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2022 Presentations

2022 Presentations

  1. Albiter, L. A.; Bailey, K. O.; Rhodes, C. P. Ruthenium-Zirconium Oxides for Highly Stable Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysts. UT Austin CDCM Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC): Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials Meeting, Virtual, February 3, 2022, (poster).
  2. Barrett, S.; Brittain, W. J. Reconfigurable Ion Pairs. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry UT Austin CDCM Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC): Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials Meeting, Virtual, February 3, 2022, (poster).
  3. Dey, T.; Reza, M. S. ; Arbogast, A.; Wistey, M. A. Epitaxial Growth of Tensile Strained GeSnC. UT Austin CDCM Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC): Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials Meeting, Virtual, February 3, 2022, (poster).
  4. Haya, G.; Runsewe, D.; Betancourt, T.; Irvin, J.A. EDOT-ProDOT(COOH)2 Copolymer Aptasensor for the Electrochemical Detection of Mucin-1.  UT Austin CDCM Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC): Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials Meeting, Virtual, February 3, 2022, (poster).
  5. Luna, R.; Runsewe, D.; Ford, M.; Betancourt, T.; Miyahara, Y. Charge Transfer Through Individual DNA Molecules Measured By Mechanically Detected Electric Charge Sensing. UT Austin CDCM Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC): Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials Meeting, Virtual, February 3, 2022, (poster).
  6. Burke, K. Pohlman, G. E.; Runsewe, D. O.; Irvin, J.A.; Betancourt, T. Diazide-Functionalized Polypropylenedioxythiophene for Aptamer-Enabled Detection of Biomolecules. UT Austin CDCM Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC): Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials Meeting, Virtual, February 3, 2022, (poster).
  7. Santiago, M. D.; Towne, A. C.; Muzzio, N; Romero, G.; Irvin, J. A. Polypyrrole-Coated Biocompatible Nanofiber Composites for Nerve Regeneration. UT Austin CDCM Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC): Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials Meeting, Virtual, February 3, 2022, (poster).
  8. Luna, R.; Runsewe, D.; Ford, M.; Betancourt, T.; Miyahara, Y. Charge Transfer Through Individual DNA Molecules Measured by Mechanically Detected Electric Charge Sensing. UT Austin CDCM Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC): Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials Meeting, Virtual, February 3, 2022, (oral).
  9. Thapa, K.; Siller, M.; Zepeda, J.; FitzSimons, T. M.; Rosales, A. M.; Betancourt, T. Poly (ethylene glycol) Based Hydrogels with Photothermally Responsive Dynamic Covalent Crosslinks.  Society for Plastic Engineers Polyolefins Conference, Galveston, TX, February 14-15, 2022, (poster).
  10. Santiago, M.; Towne, A.; Muzzio, N.; Romero, G.; Irvin, J.A. Conducting Polymer-coated Tissue Scaffolds for Nerve Regeneration.  Society for Plastic Engineers Polyolefins Conference, Galveston, TX, February 14-15, 2022, (poster).
  11. Miyahara, Y. Highly-sensitive electrostatic force microscopy/spectroscopy on nanostructures: Kelvin force probe microscopy and single-electron charge detection. Invited Oral Seminar to UT Austin Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC): Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials, Virtual, March 31, 2022, (oral).
  12. Santiago, M. D.; Irvin, J. A.; College of Science and Engineering Advisory Council Meeting, "Nanocomposites to Repair Spinal Cord Injuries," Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 1, 2022, (oral).
  13. Mough, C.; Kimmel, S.K.†; Rhodes, C.P. Variable Microwave Synthesis Methods of MnO2 for High Energy Density Rechargeable Manganese–Zinc Batteries. 16th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference & Honors Thesis Forum, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 20-22, 2022, (poster).
  14. Davis, B.; Kimmel, S.K.†; Mough, C.; Rhodes, C.P. Carbon Nanofiber Paper 3D Current Collectors for Aqueous Nickel-Zinc Battery Cathodes. 16th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference & Honors Thesis Forum, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 20-22, 2022, (poster).
  15. Albiter, L.A.; Rhodes, C.P. Ruthenium-Zirconium Oxides as Highly Stable Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysts, Texas State University Student Technology and Research (STAR) Showcase Symposium, San Marcos, TX, Virtual, April 22, 2022, (oral).
  16. Kimmel, S.K.†; Rhodes, C.P. Transmission Electron Microscopy of Nickel Hydroxide Nanosheets, Texas State University Student Technology and Research (STAR) Showcase Symposium, San Marcos, TX, Virtual, April 22, 2022, (oral).
  17. Rhodes, C.P. Nanostructured Bimetallic Oxides: Designing Active, Stable and Accessible Materials for Batteries and Water Splitting, Invited Seminar to UT Austin Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC): Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials, Virtual, April 28, 2022, (oral).
  18. Thapa, K.; Zepeda, J.; Siller, M.; FitzSimons, T.; Rosales, A. M.; Betancourt, T. Photothermal Modulation of Dynamic Hydrogels Utilizing Near-Infrared Light-Absorbing Poly(ethylenedioxythiophene) Nanoparticles. Society for Thermal Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting, Virtual, May 3, 2022, (oral).
