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2024 Presentations

2024 Presentations

  1. Betancourt, T. “Pulsatile Drug Delivery via Photothermal Modulation of Dynamic Covalent Poly(ethylene glycol)/PEDOT Nanoparticles,” Departmental Seminar, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, February 14, 2024, (oral). 
  2. Betancourt, T. “Proposing and Running Large Research Centers,” Invited Workshop, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, February 15, 2024, (oral). 
  3. Manley, J.A.; Kimmel, S.W.†; Rhodes, C.P. "The Effect of Aluminum Substitution Ratio within Nickel Hydroxide on Structure and Electrochemical Properties of Cathodes for Nickel-Zinc Batteries," PREM Research Meeting: Thrust 1 and 2, San Marcos, TX, February 16th, 2024, (oral).  
  4. Pastore, M.; Lontkowski, N.; Bouyer, M.; Brahma, S. †; Gustafson, A.; Hansom, C.; Rehman, J. †; Maldonado, M.; Towne, A.; Irvin, J.  “Electroactive Polymer Nanofibers,” PREM Research Meeting: Thrust 1 and 2, San Marcos, TX, February 16th, 2024, (oral).  
  5. Barret, S.; Collins, E. †; Mouer, L†.;Brittain, W.J. “Thin-film Energy Storage Enhancement by Polymeric Azobenzene Functionalization,” SPE International Polyolefins Conference 2024, Galveston, TX, February 18-21, 2024, (poster). 
  6. Peterson, J.; Thapa, K.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Photothermally Triggered, Dynamic Crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid-Based Hydrogels for Chronic Wound Healing,” SPE International Polyolefins Conference 2024, Galveston, TX, February 18-21, 2024, (poster).
  7. Rehman, J. †; Bouyer, M.; Brahma, S. †; Irvin, J. “Electrospun and Vapor Phase Deposited Electroactive Polymer Nanocomposites for Water Purification Studies via Photocatalysis,” SPE International Polyolefins Conference 2024, Galveston, TX, February 18-21, 2024, (poster).
  8. Thapa, K.; FitzSimons, T.M.; Otakpor, M.U.; Siller, M.M.; Crowell, A.D.; Zepeda, J.E.; Torres, E.; Roe, L.N.; Arts, J.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. "Photothermal Modulation of Dynamic Covalent Poly(ethylene glycol)/PEDOT Composite Hydrogels for On-Demand Drug Delivery," Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) Annual Meeting/Industry Day, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, February 20 - 21, 2024 (poster).
  9. Thapa, K.; FitzSimons, T.M.; Otakpor, M.U.; Siller, M.M.; Crowell, A.D.; Zepeda, J.E.; Torres, E.; Roe, L.N.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Photothermal Modulation of Dynamic Hydrogels for Drug Release,” Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) Annual Meeting/Industry Day, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, February 20 - 21, 2024 (oral). 
  10. Adame-Solorio, J. †; Bailey, K.O.; Rhodes, C.P. “Ruthenium-Chromium Oxide Aerogel Electrocatalysts: Structure, Oxygen Evolution Activity and Stability,” Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) Annual Meeting/Industry Day, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, February 20 - 21, 2024 (poster).
  11. Otakpor, M.; Thapa, K.; Torres, E.; FitzSimons, T.M.; Siller, M.M.; Crowell, A.D.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. " Investigation of the Cytocompatibility of Poly(ethylene glycol) Hydrogels Containing Dynamic and Non-Dynamic Crosslinks," Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) Annual Meeting/Industry Day, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, February 20 - 21, 2024 (poster).
  12. Collins, E. †; Barret, S.; Mouer, L†,; Guerrero, J.; Burns, M.; Brittain, W.J. “Liquid Azobenzene: Applications in Solar Energy Storage and Reversible Adhesives,” Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) Annual Meeting/Industry Day, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, February 20 - 21, 2024 (poster).
  13. Naymik, Z. †; Godínez-Salomón, J.F.; Albiter, L.A.; Rhodes, C.P. “Ruthenium-Titanium Oxide Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysts: Effects of  Temperature and Atmosphere Treatments on Structure, Activity and Stability,” Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) Annual Meeting/Industry Day, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, February 20 - 21, 2024 (poster).
  14. Mayorga-Luna, R.; Runsewe, D.†; Austin-Bingamon, N. †; DC, B.†; Betancourt, T.; Miyahara, Y. “Observation of Single-Electron Tunneling in Gold Nanoparticle-DNA-Gold Junction by Electrostatic Force Microscopy” 58th meeting of the Texas Society for Microscopy, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, February 23, 2024, (poster). 
