules measured by mechanically detected electric charge sensing,” TXST STEM Conference, San Marcos, TX, March 24, 2023, (poster).
  23. Siller, M. M.; Thapa, K.; FitzSimmons, T.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Optimization of Precursor Functionalization for the Synthesis of Dynamically Crosslinked Hydrogels for Drug Delivery,” TXST STEM Conference, San Marcos, TX, March 24, 2023, (poster).
  24. Naymik, Z.G.†; Godínez-Salomón, J.F.; Albiter, L.A.; Rhodes, C.P. “Effects of thermal treatment temperature and atmosphere on ruthenium-titanium oxide oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalysts,” American Chemical Society (ACS) Spring 2023 Meeting (Session: Applied Electrochemistry for Advanced Fuel Cell and Electrolyzer Technologies), Indianapolis, IN, March 26-30, 2023, (poster).  
  25. Lontkowski, N.; Towne, A.; Santiago, M.; Muzzio, N.; Romero-Uribe, G.; Irvin, J.A. “Electroactive polymer-magnetic nanoparticle nanofiber composites for nerve regeneration,” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (poster). 
  26. Burke, W. C.; Gillette, A. R.; Torres, E.; Tello, M.; Armitage, J. A.; Yu, E. T., Martin, B. R.  “Laser Synthesis of Metastable Materials for Enhanced Catalysis,” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, San Marcos, TX, United States, March 31, 2023, (poster). 
  27. Mayorga-Luna, R.; Austin-Bingamon, N. †; DC, B. †; Runsewe, D.†; Ford, M., Betancourt, T., Miyahara, Y. "Charge Transfer Through Individual DNA Molecules Measured by Mechanically Detected Electric Charge Sensing," 2023 Texas PREM Conference, San Marcos, TX, United State, March 31, 2023, (poster). 
  28. Luna, R.; Runsewe, D.†;Ford, M.; Austin-Bingamon, N.†; DC, B.†; Betancourt, T.; Miyahara, Y. “Charge Transfer Through Individual DNA Molecules Measured by Force-Detected Single-Electron Tunneling,” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (poster). 
    1. Note: Winner of 1st Place Poster Award for Graduate Students  
  29. Osorio, J.; Du, L.; Betancourt, T. “Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/Polyethylenimine Nanocarriers for microRNA Mediated Reprogramming of Neuroblastoma,” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (poster). 
    1. Note: Winner of 1st Place Poster Award for Undergraduate Students  
  30. Otakpor, M.; Crowell, A.; Thapa, K.; FitzSimons, T.; Siller, M.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Investigation of the Injectability and Cytocompatibility of Dynamic Poly(ethylene glycol) Hydrogels,” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (poster).
  31. Peterson, J.; Thapa, K.; Rosales, A.M.;Betancourt, T. “Dynamic, Reversible Crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid-Based Hydrogels for Drug Delivery,” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (poster).
  32. Siller, M.; Thapa, K.; Zepeda, J.; FitzSimons, T.; Crowell, A.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Synthesis of Polymeric Precursors for Preparation of Dynamic Hydrogels,” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (poster).
  33. Thapa, K. (presenter); Siller, M.; Otakpor, M.; Torres, E.; FitzSimons, T.; Crowell, A.; Roe, L.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Photothermal Modulation of Drug Release from Dynamic Hydrogels,” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (poster).
  34. Torres, E. (presenter); Thapa, K.; FitzSimons, T.; Siller, M.; Zepeda, J.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Photothermally Responsive Dynamic Hydrogels Incorporating Reversible Thiol/Ene and Irreversible Maleimide/Thiol Crosslinking for Pulsatile Drug Delivery,” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (poster).
  35. Towne, A.; Pastore, M.; Santiago, M.; Brotherton, Z.; Lynd, N.; Irvin, J.A. “Chemical Modification of Polymer Nanofibers,” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (poster).
  36. Urena, M. E.; Godinez-Salomon, J. F.; Rhodes. C. P. “Effect of Oxygen Evolution Catalyst Layer Composition on Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzer Performance and Durability” 2023 Texas PREM Conference. Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (poster).
  37. Naymik, Z.G.†; Godínez-Salomón, J.F.; Albiter, L.A.; Rhodes, C.P. “Improving Mixed Metal Oxide Electrocatalysts for Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis by Thermal Treatment Tailoring. Synthesis and Characterization of Nickel Hydroxide Cathodes for Rechargeable Alkaline Nickel-Zinc Batteries,” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (poster).
