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Presentations at Meetings and Conferences by AMRI Researchers and Collaborators


[1] C.J. O'Connor, "Nanophase Magnetic Particles for Advanced Materials," SpinTronic Workshop, Mesa, AZ, May 29, 1997.

[2] R.A. McIntyre, A.U. Falster, J.L. Heintz, S. Li, C.J. O’Connor, W.B. Simmons, Jr., and J.B. Wiley, "Preparation of Mixed-Valence Titanates through a Correlated Two-Step Synthetic Process," 214th ACS National Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, September 1997.

[3] R.A. McIntyre, A.U. Falster, S. Li, C.J. O’Connor, W.B. Simmons, Jr., and J.B. Wiley, "A Two-Step Synthetic Process for the Enhanced Control Over Mixed Valency in Layered Perovskites," 214th ACS National Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, September 1997.

[4] J.Tang, C.E. O’Connor, and L. Feng, "Magnetotransport and Antiferromagnetic Coupling in Nanocomposites EuS-Co and EuS-Ag," The 3rd International Conference of Elements, Paris, France, September 14-19, 1997.

[5] C.J. O'Connor, "Nanoferrite - Polymer Composites from Reverse Micelles," Nanoscale Design of Magnetic Materials ARO Workshop, Research Triangle Park, NC, September 17-19, 1997.

[6] A. Edelstein, "Unusual Phase Changes and Ferromagnetic / Antiferromagnetic Properties in Multilayer Systems," presented at the Sixth Annual Consortium on Nanostructured Materials, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, October 24, 1997.

[7] G. Irvin, S. Li, S. Banerjee, V. John, G. McPherson, "Cluster Synthesis at Enhanced Pressures," Annual Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Los Angeles, November 1997.

[8] C.E. O'Connor, L. Feng, C.T. Seip and J. Tang, "Large Magnetoresistance in Granular EuS-Co and EuS-Ag Nanocomposites and Its Origin," 7th Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, San Francisco, CA, January 6-9, 1998.

[9] E.E. Carpenter, C.T. Seip, and C.J. O'Connor, "Magnetic Properties of Cobalt and Manganese Ferrite Nanoparticles Synthesized in Reverse Micelles," 7th Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, San Francisco, CA, January 6-9, 1998.

[10] J.M. MacLaren, W.H..Butler and X.-G. Zhang, "Spin-Dependent Tunneling in Epitaxial Systems: Band Dependence of Conductance," 7th Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, San Francisco, CA, January 6-9, 1998.

[11] W. H. Butler, X.-G. Zhang, and J.M. MacLaren, "First-Principles Based Semi-Classical Model for Transport in Magnetic Layered Structures," 7th Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, San Francisco, CA, January 6-9, 1998.

[12] J.H. Zhang, M.A. McConduit, and C.J. O'Connor, "Observation of a Metamagnetic Behavior in the Layered Compound (NH4) Cu (PO4) H2O," 7th Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, San Francisco, CA, January 6-9, 1998.

[13] J. Tang, "Magnetotransport and Magnetism in Granular EuS-Co and EuS-Ag Nanocomposites Prepared by Mechanical Alloying," 7th Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, San Francisco, CA, January 6-9, 1998.

[14] L. Folks, "MFM Imaging of Magnetically Hard Materials," presented at the 7th Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, San Francisco, CA, January 6-9, 1998.

[15] H. Weinforth, A. Carl, E.F. Wasserman, and D. Weller, "Structural Electrical and Magnetic Properties of CoxC1-x Granular Films," 7th Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, San Francisco, CA, January 6-9, 1998.

[16] J.H. Kaufman, T. Koehler, A. Moser, D. Weller, and B. Jones, "Anisotropy Design in Magnetic Media, A Micromagnetics Study," 7th Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, San Francisco, CA, January 6-9, 1998.

[17] U. Ebels, R. Sooryakumar, R. Rohklin, R.F.C. Farrow, D. Weller, and G.R. Harp, "Magnetic Domain Configuration in the New Chemically Ordered Alloy: Co3Pt," 7th Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, San Francisco, CA, January 6-9, 1998.

