- Corey Richards, Ph.D. 2023, “SCRIBE: Subsurface Volumetric Integration of Freeform Micro-Optical Elements for Advanced Beam Shaping and Light Routing”
- Nathan Fritz, Ph.D. October 2022, “Synthesis and Compositional Investigations of Electrodeposited Silicon for 3D Structured Lithium-ion Battery Anodes” now at Cabot Corporation
- Christian Ocier, Ph.D. May 2021, “Realization of a 3D Gradient Index Medium in Porous Silicon,” now at Apple
- Subing (Alan) Qu, Ph.D. December 2020, “Direct Visualization of Electron Transport among Nonconjugated Polymeric Redox-Active Colloids via Fluorescence Microscopy” now at Lam Research Corporation
- Ashish Kulkarni, Ph.D. May 2020, “Controlling the Emergent Microstructures in Template-directed Eutectic Solidification for Optical Applications” now at Veeco Instruments
- Shiyan Zhang, Ph.D. October 2019, “Functional gel for directed molecular transport and sensor applications”
- Kali Miller, Ph.D. May 2019, “Synthesis and Kinetic Processes in Designed Polymers,” now at the American Chemical Society
- Shuqi Lai, Ph.D. May 2019, “Chemical amplification in self-stiffening materials” now at DOW
- Julia Kohanek, Ph.D. April 2019, “Solidification of Eutectics Utilizing Directional Solidification and Confining Templates for Optical Metamaterial Applications”
- Kewang Nan, Ph.D. November 2018, “A Mechanically-Guided Approach to Three-Dimensional Functional Mesostructures Towards Unconventional Applications,” now at Harvard
- Jungwoo Shin, Ph.D. November 2018, “Thermal conductivity switching of polymers and Li-ion battery electrode materials in response to external stimuli,” now at Google
- Osman Safa Cifci, Ph.D. November 2018, “Spectrum Management for High Efficiency Photonic Devices,” now at TAI USA Inc.
- Kaitlin Tyler, “Spatial confinement of metallodielectric eutectic alloys and related outreach curriculum studies,” Ph.D., December 2018, now at Granta Design
- Sanghyeon Kim, “Investigation of non-intercalation electrode materials for next-generation batteries,” Ph.D. October 2018, now at Argonne National Lab
- Jin Gu Kang, “Thermal, electrical and mechanical properties of three-dimensional functional materials,” Ph.D., September 2018, now at KIST
- Daniel Bacon-Brown, “Creation of 3-dimensional micro-optical materials,” now at MOXTEK
- Eric Epstein, “Towards reversible mechanochemically triggered strengthening, toughening and assembly of soft materials,” Ph.D., April 2018, now at PPG
- Runyu Zhang, “Design of multidimensional nanophotonic materials with improved performance and functionalities,” Ph.D., April 2018, now at Apple
- Yavuz Savsatli, “Visualization of energy transfer among redox active polymeric colloids via in-situ fluorescence microscopy,” M.S., May 2018, now at Rice University
- Qiye Zheng, “Functional materials for thermal regulation,” Ph.D. October 2017, now at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, Assistant professor
- Xuejiao, Li, “Autonomic thermal switch based on phase transition alloys,” M.S. December 2017
- Junjie Wang, “Improving energy and power densities of three-dimensional next generation secondary battery electrodes,” Ph.D. October 2016, now at Goldman Sachs
- Neil Krueger, “Porous Silicon as a Platform for Gradient Refractive Index Photonics,” Ph.D. June 2016, now at Honeywell
- Daniel Vissers, “Investigation into key interfacial reactions within lithium-ion batteries,” Ph.D. April 2016, now at Argonne National Labs
- James Pikul, “Design and fabrication of high power microbatteries and high specific strength cellular solids from bicontinuous microporous hierarchical materials,” Ph.D. July 2015, now at U Penn
- Jonathan Streufert, “Encapsulation of shock-sensitive materials and their implementation into matrices,” M.S. May 2015
- Chunjie Zhang, “Functionalized Hydrogel Systems for Molecular Sensing and Transport,” Ph.D. September 2014, now at 3M
- Matthew Goodman, “Unique Templating of and Applications Enabled Through Mesoporous Colloids,” Ph.D. July 2014, now at the University of Illinois
- Hailong Ning, “Three-Dimensional Periodic Structures for Enhancing Light-Matter Interaction and Energy Storage,“ Ph.D. December 2013, now at Panasonic
- Bibek Parajuli, “Guiding of Plasmons and Phonons in Complex Three Dimensional Structures,” M.S. August 2013, now at Intel