  38. Williams, E.†; Myhre, M.; Kuczynski, C.; Unuigbokhai S.; Kerwin, S.M. “G-triplex based Biosensor for the Detection of Calcium (II) ions,” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (poster).
  39. Adame Solorio, J.†; Bailey, K.O.; Rhodes, C.P. “Ruthenium-Chromium Oxide Aerogel Electrocatalysts: Structure, Oxygen Evolution Activity and Stability,” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023 (poster).
  40. Collins, E. D.†; Schilter, D.; Godínez-Salomón, J.F.; Rhodes, C.P. “Copper (II) Amines as Laccase Activity Site Models,” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. (March 31, 2023, (poster).
  41. Sauer, L.; Arbogast, A. W.; Dey, T.; Holtz, M.; Wistey, M. A. “Polarization Dependent Raman of GeCSn for Defect Identification” 2023 Texas PREM Conference. Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023), (poster).
  42. Manley, J. A.; Silguero, C. M.; Kimmel, S.W.†; Rhodes, C.P. “Synthesis and Characterization of Nickel Hydroxide Cathodes for Rechargeable Alkaline Nickel-Zinc Batteries” 2023 Texas PREM Conference. Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (poster).
  43. Ogunjobi, A.; Hill, R.; Arbogast, A.W.; Dey, T.; Wistey, M.A. “Simple Reduction of Shutter Transients in Molecular Beam Epitaxy,” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. (March 31, 2023), (poster).
  44. Bailey, K. O.; Albiter, L. A.; Godinez Salomon, J.F.; Rhodes, C. P. “Metal-Substituted Ruthenium Oxides: Surface Electronic Structure, Oxygen Evolution Activity and Stability” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (poster).
  45. Burke, W.; Gillette, A.; Torres, E.; Tello, M.; Armitage, J.; Yu, E.T.; Martin, B.R. “Laser Synthesis of Metastable Materials for Enhanced Catalysis” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (poster).
  46. Caffey, C.; Godinez-Salomon, J.F.; Rhodes, C.P. “Mechanochemical Synthesis and Characterization of RutheniumTitanium Oxide Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysts for Water Splitting” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (poster).
  47. Fernandez, A.; McKee, M.; Rodriguez, P.; Kerwin, S.M. “Temperature-Dependent Self-Assembly Remodeling by a Polyether Perylene Diimide in Water,” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (poster).
  48. Fieglein, V.; Burns, M.; Cwiklik, E.; Barrett, S.; Brittain, W.J. “Tensiometric Characterization of Photosurfactants” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (poster).
  49. Guerrero, J.; Barrett, S.; Burns, M.; Brittain, W. J. “The Synthesis, Separation and Characterization of Azobenzene Isomers” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (poster).
  50. Koehne, B.; Cottier, R.; Miracle, J.; Theodoropoulou, N. “Quantum effects in the electronic properties of epitaxial SrTiO₃ films on Si(001)” 2023 Texas PREM Conference,  Texas State University San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (oral).
  51. Barrett, S.; Guerrero, J.; Burns, M.; Brittain W. J. “Liquid Azobenzene: Applications in Solar Energy Storage and Reversible Adhesives,” 2023 Texas PREM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, March 31, 2023, (oral).
  52. Dey, T.; Arbogast, A. W.; Meng, Q.; Reza, M. S.; Cooper, J.; Borrely, T.; Ozdemir, E.; Naab, F.U.; Goldman, R. S.; Bank, S. R.; Wistey, M. A. "Why Room Temperature GeSn Lasers Need Carbon (And How To Get There)," IEEE Silicon Photonics Conference (formerly Group IV Photonics Conference, GFP), IEEE, Arlington, VA, United States, April 4, 2023, (oral). 
  53. Mayorga-Luna, R.; Austin-Bingamon, N. †; DC, B.†; Runsewe, D.†; Ford, M.; Betancourt, T.; Miyahara, Y. "Charge Transfer Through Individual DNA Molecules Measured by Mechanically Detected Electric Charge Sensing," 2023 Material Research Society (MRS) Spring Meeting & Exhibit, Material Research Society, San Francisco, CA, United States, April 10, 2023, (poster).