[18] M.F. Toney, D. Weller, and A. Carl, "Observation of a New Face-Centered Cubic (FCC) Phase in NixCo1-x for x = 0.25 - 0.3," 7th Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, San Francisco, CA, January 6-9, 1998.

[19] D.J. Smith, M.R. McCartney, R.F.C. Farrow, D. Weller, and R.F. Marks, "Development of Magnetic Anisotropy and Microstructure in Epitaxial FePt (001)," 7th Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, San Francisco, CA, January 6-9, 1998.

[20] L. Folks, "MFM Techniques for High-Energy Permanent Magnets," MFM10: A Workshop on Magnetic Force Microscopy in Research and Industry, San Francisco, CA, January 9-11, 1998.

[21] E.E. Carpenter, C.T. Seip, and C.J. O'Connor, "Synthesis and Magnetic Properties of Nanocomposites of a Core-Shell Structure," 215th ACS National Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 29-April 2, 1998.

[22] John N. Lalena and John B. Wiley, "Two-Step Topotactic Route to a New Mixed-Valence Perovskite," 215th ACS National Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 29-April 2, 1998.

[23] C.T. Seip and C.J. O'Connor, "The Fabrication and Organization of Self-Assembled Metallic Nanoparticles Formed in Reverse Micelles," 4th International Conference on Nanostructured Materials (NANO’98), Stockholm, Sweden, June 14-19, 1998.

[24] C.J. O'Connor, C.T. Seip and E.E. Carpenter, "Synthesis and Reactivity of Nanophase Ferrites in Reverse Micellar Solutions," 4th International Conference on Nanostructured Materials (NANO’98), Stockholm, Sweden, June 14-19, 1998.

[25] J. Tang, "Magnetoresistance in Granular g-Fe2O3," Workshop on Magnetic Materials, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA, July 1998

[26] R.A. McIntyre, J.N. Lalena, B. Cushing, K. Thomas, C.T. Seip, E. Carpenter, C.J. O’Connor, and J.B. Wiley, "Low-Temperature Routes to New Mixed Valence Compounds," Gordon Research Conference on Solid State Chemistry, July 1988.

[27] M.C. Cheng and H. Dong, "Monte Carlo Simulation for Spin-dependent Electron Transport in Magnetic Materials," Poster Presentation at the 2nd Annual Spintronics Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, July 16-18, 1998.

[28] J.M. MacLaren, "Theoretical Investigations of Finite Bias Tunneling," Poster Presentation at the 2nd Annual Spintronics Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, July 16-18, 1998.

[29] L. M. Malkinski, J.-Q. Wang, C. T. Seip, J. Wiemann, J. B. Wiley, J. Tang, and C. J. O’Connor, "Microstructure, Magnetic Properties and Giant Magnetoresistance Effect in Granular Cu-Co Thin Films," Poster Presentation at the 2nd Annual Spintronics Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, July 16-18, 1998.

[30] C.J. O'Connor, "Nanophase Magnetic Particles for Advanced Materials," Oral Presentation at the 2nd Annual Spintronics Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, July 16-18, 1998.

[31] C.J. O’Connor, C.T. Seip, E.E. Carpenter, C. Sangregorio, V. T. John, and S. Li, "Synthesis And Reactivity Of Nanophase Magnetic Particles In Reverse Micellar Solutions," Poster Presentation at the 2nd Annual Spintronics Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, July 16-18, 1998.

[32] C.J. O'Connor, C.T. Seip, E.E. Carpenter, C. Sangregorio, J.S. Jung, J.B. Wiley, V.T. John, G. Irvin, and S. Li, "Templated Synthesis of Magnetic Nanoparticles," Poster Presentation at the 2nd Annual Spintronics Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, July 16-18, 1998.

[33] C.A. Ross and H.I. Smith, "Interferometric Lithography and X-ray Nanolithography for MRAM Applications," Poster Presentation at the 2nd Annual Spintronics Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, July 16-18, 1998.

[34] S. L. Whittenburg, J. MacLaren and M.C. Cheng, "Modeling Program at the Advanced Materials Research Institute," Abstract, 2nd Annual Spintronics Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, July 16-18, 1998.

