RIN2 commitment to student training and highly-qualified personnel formation is reflected in the large number of URI MS and PhD thesis that RIN2 has helped with. Since 2013, over 70 MS and PhD thesis have been defended by URI students that underwent training at RIN2.
Kalindu Perera, PhD 2025, Application of Polymers and Polymer-based Nanoparticles Towards the Amelioration of Chronic Respiratory Disorders.
Matthew Card, PhD 2024, Fundamental Characterization of Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes for Sensing Applications.
Aceer Nadeem, PhD 2024, Nanotube Spectral Fingerprinting and Machine Learning for Optimized Bioimaging/Sensing Applications.
Sarah Davis, PhD 2024, Distributions, Characteristics and Impacts of Microplastic Pollution in Rhode Island’s Waterways.
Lauren Rainone, MS 2024, The Development of Rechargeable Magnesium Batteries with Carbon Based Cathode Materials.
Leah Rynearson, PhD 2024, Investigation of Electrolytes for Silicon-Containing Anodes and on High Voltage Cathodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries.
Brian Sheetz, PhD 2024, Development of Nanopore Sensors; Surface Modifications and Characterization.
Margaret Hill, MS 2024, Chemical Investigation of Membrane Vesicles Isolated from Pseudoalteromonas Rubra.
Yibo Li, PhD 2024, Developing Effective Physical and Chemical Adjuvants for Influenza and Tumor Vaccines.
Roger Hart, PhD 2024, Mineralogical, Geochemical, and Magnetic Examination of Serpentinization in Extraterrestrial Analogs.
Jessica Peluso, MS 2024, Implications of Water-Rock Reactions in Lava Tube Environments at Lava Beds National Monument.
Matthew Freeman, PhD 2023, Development and Characterization of Nano- and Microparticles for Pulmonary Drug Delivery.
Ryan Ivone, PhD 2023, Development of Polymeric Nano- and Microparticle-based Controlled Release Platforms.
Timo Küster, PhD 2023, Measuring the Needle in the Haystack: Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) Detection of Anionic Environmental Pollutants.
Zachary Shepard, PhD 2023, Nano/Bio Interactions for Synthetic and Natural Nanomaterials.
Andrea Goncalves, PhD 2023, Enhancing the Efficacy of Inhalable Nanoparticle Formulations using Biomimetic Lung Surfactant.
Hojat Heidaribafroui, PhD 2023, Microfluidic Paper-Based Devices for the Detection of Chemical and Biological Agents.
Weizhou Yue, PhD 2023, Development of Localized Drug Delivery Strategies for the Treatment of Cancers and Infectious Diseases.
Josiah Morrison, PhD 2023, Biochemical and Genetic Mechanisms Underpinning Escherichia Coli Cell Cycle and Growth Transitions.
Tania Thalyta Silva de Oliveira, PhD 2022, Analyte-sensing Particles and Impact of Plastics on Environmentally Abundant Bacteria.
Muzahidul Islam Anik, PhD 2022, Multifunctional Plasmonic and Magnetic Nanostructures Guided by Self and Directed Assembly.
Joseph Patrick Sullivan, PhD 2022, Development of a Safe Lithium Ion Battery with a Polymer Electrolyte.
Caroline Willuhn, MS 2022, Addition of Nanoparticles to Enhance the Ionic Conductivity of a PEO-based Polymer Electrolyte.
Kayla Kurtz, PhD 2022, Biofouling of Sensors in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island.
Robert Chevalier, PhD 2022, Chemically Tuned SERS Sensors and Signal Processing for Marine Sensing.
Amer Charbaji, PhD 2021, A New Paper-Based Microfluidic Device for Sensitive Detection of Nitrate in Seawater.
Md Golam Jakaria, PhD 2021, Development and Characterization of Nanomaterials to Overcome Pulmonary Epithelial Barriers.
Mitchell Gravely, PhD 2021, Probing Interactions of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes at the Nano-Bio Interface.
Negar Rahmani, MS 2021, Analyzing HSP104 Chaperone Function in Disassembly of Amyloid aggregates in Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Yeast Model System.
Yiwen Zhao, PhD 2021, Self-adjuvanted Virus-Like Particle for Safe and Highly Immunogenic Vaccination.
Gregory Slaybaugh, PhD 2020, Molecular Mechanism of Polypeptide Insertion into Bilayer and Exit.
Erika Addison, MS 2020, Physicochemical Implications of Cyanobacteria Oxidation with Fe(VI).
CJ Spellman, MS 2020, Feasibility Assessment of Acid Mine Drainage and Municipal Wastewater co-Treatment.
Minoo Madani, PhD 2020, Developing Stimuli-responsive Biomaterial Systems for Drug Delivery in Tissue Engineering & Cancer Chemotherapy.
Zachary Shepard, MS 2020, Evaluating a New Design of Ceramic Water Filters Impregnated with Silver Nanoparticles.
Dounia Elkhatib, PhD 2020, Assessment of Microplastic in Water and Wastewater.
Nasim Ganji, PhD 2019, Nanoparticle-Cell Membrane Interactions: Adsorption Kinetics and the Monolayer Response.
Teresa Mako, PhD 2019, Detection of Ions and Small Molecule Toxicants in Aqueous Media using New Colorimetric and Fluorimetric Methods.