  54. Thapa, K. (Presenter), Zepeda, J.; Siller, M.; Torres, E.; Otakpor, M.; FitzSimons, T.; Crowell, A.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Hydrogels Crosslinked with Dynamic Thia-Conjugate Bond and Incorporated with Poly(ethylenedioxythiophene) Nanoparticles as Photothermally Responsive Controlled Release System,” San Francisco, CA, April 11, 2023, (oral).
  55. Otakpor, M. (presenter); Crowell, A.; Thapa, K.; FitzSimons, T.; Siller, M.; Rosales, A.M.;Betancourt, T. “Investigation of the Injectability and Cytocompatibility of Dynamic Poly(ethylene glycol) Hydrogels,” NSF-MRS PREM Summit at the MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 12, 2023, (poster).
    1. Winner of Best Poster Award for Undergraduate Students 
  56. Thapa, K. (presenter), Zepeda, J.; Siller, M.; Torres, E.; Otakpor, M.; FitzSimons, T.; Crowell, A.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Hydrogels Crosslinked with Dynamic Thia-Conjugate Bond and Incorporated with Poly(ethylenedioxythiophene) Nanoparticles as Photothermally Responsive Controlled Release System,” NSF-MRS PREM Summit at the MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 12, 2023, (poster).
    1. Winner of Best Poster Award for Graduate Students 
  57. Torres, E. (presenter); Thapa, K.; FitzSimons, T.; Siller, M.; Zepeda, J.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. NSF-MRS PREM Summit at the MRS Spring Meeting, “Photothermally Responsive Dynamic Hydrogels Incorporating Reversible Thiol/Ene and Irreversible Maleimide/Thiol Crosslinking for Pulsatile Drug Delivery,” NSF-MRS PREM Summit at the MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 12, 2023, (poster).
  58. Luna, R. (presenter); Runsewe, D.†; Ford, M.; Austin-Bingamon, N. †; DC, B.†; Betancourt, T.; Miyahara, Y. “Charge Transfer Through Individual DNA Molecules Measured by Force-Detected Single-Electron Tunneling,” NSF-MRS PREM Summit at the MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 12, 2023, (poster).
  59. Towne, A.; Pastore, M.; Lontkowski, N.; Santiago, M.; Brotherton, Z.; Lynd, N.; Irvin, J.A. “Electroactive Polymer Nanofibers,” Materials Research Society National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 12-13, 2023, (poster). 
  60. Bailey, K.O.; Albiter, L.A.; Godínez-Salomón, J.F.; Rhodes, C.P. “Structural Analysis of Ruthenium-Titanium Oxide Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysts using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy,” 2023 Materials Research Society Spring Meeting & Exhibit (Symposium CH01: Advanced Characterization Techniques for Electrochemistry—Accelerating Research and Development of Energy Materials), Materials Research Society National Meeting, San Francisco, California, April 10-14, 2023 (poster).   
  61. Otakpor, M. (presenter); Crowell, A.; Thapa, K.; FitzSimons, T.; Siller, M.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Investigation of the Injectability and Cytocompatibility of Dynamic Poly(ethylene glycol) Hydrogels,” Honors College Symposium: Undergraduate Research Conference, San Marcos, TX, April 20, 2023, (poster).
  62. Rhodes, C.P. “Research Productivity and Planning: Perspectives and Strategies,” Seminar to Texas State PREM Center for Intelligent Materials Assembly (CIMA), Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 21, 2023, (oral).  
  63. Irvin, J. A. “Electroactive Polymer Nanofibers for Nerve Regeneration and Water Purification,” University of Texas-Arlington Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar Series, Arlington, TX, April 28, 2023, (oral). 
  64. Albiter, L.A.; Bailey, K.O.; Urena, M.E.; Rhodes, C.P. “Structural Analysis of Ruthenium-Titanium Oxide Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysts using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy,” NSF Site Visit, Virtual, May 8, 2023, (oral).
  65. Mayorga-Luna, R.; Runsewe, D.†; Ford, M.; Austin-Bingamon, N. †; DC, B.†; Betancourt, T.; Miyahara, Y. “Charge transfer through individual DNA molecules measured by force-detected single-electron tunneling,” NSF Site Visit, Virtual, May 8, 2023, (oral).