    1. Winner of Best Poster Award
  15. Dhakal, U. †; Rai, R. †; DC, B.†; Miyahara, Y. “Nanowire manipulation in SEM: Theory and practice using single probe for nano precision engineering” 58th meeting of the Texas Society for Microscopy, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, February 23, 2024, (poster).
    1. Note: Outstanding Poster Presentation Award
  16. Rai, R. †; Dhakal, U. †; DC, B.†; Miyahara, Y. “Effect of annealing on electrical property of platinum nanowires deposited by focused electron beam induced deposition” 58th meeting of the Texas Society for Microscopy, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, February 23, 2024, (oral).
  17. Manley, J.A.; Kimmel, S.W.†; Rhodes, C.P. "The Effect of Aluminum Substitution Ratio within Nickel Hydroxide on Structure and Electrochemical Properties of Cathodes for Nickel-Zinc Batteries," 58th Annual Meeting of the Texas Society for Microscopy, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, February 23, 2024, (poster).
  18. Kim, D.; Xiao, C.; Dominguez, R.; Lee, K.; Mayorga-Luna, R.; Kim, H.; Liu, Z.; Watanabe, K.; Taniguchi, T.; Shih, C.K.; Miyahara, Y.; Yao, W.; Li, X.E. “Exciton Stark shift induced by a twisted hBN substrate”, 2004 American Physical Society March Meeting, Minneapolis, March 5, 2024, (oral).
  19. Lee, K.; Dominguez, R.; Kim, D.; Goodman, M.; Mayorga-Luna, R.; Miyahara, Y.; Li, X.E. “Imaging ferroelectric domains in twisted hexagonal boron nitride layers”, 2004 American Physical Society March Meeting, Minneapolis, March 6, 2024, (oral).
  20. Kerwin, S.M. “Non-Canonical DNA Structures: Discoveries in Perylene Diimide Self-Assembly and DNA Catalysis” Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials MRSEC Seminar, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, March 7, 2024, (oral).
  21. Miyahara, Y. “Cryogenic Scanning Probe Microscope Integrated in Cryogen-Free Dilution Refrigerator for Single-Electron Sensitive Electric Force Microscopy/Spectroscopy,” Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials: MRSEC Seminar, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, March 22, 2024, (oral).
  22. Das, M.K . †; Williams, E.†; Myhre, M.; Kuczynski, C.; Unigbokhai, S.; Kerwin, S.M. “Calcium-Dependent Chemiluminescence Catalyzed by a G-Triplex DNA from the c-MYC Promoter” DiscoverBMB Conference, San Antonio, March 25, 2024 (poster).
  23. Myhre, M.; Das, M.K.†; Williams, E.†; Kerwin, S.M. “Investigations of G-Triplex Fomration by Surface Plasmon Resonance” DiscoverBMB Conference, San Antonio, March 25, 2024 (poster). 
  24. Thapa, K.; Betancourt, T. "Photothermal Modulation of Dynamic Covalent Poly(ethylene glycol)/PEDOT Composite Hydrogels for On-Demand Drug Delivery," PREM Research Meeting: Thrust 1, San Marcos, TX, March 29, 2024, (oral).
  25. Solis, C.; Brown, N.; Miyahara, Y. "Production of Self-Assembled Gold Nanoparticle Dimers via DNA Hybridization," PREM Research Meeting: Thrust 1, San Marcos, TX, March 29, 2024, (oral).
  26. Okoro, I.; Austin-Bingamon, N. †;Miyahara, Y. "Automating Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy," Capital of Texas Undergraduate Research Conference at The University of Texas, Austin, Texas, March 30, 2024, (oral).
  27. Fieglein, V.; Scott Barrett, S.; Brittain, W. “Heat-Release Triggers of cis-to-trans Azobenzene Isomerization Enthalpy by Heterocyclic Ring-opening,” 16th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 2, 2024, (poster).
  28. Thapa, K.; FitzSimons, T.M.; Otakpor, M.U.; Siller, M.M.; Crowell, A.D.; Zepeda, J.E.; Torres, E.; Roe, L.N.; Arts, J.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. "Photothermal Modulation of Dynamic Covalent Poly(ethylene glycol)/PEDOT Composite Hydrogels for On-Demand Drug Delivery," 16th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 2, 2024, (poster).
  29. Peterson, J.; Thapa, K.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Photothermally Triggered, Dynamic Crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid-Based Hydrogels for Chronic Wound Healing,” 16th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 2, 2024, (poster).
