As a North Carolina Teaching Fellow, Nick earned a B.S. in Physics and a B.A. in Mathematics with Teacher Licensure in 2011 from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. After that, he received a M.A.Ed from Wake Forest University in Secondary Science Education. From 2012 to 2018, […]
Congratulations to Professor Kandada for his dedication to teaching, mentoring and research.
Amanda Peake was awarded honorable mention for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program. The Fellowship is based on intellectual merit as well as the broader impact of research work. Amanda’s proposal includes PhD work on gravitational waves and STEM inclusivity initiatives. An exceptional application and research […]
Ian Newsome and Leda Gao successfully defended their PhDs last week. Their dedication and hard work was evident, and we wish them the very best! Ian Newsome with his advisor, Prof. Paul Anderson. Leda Gao with his advisor, Prof. Greg Cook.
For advancing the understanding of charge injection and transport in organic semiconductors, promoting significant improvements in device performance, and for leadership in creating a more inclusive materials science community. Professor Oana Jurchescu has been elected a 2025 Fellow of the Materials Research Society (MRS), […]
Jesse Gao presented “Catalase, Azide, and Peroxide Reaction Produces Nitroxyl” at the Society for Redox Biology and Medicine’s (SfRBM) 31st Annual Conference held in Savannah, Georgia on November 20-23, 2024.
Watch the interview here. Prof. Kim-Shapiro has conducted decades of research on nitrite and its potential applications to cardiovascular diseases. Along with colleagues, he found that far-red light – close in wavelength to infrared light, but visible to the human eye – could be […]
For advancing the understanding of charge transport in organic semiconductor devices, paving the way for improved performance; effective mentoring of junior scientists; and fostering an inclusive research environment. The APS Fellowship Program recognizes members who have made exceptional contributions in physics research, important applications of […]
Professor George Holzwarth passed away on March 13, 2024. George joined the physics faculty of Wake Forest University in August 1983. While he officially retired in 2004, he remained active in his biophysics research to the very end. Before joining WFU, George earned a BS […]