Boston College – Dept. of Physics
Technology: Basic Research
The department has a strong record of research, with faculty involved in both experimental and theoretical areas. Some areas of current interest are: novel electronic materials; carbon nanotubes and nanotube arrays; theory of marginal Fermi liquids; optical and transport properties of low- dimensional condensed matter systems; novel superconductors. Read More…
Boston University – Mohanty Group
Technology: Various
Research themes are focused on realization of macroscopic quantum systems, mechanical detection of electron spin flip, development of novel nanomechanical computation architectures and nanoelectronic detection of cancer biomarkers for early diagnosis. Read More…
Boston University – Nanometer Scale Engineering
Technology: Basic Research
Research focuses on physical phenomena at the nanoscale; we are also interested in developing nanoscale devices and ultrasensitive measurement techniques for a variety of applications. The physical phenomena explored range from fluid dynamics to photonics. Expertise in fabricating and operating resonant nanomechanical devices (nano-electro-mechanical systems or NEMS). Read More…
Boston University – Nanotechnology Innovation Center
Technology: Facilitator
To accelerate the development and deployment of nanotechnology innovations that can be used to meet key challenges in medicine, energy and materials science, the Center builds linkages between researchers and technology commercialization resources at BU, including the Photonics Center, the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, and the BU-Fraunhofer Alliance for Medical Devices, Instrumentation and Diagnostics. The Center also serves as focal point for interactions with peer universities, Boston-area hospitals, industry, and government to accelerate advances in the field of nanoscience. Read More…
Boston University – Optical Characterization and Nanophotonics Laboratory
Technology: Photonics
Research in the Optical Characterization and Nanophotonics (OCN) laboratory focuses on developing and applying advanced optical characterization techniques to the study of solid-state and biological phenomena at the nanoscale. Read More…
Brigham and Women’s Hospital – Laboratory of Nanomedicine and Biomaterials
Technology: Life Sciences
Highly interdisciplinary and translational, the group’s research is focused on multifunctional, nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems. They seek to improve nanoparticle synthesis and formulation and its therapeutic efficacy. Additionally, they develop robust engineering processes to accelerate translation of nanoparticle-based drugs into the drug development pipeline. At the same time, they emphasize a fundamental understanding of the interface between nanomaterials and biological systems. Read More…
Harvard School of Public Health – Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology
Technology: Life Sciences
The Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology at the Harvard School of Public Health draws on decades of experience with environmental pollutants and the health effects of particles to address the unique environmental health and safety (EHS) concerns raised by engineered nanomaterials (ENM) and nanotechnology applications. Read More…
Harvard University – Center for Nanoscale Systems (CNS)
Technology: Various
The Center for Nanoscale Systems (CNS) is a shared-use core facility at Harvard University. Our scientific focus is the study, design and fabrication of nanoscale structures and their integration into large and complex interacting systems. Areas of current exploration at CNS: Photonics and Optical Computing, Biomimetics, Low-Temperature Physics, Graphene and other 2-D Materials, Diamond-based nano-scale sensors and computing elements, Photo-voltaics, Fuel-Cells, Energy Storage, and many more. Read More…
Harvard University – Harvard Nanopore Group
Technology: Nanopores
Developing nanopores as probes. Read More…
Harvard University – Kim Group
Technology: Materials
The focus of the Kim Group research is the mesoscopic investigation of transport phenomena, particularly, electric, thermal and thermoelectrical properties of low dimensional nanoscale materials. These materials include carbon nanotubes, organic and inorganic nanowires, 2-dimensional mesoscopic single crystals, and single organic molecules. Read More…
Harvard University – Lieber Research Group
Technology: Various
The Lieber group is focused broadly on science and technology at the nanoscale, using novel synthesized building blocks to push scientific boundaries in diverse areas from biology/medicine to energy and computing. Read More…
Harvard University – Mazur Group
Technology: Basic Research
The Mazur group at Harvard University studies the dynamics of molecules, chemical reactions, and condensed matter on very short timescales – down to femtoseconds. Read More…