  30. Miyahara, Y. “Quantum state readout of individual quantum dots enabled by coupling to mechanical resonator with high quality factor,” University of Texas-Arlington Department of Materials, Science and Engineering Seminar Series, Arlington, TX, April 12, 2024, (oral).
  31. Fieglein, V.; Scott Barrett, S.; Brittain, W. “Heat-Release Triggers of cis-to-trans Azobenzene Isomerization Enthalpy by Heterocyclic Ring-opening,” 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  32. Goodman, M.; Lee, K.; DongSeob, K.;Li, X.E.; Miyahara, Y. “Imaging interfacial domain switching dynamics of twisted hexagonal boron nitride layers,” 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  33. Bounds, E.; Sanchez, G.; Osorio, J.; Taylor, B.; Guerra, L.; Liqin, D.; Betancourt, T. “Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/Polyethylenimine Nanoparticles as miRNA Carriers for Neuroblastoma Differentiation Treatment,” 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  34. Peterson, J.; Thapa, K.; Rosales, A.M.; Betancourt, T. “Photothermally Triggered, Dynamic Crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid-Based Hydrogels for Chronic Wound Healing,” 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  35. Dhakal, U. †; Rai, R. †; DC, B. †.; Miyahaya, Y. "Nanomanipulation in the SEM Theory and practice for Nano Precision Engineering,” 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  36. Velazquez, Isaiah.; Theodoropoulou, N.; Cantrell, Sam. "Electronic Properties in Strontium Titanate Films on Silicon Substrates Grown under High Oxygen Pressure Environment,” 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  37. Rai, R. †; Dhakal, U. †;DC, B. †; Miyahara, Y. "Improving The Electrical Property of Pt- Nanowires Deposited By Focused Electron Beam Induced Deposition Using Annealing,” 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  38. Thapa, K.; Otakpor, M.; Strait, A.; Bhuiyan, S. †; Kinfe, Y.; Rodriguez, E.; Betancourt, T. "Dynamic Hydrogel Crosslinked with Reversible Thiol-Michael and Non-reversible Thiol-Maleimide Bonds for Controlled Drug Release," 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
    1. Note: 2nd Place Graduate Research Poster Award
  39. Gee, D.; Bueno Ponce, N.; Peterson, J.; Betancourt, T. “Effects of Lyophilization on the Characteristics of Photothermal Polymeric Nanoparticles,” 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
    1. Note: 1st Place Undergraduate Research Poster award 
  40. Mault, M.; Miyahara, Y. "Theory of Electrical Dissipation in Noncontact Atomic Force Microscopy (nc-AFM)," 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  41. Hernández I.; Nichols, A.; Theodoropoulou, N. “Characterization of Thallium Doped Lead Telluride Using Raman Spectroscopy,” 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
    1. Note: 3rd Place Undergraduate Research Poster award 
  42. Lindsey, S.; Cottier, R.; Theodoropoulou, N. “Investigating the Band Gap of Epitaxially Grown Manganese Doped BiFeO3 through Ellipsometry," 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  43. Okoro, I.; Austin-Bingamon, N. †;Miyahara, Y. "Automating Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy," 2024 TXST STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  44. Gustafson, A.; Lontkowski, N.; Rehman, J. † Towne, A.; Pastore, M.; Brahma, S. †; Irvin, J. A.  "Chemical Oxidative Polymerization: Approaches for Electroactive Polymer Coatings," Texas State STEM Conference, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, April 12, 2024, (poster).
  45. Gee, D.; Bueno Ponce, N.; Peterson, J.; Betancourt, T. “Effects of Lyophilization on the Characteristics of Photothermal Polymeric Nanoparticles,” Texas State Undergraduate Research Conference, San Marcos, Texas, April 18, 2024, (poster).
  46. Okoro, I.; Austin-Bingamon, N. †;Miyahara, Y. "Automating Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy," Texas State Undergraduate Research Conference, San Marcos, Texas, April 18, 2024, (poster).
  47. Mault, M.; Miyahara, Y. "Theory of Electrical Dissipation in Noncontact Atomic Force Microscopy (nc-AFM),” Texas State Undergraduate Research Conference, San Marcos, Texas, April 18, 2024, (poster).
  48. Rodriguez E.; Rosales A.; Halwachs, K. "Optimizing Nascent Glycan Deposition Staining for Cells Encapsulated in NorHA Hydrogels," Honors Undergraduate Research Conference, San Marcos, TX), April 18 2024, (poster).