[35] S.L. Whittenburg, M.C. Cheng, and J.M. MacLaren "Modeling Studies of Magnetic Thin Films," Poster Presentation at the 2nd Annual Spintronics Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, July 16-18, 1998.

[36] S.L. Whittenburg, "Temperature Dependent Micromagnetics Simulation of Thin Films," Poster Presentation at the 2nd Annual Spintronics Workshop, Minneapolis, MN, July 16-18, 1998.

[37] J. Tang, "Magnetoresistance in Granular g-Fe2O3 and EuS-Co Nanocomposites," Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, People's Republic of China, August 1998

[38] J. Wang, "Flux Pinning and Enhanced Critical Current in Magnetic Field by Artificial Pinning Centers," 98 Workshop of Chinese Young Scholars on Nanophase Sciences, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, August 1998.

[39] J.S. Jung, W. S. Chae, J. B. Wiley and C. J. O'Connor, "Preparation and Characterization of g-Fe2O3 Nanoparticles in Mesoporous Material," Inorganic Chemistry Symposium, Wonju, Korea, August 1998.

[40] J.S. Jung, W.S. Chae, C. Sangregorio, J.B. Wiley, and C. J. O'Connor, "Nickel Nanoparticles in a Mesoporous Material," 82nd Meeting of the Korean Chemical Society, Chunan, Korea, August 1998.

[41] H.E. Alper, J.S. Murray and P. Politzer, "Density Functional Studies of Copper Clusters," presented at the 216th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 23-27, 1998.

[42] E.J. Thomas, H.E. Alper, J.S. Murray, P. Politzer and C.J. O’Connor, "Density Functional Studies of Chromium Clusters," presented at the 216th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 23-27, 1998.

[43] C.J. O'Connor, "Nanophase Magnetic Materials: Synthesis and Properties," 6th International Conference on Molecule-Based Magnets (ICMM’98), Village les Tuquets, Seignosse (Bordeaux), France, Sept. 12-17, 1998.

[44] E.E Carpenter, C. Sangregorio, and C.J. O'Connor, "Synthesis of Antiferromagnetic Particles with Macromolecular Dimensions," 6th International Conference on Molecule-Based Magnets (ICMM’98), Village les Tuquets, Seignosse (Bordeaux), France, September 12-17, 1998.

[45] C. Sangregorio, E.E. Carpenter, and C.J. O'Connor, "Synthesis and Characterization of Nanometer and Macromolecular Sized Antiferromagnetic Clusters," 6th International Conference on Molecule-Based Magnets (ICMM’98), Village les Tuquets (Bordeaux), Seignosse, France, September 12-17, 1998.

[46] S. Hariharan, "Electron Tunneling Spectroscopy," UNO Physics Dept., New Orleans, October 1998.

[47] S. Hariharan, "Probing the Ground State in 'good' Superconductors and 'bad' Metals," Physics Department, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, November 1998.

[48] S. Li, S. Rachakonda, G.C. Irvin, S. Banerjee, V.T. John, G. McPherson, and C.J. O’Connor, "Self-Assembly in the Transformation of Inverse Micellar Solutions to Organogels - Fundamental Characterizations and Applications to New Magneto-responsive and Luminescent Materials," presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Miami, FL, November 1998.

[49] G.C. Irvin, S. Li, R. Rachakonda, S. Banerjee, V.T. John, G. McPherson, and C.J. O’Connor, "Nanocluster Synthesis in Reversed Micelles under Clathrate Hydrate Formation Conditions," presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Miami, FL, November 1998.

[50] G.C. Irvin, S. Li, R. Rachakonda, S. Banerjee, V.T. John, G. McPherson, and C. J. O’Connor, "Solvophobic Folding of Hydrogen Bonded Polymers in Micro-structured Fluids - Development of a Microencapsulation Technique," presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Miami, FL, November 1998.

[51] G.C. Irvin, S. Li, S. Rachakonda, S. Banerjee, V.T. John, and C.J. O’Connor, "Rapid Nucleation of Nanoclusters through Clathrate Hydrate Formation," presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Miami, FL, November 1998.

