2008 PhD Graduates

Meher Kiran Prakash Ayalasomayajula
Theoretical Studies of Single Molecule Biophysical Systems and Photochemical Ensembles
Advisor: Dr. Rudolph Marcus

Jiansong Gao
The Physics of Superconducting Microwave Resonators
Advisor: Dr. Jonas Zmuidzinas

Lin Han
In vitro DNA Mechanics in Gene Regulation: One Molecule at a Time
Advisor: Dr. Rob Phillips

Jinseong Heo
Probing Electronic Properties of Carbon Nanotubes
Advisor: Dr. Marc Bockrath

Shwetank Kumar
Submillimeter Wave Camera Using A Novel Photon Detector Technology
Advisor: Dr. Jonas Zmuidzinas

Wonhee Lee
Microfluidic Chip Calorimeters for Biological Applications
Advisor: Dr. Michael Roukes

Wei Liang
Study of Optical Phase Lock Loops and the Applications in Coherent Beam Combining and Coherence Cloning
Advisor: Dr. Amnon Yariv

Matthew Sanford Mattson
Understanding and Treating Eye Diseases: Mechanical Characterization and Photochemical Modification of the Cornea and Sclera
Advisor: Dr. Julie Kornfield

Effrosyni Seitaridou
Non-Equilibrium Dynamics: Diffusion in Small Numbers and Ribosomal Self-Assembly
Advisor: Dr. Rob Phillips

Luke A. Sweatlock
Plasmonics: Numerical Methods and Device Applications
Advisor: Dr. Harry Atwater

Katsuaki Tanabe
Low-Cost High-Efficiency Solar Cells with Wafer Bonding an Plasmonic Technologies

Gunsu S. Yun
Dynamics of Plasma Structures Interacting with External and Self-Generated Magnetic Fields
Advisor: Dr. Paul Bellan

2008 Master of Science Degree

Ryan Morrow Briggs
Advisor: Dr. Harry Atwater

Davis Solomon Darvish
Advisor: Dr. Harry Atwater

Christopher Paul Michael
Advisor: Dr. Oskar Painter

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