  66. Barrett, S.; Guerrero, J.; Fieglein, V.; Burns, M.; and Brittain, W.J.; “Optimization of Azobenzene Thermal Fuels,” NSF Site Visit, Virtual, May 8, 2023, (oral).
  67. Thapa, K.; Torres, E.; Peterson, J.; Siller, M.; Otakpor, M.; FitzSimons, T.; Crowell, A.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Photothermal Control of Dynamic Hydrogels,” NSF Site Visit, Virtual, May 8, 2023, (oral).
  68. Rhodes, C.P.; Godínez-Salomón, J.F.; Urena, M. “Effects of Catalyst Composition, Loading, and Spray Parameters on the Performance of Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cell Membrane Electrode Assemblies, Effects of Bifunctional Oxygen Catalyst Layer Composition on Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cell Performance,” 243rd Electrochemical Society Meeting (Session I01: Low Temperature Water Electrolysis for H2 Production), Boston, MA, May 28-June 2, 2023 (oral). 
  69. Albiter, L.A.; Bailey, K.O.; Godínez-Salomón, J.F.; Rhodes, C.P. “Effect of Metal-Substitution within Ruthenium Oxide on Structure and Oxygen Evolution Activity and Stability,” 243rd Electrochemical Society Meeting (Symposium I03: Fuel Cells, Electrolyzers, and Energy Conversion - Materials for Low Temperature Electrochemical Systems), Boston, MA, May 28-June 2, 2023 (oral).
  70. Kimmel, S.W.†; DeBlock, R.H.; Manley, J.A.; Gibson, B.M.; Silguero, C.M.; Rolison, D.R.; Rhodes, C.P. “Designing High Discharge Capacity and High-Rate Nickel Hydroxide Cathodes for Rechargeable Alkaline Nickel–Zinc Batteries,” 49th Power Sources Conference, Fort Washington, MD, June 27–30, 2023 (oral).
  71. Schilter, D. “My Story,” Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials: REU and CREATE Program Seminar, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, July 5, 2023, (oral).
  72. Okoro, I.; Neupane, S.; Miyahara, Y. “Low-Cost Scanning Tunneling Microscope from Scratch,” PREM Day Poster Session, Austin, TX, July 13, 2023, (poster).
  73. Fieglein, V.; Barrett, S.; Brittain, W.J. “Accelerated Azobenzene Cis-to-Trans Isomerization via Spiropyran-Merocyanine Equilibrium,” PREM Day at UT Poster Session, Austin, TX, July 13, 2023, (poster). 
  74. Burns, M.; Cwiklik, E.; Barret, S.; Brittain, W.J. “Tensiometric Characterization of Photosurfactants,” PREM Day at UT Poster Session, Austin, TX, July 13, 2023, (poster). 
  75. Manley, J.A.; Silguero, C.M.; Kimmel, S.W.†; Rhodes, C.P. “Synthesis and Characterization of Nickel Hydroxide Cathodes for Rechargeable Alkaline Nickel-Zinc Batteries,” PREM Day at UT Poster Session, Austin, TX, July 13, 2023, (poster).
  76. Gonzales, Ysa,; Towne, A.; Pastore, M.; Santiago, M.; Brotherton, Z.; Lynd, N.; Irvin, J. “Graft Copolymer Approaches to Prepare Conductive Polymer Nanofibers,” PREM Day at UT Poster Session, Austin, TX, July 13, 2023, (poster).bro
  77. Otakpor, M. (presenter); Crowell, A.; Thapa, K.; FitzSimons, T.; Siller, M.; Rosales, A.M.;Betancourt, T. “Investigation of the Injectability and Cytocompatibility of Dynamic Poly(ethylene glycol) Hydrogels,” PREM Day at UT Poster Session, Austin, TX, July 13, 2023, (poster).
  78. Thapa, K.; Siller, M.; Otakpor, M.; Torres, E.; Zepeda, J.; FitzSimons, T.; Crowell, A.; Roe, L.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Photothermal Modulation of Drug Release from Dynamic Hydrogels,” PREM Day at UT Poster Session, Austin, TX, July 13, 2023, (poster).
  79. Urena, M, E.; Godinez-Salomon, J. F.; Rhodes C. P. “Ultrasonically Sprayed RuO2-based Catalyst Layers for High Performance and Improved Durability Water Electrolyzers” PREM Day at UT Poster Session, Austin, TX, July 13, 2023, (poster).