[52] J.S. Jung, C.T. Seip, E.E. Carpenter, R.A. McIntyre, C. Sangregorio, C. J. O’Connor, and J. B. Wiley, "Synthesis of Nanomagnetic Materials in Mesoporous Hosts," 43rd Annual Conference on Magnetics and Magnetic Materials (MMM), Miami, FL, November 1998.

[53] J.S. Jung, W.S. Chae, R.A. McIntyre, C.T. Seip, J.B. Wiley and C.J. O’Connor, "Preparation and Characterization of Ni Nanoparticles in an MCM Mesoporous Material," 43rd Annual Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MMM), Miami, FL, November, 1998.

[54] L. Malkinski, J.-Q. Wang, C.T. Seip, J. Weimann, and J.B. Wiley, "Thickness Dependence of Giant Magnetoresistance Effect in Granular Cu-Co Thin Films," 43rd Annual Conference on Magnetics and Magnetic Materials (MMM), Miami, FL, November 1998.

[55] K.-Y. Wang, L. Feng, C.J. O'Connor, J. Tang, D.-X. Chen, M. Vazquez and A. Hernando, "Magnetoresistance in Glass-Coated Fe-Ni-Cu Microwires," Annual Conference on Magnetics and Magnetic Materials (MMM), Miami, FL, November 1998.

[56] S. Li, V.T. John, G. Irvin, S. Rachakonda, G. McPherson, and C.J. O’Connor, "Synthesis and Magnetic Properties of a Novel Ferrite Organogel," Annual Conference on Magnetics and Magnetic Materials (MMM), Miami, FL, November 1998.

[57] S. Li, V.T. John, S. Rachakonda, G. Irvin, G. McPherson, and C.J. O’Connor, "Higher Crystallinity Superparamagnetic Ferrites: Controlled Synthesis in Lecithin Gels, and Magnetic Properties," Annual Conference on Magnetics and Magnetic Materials (MMM), Miami, FL, November 1998.

[58] B. L. Cushing and J. B. Wiley, "Ion-Exchange Routes to Cation-Deficient Layered Oxides," Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS 98), Research Triangle Park, NC, November 1998.

[59] J.N. Lalena, C.T. Seip, E.E. Carpenter, A.U. Falster, W.B. Simmons, C.J. O’Connor, and J.B. Wiley," Multistep Topotactic Routes to Layered Transition-Metal Perovskites with Low d-electron Counts," Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS 98), Research Triangle Park, NC, November 1998.

[60] J.N. Lalena, R.A. McIntyre, B. Cushing, K. Thomas, C.T. Seip, C.J. O’Connor, and J.B. Wiley, "Low-Temperature Multistep Topotactic Routes to New Mixed-Valence Perovskites," Materials Research Society Meeting, November 30-December 4, 1988.

[61] J. Xu and M.-C. Cheng, "Design Optimization of Low-Temperature and Low-Voltage Deep-Submicron MOSFET’s Using Stepped-Channel-Doping Profiles," 1998 Int’l Electron Device & Materials Symposium (IEDMS), Tainan, Taiwan, December 21-23, 1998.

[62] S. Hariharan, "Probing the Ground State in 'good' Superconductors and 'bad' Metals," Physics Department, Tulane University, New Orleans, January 1999.

