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Vinayak P. Dravid

McCormick School of Engineering

Abraham Harris Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
Professor of Chemistry
Director, Northwestern University Atomic and Nanoscale Characterization (NUANCE) Center
Director, Soft and Hybrid Nanotechnology Experimental (SHyNE) Resource

About

Areas of Focus

  • Materials characterization
  • Nanotechnology and bio-nanotechnology
  • Microscopy and imaging
  • Nanostructured materials
  • Energy and energy materials
  • Technology forecasting and roadmapping
  • Policy related to technology
  • Techno-economics
  • Environmental remediation
  • Lifecycle analysis
  • Imaging

Work/Research

  • Studies spatially and dimensionally confined structures and assembly
  • Explores interfaces and defect phenomena in advanced materials
  • Develops novel microscopy and analysis methods
  • Studies theranostic nanostructures
  • Develops water cleanup and environmental remediation techniques
  • Conducts synthesis, patterning and microscopy of nanostructures
  • Integrates nanosystems for biochemical sensing and diagnostics
  • Establishes proof-of-concept for novel advanced imaging instruments and techniques