• Youngbum Lee, Ph.D. August 2024, “Self-Healing Thermoset Polymers and Embedded 3D Printing via Chemical Activation” now a Post-Doc at UCSB
• Michael Caple, Ph.D. June 2024, “Characterizing the Influence of Layered Transition Metal Oxide Morphology on Cathode Performance” now at Argonne National Laboratory
• Patrick Kwon, Ph.D. June 2024, “Can batteries take the heat? Investigating the electrod-electrolyte interface for solid-state battery performance at elevated temperatures.” now as SES AI
• Arghya Patra, Ph.D. January 2024, “Electrochemically Grown Ceramic Oxide Films for Energy Storage”
• Junrou Huang, “Controlling transport properties and self-assembly of polymers using dynamic covalent chemistry,” (Ph.D. December 2023) now Yale Postdoc
• Keon Beigzadeh, M.S. December 2023
• Gaurav Singhal, Ph.D. November 2023, “Advancing Porous Heat Transfer Materials and Polymer Coatings with Photonic Structures” now at Intel.
• Corey Richards, Ph.D. December 2022, “SCRIBE: Subsurface Volumetric Integration of Freeform Micro-Optical Elements for Advanced Beam Shaping and Light Routing” now at Apple
• 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