  19. Heshmati Aghda, N.; Torres Hurtado, S.; Abdulsahib, S. M.; Lara, E. J. Tunnell, J. W.; Betancourt. T. Immunogenic Cell Death in Melanoma Cells with Albumin Nanoparticle-Assisted Dual Photothermal/Chemotherapy. Society for Thermal Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting, Virtual, May 3, 2022, (oral).
  20. Heshmati Aghda, N.; Abdulsahib, S. M.; Severson, C.; Lara, E. J.; Torres Hurtado, S.; Yildiz, T.; Castillo, J. A.; Tunnell, J. W.; Betancourt. T. A Novel Nanomedicine-Mediated Combination Therapy for Induction of Immunogenic Cell Death in MDA-MB-231 Metastatic Breast Cancer Cells. Society for Thermal Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting, Virtual, May 3, 2022, (oral).
  21. Urena, M.; Bailey, K.O.; Rhodes, C.P. “Metal-Substituted RuO2 for High Activity and Improved Stability Water Electrolyzers”, High Energy X-ray Techniques (HEXT) Workshop 2022, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, May 17-18, 2022, (poster).  
  22. Betancourt, T. “Polymeric Biomaterials as Externally Controlled Therapeutic Agents,” The University of Texas at Austin, June 6, 2022, (oral).
  23. Meng, Q.; Dey, T.; Reza, M. S.; Arbogast, A.; Bank, S.R.; Wistey, M. A. “Undoing Band Anticrossing in Highly Mismatched Alloys,” 64th Electronic Materials Conference, The Ohio State University, June 29-July 1, 2022, (oral).
  24. Dey, T.; Reza, M. S.; Arbogast, A.; Muhowski, A. J.; Wasserman, D.; Holtz, M.W.; Bank, S.R.; Wistey, M. A. “Molecular Beam Epitaxy Growth of Highly Tensile Strained GeSnC alloys up to 4% Sn and 3% C,” 64th Electronic Materials Conference, The Ohio State University, June 29-July 1, 2022, (oral).
  25. Arbogast, A.; Dey, T.; Reza, M. D.; Muhowski, A. J.; Bank, S.R.; Wistey, M. A. “MBE Growth and Characterization of GeSnC/Ge Multiple Quantum Well Structure,” 64th Electronic Materials Conference, The Ohio State University, June 29-July 1, 2022, (oral).
  26. Meng, Q.; El-Jaroudi, R. H.; White, R. C.; Dey, T.; Reza, M.S.; Bank, S.R.; Wistey, M. A. “Mechanical and electronic effect of B on the band structure of BGaAs alloys,” 64th Electronic Materials Conference, The Ohio State University, June 29-July 1, 2022, (oral).
  27. Rhodes, C.P. “Developing a Research Elevator Pitch,” Texas State Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program Seminar, Texas State University, July 26, 2022, (oral).
  28. Suh, D.;   Albiter, L.A.; Kimmel, S.W.†; Naymik, Z.G.†; Urena, M.; Rhodes, C.P. “Evaluating the Structure of Metal-Doped Ruthenium Oxides using Raman Spectroscopy,” College of Science and Engineering Summer Research Symposium, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, August 4, 2022, (poster).
  29. Santiago, M. D.; Towne, A.; Muzzio, N.; Irvin, J. A.; Romero-Uribe, G. "Conducting Polymer Coated Nanofiber Composites for Nerve Regeneration," American Chemical Society National Meeting, Chicago, IL, August 22, 2022, (poster).
  30. Haya, G.; Runsewe, D. O.; Betancourt, T.; Irvin, J. A. "Mucin Aptamer-Functionalized Polymer Aptasensor for Rapid Electrochemical Detection," American Chemical Society, National Meeting, Chicago, IL, August 23, 2022, (poster).
  31. Irvin, J. A. "Electroactive Polymers for Nerve Regeneration and Water Purification," Pittsburg State University Department of Chemistry Colloquium, Pittsburg State University Department of Chemistry, Zoom, September 16, 2022, (oral).
  32. Torres, E.; Thapa, K.; FitzSimons, T.; Siller, M.; Zepeda, J.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Incorporation of Maleimide into Crosslinking Thiol/Ene Dynamic Hydrogels to Enable Pulsatile Drug Delivery,” Fall Undergraduate Research Conference 2022 (FURS 2022), University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX. (September 24, 2022), (oral).
  33. Thapa, K. (Presenter); FitzSimmons, T. (Presenter); Siller, M. (Presenter); Otakpor, M. (Presenter); Crowell, A.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Dynamic Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications,” 2022 PREM Annual Meeting, San Marcos, TX, September 30, 2022, (oral).
  34. Thapa, K.; Siller, M.; Zepeda, J.; FitzSimmons, T.; Crowell, A.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Photothermal Modulation of Dynamic Hydrogels using Poly(ethylenedioxythiophene) Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery,” 2022 PREM Annual Meeting, San Marcos, TX, United States, September 30, 2022, (poster).
