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Seminar Series

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Stevens Institute of Technology hosts an engaging seminar series that brings together leading voices in chemical engineering, materials innovation and interdisciplinary research. These seminars provide a platform for students, faculty and industry professionals to explore emerging technologies, exchange ideas and stay at the forefront of scientific advancement.

Nanotechnology Seminars

As a key focus area within the department, the Nanotechnology Seminar Series highlights cutting-edge research at the intersection of chemistry, materials science, and engineering. This series features renowned scientists and innovators who are advancing nanoscale technologies with transformative applications in medicine, electronics, energy and the environment—offering a front-row seat to the future of nanoscience.

Schedule of Upcoming Seminars

Explore this semester's lineup. Click on a seminar title to view details and register.

Fall 2025

September 12

Yong-Mook Kang, Korea University

Disorder as a Design Principle for Oxide Cathodes and Solid-State Electrolytes

September 19

Umit Ozkan, The Ohio State University

High-temperature Electro-catalysis: Challenges and Opportunities

September 26

Dr. Young-Beom Kim, Hanyang University

Flash Light Irradiation Process for Energy Conversion and Storage Devices

October 24

Dr. Yongchao Su, Senior Principal Scientist at Merck & Co., Inc.

From Molecules to Medicine: Structural Insights into Drug Delivery and Product Design

November 21

Dr. Alfred Crosby, Professor and Head of the Polymer Science & Engineering Department at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Control vs Autonomy in Soft Matter Movement

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For a complete overview of upcoming seminars, lectures, and academic events across all departments, please visit the Schaefer School's full event calendar.

Past Seminar Series Speakers

View speakers and seminar topics for the previous semesters.

Spring 2025 Seminar Series

Dr. Carlos M. Rinaldi-Ramos, University of Florida
In Vivo Quantitative Tracking of Nanoparticles and Cell Therapies Using Magnetic Particle Imaging


Jeremiah A. Johnson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Nanoseminar: Deconstructing Macromolecules to Make Better Materials


Matthew Panzer, Tufts University
Nanoseminar: Design of Zwitterionic Scaffolds for Ionogel Electrolytes


Dr. Renqin Zhang, Louisville R&D Center
An Elegant Piece of Catalysts Development Puzzle: Routine and Advanced Characterization


Dr. Robert Pantazes, Auburn University
Investigating the Features of Protein-Protein Interactions to Enable the Rational Engineering of Binding Proteins and their Interfaces


Dr. Jacob Monroe, University of Arkansas
Learning Monte Carlo Move Sets and Molecular Distributions in a Variational Autoencoding Framework

Fall 2024 Seminar Series

Dr. Millicent Sullivan, University of Delaware
Unlocking Intracellular Therapeutic Targets through Novel Nanostructured Biomaterials


Rosa M. Espinosa-Marzal, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
Nanotechnology Seminar Series: Long-Range Interactions in Highly Concentrated Electrolytes


Dr. Jonghoon Choi, Chung-Ang University
Functional Nanomaterials for the Treatment and Prevention of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and Their Biofilm Structures


Dr. J. Will Medlin, University of Colorado Boulder
Organic Modification of Metals and Metal Oxides for Selective Catalysis


Dr. Gregory Doerk, Brookhaven National Laboratory
Uncovering Self-Assembly Pathways in Polymer Blends by X-Ray Scattering


Harold W. Hatch, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Multiscale Modeling of Monoclonal Antibodies in High Concentration Formulations

Spring 2024 Seminar Series

Dr. Lawrence Stern, University of South Florida
Protein Engineering Approaches to Study Cell Signaling


Dr. Gregory Odegard, Michigan Technological University
Nanotechnology Seminar Series: Next Generation Ultra-Strong Composites for Crewed Deep Space Mission


Dr. Fanglin Che, University of Massachusetts- Lowell
Machine Learning Guided Electrified Modular Chemical Processes


Dr. Mitchell Wood, Sandia National Laboratories
Multiscale Modeling in the Exascale Era


Dr. Jindal Shah, Oklahoma State University
Nanotechnology Seminar Series: Predicting Non-ideal Behavior for Ionic Liquid-Ionic Liquid Mixtures


Dr. Marianna Maiarù, Columbia University
Process Modeling of Polymer-Based and Polymer-Derived Composites for High-Strength Lightweight Applications

Fall 2023 Seminar Series

Dr. Lisa Klein, Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Processing and Applications of Melting Gels


Dr. Mitchell Anthamatten, University of Rochester
Capturing Self-Assembly through Materials Processing: Glassy Liquid Crystals and Mesomorphic Ceramics


Dr. Alexander Winton, DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
Development & Integration of Protein-Catalyzed Capture Agents as Novel Receptors for Pathogen Detection


Dr. Frieder Jäekle, Rutgers University-Newark
Putting Boron into Polymers: New Functional Materials


Dr. Benjamin Scott, Boston University
Advances in Fluorescence Microscopy for Brain Imaging in Non-Model Species


Dr. David Salas-de la Cruz, Rutgers University-Camden
Fabricating Advanced Materials using Natural Materials

Spring 2023 Seminar Series

Sam Root, Stanford University
Multiscale Engineering of Polymer Materials for Soft Devices


Kevin Shen, UC Santa Barbara
Multiscale Simulations For Formulation Design: Building Better Models with Information Theory


Yuecheng “Peter” Zhou, Stanford University
Optical Recording of Bioelectrical Signals using Electrochromic Materials


Thomas Schwartz, University of Maine
Liquid-Phase Catalytic Conversion of Biomass to Fuels and Chemicals


Stefano Sacanna, NYU
Artificial Cell Mimics Based on Inorganic Colloidal Matter


Xiaoning Jiang, North Carolina State University
Nanotechnology Seminar Series: Micro/Nanotechnology Enabled Intravascular Ultrasound Transducers for Imaging and Therapy


Shikha Nangia, Syracuse University
Treating Alzheimer’s Disease: A Molecular Challenge


Grace Han, Brandeis University
Designing Organic Photoswitches for Optically-Controlled Phase Transitions and a Sustainable Future


Murat Keceli, Argonne National Lab
Machine Learning for Molecules and Materials in the Exascale Era

Fall 2022 Seminar Series

Hongli Zhu, Northeastern University
Developments of Cell-Level High Energy Density All-Solid-State Batteries


Chih-Hao Chang, UT Austin
Nanotechnology Seminar Series: Manufacturing Multifunctional Nanostructures using Colloidal Elements


Junyoung Park, UCLA
From Basic Design Principles to Metabolic Engineering: Rewiring Central Carbon Metabolism for CO2 Conversion


Carsten Sievers, Georgia Tech
Fundamentals and Applications of Mechanocatalytic Processes


Shiwang Cheng, Michigan State University
Nanotechnology Seminar Series: Polymer Nanocomposites at Large Deformation: New Insights from Small-Angle Scattering and Rheology


Shikha Nangia, Syracuse University
Treating Alzheimer’s Disease: A Molecular Challenge


Steve Greenbaum, CUNY-Hunter College
Nanotechnology Seminar Series: Can We Make a Safe and Affordable Battery for Electric Cars?


Yun Liu, NIST - National Institute of Standards & Technology
Challenges in Formulating Concentrated Protein Solutions: Viscosity and Stability