  80. Nieves, J.; Barrett, S.; Guerrero, J.; Burns, M. ; Brittain W. J. “Liquid Azobenzene: Applications in Solar Energy Storage and Reversible Adhesives,” PREM Day at UT Poster Session, Austin, TX, July 13, 2023, (poster).
  81. Pastore, M.; Lynd. N.; “Charge-complex driven self-assembly,” Final Oral Research Presentations for the MRSEC and NASCENT Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, Austin, TX, July 26, 2023, (oral). 
  82. Rodriguez, E.; Rosales, A.M. “Dynamic reconfigurable hydrogels for biomedical applications,” Final Oral Research Presentations for the MRSEC and NASCENT Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, Austin, TX, July 26, 2023, (oral).
  83. Sauer, L.; Bank, S.R. “Effects of layer structuring on the fundamental properties of AllnAsSb digital alloys,” Final Oral Research Presentations for the MRSEC and NASCENT Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, Austin, TX, July 26, 2023, (oral).
  84. Solis, C.; Ellington, A. “Production of electroactive proteins and peptides,” Final Oral Research Presentations for the MRSEC and NASCENT Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, Austin, TX, July 26, 2023, (oral).
  85. Bosket, A., Lema, R., Sreenivasan, S.V. "Nanopillar fabrication using vapor metal-assisted chemical etching (MacEtch) techniques." Final Oral Research Presentations for the MRSEC and NASCENT Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, Austin, TX, July 26, 2023, (oral).
  86. Hernandez, I; Mohan, S.; Akinwande, D. “The Use Of Graphene Towards Improving Crystallinity of E-Beam Evaporated Films and in Developing Vertical Heterostructures,” Final Oral Research Presentations for the MRSEC and NASCENT Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, Austin, TX, July 26, 2023, (oral).
  87. Pastore, M.; Lynd. N.; “Charge-complex driven self-assembly,” Poster Session for the MRSEC and NASCENT Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, Austin, TX, July 28, 2023, (poster). 
  88. Rodriguez, E.; Rosales, A.M. “Dynamic reconfigurable hydrogels for biomedical applications,” Poster Session for the MRSEC and NASCENT Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, Austin, TX, July 28, 2023, (poster).
    1. Note: 2nd Place Poster Award 
  89. Sauer, L.; Bank, S.R. “Effects of layer structuring on the fundamental properties of AllnAsSb digital alloys,” Poster Session for the MRSEC and NASCENT Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, Austin, TX, July 28, 2023, (poster).
  90. Solis, C.; Ellington, A. “Production of electroactive proteins and peptides,” Poster Session for the MRSEC and NASCENT Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, Austin, TX, July 28, 2023, (poster).
  91. Bosket, A., Lema, R., Sreenivasan, S.V. "Nanopillar fabrication using vapor metal-assisted chemical etching (MacEtch) techniques." Poster Session for the MRSEC and NASCENT Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, Austin, TX, July, 28, 2023, (poster).
  92. Hernandez, I; Mohan, S.; Akinwande, D. “The Use Of Graphene Towards Improving Crystallinity of E-Beam Evaporated Films and in Developing Vertical Heterostructures,” Poster Session for the MRSEC and NASCENT Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, Austin, TX, July 28, 2023, (poster).
  93. Fernandez, C.; Faroughi, S.A. “Simulation of Magnetorheological Fluids using an Open-source Fully-resolved Immersed Boundary Algorithm,” XIXth International Congress on Rheology (ICR2023), Athens, Greece, July 29 – August 4, 2023, (poster).
  94. Okoro, I.; Neupane, S.; Miyahara, Y. “Low-Cost Scanning Tunneling Microscope from Scratch,” IDEA Center 2023 Research, Inquiry and Creative Expression (R.I.C.E.) Showcase, San Marcos, TX, August 2, 2023 (poster).
  95. Sanchez, G.; Bounds, E.; Osorio, J.; Liqin, D.; Betancourt, T. “Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/Polyethylenimine Nanoparticles as miRNA Carriers for Neuroblastoma Differentiation Treatment,” IDEA Center 2023 Research, Inquiry and Creative Expression (R.I.C.E.) Showcase, San Marcos, TX, August 2, 2023 (poster).
  96. Meehan, C.; Albiter, L.A.; Rhodes, C.P. “Effect of High Energy Ball Milling on the Structure of Ruthenium-Zirconium Oxides,“ IDEA Center 2023 Research, Inquiry and Creative Expression (R.I.C.E.) Showcase, San Marcos, TX, August 2, 2023 (poster).
