Abstract Engineering Plant-Microbe Interactions Towards Advanced Agriculture Biotechnologies Few plant-microbe interactions involving commensal microbiota are mechanistically understood, and filling this knowledge gap is necessary to manipulate and engineer these interactions…
Intertwining Science & Creativity to Improve Humanity and Our Planet Biography Dr. Willoughby is the Chief Innovation Officer of Blue Hummingbird, LLC where she combines scientific and creative design to…
Building a Culture of Excellence Biography Adm. Daryl Caudle is a native of Winston–Salem, North Carolina and a 1985 graduate of North Carolina State University (magna cum laude) with a degree…
Abstract Crystalline polymers morphology: an overview The organization and structure of polymers is analyzed by various techniques. Global means, such as DSC, are ideal when dealing with e.g. phase transitions…
Abstract Colloidal Engineering at the Nano, Micro, and Macro Scales: Materials that Can Move, Morph, Protect and Heal Our laboratory seeks to engineer colloidal building blocks (polymers, surfactants, and particles)…
Abstract Linking computational techniques to experiments for establishing design-structure-property relationships in soft materials. My research group’s expertise lies in the development of physics-based molecular models and simulation methods as well…
Inspirations for a Career Path for Growth Biography Jim Semler recently joined Merck as a principal scientist in the Materials and Biophysical Characterization group focused on drug substance and drug…
Abstract Exploring how ionic correlations influence ion transport and electron transfer in electrochemical systems Electrochemical technologies promise to play a major role in mitigation of carbon emissions associated with energy…
Abstract Innovation and Sustainability as Intertwined Forces to Accelerate Net Zero Goals The trifecta of clean energy, power grids modernization and digital transformation is driving innovation on steroids for the…
Abstract Data Science & Machine Learning Approaches to Catalysis and Chemical Engineering Data science and machine learning (DS/ML) are changing the way many people approach catalysis research, ranging from new…
Fundamental Understanding of Catalytic Hydrogen Production and Utilization through New Materials and Characterization Tools Abstract There have been renewed research interests in hydrogen economy in the light of net zero…
Abstract Unlocking the molecular aspects of Zika and SARS-CoV-2 for therapeutical binders: An exploration through computer simulations Computational approaches applied to the study of infectious diseases create a new research…