Harvard University – Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center (NSEC)
Technology: Basic Research
The goal of the Center, a collaboration of several universities, is to develop tools for understanding nanoscale systems that link Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The NSEC combines “top down” and “bottom up” approaches to construct novel electronic and magnetic devices with nanoscale sizes and understand their behavior, including quantum phenomena. Read More…
Harvard University – Park Research Group
Technology: Life Sciences
Park’s group at Harvard probes physical and chemical properties of nanostructured materials and develops neuron-electronic interfaces. Read More…
Harvard University – Westervelt Group
Technology: Basic Research
The Westervelt Group has three areas of focus: 1) Imaging the coherent flow of electrons inside semiconductor nanostructures at low temperatures using scanning probe microscopy; 2) Studies of tunnel-coupled quantum dots and the fabrication of artificial molecules composed of few-electron quantum dots to implement qubits for quantum information processing; 3) Development of micro-electromagnets to trap, move, and assemble particles. Read More…
Harvard University – Zhuang Research Lab
Technology: Life SCiences
The Zhuang research lab works on the forefront of single-molecule biology and bioimaging, developing and applying advanced optical imaging techniques to study the behavior of individual biological molecules and complexes in vitro and in live cells. Read More…
MIT – Bawendi Research Group
Technology: Various
The Bawendi research group at MIT. Research areas are linked from the Home Page. Read More…
MIT – Biomolecular Materials Group
Technology: Materials
The Belcher Group at MIT is using nature as a guide to develop novel electronic and magnetic materials and to pattern materials on the nanoscale. In the Biomolecular Materials Group, hybrid organic-inorganic electronic and magnetic materials have been used in applications as varied as solar cells, batteries, medical diagnostics and basic single molecule interactions related to disease. Read More…
MIT – Center for Bits and Atoms
Technology: Basic Research
MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms is an interdisciplinary initiative that asks how a functional description of a system can be embodied in, and abstracted from, a physical form. CBA’s projects include what were among the first complete quantum computations using nuclear spins in molecules; physical one-way cryptographic functions; intelligent infrastructure for energy efficiency; recoding the genome; coded folding, for programming matter; and the additive assembly of functional digital materials. Read More…
MIT – Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies (ISN)
Technology: Materials
ISN’s charge is to pursue a long-range vision for how technology can make soldiers less vulnerable to enemy and environmental threats. The ultimate goal is to create a 21st century battlesuit that combines high-tech capabilities with light weight and comfort. Read More…
MIT – Joannopoulos Research Group
Technology: Basic Research
As a part of the condensed matter theory division at MIT, the Joannopoulos Research Group is actively researching a variety of complex systems from an ab initio standpoint. Most of the investigations fall into the broad categories of photonic crystals and optics or atomic systems and electronic structure. Read More…
MIT – Laboratory for Multiscale Regenerative Technologies
Technology: Life Sciences
The research in the Laboratory for Multiscale Regenerative Technologies is focused on the applications of micro- and nanotechnology to tissue repair and regeneration. The long-term goals are to improve cellular therapies for liver disease, develop enabling tools to systematically study the fate of stem cells, and design multifunctional nanoparticles for cancer applications. Read More…
MIT – Manalis Laboratory
Technology: Life Sciences
The Manalis laboratory develops quantitative and real-time techniques for biomolecular detection and single cell analysis. We use conventional silicon processing techniques to fabricate fluidic devices, and exploit the unique physical properties associated with micro- and nanoscale dimensions for developing precision measurement methods. Read More…
MIT – Mechanosynthesis Group
Technology: Manufacturing
The Mechanosynthesis Group aims to create new materials, machines, and design principles for advanced manufacturing. Much of the work seeks to discover and exploit micro- and nanoscale phenomena toward new and improved energy storage materials, electronic devices, composite structures, engineered surfaces, medical diagnostics, and consumer products. Read More…
MIT – Mechatronics Research Laboratory (MRL)
Technology: Various
