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NSF PREM Center for Intelligent Materials Assembly (PREM CIMA)

2024 Presentations

2024 Presentations

  1. Betancourt, T. “Pulsatile Drug Delivery via Photothermal Modulation of Dynamic Covalent Poly(ethylene glycol)/PEDOT Nanoparticles,” Departmental Seminar, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, February 14, 2024, (oral). 
  2. Betancourt, T. “Proposing and Running Large Research Centers,” Invited Workshop, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, February 15, 2024, (oral). 
  3. Manley, J.A.; Kimmel, S.W.†; Rhodes, C.P. "The Effect of Aluminum Substitution Ratio within Nickel Hydroxide on Structure and Electrochemical Properties of Cathodes for Nickel-Zinc Batteries," PREM Research Meeting: Thrust 1 and 2, San Marcos, TX, February 16th, 2024, (oral).  
  4. Pastore, M.; Lontkowski, N.; Bouyer, M.; Brahma, S. †; Gustafson, A.; Hansom, C.; Rehman, J. †; Maldonado, M.; Towne, A.; Irvin, J.  “Electroactive Polymer Nanofibers,” PREM Research Meeting: Thrust 1 and 2, San Marcos, TX, February 16th, 2024, (oral).  
  5. Barret, S.; Collins, E. †; Mouer, L†.;Brittain, W.J. “Thin-film Energy Storage Enhancement by Polymeric Azobenzene Functionalization,” SPE International Polyolefins Conference 2024, Galveston, TX, February 18-21, 2024, (poster). 
  6. Peterson, J.; Thapa, K.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Photothermally Triggered, Dynamic Crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid-Based Hydrogels for Chronic Wound Healing,” SPE International Polyolefins Conference 2024, Galveston, TX, February 18-21, 2024, (poster).
  7. Rehman, J. †; Bouyer, M.; Brahma, S. †; Irvin, J. “Electrospun and Vapor Phase Deposited Electroactive Polymer Nanocomposites for Water Purification Studies via Photocatalysis,” SPE International Polyolefins Conference 2024, Galveston, TX, February 18-21, 2024, (poster).
  8. Thapa, K.; FitzSimons, T.M.; Otakpor, M.U.; Siller, M.M.; Crowell, A.D.; Zepeda, J.E.; Torres, E.; Roe, L.N.; Arts, J.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. "Photothermal Modulation of Dynamic Covalent Poly(ethylene glycol)/PEDOT Composite Hydrogels for On-Demand Drug Delivery," Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) Annual Meeting/Industry Day, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, February 20 - 21, 2024 (poster).
  9. Thapa, K.; FitzSimons, T.M.; Otakpor, M.U.; Siller, M.M.; Crowell, A.D.; Zepeda, J.E.; Torres, E.; Roe, L.N.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Photothermal Modulation of Dynamic Hydrogels for Drug Release,” Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) Annual Meeting/Industry Day, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, February 20 - 21, 2024 (oral). 
  10. Adame-Solorio, J. †; Bailey, K.O.; Rhodes, C.P. “Ruthenium-Chromium Oxide Aerogel Electrocatalysts: Structure, Oxygen Evolution Activity and Stability,” Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) Annual Meeting/Industry Day, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, February 20 - 21, 2024 (poster).
  11. Otakpor, M.; Thapa, K.; Torres, E.; FitzSimons, T.M.; Siller, M.M.; Crowell, A.D.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. " Investigation of the Cytocompatibility of Poly(ethylene glycol) Hydrogels Containing Dynamic and Non-Dynamic Crosslinks," Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) Annual Meeting/Industry Day, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, February 20 - 21, 2024 (poster).
  12. Collins, E. †; Barret, S.; Mouer, L†,; Guerrero, J.; Burns, M.; Brittain, W.J. “Liquid Azobenzene: Applications in Solar Energy Storage and Reversible Adhesives,” Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) Annual Meeting/Industry Day, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, February 20 - 21, 2024 (poster).
  13. Naymik, Z. †; Godínez-Salomón, J.F.; Albiter, L.A.; Rhodes, C.P. “Ruthenium-Titanium Oxide Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysts: Effects of  Temperature and Atmosphere Treatments on Structure, Activity and Stability,” Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) Annual Meeting/Industry Day, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, February 20 - 21, 2024 (poster).
  14. Mayorga-Luna, R.; Runsewe, D.†; Austin-Bingamon, N. †; DC, B.†; Betancourt, T.; Miyahara, Y. “Observation of Single-Electron Tunneling in Gold Nanoparticle-DNA-Gold Junction by Electrostatic Force Microscopy” 58th meeting of the Texas Society for Microscopy, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, February 23, 2024, (poster). 
    1. Winner of Best Poster Award
  15. Dhakal, U. †; Rai, R. †; DC, B.†; Miyahara, Y. “Nanowire manipulation in SEM: Theory and practice using single probe for nano precision engineering” 58th meeting of the Texas Society for Microscopy, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, February 23, 2024, (poster).