  35. Koehne, B.; Cottier, R.; Miracle, J.; Theodoropoulou, N. “Quantum effects in the electronic properties of epitaxial SrTiO₃ films on Si(001),” 2022 PREM Annual Meeting, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, United States, September 30, 2022, (poster).
  36. Albiter, L.A.;Godínez-Salomón, J.F.; Bailey, K.O.; Rhodes, C.P. “Nanostructured Mixed-Metal Oxides and Supported Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysts,” 2022 PREM Annual Meeting, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, September 30, 2022, (oral).
  37. Bailey, K.O.; Albiter, L.A.; Godínez-Salomón, J.F.; Rhodes, C.P. “Analysis of Structure of Ruthenium Titanium Oxide Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysts using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy,” 2022 PREM Annual Meeting, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, September 30, 2022, (poster). 
  38. Gibson, B.; Manly, J.; Kimmel, S.K.†; Rhodes, C.P. “Effect of Microwave Reaction Conditions on the Synthesis and Structure of Al-Ni(OH)2 Nanosheets”  2022 PREM Annual Meeting, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, September 30, 2022, (poster).
  39. Urena, M.; Godínez-Salomón, J.F.; Rhodes, C.P. “Effect of Ultrasonic Spray Parameters and Catalyst Composition on Water Electrolyzer Membrane Electrode Assembly Performance and Durability,” 2022 PREM Annual Meeting, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, September 30, 2022, (poster).
  40. Santiago, M.; Towne, A.; Lontkowski, N.; Muzzio, N.; Romero-Uribe, G.; Irvin, J.A. “Polypyrrole-Coated Tissue Scaffolds for Nerve Regeneration,” 2022 PREM Annual Meeting, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, September 30, 2022, (oral). 
  41. Arbogast, A.; Dey, T.; Reza, M. S.; Wistey, M.A.; Muhowski, A.J.; Bank, S.R. “Growth of Novel Direct Bandgap Semiconductors for Silicon Photonics,” 2022 PREM Annual Meeting, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, September 30, 2022, (oral). 
  42. Dey, T.; Arbogast, A.; Meng, Q.; Reza, M. S.; Holtz, M.; Muhowski, A.J.; Bank, S. R.; Wasserman, D.; Wistey, M.A. “Integrated Laser Materials for Silicon Photonics,” 2022 PREM Annual Meeting, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, September 30, 2022, (poster).
  43. Koehne, B.; Cottier, R.; Miracle, J.; Theodoropoulou, N. “Quantum effects in the electronic properties of epitaxial SrTiO₃ films on Si(001),”  28th International Workshop on Oxide Electronics, Portland, Maine, October 3-5, 2022, (poster).
  44. Rhodes, C.P.; Godínez-Salomón, J.F.; Albiter, L.A.; Bailey, K.O.; Naymik, Z.G.†; Ospina-Acevedo, F. A.; Balbuena, P.B. “Effects of Titanium Substitution within Ruthenium Oxide on Structure, Oxygen Evolution Activity and Stability,” 242th Electrochemical Society Meeting (Symposium I01 - Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells & Electrolyzers 22), Atlanta, GA, October 10-14, 2022, (oral).
  45. Godínez-Salomón, J.F.; Urena, M.; Rhodes, C.P. “Effects of Catalyst Composition, Loading, and Spray Parameters on the Performance of Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cell Membrane Electrode Assemblies,” 242th Electrochemical Society Meeting (Symposium I01A - Fuel Cells, Electrolyzers and Energy Conversion 19), Atlanta, GA, October 10-14, 2022, (oral).
  46. Albiter, L.A.; Bailey, K.O.; Godínez-Salomón, J.F.; Rhodes, C.P. “Ruthenium-Zirconium Oxides as Highly Stable Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysts,” 242th Electrochemical Society Meeting (Symposium I01D: Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells & Electrolyzers 22(PEFC&E 22) - Catalyst Activity/Durability for Hydrogen (-Reformate) Acidic Fuel Cells), Atlanta, GA, October 10-14, 2022, (oral).
  47. Torres, E.; Thapa, K.; FitzSimons, T.; Siller, M.; Zepeda, J.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Incorporation of Maleimide into Crosslinking Thiol/Ene Dynamic Hydrogels to Enable Pulsatile Drug Delivery,” Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS), Anaheim, CA, November 11, 2022, (poster).
  48. Betancourt, T. “Induction of Immunogenic Cell Death in Cancer Cells with Polymer Nanoparticle-Mediated Photothermal Therapy,” 3er Congreso Internacional de NanoBioIngenieria, Centro de Investigacion en Biotecnologia y Nanotecnologia, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (Virtual), Virtual, November 16, 2022, (oral).
  49. Betancourt, T. “Polymeric Photothermal Nanoparticles in Cancer Therapy and On-Demand Drug Delivery,” Department Seminar, Department of Chemistry, Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, TX, United States, November 18, 2022, (oral).
  50. Pawar; Nikhil; Faroughi, S.A. "Complex Fluids Latent Space Exploration Towards Accelerated Predictive Modeling," Bulletin of the American Physical Society, Indianapolis, Indiana, November 20–22, 2022, (oral).