The Mechatronics Research Laboratory (MRL) is devoted to the control, system dynamics and design challenges associated with the fields of nanotechnology, biotechnology and robotics. Current research includes control techniques of atomic force microscopes (AFM) to improve imaging, using the AFM to sequence DNA, filtering of nano-scale biomolecules in fluidic suspension, and design of energy-efficient robotics. Read More…
MIT – Microfluidics and Nanofluidics Research Laboratory
Technology: Transport
The Microfluidics and Nanofluidics Research Laboratory led by Prof. Rohit Karnik focuses on the study of microfluidic and nanofluidic transport phenomena and the design of fluidic devices with applications in healthcare, energy systems, and biochemical analysis. Read More…
MIT – Nano-Engineered Composite Aerospace Structures (NECST) Consortium
Technology: Materials; Structures
The NECST Consortium’s technology focus is to improve the performance of advanced aerospace materials/structures through strategic use of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) combined with traditional advanced composites to form hybrid architectures. Two primary 3D nano-engineered architectures are being explored and developed, both polymer-matrix based. The fabrication strategy involves novel synthesis of high-quality, long (several millimeters), aligned CNTs placed strategically in existing advanced composite systems. Early results have demonstrated that high-quality CNT/traditional hybrid composite laminates can be architected and fabricated at rates and scales that can be used in full-scale aerospace structures; this made the formation of the NECST industry Consortium imperative. Read More…
MIT – Nanoengineering
Technology: Energy
The Nanoengineering Group is part of the Mechanical Engineering Department at MIT. Research is focused on nanoscale energy transport, conversion, and storage. We explore ways for improving energy conversion efficiency and storage density, and thermal energy transport. Examples include development of nanostructured thermoelectric materials for direct conversion between thermal and electric energy, use of nanotechnology to advance solar thermal and solar photovoltaic devices, fundamental investigation of phonon transport. The work is interdisciplinary and combines mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, and materials science. Read More…
MIT – NanoMechanical Technology Laboratory
Technology: Materials
A state-of-the-art laboratory in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT for probing the properties and surfaces of engineering and biological materials at atomic and molecular length scales through mechanical contact. Read More…
MIT – Nanophotonics/3D Nanomanufacturing
Technology: Basic Research
The research group of Prof. Nicholas Fang is dedicated to multidisciplinary fields including nano-optics, photonic/acoustic metamaterials, as well as life sciences. They aim to study the fundamental physics of nano-optics and its application in super-resolution imaging, high-speed/low-cost optical modulation device, high sensitivity biology sensor, etc. High-throughput micro/nano-fabrication techniques are developed to manufacture novel 2D/3D structures. They are the pioneer of acoustic meta-material study to demonstrate the negative index and super-resolution focusing in ultrasonic wave. Read More…
MIT – NanoStructures Laboratory
Technology: Fabrication
The Nanostructures Laboratory (NSL) at MIT develops techniques for fabricating surface structures with feature sizes in the range from nanometers to micrometers, and uses these structures in a variety of research projects. The NSL is closely coupled to the Space Nanotechnology Laboratory (SNL) with which it shares facilities and a variety of joint programs. Read More…
MIT – Organic and Nanostructured Electronics
Technology: Various
The group of Vladimir Bulovic is developing practical devices/structures from physical insights discovered at the nanoscale. Their work demonstrates that nanoscale materials such as molecules, polymers, and nanocrystal quantum dots can be assembled into large area functional optoelectronic devices that surpass the performance of today’s state-of-the-art. They combine insights into physical processes within nanostructured devices, with advances in thin film processing of nanostructured material sets, to launch new technologies, and glimpse into the polaron and exciton dynamics that govern the nanoscale. Read More…
MIT – Quantum Nanoelectronics (Jarillo-Herrero Group)
Technology: Basic Research
Research in the Jarillo-Herrero group lies in the area of experimental condensed matter physics, in particular quantum electronic transport in novel low dimensional nanomaterials such as graphene and carbon nanotubes. Read More…
MIT – Quantum Nanostructures and Nanofabrication Group
Technology: Fabrication
Their research is focused on fabrication of devices that exploit the quantum-mechanical properties of materials. Because superconductors provide an ideal medium for studying quantum mechanics in the solid state, they focus on superconductive materials. Read More…
MIT – Self-Assembly Lab