  49. Martinez, Alan E.; Coleman, Miya; Luna, Diego A.; Martin, B. R. "Laser-Induced Solid-State Synthesis of Oxygen Evolution Catalysts,” PREM Research Meeting: Thrust 2, San Marcos, TX, April 19, 2024, (oral).
  50. Goodman, M.; Lee, K.; DongSeob, K.;Li, X.E.; Miyahara, Y. "Imaging interfacial domain switching dynamics of twisted hexagonal boron nitride layers," Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials: MRSEC - PREM Student Research Talks, Austin, TX, May 16, 2024, (oral). 
  51. Lindsey, S.; Miracle, J.; Cottier, R.; Theodoropoulou, N. “Investigating the Band Gap of Epitaxially Grown Manganese Doped BiFeO3 through Ellipsometry," Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials: MRSEC - PREM Student Research Talks, Austin, TX, May 16, 2024, (oral).
  52. Fernandez, A.; Smith, S.; Weisbrodt, S.; Broussard, N.; Rodriguez, P.; McKee, M.; Kerwin, S.M. “Temperature Dependent Supramolecular Remodeling of Perylene Diimides,” Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials: MRSEC - PREM Student Research Talks, Austin, TX, May 16, 2024, (oral).
  53. Naymik, Z.; Rhodes, C.P. “Factors Influencing Activity and Electrochemical Stability of Ru-based Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysts,” 245th Electrochemical Society Meeting (General Student Poster Session) San Francisco, CA, May 26-30, 2024, (poster).
  54. Rhodes, C.P. “Career Planning Perspectives and Private Sector Opportunities for Chemists & Biochemists,” Texas State Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program Seminar, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, June 25, 2024, (oral).
  55. Saha, J. K.; Taqy, S.; Sarkar, P. K.; Rahaman, I.; Arbogast, A. W.; Dey, T.; Alam, K.†; Munna, M. R. R.†; Dolocan, A.; Bank, S.; Wistey, M. A. “Observation of Low Resistance Al and Ni p-type Ohmic Contacts to Dilute GeC and GeCSn,” 66th Electronic Materials Conference (EMC), June 2024, (oral).
  56. Bhuiyan, S. H. †; Betancourt, T. “Thermally Reversible and NIR Light-Sensitive Agarose Hydrogels for Controlled Drug Release”, PREM Day at UT, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, July 12, 2024, (poster). 
  57. Solis, C.; Brown, N.; Miyahara, Y. “Synthesis Gold Nanoparticle Dimers Formed Via DNA Hybridization,” PREM Day at UT, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, July 12, 2024, (poster).
  58. Adhikari, S.†; Miyahara, Y.; Brittain, W.J. “Investigating the Electric Field-Induced Isomerization of Azobenzene in Mixed Self-Assembled Monolayers on Single-Crystalline Gold Platelets Utilizing Atomic Force Microscopy,” PREM Day at UT, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, July 12, 2024, (poster).
  59. Munna, M. R. R.†; Saha, J.K; Taqy, S.A.; Sarkar, P.K.; Rahaman, I.; Arbogast, A.W.; Dey, T.; Dolocan A.; Alam, K.†; Wasserman, D.; Bank, S.; Wistey, M.A. “Observation of low-resistance Al and Ni p-type ohmic contacts to dilute GeC and GeCSn alloys,” PREM Day at UT, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, July 12, 2024, (poster).
  60. Thapa, K; Strait, A.; Otakpor, M.; Rodriguez, E.; Bhuiyan, S.†; Kinfe, Y.; Conrad, N.; Rosales, A.; Betancourt, T. “Dynamic Hydrogel Crosslinked with Reversible Thiol-Michael and Non-Reversible Thiol-Maleimide Bonds for Controlled Drug Release,” PREM Day at UT, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, July 12, 2024, (poster).
  61. Barrett, S.; Abubakirov, B.; Sauceda N.; Nieves, J.; Collins, E.; Mouer, L.; Brittain, W. "Advancement of Renewable Energy via Organic Chemistry." PREM Day at UT, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, July 12, 2024, (poster).
  62. Dey, T.; Arbogast, A.; Cooper, J.; Borrely, T.; Meng, Q.; Alam, K.†; Munna, M.†; Goldman, R.; Bank, S.; Wistey, M. "Influences of Carbon Tetrabromide (CBr4) and Tin Fluxes on Growth of GeCSn," PREM Day at UT Poster Session, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, July 12, 2024, (poster).
