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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.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering focusing on nanotechnology and photothermal applications.
Patent focusing on optical trapping technology for nanowires.
Patent related to semiconductor nanowires with unique properties.
Patent focusing on the crystallographic alignment of nanowires.
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