Technology: Materials
A cross-disciplinary research lab at MIT inventing self-assembly and programmable material technologies aimed at reimagining construction, manufacturing, product assembly and performance. Read More…
MIT – Space Nanotechnology Laboratory (SNL)
Technology: Fabrication
The SNL is the premier laboratory in the world for research in interference lithography and diffraction grating fabrication. Read More…
MIT – Strano Research Group
Technology: Basic Research
The Strano group at MIT is interested in understanding the chemical and physical interactions that govern our ability to manipulate nanotube and nanoparticle systems, particularly those that are carbon based, for desired applications. Read More…
MIT – Varanasi Research Group
Technology: Thermal
The mission of the Varanasi Group is to bring about transformational efficiency enhancements in various industries including energy (power generation to oil and gas to renewables), water, agriculture, transportation and electronics cooling by fundamentally altering thermal-fluid-surface interactions across multiple length and time scales. Read More…
MIT/MTL Center for Graphene Devices and 2D Systems
Technology: Graphene
This inter-departmental Center brings together, MIT researchers and industrial partners to advance the science and engineering of graphene-based technologies. The Center explores advanced technologies and strategies that enable graphene-based materials, devices and systems to provide discriminating or break-through capabilities for a variety of system applications ranging from energy generation and smart fabrics and materials, to RF communications and sensing. Read More…
MIT-Harvard Center of Cancer Nanotechnology Excellence (CCNE)
Technology: Life Sciences
The central goals of the NCI funded MIT-Harvard CCNE are to rapidly translate recent advances in nanotechnology for use in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, and to develop the next generation of nanomaterials for this purpose. Read More…
Northeastern University – Center for High-Rate Nanomanufacturing (CHN)
Technology: Manufacturing
The CHN is a nanoscale science and engineering center at Northeastern in partnership with U. of Massachusetts Lowell and the U. of New Hampshire. It is focused on developing tools and processes to enable high-rate/high-volume bottom-up, precise assembly of nanoelements (such as carbon nanotubes and nanoparticles) and polymer nanostructures. Read More…
Northeastern University – Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine
Technology: Life Sciences
The Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine performs studies on the border between two fast growing scientific areas, Biotechnology and Nanomedicine. The missions of the Center include Intensive research in such areas as Nanomedicine; Intracellular Drug Delivery; Experimental Cancer Immunotherapy; Combination Therapy of Cancer; and Novel Imaging Agents. Read More…
Northeastern University – George J. Kostas Nanoscale Technology and Manufacturing Research Center
Technology: Manufacturing
The George J. Kostas Nanoscale Technology and Manufacturing Research Center is the primary facility for micro and nanofabrication at Northeastern University. The Kostas facility also serves as the main facility for the new NSF Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing (CHN) at Northeastern University, in partnership with the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and the University of New Hampshire. Read More…
Northeastern University – Webster Nanomedicine Lab
Technology: Life Sciences
Prof. Webster directs the Nanomedicine Laboratory which designs, synthesizes, and evaluates nanomaterials for various implant applications. Nanomaterials are central to the field of nanotechnology and are materials with one dimension less than 100 nm. Tissues investigated include bone, bladder, vascular, cartilage, dental, and the nervous system. Read More…
NSF Center for Nano and Microcontamination Control
Technology: Contamination Control
The Center’s goal is to develop state of the art techniques for micro and nanoscale contaminant control, mitigation, removal and characterization in manufacturing and fabrication processes. Read More…
Roland Institute at Harvard – Biophysics of Single Molecules
Technology: Biomolecules
The group studies the structure, dynamics and interactions of biomolecules in model systems. Read More…
Science, Technology and Society (STS) Initiative: Societal Dimensions of Nanotechnology
Technology: Societal
The STS Initiative’s Nanoscience and Society Research Group at the University of Massachusetts Amherst brings together faculty from five research centers and seven degree-granting departments and programs within SBS engaged with several dimensions of the societal implications of nanotechnology, including the organization and economics of the nanotechnology research and development enterprise; public perception of nanotechnology; technological innovation and effective dispute resolution; and visual perception of nanoscale phenomena and implications for instrumentation design. Read More…