  63. Bueno Ponce, N.; Bender, J.; Milliron, D.; Resasco, J. “Kinetic Study of pH Effects on the Oxygen Reduction Reaction,” REU Program Poster Session, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, July 26, 2024, (poster).
  64. Gee, D.; Conrad, N.; Rosales, A. “Leveraging Valence of Star-Like PEGs to Tune Rheology and Gelation Pathways of Dynamic Hydrogels,” REU Program Poster Session, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, July 26, 2024, (poster).
  65. Velazquez, I.; Lei, S.; Incorvia, J. A. “GdOx Magnetic-Ionic Films for Magnetic Tunnel Junction Integration,” REU Program Poster Session, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, July 26, 2024, (poster).
  66. Towne, A.; Longo, A.; Lynd, N. “Degradable Polymers to Replace Commercial Plastics and Optimizing Full Circularity,” REU Program Poster Session, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, July 26, 2024, (poster).
  67. Plaughter, S.; Liu, X.; Li, E. “Engineered Ferroelectricity in Hexagonal Boron Nitride,” REU Program Poster Session, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, July 26, 2024, (poster).
  68. Taylor, B.; Bounds, B.; Sanchez, G.; Osorio, J.; Guerra, L.; Du, L.; Betancourt, T. "Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/Polyethylenimine Nanoparticles as miRNA Carriers for Neuroblastoma Differentiation Treatment," RICE Undergraduate Showcase, San Marcos, TX, July 26, 2024, (poster).
  69. Barrett, S.; Abubakirov, B.; Sauceda N.; Nieves, J.; Collins, E.; Mouer, L.; Brittain, W. "Advancement of Renewable Energy via Organic Chemistry." PREM Day at UT, July 12, 2024, (poster).
  70. Betancourt, T. “Polymeric Biomaterials and Beyond: Unlocking Therapeutic Innovations by Pursuing Opportunities,” Invited Keynote Talk, Conference Across MRSEC and PREM Scholars (CAMPS), University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, August 2, 2024, (oral).
  71. Barrett, S.; Abubakirov, B.; Sauceda N.; Nieves, J.; Collins, E.; Mouer, L.; Brittain, W. "Advancement of Renewable Energy via Organic Chemistry." Conference Across MRSEC and PREM Scholars (CAMPS), University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, August 2, 2024, (poster).
  72. Fieglein, V.; Barret, S.; Brittain, W.J. "Heat-Release Triggers of cis-to-trans Azobenzene Isomerization Enthalpy by Heterocyclic Ring-opening," Conference Across MRSEC and PREM Scholars (CAMPS), University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, August 2, 2024, (poster).
  73. Martinez, A.E.; Burke, W.; Martin, B. “Laser-Induced Solid-State Synthesis for Oxygen Evolution Catalysts” Conference Across MRSEC and PREM Scholars (CAMPS), University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, August 2, 2024, (poster).
  74. Thapa, K.; Strait, A.; Otakpor, M.; Rodriguez, E.; Bhuiyan, S.†; Kinfe, Y.; Conrad, N.; Rosales, A. Betancourt, T. “Dynamic Hydrogel Crosslinked with Reversible Thiol-Michael and Non-Reversible Thiol-Maleimide Bonds for Controlled Drug Release,” Conference Across MRSEC and PREM Scholars (CAMPS), University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, August 2, 2024, (poster).
  75. Miyahara, Y. "Cryogenic AFM instrumentation and automation with Python API," Zurich Instruments, 7th SPM User Meeting,” NC-AFM, McGill University, Montreal, Canada, August 5, 2024, (oral).
  76. Austin-Bingamon, N. L.†, Goodman, M., Mayorga-Luna, R., Dominguez, R. C., Kim, D., Lee, K. P., Watanabe, K., Taniguchi, T., Li, X., Miyahara, Y. "Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy of Moiré Electrostatic Potential on Twisted Hexagonal Boron Nitride Multilayers," 25th International Conference on Non-Contact Atomic Force Microscopy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada, August 7, 2024, (oral).
  77. Mault, M. D., Austin-Bingamon, N. L.†, Miyahara, Y. "Theory of Displacement Current-Induced Dissipation in Non-Contact Atomic Force Microscopy," 25th International Conference on Non-Contact Atomic Force Microscopy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada, August 7, 2024, (oral).
  78. Austin-Bingamon, N. L.†, DC, B., Miyahara, Y., "Effect of Quality Factor Tuned by Cavity Optomechanical Effect on Frequency and Damping Noise Measurements," 25th International Conference on Non-Contact Atomic Force Microscopy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada, August 7, 2024, (oral).