    1. Note: Outstanding Poster Presentation Award
  16. Rai, R. †; Dhakal, U. †; DC, B.†; Miyahara, Y. “Effect of annealing on electrical property of platinum nanowires deposited by focused electron beam induced deposition” 58th meeting of the Texas Society for Microscopy, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, February 23, 2024, (oral).
  17. Manley, J.A.; Kimmel, S.W.†; Rhodes, C.P. "The Effect of Aluminum Substitution Ratio within Nickel Hydroxide on Structure and Electrochemical Properties of Cathodes for Nickel-Zinc Batteries," 58th Annual Meeting of the Texas Society for Microscopy, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, February 23, 2024, (poster).
  18. Kim, D.; Xiao, C.; Dominguez, R.; Lee, K.; Mayorga-Luna, R.; Kim, H.; Liu, Z.; Watanabe, K.; Taniguchi, T.; Shih, C.K.; Miyahara, Y.; Yao, W.; Li, X.E. “Exciton Stark shift induced by a twisted hBN substrate”, 2004 American Physical Society March Meeting, Minneapolis, March 5, 2024, (oral).
  19. Lee, K.; Dominguez, R.; Kim, D.; Goodman, M.; Mayorga-Luna, R.; Miyahara, Y.; Li, X.E. “Imaging ferroelectric domains in twisted hexagonal boron nitride layers”, 2004 American Physical Society March Meeting, Minneapolis, March 6, 2024, (oral).
  20. Kerwin, S.M. “Non-Canonical DNA Structures: Discoveries in Perylene Diimide Self-Assembly and DNA Catalysis” Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials MRSEC Seminar, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, March 7, 2024, (oral).
  21. Miyahara, Y. “Cryogenic Scanning Probe Microscope Integrated in Cryogen-Free Dilution Refrigerator for Single-Electron Sensitive Electric Force Microscopy/Spectroscopy,” Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials: MRSEC Seminar, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, March 22, 2024, (oral).
  22. Das, M.K . †; Williams, E.†; Myhre, M.; Kuczynski, C.; Unigbokhai, S.; Kerwin, S.M. “Calcium-Dependent Chemiluminescence Catalyzed by a G-Triplex DNA from the c-MYC Promoter” DiscoverBMB Conference, San Antonio, March 25, 2024 (poster).
  23. Myhre, M.; Das, M.K.†; Williams, E.†; Kerwin, S.M. “Investigations of G-Triplex Fomration by Surface Plasmon Resonance” DiscoverBMB Conference, San Antonio, March 25, 2024 (poster). 
  24. Thapa, K.; Betancourt, T. "Photothermal Modulation of Dynamic Covalent Poly(ethylene glycol)/PEDOT Composite Hydrogels for On-Demand Drug Delivery," PREM Research Meeting: Thrust 1, San Marcos, TX, March 29, 2024, (oral).
  25. Solis, C.; Brown, N.; Miyahara, Y. "Production of Self-Assembled Gold Nanoparticle Dimers via DNA Hybridization," PREM Research Meeting: Thrust 1, San Marcos, TX, March 29, 2024, (oral).
  26. Okoro, I.; Austin-Bingamon, N. †;Miyahara, Y. "Automating Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy," Capital of Texas Undergraduate Research Conference at The University of Texas, Austin, Texas, March 30, 2024, (oral).
  27. Fieglein, V.; Scott Barrett, S.; Brittain, W. “Heat-Release Triggers of cis-to-trans Azobenzene Isomerization Enthalpy by Heterocyclic Ring-opening,” 16th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 2, 2024, (poster).
  28. Thapa, K.; FitzSimons, T.M.; Otakpor, M.U.; Siller, M.M.; Crowell, A.D.; Zepeda, J.E.; Torres, E.; Roe, L.N.; Arts, J.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. "Photothermal Modulation of Dynamic Covalent Poly(ethylene glycol)/PEDOT Composite Hydrogels for On-Demand Drug Delivery," 16th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 2, 2024, (poster).
  29. Peterson, J.; Thapa, K.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Photothermally Triggered, Dynamic Crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid-Based Hydrogels for Chronic Wound Healing,” 16th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 2, 2024, (poster).
  30. Miyahara, Y. “Quantum state readout of individual quantum dots enabled by coupling to mechanical resonator with high quality factor,” University of Texas-Arlington Department of Materials, Science and Engineering Seminar Series, Arlington, TX, April 12, 2024, (oral).
