Dr. Peter Pauzauskie

Associate Professor

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Biography

Peter Pauzauskie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. He earned his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of California at Berkeley in 2007 and holds B.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Mathematics from Kansas State University, both obtained in 2002. His research focuses on Nanoscale Opto-Mechanical Systems (NOMS), where he explores molecular engineering of advanced materials for biosensors and nanomedicine applications. His lab investigates optomechanical materials and their usage in controlling molecular interactions at nanometer length scales. Pauzauskie's work is pivotal in developing biocompatible nanomaterials targeted for photothermal therapies, particularly for cancer treatment. He has published numerous articles in reputable journals, highlighting his contributions to the fields of optical materials and nanotechnology. His research group employs cutting-edge experimental and computational techniques to synthesize and characterize optoelectronic nanostructures, with a particular focus on applications in the biomedical field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering focusing on nanotechnology and photothermal applications.

Awards

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Air Force Office Scientific Research Young Investigator Award

2012-01-01
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MRS Graduate Student Gold Award

2006-01-01
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Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

1999-01-01
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Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award

1997-01-01
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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow

2002-01-01

Patents

ALIGNMENT, TRANSPORTATION, INTEGRATION NANOWIRES USING OPTICAL TRAPPING

WO2007079411 A3 2007-10-18

Patent focusing on optical trapping technology for nanowires.

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DILUTED MAGNETIC SEMICONDUCTOR NANOWIRES EXHIBITING MAGNETORESISTANCE

WO2005067547 A3 2006-05-04

Patent related to semiconductor nanowires with unique properties.

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CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ALIGNMENT HIGH-DENSITY NANOWIRE ARRAYS

WO2005110057 A3 2006-04-27

Patent focusing on the crystallographic alignment of nanowires.

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Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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