National Center for Design of Biomimetic Nanoconductors
Technology: Life Sciences
The center is based at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Partner institutions include Yale University, University of Southern California, University of Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology, Sandia National Laboratories, Argonne National Laboratory, Oxford University, Wabash College, University of California, Davis, nanoHUB at Purdue University, and the University of New Mexico. Read More…
National Center for Learning and Teaching in Nanoscale Science and Engineering (NCLT)
Technology: Materials
NCLT is the first national center for learning and teaching of nanoscale science and engineering education in the US. The mission of NCLT is to develop the next generation of leaders in NSE teaching and learning, with an emphasis on NSEE capacity building, providing a strong impact on national STEM education. Read More…
Northwestern University – Atomic and Nanoscale Characterization Experimental Center (NUANCE)
Technology: Basic Research
The Northwestern University’s Atomic and Nanoscale Characterization Experimental Center (NUANCE) was established during 2001-02 to integrate complementary analytical instruments and characterization capabilities at Northwestern University. NUANCE serves NU and the broader scientific and engineering community, and provides invaluable resources to the private sector and public institutions in and around the Midwest. Read More…
Northwestern University – Bio-Inspired Sensors and Optoelectronics Laboratory
Technology: Electronics; Sensors
The Bio-inspired Sensors and Optoelectronics Lab (BISOL) has a general goal of producing novel photonics and optoelectronic devices inspired by nature. Current research is focused on infrared detectors and vision systems, nano-scale lasers, visible to terahertz plasmonics, and novel nano-processing. We explore physics of nano-scale dimensions to realize novel devices that could revolutionize many medical, commercial, and security applications. Read More…
Northwestern University – Center for Nanofabrication and Molecular Self-Assembly
Technology: Manufacturing
The Center for Nanofabrication and Molecular Self-Assembly (NAMSA), one of the first federally and privately funded nanotechnology facilities of its kind in the nation, is home to scientists and engineers dedicated to the pursuit of new technologies. Read More…
Northwestern University – Center for Quantum Devices
Technology: Electronics
The Center’s mission is to pursue academic excellence and high-level research in compound semiconductor science and nanotechnology. Read More…
Northwestern University – Hersam Research Group
Technology: Materials
The Hersam Group studies, develops, and manipulates hybrid hard and soft nanoscale materials for applications in information technology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and alternative energy. Read More…
Northwestern University – International Institute for Nanotechnology
Technology: Materials
The Institute for Nanotechnology was established as an umbrella organization for the multimillion dollar nanotechnology research efforts at Northwestern University. The role of the Institute is to support meaningful efforts in nanotechnology, house state-of-the-art nanomaterials characterization facilities, and nucleate individual and group efforts aimed at addressing and solving key problems in nanotechnology. Read More…
Northwestern University – Micro and Nanomechanics Lab
Technology: MEMS/NEMS
The Micro and Nano Mechanics Laboratory focuses broadly on two goals: understanding the behavior of materials across scales, from nano to macro, and developing novel engineered devices for both materials research and biological applications. Read More…
Northwestern University – Mirkin Research Group
Technology: Materials
The research of the Mirkin Research Group at Northwestern focuses on developing strategic and surface nano-optical methods for controlling the architecture of molecules and materials on a 1-100 nm scale. Our researchers, with backgrounds ranging from medicine, biology, chemistry, physics and material science, are working together in solving fundamental and applied problems of modern nanoscience. Read More…
Northwestern University – Nanoscale Biotic-Abiotic Systems Engineering Laboratory (N-BASE)
Technology: Life Sciences
The group’s vision is to develop innovative technologies that harness biomolecular activity perfected by nature towards applications in cellular interrogation, bio-energetic/functional materials development, and next-generation medicine. The modalities employed by our laboratory are pushing the frontier of biomedical and nanotechnology research towards the realization of tailored biology: the ability to configure desired bio-functionality into non-biological materials rapidly and on demand. Read More…
Northwestern University – Nanoscale Science & Engineering Center (NSEC)
Technology: Sensors
The Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center (NSEC) for Integrated Nanopatterning and Detection Technologies is driven by a vision to develop innovative biological and chemical detection systems capable of revolutionizing a variety of fields. Read More…
Northwestern University – Seideman Group
Technology: Basic Research
The goal of the Seideman groups work at Northwestern is to understand, control and utilize molecular dynamics in different environments. To that end we develop and apply quantum mechanical, semiclassical and classical methods in both time and energy domains. Read More…
Northwestern University – Stoddart Mechanostereochemistry Group
Technology: Basic Research