  31. Fieglein, V.; Scott Barrett, S.; Brittain, W. “Heat-Release Triggers of cis-to-trans Azobenzene Isomerization Enthalpy by Heterocyclic Ring-opening,” 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  32. Goodman, M.; Lee, K.; DongSeob, K.;Li, X.E.; Miyahara, Y. “Imaging interfacial domain switching dynamics of twisted hexagonal boron nitride layers,” 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  33. Bounds, E.; Sanchez, G.; Osorio, J.; Taylor, B.; Guerra, L.; Liqin, D.; Betancourt, T. “Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/Polyethylenimine Nanoparticles as miRNA Carriers for Neuroblastoma Differentiation Treatment,” 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  34. Peterson, J.; Thapa, K.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Photothermally Triggered, Dynamic Crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid-Based Hydrogels for Chronic Wound Healing,” 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  35. Dhakal, U. †; Rai, R. †; DC, B. †.; Miyahaya, Y. "Nanomanipulation in the SEM Theory and practice for Nano Precision Engineering,” 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  36. Velazquez, Isaiah.; Theodoropoulou, N.; Cantrell, Sam. "Electronic Properties in Strontium Titanate Films on Silicon Substrates Grown under High Oxygen Pressure Environment,” 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  37. Rai, R. †; Dhakal, U. †;DC, B. †; Miyahara, Y. "Improving The Electrical Property of Pt- Nanowires Deposited By Focused Electron Beam Induced Deposition Using Annealing,” 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  38. Thapa, K.; Otakpor, M.; Strait, A.; Bhuiyan, S. †; Kinfe, Y.; Rodriguez, E.; Betancourt, T. "Dynamic Hydrogel Crosslinked with Reversible Thiol-Michael and Non-reversible Thiol-Maleimide Bonds for Controlled Drug Release," 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
    1. Note: 2nd Place Graduate Research Poster Award 
  39. Gee, D.; Bueno Ponce, N.; Peterson, J.; Betancourt, T. “Effects of Lyophilization on the Characteristics of Photothermal Polymeric Nanoparticles,” 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
    1. Note: 1st Place Undergraduate Research Poster award 
  40. Mault, M.; Miyahara, Y. "Theory of Electrical Dissipation in Noncontact Atomic Force Microscopy (nc-AFM)," 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  41. Hernández I.; Nichols, A.; Theodoropoulou, N. “Characterization of Thallium Doped Lead Telluride Using Raman Spectroscopy,” 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
    1. Note: 3rd Place Undergraduate Research Poster award 
  42. Lindsey, S.; Cottier, R.; Theodoropoulou, N. “Investigating the Band Gap of Epitaxially Grown Manganese Doped BiFeO3 through Ellipsometry," 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  43. Okoro, I.; Austin-Bingamon, N. †;Miyahara, Y. "Automating Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy," 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  44. Gustafson, A.; Lontkowski, N.; Rehman, J. † Towne, A.; Pastore, M.; Brahma, S. †; Irvin, J. A.  "Chemical Oxidative Polymerization: Approaches for Electroactive Polymer Coatings," Texas State STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  45. Gee, D.; Bueno Ponce, N.; Peterson, J.; Betancourt, T. “Effects of Lyophilization on the Characteristics of Photothermal Polymeric Nanoparticles,” Texas State Undergraduate Research Conference, San Marcos, Texas, April 18, 2024, (poster).
  46. Okoro, I.; Austin-Bingamon, N. †;Miyahara, Y. "Automating Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy," Texas State Undergraduate Research Conference, San Marcos, Texas, April 18, 2024, (poster).
  47. Mault, M.; Miyahara, Y. "Theory of Electrical Dissipation in Noncontact Atomic Force Microscopy (nc-AFM),” Texas State Undergraduate Research Conference, San Marcos, Texas, April 18, 2024, (poster).
  48. Rodriguez E.; Rosales A.; Halwachs, K. "Optimizing Nascent Glycan Deposition Staining for Cells Encapsulated in NorHA Hydrogels," Honors Undergraduate Research Conference, San Marcos, TX), April 18 2024, (poster).
  49. Martinez, Alan E.; Coleman, Miya; Luna, Diego A.; Martin, B. R. "Laser-Induced Solid-State Synthesis of Oxygen Evolution Catalysts,” PREM Research Meeting: Thrust 2, San Marcos, TX, April 19, 2024, (oral).
  50. Goodman, M.; Lee, K.; DongSeob, K.;Li, X.E.; Miyahara, Y. "Imaging interfacial domain switching dynamics of twisted hexagonal boron nitride layers," Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials: MRSEC - PREM Student Research Talks, Austin, TX, May 16, 2024, (oral). 
  51. Lindsey, S.; Miracle, J.; Cottier, R.; Theodoropoulou, N. “Investigating the Band Gap of Epitaxially Grown Manganese Doped BiFeO3 through Ellipsometry," Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials: MRSEC - PREM Student Research Talks, Austin, TX, May 16, 2024, (oral).
  52. Fernandez, A.; Smith, S.; Weisbrodt, S.; Broussard, N.; Rodriguez, P.; McKee, M.; Kerwin, S.M. “Temperature Dependent Supramolecular Remodeling of Perylene Diimides,” Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials: MRSEC - PREM Student Research Talks, Austin, TX, May 16, 2024, (oral).