  79. Thapa, K.; Betancourt, T. “Photothermal Modulation of Dynamic Covalent Poly(ethylene glycol)/PEDOT Composite Hydrogels for On-Demand Drug Delivery,” XII Texas Soft Matter Meeting, The University of Texas at San Antonio, August 16, 2024, (oral).
  80. Barrett, S.; Nieves, J.; Collins, E.; Mouer, L.; Brittain, W. “Advancement of Renewable Energy via Organic Chemistry," ACS Conference, Denver, Colorado, August 17-22, 2024, (poster). 
  81. Fieglein, V.; Barret, S.; Brittain, W.J. "Heat-Release Triggers of cis-to-trans Azobenzene Isomerization Enthalpy by Heterocyclic Ring-opening," ACS Conference, Denver, Colorado, August 17-22, 2024, (poster).
  82. Thapa, K.; Strait, A.; Otakpor, M.; Rodriguez, E.; Bhuiyan, S.†; Kinfe, Y.; Conrad, N.; Rosales, A.; Betancourt, T. “Dynamic Hydrogel Crosslinked with Reversible Thiol-Michael and Non-Reversible Thiol-Maleimide Bonds for Controlled Drug Release,” PREM Poster Showcase, San Marcos, TX, September 20, 2024, (poster).
  83. Bueno Ponce, N.; Bender, J.; Milliron, D.; Resasco, J. “Kinetic Study of pH Effects on the Oxygen Reduction Reaction,” PREM Poster Showcase, San Marcos, TX, September 20, 2024, (poster).
  84. Barrett, S.; Abubakirov, B.; Sauceda N.; Nieves, J.; Collins, E.; Mouer, L.; Brittain, W. "Advancement of Renewable Energy via Organic Chemistry," PREM Poster Showcase, San Marcos, TX, September 20, 2024, (poster).
  85. Taylor, B.; Bounds, B.; Sanchez, G.; Osorio, J.; Guerra, L.; Du, L.; Betancourt, T. " Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/Polyethyleneimine Nanoparticles as Carriers for Neuroblastoma Differentiation Treatment," PREM Poster Showcase, San Marcos, TX, September 20, 2024, (poster).
  86. Fieglein, V.; Barret, S.; Brittain, W. J. "Heat-Release Triggers of cis-to-trans Azobenzene Isomerization Enthalpy by Heterocyclic Ring-opening," PREM Poster Showcase, San Marcos, TX, September 20, 2024, (poster).
  87. Gee, D.; Conrad, N.; Rosales, A. “Leveraging Valence of Star-like PEGs to Tune Rheology and Gelation Pathways of Dynamic Hydrogels,” PREM Poster Showcase, San Marcos, TX, September 20, 2024, (poster).
  88. Bhuiyan, S. H.†; Betancourt, T.; "Thermally Reversible and NIR Light-Sensitive Agarose Hydrogels for Controlled Drug Release," PREM Poster Showcase, San Marcos, TX, September 20, 2024, (poster).
  89. Peterson, J.; Bhuiyan, S.†; Betancourt, T. “Photothermally Triggered Hydrogels for Drug Delivery and Wound Healing,” PREM Thrust 1 Research Meeting, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, September 27, 2024, (oral).
  90. Barrett, S.; Abubakirov, B.; Sauceda N.; Nieves, J.; Collins, E.; Mouer, L.; Brittain, W. "Advancement of Renewable Energy via Organic Chemistry," PREM Thrust 1 Research Meeting, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, September 27, 2024, (oral).
  91. Taylor, B.; Bounds, E.; Sanchez, G.; Osorio, J.; Guerra, L.; Du, L.; Betancourt, T. “Development of Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/Polyethyleneimine Nanocarriers for Effective Delivery of miRNA for the Treatment of Neuroblastoma,” Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium (FURS) 2024, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, October 5, 2024, (oral).
  92. Gee, D.; Conrad, N.; Rosales, A. “Leveraging Valence of Star-like PEGs to Tune Rheology and Gelation Pathways of Dynamic Hydrogels,” Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium (FURS) 2024, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, October 5, 2024, (oral).
    • Note: Winner of Best Presentation Award in Chemistry Section
  93. Gustafson, A; Brahma, S†; Libonati, A; Bay, K; Irvin, J. “Mechanics of Coated Electrospun Fiber Mats and Mycelia Fiber Mats,” Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium (FURS) 2024, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, October 5, 2024, (oral).
