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Wei Zhang

Ph.D in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington  (June 2008 – present)

B.S in Physics, Peking University, Beijing, China (Sept 2004 – June 2008)
Advisor: Prof. Chinping Chen
Thesis: Synthesis, Finite Size effect and Magnetic properties of Cobalt Chromite Nanoparticles

Wei Zhang got his bachelor degree in Physics in 2008 in Peking University, Beijing, China. He is currently a graduate student in professor Kannan. M. Krishnan's research group at University of Washington, Seattle. His research in the group focuses on micro- and nano-structured magnetic thin films, multilayers and heterostructures. {More Research Information}


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Yufeng Hou


Ph.D in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington  ( – present)

My name is Yufeng Hou, a fourth year Ph.D. student in the group. I am interested in
metallic magnetic multilayers and microstructures. Research focused on designing,
fabrications, characterization and simulation of magnetic microstructures. Having
expertise in cleanroom microfabrication, thin film deposition, scanning probe microscope and micromagnetic simulations, I am passionate about technology innovations and their potentials to change our lives.

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Amit Khandahr

PhD In Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington
(expected Autumn 2012)

B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle (2007)

Develop diagnostic and therapeutic technologies based on tailored and functionalized magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles (MNPs).


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Zheng Li

Ph.D in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington  (Sept 2010 – present)

 

Bachelors degree, Peking University (Sept 2006 - July 2010)

I am working on a novel perpendicular magnetic anisotropic (PMA) system— L10 FePd system epitaxially deposited onto MgO(001) substrate. My main goal is to achieve a new recipe for ordered L10 FePd thin film with different kind of additive under low deposition temperature and post-thermal process. Moreover, I am going to study the influence of nanopatterning on the magnetization reversal process of L10 FePd system to see the deep physics inside through a variety of advanced technique.


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Hamed Arami

Ph.D in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington ( – present)

I recieved my BSc and MSc in Materials Science and Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran. I have extensive experience in synthesis, characterization and conjugation of different types of nanoparticles and polymers for in-vitro and in-vivo targeting, imaging and intracellular delivery of therapeutic agents. In Prof. Krishnan’s lab, I am using synthetic magnetic nanocarriers, as contrast agents for early diagnosis of cancers using magnetic particles imaging (MPI), which is an ultrasensitive alternative imaging technique for MRI.



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Olivia Lenz

Ph.D in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington (Sept 2011-present)

BS Chemistry, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle WA.

During my graduate work, I am working towards the design of novel synthesis of FeS2 nanomaterials for use in low-cost, non-toxic photovoltaics. Outside of graduate work, I enjoy sewing, cycling, rock climbing, and am trained in classical ballet.

My research seeks to develop a low-cost, non-toxic material for solar energy generation.

NASA Space Technology Research Fellow
Awarded NSF Graduate Fellowship


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Ryan Hufschmid


Ph.D in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington  (Sept 2012– present)

Bachelor of Science in Physics, minor Mathematics, University of California, Santa Barbara 2011

Ryan was born and raised in Goleta, California. He studied Physics and Mathematics at the nearby University of California, Santa Barbara. As an undergrad he was involved in several research projects, and fell in love with experimental science. He has recently joined the Krishnan group and is beginning the Materials Science and Engineering PhD program in Fall 2012. Outside of his scientific interests, he is an avid musician, primarily a trombonist, and dancer of a variety of social and ballroom dances from swing to tango, and everything in between.

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Delimitros Fellowship, UW 2012-2013
Academic Honors, UCSB Physics Department June 2011
UCSB Regents Scholar 2007-2011

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Byung Seok Kwon


I was born in Seoul, South Korea. I moved to the Philippines when i was in 6th grade. After graduating from International School Manila, I moved onto Duke University in North Carolina, to major in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science. I initiated my research career in 2009 in Professor Zauscher's lab, and continued until graduation in 2012.

My research interest lies in Surface and interface engineering of thin films of bio/chemical materials, including surface characterization and lithography. I am joining Professor Krishnan's lab in Fall of 2012 in University of Washington as a graduate student, and possibly further on as a ph.D candidate.

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