  97. Gonzalez, Y.; Towne, A.; Pastore, M.; Brotherton, Z. Lynd, N.; Irvin, J. A. "Graft Copolymer Approaches to Prepare Conductive Polymer Nanofibers," TXST CheMIE REU Poster Session, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, August 2, 2023 (poster).
  98. DeBlock, R.H.; Neale, Z.G.; Kimmel, S.W.†; Rhodes, C.P.; Long, J.W.; Rolison, D.R. “Architectural Redesign of Both Electrodes Improves Alkaline Battery Performance,” 266th Meeting of the American Chemical Society (Symposium on Aqueous-Based Energy Storage: From Fundamentals to Applications), San Francisco, CA, August 13-17, 2023 (oral).
  99. Bounds, E.; Sanchez, G.; Osorio, J.; Liqin, D.; Betancourt, T. “Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/Polyethylenimine Nanoparticles as miRNA Carriers for Neuroblastoma Differentiation Treatment,” Biomedical Sciences Mini Symposium, San Marcos, TX, August 17, 2023, (poster). 
  100. Broussard, N.; Fernandez, A.; Smith, S.; Kerwin, S. “The Structural Basis for Self Association Behaviors of Polyether Perylene Diiamide” Biomedical Sciences Mini Symposium, San Marcos, TX, August 17, 2023, (poster).
  101. Rodriguez E.; Rosales A.M.; Halwachs K. "Optimizing Nascent Glycan Deposition Staining for Cells Encapsulated in NorHA Hydrogels" PREM REU Poster Session, San Marcos, TX, September 15, 2023, (poster). 
  102. Guerrero, J.; He, S.; Wu, S. "One Step Exonuclease III-Assisted Target Recycling Strategy for Highly Sensitive Detection of DNA" PREM REU Poster Session, San Marcos, TX, September 15, 2023, (poster).
  103. Bounds, E.; Sanchez, G.; Osorio, J.; Liqin, D.; Betancourt, T. “Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/Polyethylenimine Nanoparticles as miRNA Carriers for Neuroblastoma Differentiation Treatment,” PREM REU Poster Session, San Marcos, TX, September 15, 2023, (poster).
  104. Pastore, M.; Lynd. N.; “Charge-complex driven self-assembly,” PREM REU Poster Session, San Marcos, TX, September 15, 2023, (poster).
  105. Hernandez, I; Mohan, S.; Akinwande, D. “The Use Of Graphene Towards Improving Crystallinity of E-Beam Evaporated Films and in Developing Vertical Heterostructures,” PREM REU Poster Session, San Marcos, TX, September 15, 2023, (poster).
  106. Austin-Bingamon, N. †; DC, B.†; Miyahara, Y. “Frequency and Damping Noise of Atomic Force Microscopy Cantilevers with Optomechanically Modified Quality Factor at Low Temperature,” 24th International Conference on Non-contact Atomic Force Microscopy, National University of Singapore, Singapore, September 25, 2023, (oral). 
  107. DC, B.†; Austin-Bingamon, N.†; Miyahara, Y. “Fiber-Optic Interferometer Based Atomic Force Microscope Integrated in Cryogen-free Dilution Refrigerator,” 24th International Conference on Non-contact Atomic Force Microscopy, National University of Singapore, Singapore, September 27, 2023, (poster).
  108. Kimmel, S.W.†; DeBlock, R.H.; Manley, J.A.; Gibson, B.M.; Silguero, C.M.; Rolison, D.R. Rhodes, C.P. “Designing Architected Nickel Hydroxide Cathodes for Rechargeable Alkaline Nickel–Zinc Batteries,” 244th Electrochemical Society Meeting, Gothenburg, Sweden, October 8-12, 2023 (oral). 
  109. Theodoropoulou, N. “Quantum electronic properties at interfaces between Semiconductors,” Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials MRSEC Seminar, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, November 13, 2023, (oral). 
  110. Betancourt, T. “Polymeric Nanoparticles as Photothermal Agents for Cancer Therapy and On-Demand Drug Delivery,” Invited Talk in Diversity in Chemistry and STEM Track, ACS Southwest Regional Meeting, Oklahoma City, OK, November 15, 2023, (oral).