[63] C. Sangregorio, E.C. Carpenter, and C. J. O'Connor, "Size Dependence Of The Magnetic Properties Of Antiferromagnetic Nanoparticles," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[64] C. Sangregorio, J.K. Wiemann, C.J. O'Connor, and Z. Rosenzweig, "A New Method for the Synthesis of Magnetoliposomes," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[65] K.A. Thomas, J.N. Lalena, and J.B. Wiley, "A New Dielectric for Communication Devices," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[66] J.-S. Jung, J.L. Heintz, Jr., R.A. McIntyre, K.A. Thomas, W.L. Leibhart, K.Flick, L. Malkinski, J. Wang, W. Zhou, J.N. Lalena, B.L. Cushing, C. Sangregorio, C. Seip, E.E. Carpenter, J. Wiggins, H. Srikanth, C.J. O'Connor and J.B. Wiley, "Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetic Nanoparticles and Mixed-Valence Compounds," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[67] S. Li, G. Irvin, B. Simmons, V. John, G. McPherson, and C. O'Connor, "The Synthesis of Magnetic Nanomaterials and Composites in Microstructured Fluid Phases," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[68] J. Wiemann, C. Sparrow, J.H. Zhang, "Nanoparticles of Zinc Ferrite by Organic Gelation Method," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[69] Kerry P. McNamara and Zeev Rosenzweig, "Intracellular Sensing Using Phospholipid-Coated Nanoparticles," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[70] A.Thierry de Ville d'Avray, E.E. Carpenter, C.J. O'Connor, and R.B. Cole, "Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry for Characterization of Magnetic Nanoparticles," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[71] P. Schilling, R. Tittsworth, E. Ma, S. Teixiera, M. do Carmo M. Alves, "XAFS Analysis Of Nanocrystalline Alloys at CAMD," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[72] W. Zhou and C.J. O'Connor, "Microstructure Characterization By Scanning Electron Microscope And Transmission Electron Microscope At AMRI," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[73] J.W. Owens and K.Garner, "Synchrotron X-Ray Microtomography of Zeolites," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[74] J. Tang, L. Feng and J.A. Wiemann, "Negative Magnetoresistance of g-Fe2O3 Observed in Fe2O3/Ag Granular Nanocomposites," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[75] K.-Y. Wang, C. Sangregorio, J. Wiggins, J. Wiemann and J. Tang, "Colossal Magnetoresistance and its Correlation with Magnetic Phase Transitions in Bulk Nd0.7Ba0.3MnO3," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium- AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[76] L. Malkinski, J.-Q. Wang, J. Dai, J.Wiemann, T. Kodenkandath, C. Sangregorio, W. Zhou, J. Tang, J. Wiley and C. J. O'Connor, "Magnetoresistance, Microstructure and Magnetic Properties Of Cu-Co Granular Films," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[77] L. Malkinski, J.-Q. Wang, J. Weiman, W. Zhou, J. MacLaren, and C. Ross, "Fabrication and Study of GMR Co/Cu Multilayers and Spin-Valves," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[78] C.A. Ross, H.I. Smith, and J.Q. Wang, "Fabrication of MRAM Elements by Interferometric Lithography," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[79] R.H. Kodama and A.S. Edelstein, "Magnetic Properties Of Discontinuous Co Films Capped With Ni0.5Co0.5O or Al2O3," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[80] A.S. Edelstein, R.H. Kodama, M. Miller, V. Browning, P. Lubitz, S.F. Cheng, and H. Sieber, "Interlayer Coupling and Enhanced Coercivity in Ferromagnetic /Antiferromagnetic Structures," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[81] M. Rubinstein and T. Ambrose, E. Carpenter and C.J. O’Connor, "Magnetic Properties of Antiferromagnetic Nanoparticles," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[82] J. Wiggins, K. -Y. Wang, J. Tang and H. Srikanth, "Radio-Frequency Impedance of Fe-Ni-Cu Microwires and Nd-Ba-Mn-O Magnetic Oxides," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[83] K.L. Stokes, A. Kumbhar and C.B. Murray, "Investigation of Nanophase Materials for Thermoelectric Applications," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[84] M.-C. Cheng and M. Shen, "Critical Issues for Modeling of Ultra-small Semiconductor Devices," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[85] J. Xu and M.-C. Cheng, "Optimization of Low-Temperature Deep-Submicrometer MOSFET's at Supply Voltage Below One Voltage," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[86] N. Dao, S. Homer, and S.L. Whittenburg, "Micromagnetics of Nanoshaped Fe Elements," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[87] A.H. Davis, J.M. MacLaren, "Spin Dependent Tunneling in Magnetic Tunnel Junctions," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[88] L. Folks and D. Weller, "Magnetic Structures in Exploratory Magnetic Recording Media," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[89] H.E. Alper and P. Politzer, "Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Copper Using an Allow Potential," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[90] E.J. Thomas, J.S. Murray; C.J. O'Connor; and P. Politzer, "The Cr2 Molecule: Some Perspectives," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[91] E.E. Carpenter and C.J. O'Connor, "Sequential Synthesis using Reverse Micelles," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[92] J. Wiggins and H. Srikanth, "Instrumentation for Novel Radio Frequency and High Resistivity Measurements," poster presentation, 1999 Mardi Gras Symposium-AMRI/Industry Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 11-12, 1999.