  94. Betancourt, T. “On-demand drug delivery via photothermal stimulation of dynamic covalent poly(ethylene glycol)/PEDOT hydrogels,” 2024 Southwest Regional American Chemical Society Meeting, Waco, Texas, October 20-23, 2024, (oral).
  95. Kerwin, S. M. “Closing the gap through entrepreneurial education,” 2024 Southwest Regional American Chemical Society Meeting, Waco, Texas, October 20-23, 2024, (oral).
  96. Rhodes, C.P. “Nanostructured Bimetallic Oxides and Hydroxides: Designing Active, Stable and Accessible Materials for Batteries and Water Splitting,” 2024 Southwest Regional American Chemical Society Meeting (Symposium on Synthesis and Growth of Nano to Bulk Solids for Energy and Environmental Applications), Waco, Texas, October 20-23, 2024, (oral).
  97. Naymik, Z.; Godinez-Salomon, F.; Albiter, L.; Smith, D.; Bouyer, M.; Rhodes, C.P. “Factors Influencing Activity and Electrochemical Stability of Ru-based Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysts,” 2024 Southwest Regional American Chemical Society Meeting (Symposium on Synthesis and Growth of Nano to Bulk Solids for Energy and Environmental Applications), Waco, Texas, October 20-23, 2024, (oral).
  98. Manley, J.A.; Kimmel, S.W.†; Rhodes, C.P. “The Effect of Aluminum Substitution Ratio Within Nickel Hydroxide Cathodes for High Performance Nickel-Zinc Batteries,” 2024 Southwest Regional American Chemical Society Meeting (Symposium on Materials for Energy and Environment), Waco, Texas, October 20-23, 2024, (oral).
  99. Adame-Solorio, J.†; Kimmel, S.W.†; Rhodes, C.P. “Structure, Activity and Stability of Ruthenium-Chromium Oxide Aerogel Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysts,” 2024 Southwest Regional American Chemical Society Meeting (Symposium on Materials for Energy and Environment), Waco, Texas, October 20-23, 2024, (oral).
  100. Bailey, K.R.; Adame-Solorio, J.†; Rhodes, C.P. “Structure and Performance of High-Energy Ball Milled Iridium-Titanium Oxide Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysts,” 2024 Southwest Regional American Chemical Society Meeting (Symposium on Materials for Energy and Environment), Waco, Texas, October 20-23, 2024, (oral).
  101. Gustafson, A.; Brahma, S.†; Libonati, A; Bay, K; Irvin, J. “Tensile Behavior of Electroactive Polymer Coated Polyacrylonitrile Nanofibers,” American Chemical Society Southwest Regional Meeting, Waco, TX, October 20-23, 2024, (oral)
  102. Brahma, S.†; Irvin, J.; Betancourt, T.; ur Rehman, J. “Vapor Phase Deposition of Electroactive Polymers onto Electrospun Commodity Polymer Nanofibers,” 2024 Southwest Regional American Chemical Society Meeting, Waco, Texas, October 20-23, 2024, (oral).
  103. Bhuiyan, S. H.†; Betancourt, T. “Thermally Reversible and NIR Light-Sensitive Agarose Hydrogels for Controlled Drug Release,” 2024 Southwest Regional American Chemical Society Meeting, Waco, Texas, October 20-23, 2024, (poster).
  104. Das, M.K.†; Myhre, M. W.; Williams, E.P.; David, W.M,; Kewin, S.M. “Calcium-dependent chemiluminescence catalyzed by a truncated c-MYC promoter G-triplex DNA” 2024 Southwest Regional American Chemical Society Meeting, Waco, Texas, October 20-23, 2024, (poster).
  105. Rai, R.†, Dhakal, U., DC, B.†, Miyahara, Y. "Effect of Thermal Annealing on Electrical Property of Platinum Nanowires Deposited by Focused Electron Beam Induced Deposition," AVS 70th International Symposium & Exhibition, Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL, United States, November 2024, (poster).
  106. Hasan, M. M.†; Austin-Bingamon, N. L.†; DC, B.†, Miyahara, Y.  "Frequency Shift and Damping Noises of Mechanical Resonator with Quality Factor Modified by Optomechanical Force," AVS 70th International Symposium & Exhibition, Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL, United States, November 7, 2024, (poster).
  107. Taylor, B.; Bounds, E.; Sanchez, G.; Osorio, J.; Guerra, L.; Du, L.; Betancourt, T. “Development of Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/Polyethyleneimine Nanocarriers for Effective Delivery of miRNA for the Treatment of Neuroblastoma Cells,” Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists, Pittsburgh, PA, November 13-16, 2024, (poster).   