  111. Thapa, K.; FitzSimons, M.; Otakpor, M.; Siller, M.; Crowell, A.; Zepeda, J.; Torres, E.; Roe, L.; Arts, J.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. (Presenter) “On-Demand Drug Delivery via Photothermal Modulation of Dynamic Covalent Poly(ethylene glycol)/PEDOT composite hydrogels,” Invited Talk in Design, Synthesis, and Characterization of Functional Polymeric Materials Track, ACS Southwest Regional Meeting, Oklahoma City, OK, November 15, 2023, (oral).
  112. Myhre, M.; David, W.M.; Kerwin, S. M. “Investigations of G-Triplex Formation by Surface Plasmon Resonance,” ACS Southwest Regional Meeting, Oklahoma City, OK, November 15, 2023, (poster).
  113. Saucedo, A.; Mesa-Diaz, N.; Smith, J.; Vernaza, A.; Du, L.; Kerwin, S.M. “Flow Synthesis and Cancer Cell Cytotoxicity of Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Amide (CAPA) Derivatives,” ACS Southwest Regional Meeting, Oklahoma City, OK, November 15, 2023, (poster).
  114. Kerwin, S.M. “Thermal Rearrangements of Dialkynylazoles,” ACS Southwest Regional Meeting, Oklahoma City, OK, November 15, 2023, (oral).
  115. Barrett, S. L.; Fieglein, V.; Burns, M.; Guerrero, J.; Collins, E.D.†; Brittain, W.J. “Azobenzene: The Enigmatic and Ubiquitous Photoswitch”, Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials MRSEC Seminar, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, November 16, 2023, (oral).
  116. Bouyer, M.; Irvin, J. “Using Polymer Nanocomposites and Sunlight to Remove Estrogens from Waste Water Effluent via Photocatalytic Degradation,” Fall 2023 Honors Research Conference, San Marcos, TX, November 17, 2023, (oral).
  117. Otakpor, M.; Crowell, A.; Thapa, K.; FitzSimons, T.; Siller, M.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T.; “Investigation of The Injectability and Cytocompatibility of Dynamic Poly(ethylene glycol) Hydrogels,” Fall 2023 Honors Research Conference, San Marcos, TX, November 17, 2023, (oral).
  118. Fernandez, A.; Weisbrodt, S.; Broussard, N.; Kerwin, S.M. “Temperature-Dependent Self-Assembly Remodeling by a Polyether Perylene Diimide in Water,” 2023 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibition, Boston, MA, November 28, 2023, (poster).
  119. Towne, A.; Gonzalez, Y.; Pastore, M.; Santiago, M.; Brotherton, Z.; Lynd, N.; Irvin, J. A.  "Approaches for Electroactive Polymer Nanofibers," COSE Advisory Council Student Poster Session, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, December 1, 2023, (poster).
  120. Bouyer, M.; Rehman, J. †; Brahma, S. †; Irvin, J. A. "Using Polymer Nanocomposites and Sunlight to Remove Organic Contaminants from Wastewater Effluent Via Photocatalytic Degradation," COSE Advisory Council Student Poster Session, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, December 1, 2023, (poster).
  121. Bouyer, M.; Rehman, J. †; Brahma, S. †; Irvin, J. A. "Using Polymer Nanocomposites and Sunlight to Remove Organic Contaminants from Wastewater Effluent Via Photocatalytic Degradation," Research, Inquiry, and Creative Expression (RICE) Poster Showcase, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, December 1, 2023, (poster).
  122. Miyahara, Y. “Cryogenic Scanning Probe Microscope Integrated in Cryogen-Free Dilution Refrigerator for Single-Electron Sensitive Electric Force Microscopy/Spectroscopy,” 31st International Colloquium on Scanning Probe Microscopy, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan, December 8, 2023, (oral).
  123. Thapa, K.; Betancourt, T. "Photothermal Modulation of Dynamic Hydrogels for Controlled Release." All Student Meeting, Austin, TX, December 12, 2023, (oral).
  124. Mayorga-Luna, R.; Runsewe, D.†; Ford, M.; Austin-Bingamon, N. †; DC, B.†; Betancourt, T.; Miyahara, Y. “Charge transfer through individual DNA molecules measured by force-detected single-electron tunnelling” All Student Meeting, Austin, TX, December 12, 2023, (oral).