- Ha Seong Kim, “Fabrication of three-dimensional nanostructures for thermal study,” M.S. August 2013, now a graduate student at UCLA
- Corissa Lee, “Force-Induced Mechanochemical Reactions in Polymeric Systems,” Ph.D. May 2013, now at Exponent
- Kevin Arpin, “Three-Dimensional Metallic Architectures for Photonic and Energy Storage Applications,” Ph.D. November 2012, now at Doosan Fuel Cell America
- Sidhartha Gupta, “Design and Fabrication of Novel and Functional 3D Structures Via Proximity Field Nano-Patterning,” Ph.D. September 2012, now at Intel
- Austin Pickett, “Electrospinning Applications in Mechanochemistry and Multi-Functional Hydrogel Materials,” M.S. May 2012, now at Kimberly-Clark
- Jonathan Lange, “Improving Lithium-Ion Battery Power and Energy Densities Using Novel Cathode Architectures and Materials,” M.S. May 2012, now at Corning
- Ian Blitz, “Thermal Transport in Self-Assembled Nanostructures,” M.S. December 2011, now at kCura
- Aaron Jackson, “Novel Encapsulation Technologies for Small Size-Scale Self-Healing Applications,” Ph.D. August 2011, now at UbiQD
- Nihan Yonet-Tanyeri, “Polymers as irecting Agents for Motions of Chemical and Biological Species,” Ph.D. June 2011, now at University of Pittsburgh, Department of Chemical Engineering
- Tae Wan Kim, “The Applications for 3D Inverse Opal Microstructures,” M.S. May 2011, now a Postdoctoral student at KAIST in Korea
- Lindsay Elliott, “Single Molecule Tracking Studies of Lower Critical Solution Temperature Transition Behavior in Poly(N-Isopropylacrylamide,” Ph.D. January 2011
- Dara Gough, “Materials with Engineered Mesoporosity for Programmed Mass Transport,” Ph.D. January 2011, now at Sandia National Laboratory
- Asfand Waqar, “Click Chemistry for Colloidal Assembly,” M.S. December 2010
- Abigail Juhl, “Interference Lithography for Optical Devices and Coatings,” Ph.D. October 2010, now a Research Scientist in the United States Air Force
- Erik Nelson, “Three-Dimensional Photonic Crystal Optoelectronics,” Ph.D. September 2010, now a Senior Development Engineer at Philips Lumileds Lighting Company
- Xindi Yu, “Functional Nanomaterials Via Colloidal Assisted Fabrication,” Ph.D. January 2010, now at DOW Chemical
- John Busbee, “Nanoparticle Transport Via Holographic Photopolymerization,” Ph.D. December 2009, now at Xerion Materials
- Andrew Brzezinski, “Engineering and Characterizing Light-Matter Interactions in Photonic Crystals,” Ph.D. December 2009
- Christy Chen, “Fabrication and Characterization of Three Dimensional Photonic Crystals Generated by Multibeam Interference Lithography,” Ph.D. June 2009
- Matthew George, “Novel Inorganic Photoresists for 3D Microfabrication,” Ph.D. February 2009, now an Applications Scientist at MOXTEK
- Margaret Shyr, “DNA Hybridization and Ligation for Directed Colloidal Assembly,” Ph.D. February 2009, now at Shook Hardy and Bacon LLP
- Rachel Evans, “Transport of small molecules through patterned polymer brushes,” M.S. July 2007, now at Abbott Labs
- Robert Shimmin, “Evaporation-driven assembly as a route to photonic materials,” Ph.D. July 2007, now at Epic Systems
- Soo Hyoun Cho, “Polydimethylsiloxane-based self-healing composite and coating materials,” Ph.D. February 2007, now at POSCO, Kwangyang City, Korea
- Steph (Pruzinsky) Rinne, “Two-Photon Polymerization of Defects in Photonic Crystals,”Ph.D. October 2006, now at Owens Corning
- Zhenbin Ge, “Nanoscale Thermal Transport At Solid-Liquid Interfaces,” Ph.D. June 2006, now at Applied Materials Inc.
- Huilin Tu, “Polymer Brushes for Molecular Transport,“ Ph.D. December 2005, now at Schlumberger
- Wendy Chan, “Formation of Colloidal Crystals from Nanoparticle Stabilized Colloidal Suspensions,” M.S. May 2005, now at Intel
- Carla Heitzman, “Diffusion of Prodan on Self-Assembled Monolayers and Grafted Polymer Layers,” Ph.D. May 2005
- Yun-Ju (Alex) Lee, “Synthesis and Characterization of Functional Mesostructures Using Colloidal Crystal Templating,” Ph.D. May 2005, now at the University of Texas-Dallas
- Timothy Dellinger, “Bismuth Ceramic Nanocomposites through Ball Milling and Liquid Crystal Synthetic Methods,” Ph.D. October 2004
- Octavio Cervantes, “Chemical Characterization of Steel/Polymer Interfaces,” M.S. 2002, now at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- Seokwoo Jeon, 2001-2002
- Blaise Hilton, M.S. 2003