  108. Peterson, J.; Bhuiyan, S.†; Betancourt, T. “Agarose-Based Hydrogels Containing Hyaluronic Acid for Chronic Wound Healing,” Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists, Pittsburgh, PA, November 13-16, 2024, (poster).   
  109. Gustafson, A.; Brahma, S.†; Libonati, A; Bay, K; Irvin, J. “Mechanics of Coated Electrospun Fiber Mats and Mycelia Fiber Mats,” Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists, Pittsburgh, PA, November 13-16, 2024, (poster).   
  110. Gee, D.; Conrad, N.; Rosales, A. “Leveraging Valence of Star-like PEGs to Tune Rheology and Gelation Pathways of Dynamic Hydrogels,” Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists, Pittsburgh, PA, November 13-16, 2024, (poster).   
  111. Miracle, J.; Nichols, A.; LeBlanc, E.; Cantrell, S. †; Myers, T.; Theodoropoulou, N. "Characterization Of PbTe/CdTe(211) Crystal Structure Using X-ray Diffraction," PREM Research Meeting Thrust 2, San Marcos, TX, November 15, 2024, (oral).
  112. Naymik, Z.; Godinez-Salomon, F.; Albiter, L.; Smith, D.; Bouyer, M.; Rhodes, C.P. "Factors Influencing Activity and Stability of Ru-based Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysts," PREM Research Meeting Thrust 2, San Marcos, TX, November 15, 2024, (oral).
  113. Manley, J.A.; Leal, J.L.; Kimmel, S.W.†; Rhodes, C.P. “Evaluation of the Structure and Electrochemical Performance of Aluminum-Substituted Nickel Hydroxide Cathodes within Alkaline Nickel-Zinc Batteries”, Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials Student Meeting, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, December 10, 2024, (oral).
  114. Miracle, J.; Nichols, A.; LeBlanc, E.; Cantrell, S.†; Myers, T.; Theodoropoulou, N. "Characterization Of PbTe/CdTe(211) Crystal Structure Using X-ray Diffraction," Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials Student Meeting, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, December 10, 2024, (oral).
  115. Naymik, Z.; Smith, D.; Bouyer, M.; Rhodes, C.P. “Structure, Activity and Stability of Ruthenium Pyrochlore Oxygen Evolution Catalysts for Electrochemical Water Splitting,” 2024 Materials Research Society Fall Meeting & Exhibit (NSF PREM Research Scholars Summit), Boston, MA, December 1-6, 2024, (poster).
    • Note: Winner of Best Poster Award 
  116. Horcha I.; Burke, W.; Martin, B. "Laser Synthesis of Rutile Solid Solutions for Improved Electrocatalytic Activity," Materials Research Society Fall Meeting Boston, MA, December 5th, 2024, (poster).
  117. Manley, J.A.; Kimmel, S.W.†; Rhodes, C.P. “Structure and Electrochemical Performance of Aluminum-Substituted Nickel Hydroxide Cathodes within Alkaline Nickel-Zinc Batteries,” 2024 Materials Research Society Fall Meeting & Exhibit (NSF PREM Research Scholars Summit), Boston, MA, December 1-6, 2024, (poster).
  118. ur Rehman, J.†; Bouyer, M.; Betancourt, T.; Irvin, J. “Electroactive Polymer Nanofibers for Photocatalytic Water Purification.” 2024 Materials Research Society Fall Meeting & Exhibit (NSF PREM Research Scholars Summit), Boston, MA, December 1-6, 2024, (poster).
  119. Gee, D.; Conrad, N.; Adrianne R. “Leveraging Valence of Star-like PEGs to Tune Rheology and Gelation Pathways of Dynamic Hydrogels.” 2024 Materials Research Society Fall Meeting & Exhibit (NSF PREM Research Scholars Summit), Boston, MA, December 1-6, 2024, (poster).
  120. Bhuiyan, S. H.†; Betancourt, T. “Thermally Responsive and NIR Light-Sensitive Agarose Hydrogels for Controlled Drug Release,” NSF PREM Research Scholars Summit at the Materials Research Society Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, December 4-6, 2024, (poster). 
  121. Barrett, S.; Abubakirov, B.; Sauceda N.; Nieves, J.; Collins, E.; Mouer, L.; Brittain, W. "Advancement of Renewable Energy via Organic Chemistry."  2024 MRS Fall Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts, December 4-7, 2024, (poster).
  122. Betancourt, T. “Pulsatile drug delivery via photothermal stimulation of dynamic hydrogels,” The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, December 12, 2024, (oral).