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Alexander Govorov named IPF Fellow, strengthening OHIO’s international research collaboration in nanoscience

September 8, 2026 2 min

Distinguished Professor Alexander Govorov, a member of the Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute, has been appointed an IPF Fellow at the Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden in Germany.

Advancing Health

New patent from OHIO researchers could pave the way for more effective growth hormone therapies

July 22, 2026 8 min

Researchers at ��Ƶ have filed a patent after using advanced molecular simulations to uncover, for the first time, how a pioneering growth hormone drug works at the atomic level—a discovery that could pave the way for a new generation of more potent treatments for growth hormone disorders.

OHIO Professor Nancy Sandler with collaborators

Condensed Matter Researcher

Nancy Sandler advances condensed matter physics through research, leadership, and global collaboration

July 15, 2026 3 min

Nancy Sandler is a theoretical condensed matter physicist whose research at the Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute provides student mentoring, and scientific leadership.

Faculty Experts

Bridging the atomic and real worlds: Dr. David Drabold’s new study transforms thermal modeling

May 27, 2026 3 min

The work presents a breakthrough framework that connects atomic-scale physics directly to real-world device performance, an enduring challenge in materials science.

Student Success

OHIO student receives national attention for cutting-edge research

April 30, 2026 5 min

Luke Davenport, an undergraduate researcher at the Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute (NQPI) at ��Ƶ, led the research project.

Several faculty awards are displayed on a table, including awards for Pamela Kaylor, Sarah Wyatt and Adam Rapp

Faculty Excellence

OHIO honors faculty for outstanding teaching, research, commitment to student success

April 22, 2026 9 min

The 2026 Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony celebrated the winners of numerous prestigious awards including the Presidential Teacher Award, Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and University Professor Award.

Faculty Excellence

Gao reimagines materials chemistry with NSF CAREER Award

April 16, 2026 3 min

Dr. Wenyang Gao, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at ��Ƶ, has received a prestigious CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation’s Division of Materials Research.

OHIO Events

Science Café to feature Professor John Staser on April 8

April 1, 2026 2 min

��Ƶ Professor John Staser will be discussing “A Better Way? Coal as a Renewable Energy Storage Material,” at the April 8 Science Café.

Faculty excellence

NQPI Faculty Spotlight: Professor Alexander (Sasha) Govorov as a Fulbright Scholar at UTT

March 20, 2026 3 min

Professor Alexander (Sasha) Govorov, Distinguished Professor of Physics at ��Ƶ and a longstanding member of NQPI, is currently visiting the Université de Technologie de Troyes (UTT), France, as a Fulbright Scholar.

Faculty Expert

DOE Science Highlights Professor Saw Wai Hla’s Atomic-Scale Breakthrough

March 4, 2026 4 min

Professor Saw Wai Hla's groundbreaking atomic-scale imaging research, recognized by the DOE and prestigious awards, advances understanding and manipulation of rare earth elements critical to modern technology.

Faculty Expert

Esteemed researcher Dipayan Datta joins NQPI, ��Ƶ Chemistry and Biochemistry departments

March 4, 2026 2 min

Dr. Dipayan Datta joins ��Ƶ's NQPI to advance computational chemistry research and mentor students.

Research Excellence

OHIO faculty named as Presidential Research Scholars

November 6, 2025 5 min

��Ƶ has named four faculty members as the 2025-26 Presidential Research Scholars. This year’s award winners are Hee-Jong Seo, Saw Wai Hla, Jim Montgomery and Julie Suhr.

Student Research

��Ƶ graduate students present research at Plant Cell Wall Biology Conference

October 2, 2025 6 min

Two ��Ƶ Ph.D. students recently showcased their research at the 2025 International Conference on Plant Cell Wall Biology, held July 6–10 at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

Awards

OHIO students, faculty and alumni to participate in cultural exchange after being selected for prestigious awards

August 6, 2025 8 min

Fourteen members of the ��Ƶ community have been awarded prestigious fellowships through programs like Fulbright, CLS, and Princeton in Asia, supporting international education and cultural exchange. These awards enable recipients to pursue research, teaching, and diplomatic engagement abroad.

southeast Asian scientist Saw Wai Hla leans on a railing in front of a warm wood backdrop; he has dark hear and wears a black sport coat and glasses

Emerging Technology

X-Ray Visionary

March 24, 2025 7 min

OHIO researcher Saw Wai Hla’s groundbreaking discovery

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