The Patterson Group, February, 2023
Left to right: (Back row) Aoon Rizvi, Justin Mulvey, Rakia Dhaoui, Kyle Gassaway, Ben Rose; (Middle row 1) Saira Cazarez , Paul Hurst, Giuseppe Di Palma, Nehal Idris, Lilian Zeinalvand, Riya Singh; (Middle row 2) Brooke Carpenter, Pushp Raj, Joe Patterson, Elmira Baghdadi, Wyeth Gibson, Elisa Olivas; (Front row) Rain Talosig.
The Patterson Group, February, 2022
Left to right: (Back row) Justin Mulvey, Paul Hurst, Nehal Idris, Aoon Rizvi; (Front row) Wyeth Gibson, Giuseppe Di Palma, Joe Patterson, Brooke Carpenter, Rain Talosig, Annissa Graham, Jovany Merham, and Kyle Gassaway.
Soft Matter Chemistry and Electron Microscopy
Soft materials are ubiquitous in science, nature, and technology. Their defining characteristic is a structural sensitivity towards their environment due to the molecular energy of the systems being on the order of thermal energy. As materials scientists we exploit this sensitivity, using processes such as self-assembly, to create complex materials that find applications in nanomedicine, catalysis, and energy storage or conversion. The Patterson Lab uses advanced electron microscopy techniques to explore the nanoscale dynamic processes which are essential to soft matter formation and application. Through visualization and quantitative analysis of these processes we aim to drive advancements in soft matter research and create the next generation of functional nanomaterials.
"You cannot depend on your judgment when your imag(e)ination is out of focus" - Mark Twain
The Patterson Lab aims to provide a diverse academic environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and respected.