Lukas Duwe, MS 2019, All-solid Lithium-ion Batteries for High Safety and Stability.
Akram Abbasi, PhD 2019, Nanomaterials for Sensing, Heating and Applications in Composites and Emulsion Biofouling.
Dilni Kaveendi Chandrasiri Koggala Wellalage, PhD 2019, The Efect of Additives and Surface Modifying Agents on the Solid Electrolyte Interface in Lithium Ion Batteries.
Timo Küster, MS 2019, Nanostructured Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Sensor for Marine Pollutants.
Margaret Wilson, MS 2019, Biofilm Adhesion on the Sulfide Mineral Bornite & Implications for Astrobiology.
Alexander Sousa, MS 2019, Distinguishing Living and non-Living Surface Deposition on Serpentine: Implications for Biosignatures and Astrobiology.
Nishan Shah, PhD 2019, Overcoming Contemporary Obstacles in Drug Delivery via Acetalated Dextran Particle Formulations.
Elisa Torrico, PhD 2019, Development and Characterization of Nanomaterials for Pulmonary Drug Delivery Applications.
Jillian Freese, PhD 2019, Molecular and Morphological Investigations into the Evolution and Development of Red Algal Parasites.
Tania Emi, PhD 2019, Remotely Activated Biomaterials for Optimizing the Temporal Profiles of Therapeutic Molecules.
Rosa Ghatee, PhD 2019, Fabrication of Conductive Hydrogels and their Application in Neuroprosthetic Intervention and Drug Delivery.
Christopher LaBreck, PhD 2019, Mechanisms of Division Site Selection and Role of the ATP-Dependent Protease CLPXP in Mind Regulation and Proteostasis in E. Coli.
Ryan Ivone, MS 2019, Development of Pediatric Anti-HIV Formulations with Improved Dissolution Characteristics.
Joseph Roccio, MS 2019, Surfactant Enhanced Bioremediation of Oil by Alcanivorax Borkumensis Using Food Grade Amphiphiles.
Kevin Rivera, MSc 2018, Sensors for ceramic matrix composite (CMC) engine components.
Zachary L. Brown, PhD 2018, Development of carbonate electrolytes for lithium metal electrodes.
Ryan K. Sullivan, MSc 2018, Assessment of Ceramic Water Filters as a Point-of-Use Water Treatment System for Treatment of Microbiological, Organic, and Inorganic Contaminants in Drinking Water.
Fatemeh Faghihzadeh, PhD 2018, Kinetic, Metabolic and Macromolecular Response of Bacteria to Antimicrobial Agents.
Rolf Staud, MSc 2018, Carbon Nanotube Interactions with Human Cells Under Shear using Microfluidics.
Yuzi Zhang, 2017, Performance Analysis and Morphology of Lithium Ion Battery Anodes Prepared by Colloidal Processing.
Sauradip Chaudhuri, 2017, Derivatized Cyclodextrins and their Modified Synthetic Architectures for Sensing and Catalysis.
Blanca Zelaya-Rincon, 2017, Structural Transformations in Diluted Micellar and Lamellar Systems, *Project in collaboration with Procter & Gamble.
Yaser Kashkooli, 2016, NIR Light Activated Hollow Gold Nanoshell Structures Based on Layersome Template.
Zimeng Wang, 2016, Dry Powder Aerosol Nanocomposite Microparticles for the Treatment of Pulmonary Diseases.
Jennifer Daniels, 2016, Synthesis, Characterization, and Tumor Targeting of Novel pH Sensitive Nanoparticles.
Matthew Ryan Preiss, 2016, Lipid Nanoparticle Interactions and Assemblies.
Nelson Anaya-Archila, 2016, Nanoparticles Toxicity on Escherichia Coli: Batch and Kinetic Approach.
Indrani Chakraborty, 2016, Fabrication of Multifunctional Graphene-based Polymer Composite Materials Using Different Fillers.
Yajuang Li, 2015, Development of Copper Sulfide Nanoparticles for Photothermal and Chemotherapy of Cancer Cells.
Rosa Ghatee, 2015, MSc Injectable Conductive Hydrogels for Use in Neuroprosthetic Intervention.
Amitesh Saha, 2015, Understanding Behavior of Particle Stabilized Emulsions and Transformations in Colloidal Systems.
Hari Katepalli, 2014, Formation and Stability of Emulsions: Effect of Surfactant-Particle Interactions and Particle Shape.
Sarah Beaton Fields, 2014, A Responsive Particle Coating for Emulsion Formation at the Oil-Water Interface.
Maximillian Sender, 2014, Effect of Silica Nanoparticle Aggregate State on Pickering Emulsion Formation and Stability.
Qihua Sun, 2014, Tumor-Penetrating Acetalated Dextran Nanoparticles Capable of Tandem Delivery of Agents for the Treatment of Lung Cancer.
Aihong Xi, 2014, Centrifugation-based Assay for Examining Nanoparticle-Lipid Membrane Binding and Disruption.
Varun K. Kasaraneni, 2014, Fate and Removal of Contaminants in Urban Environment.
Swapnil A,. Malekar,2014, Liposomes for the Controlled Delivery of Multiple Drugs.
Hongyin Zhang, 2013, Application of Silver Nanoparticles in Drinking Water Purification.
Kalyani Gude, 2013, Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Colloidal Supported Metal Nanoparticles.