Welcome to the Stoddart Mechanostereochemistry Group Website. We are located in the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University. We harness molecular recognition and self-assembly processes in template-directed protocols for the synthesis of functionalized and mechanized molecules, prior to their being introduced into integrated nanosystems. Read More…
Northwestern University – Stupp Laboratory
Technology: Materials
Research in the Stupp group is highly interdisciplinary, integrating chemistry, materials science, and medicine. The main interest of the group is the development of self-assembling organic materials, focusing on functions relevant to energy and medicine. The laboratory is currently interested on nanostructures and materials for solar photovoltaics and solar fuels, ferroelectrics for memories, regenerative medicine, and cancer therapies. The group has three different subgroups: self-assembly, solar systems, and biomaterials. Research includes molecular synthesis, characterization of structure, measurement of materials properties, cell biology, and in vivo studies of the efficacy of nanostructures and materials in medical applications. Read More…
University of Chicago – Cleland Research Group
Technology: Various
The Cleland group pursues research in two distinct areas: 1) Quantum-limited behavior of electronic and mechanical systems, and 2) Developing tools for biophysical and biomedical applications. Read More…
University of Chicago – Institute for Molecular Engineering
Technology: Basic Research
The Institute’s mission is to translate advances in basic physics, chemistry, biology and computation into new tools to address important societal problems and, to create a research and teaching environment to enhance and transmit these capabilities from scientific generation to generation. Read More…
University of Chicago – James Franck Institute
Technology: Basic Research
The James Franck Institute is the paradigmatic interdisciplinary research institute in the U.S. fostering forefront research at the boundaries between these disciplines. Much of the theoretical and experimental research in the institute concerns the physics and chemistry of solids and liquids with emphasis on statistical physics, chemical dynamics, nanoscience, materials chemistry, nonequilibrium phenomena, quantum phase transitions, chemical kinetics, molecular beams, surface phenomena, polymer chemistry and physics, biophysics, and dynamical systems. Read More…
University of Illinois – Theoretical and Computational Biophysics Group (TCBG)
Technology: Life Sciences
The Theoretical and Computational Biophysics Group centers on the structure and function of supramolecular systems in the living cell, and on the development of new algorithms and efficient computing tools for structural biology. Read More…
University of Illinois at Chicago – Nano-magnetism Research Group
Technology: Magnetics
Magnetism of nanostructures, nanocomposites as recording media, computational studies of magnetic nanostructures. Read More…
University of Illinois at Chicago – Snee Group
Technology: Energy Transfer
The group is focused on the study of energy transfer in semiconductor nanocrystals (NCs). They are interested in (1) constructing novel semiconductor nanocrystal material systems to engineer energy transfer processes, (2) developing imaging agents based on their NC constructs and (3) bandgap engineering of multilayered nanocrystalline materials. Read More…
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology
Technology: Structures
The general goal of the Molecular & electronic Nanostructures (M&ENS) Research Initiative at the Beckman Institute is to develop a fundamental understanding of chemical and physical processes involving structures on the nanometer scale. Beckman Institute research is focused around four research themes: Biological Intelligence; Human-Computer Intelligent Interaction; Integrative Imaging; and Molecular and Electronic Nanostructures. Read More…
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST)
Technology: Basic Research
CNST envisions seamless integration of the research from materials to devices to systems and applications. The Center represents more than 150 researchers and their collaborators working at the micro and nanoscale levels in the areas of bionanotechnology, computational and theoretical nanotechnology, nanoelectronics and nanophotonics, nanomaterials and nanomechanics, MEMS/NEMS, societal and ethical implications of nanotechnology, and assessment. Read More…
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory
Technology: Materials
The FS-MRL brings together world-class faculty and students in condensed matter physics, materials chemistry, and materials science in a highly collaborative research environment. Read More…
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Granick Research Group
Technology: Materials
Granick’s research group at the University of Illinois conducts multi-disciplinary research on fundamental materials processes. They specialize in the field of soft materials. Read More…
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Lu Group
Technology: Life Sciences
The Lu group’s research interests, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, are right at the interface between chemistry and biology. Read More…
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory
Technology: Various
The lab is one of the nation’s largest and most sophisticated university-based facilities for semiconductor, nanotechnology, and biotechnology research. Read More…
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Nanoengineering Laboratory
Technology: Basic Research
The group of Prof William King designs, fabricates, and uses tools for thermal and thermomechanical processing at micrometer and nanometer length scales. Their research involves the use of atomic force microscopy (AFM) and nanoimprint lithography for thermal and thermomechanical modification of surfaces. Read More…