Tufts University – Walt Laboratory
Technology: Fiber Optics
The Walt Laboratory at Tufts University is world-renowned for its pioneering work in fiber-optic microarray technology which is used in solving urgent biological problems such as the detection of infectious diseases, diagnostics for cancer biomarkers and in answering fundamental questions on basic biological processes such as enzymology and protein folding. Read More…
University of Massachusetts – Rotello Research Group
Technology: Basic Research
The research of Rotello’s group at the University of Massachusetts focuses on the area of supramolecular chemistry: the study and application of non-covalent interactions. These interactions include hydrogen bonding, aromatic stacking and other electrostatic attractions and repulsions. We are currently employing these concepts of molecular recognition to explore a wide range of important questions in areas of biology to materials chemistry. Read More…
University of Massachusetts – Center for Hierarchical Manufacturing (CHM)
Technology: Manufacturing
The Center for Hierarchical Manufacturing is an NSF Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center (NSEC). The mission is to develop efficient, cost effective process platforms and versatile tools for the two and three dimensional integration of components and systems across multiple length scales. The approach integrates nanofabrication processes for sub-30 nm elements based on directed self-assembly, additive-driven assembly, nanoimprint lithography, high fidelity 3-D polymer template replication, and conformal deposition at the nanoscale with Si wafer technologies or high-rate roll-to-roll (R2R) based production tools to yield materials and devices with unprecedented performance for computing, energy conversion and human health. Read More…
University of Massachusetts – Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing (CHN)
Technology: Manufacturing
CHN focuses on generating knowledge and innovations in the area of template-directed assembly at high-rate, high yield nanomanufacturing. CHN represents a unique center structure, with three universities — UMass Lowell, Northeastern University, and University of New Hampshire — forming an equal partnership. Read More…
University of Massachusetts – Fueling the Future Center of Chemical Innovation
Technology: Materials
The Fueling the Future Center for Chemical Innovation aims to discover and apply the chemical design principles needed for making innovative organic charge-conducting materials with tunable transport properties, particularly for renewable energy applications. Read More…
University of Massachusetts – MassNanoTech
Technology: Facilitator
MassNanoTech, the research institute for nanotechnology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, coordinates research on nanoscale materials, devices and systems, collaborates with industry, advances nanotechnology commercialization, educates students, and fosters outreach activities. Read More…
University of Massachusetts – Nanomanufacturing Center
Technology: Manufacturing
The Nanomanufacturing Center at UMass Lowell focuses on basic nanomanufacturing research, collaborative research with industry and education of the future workforce that enables advanced manufacturing and commercialization of nanotechnology products. Read More…
University of Massachusetts – W.M. Keck Nanostructures Lab
Technology: Materials
The mission of the Keck Nanostructures Laboratory is to provide access to material characterization equipment, technical support, training and consultation, as well as to perform a range of services for users in the area of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS), Variable Angle Spectrocopic Elliposmetry (VASE) and Optical Microscopy. Read More…
Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Atomic Force Microscopy Laboratory
Technology: Various
Research programs of the AFM Lab include mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes and photoresponse of light-activated molecules. Read More…
Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Atomic Force Microscopy Laboratory
Technology: Life Sciences
In BEI’s seven multidisciplinary centers, scientists, engineers, and clinicians address important research challenges in several major areas of medical technology and healthcare, including bioprocessing, imaging, nanotechnology, remote diagnostics and treatment, sensing, and water quality. Read More…
Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Nanomaterials & Nanomanufacturing Laboratory
Technology: Materials
Current research and education carried out in this laboratory focus upon the experimental and conceptual study of nanoscaled materials fabricated by Non-lithography process assisted with anodized aluminum oxide (AAO) template. Read More…