Nanotechnology & materials
Stefan Hecht
Devised a new class of polymer nanotubes and other molecular building blocks. These novel materials have potential applications in the fabrication of nanosized electronic devices.
Global
Michael Strano
Arrived at a new understanding of carbon nanotube surface chemistry.
Global
Yueh-Lin (Lynn) Loo
Invented nano transfer printing
Global
Tyler McQuade
Creates catalysts to reduce the number of steps needed to synthesize drugs, diminishing environmentally hazardous by-products.
Global
Yi Cui
Demonstrated the possibility of building new structures using the basic ingredients of nanotech.