[93] Z. Rosenzweig, "Bioanalytical Applications of Fluorescent and Magnetic Liposomes," Pittcon 99 - Symposium Organizer, Chair and Invited Speaker, Orlando, FL, March 1999.

[94] S. Hariharan, "Spin and Charge Dynamics in Novel Magnetic Systems," Physics Department, Southern University, Baton Rouge, March 1999.

[95] J. Tang, L. Feng, and J.A. Weimann, "Negative Magnetoresistance of g-Fe2O3 Observed in g-Fe2O3/Ag Granular Nanocomposites," presented at the American Physical Society's Centennial Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 20-26, 1999.

[96] L. Malkinski, J.-Q. Wang, J.B. Dai, J.K. Weimann, W. Zhou, and J. Tang, "Finite-Size Effects in GMR and Magnetic Blocking in Granular Thin Films," presented at the American Physical Society's Centennial Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 20-26, 1999.

[97] H. Srikanth, E.E. Carpenter, J. Wiggins, K.-Y. Wang, J. Tang, and C.J. O'Connor, "Radio Frequency Impedance of Magnetic Nanoparticles and Microwires," presented at the American Physical Society's Centennial Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 20-26, 1999.

[98] J. Wiggins, B.L. Cushing, J.B. Wiley, and H. Srikanth, "Transport and Magnetic Properties of Mixed-Valent CaxCoO2," presented at the American Physical Society's Centennial Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 20-26, 1999.

[99] J.H. Zhang, C. Sparrow and M. Goudia, "Nanoparticles of Ferrites by Pyrolysis of Organic Precursors," presented at the 217th ACS National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 21-23, 1999.

[100] C. Sangregorio, E.E. Carpenter, and C.J. O'Connor, "Synthesis and Characterization of Antiferromagnetic KMnF3 Nanoparticles," presented at the Materials Research Society (MRS) Spring Meeting 99, San Francisco, CA, April 5-8, 1999.

[101] E.E. Carpenter, C. Sangregorio, and C.J. O'Connor, "Effects of Shell Thickness on Blocking Temperature of Nanocomposites of Metal Particles with Gold Shells," 1999 International Magnetics Conference (INTERMAG 99), Kyongju, Korea, May 18-21, 1999.

[102] S. Hariharan, "Spin Dynamics: Waiting to Exhale . . ., Physics Department, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, June 1999.

[103] J.H. Zhang, "Nanostructured Zinc Ferrite by Organic Gelation Method," presented at the Nanostructured Materials Symposium of the 5th IUMRS International Conference on Advanced Materials, Beijing, China, June 13-18, 1999.

[104] L. Malkinski, J.-Q. Wang, and W. Zhou, "Influence of Annealing on Field Dependence of Magnetoresistance of Co/Cu Multilayers," presented at the 5th IUMRS International Conference on Advanced Materials, Beijing, China, June 13-18, 1999.

[105] J.-Q. Wang, L. M. Malkinski, Y. Hao, C.A. Ross, J.A. Wiemann, and C.J. O’Connor, "Fabrication of Pseudo-Spin-Valves and 100nm Sized Periodic Elements for Magnetic Memory Application," presented at the 5th IUMRS International Conference on Advanced Materials, Beijing, China, June 13-18, 1999.

[106] J.H. Zhang, J. Wiemann, and C. Sparrow, "Nanoparticles of Zinc Ferrite by Organic Gelation Method," presented at the 5th IUMRS International Conference on Advanced Materials, Beijing, China, June 13-18, 1999.

[107] J.Q. Wang, "Anomalous Magnetotransport Properties in Heterogenerous Magnetic Thin Films," invited presentation in the Physics Department at Shen Zhen University, China, June 22, 1999.

[108] J.Q. Wang, "Spin Interactions in Metallic Materials Containing Nano-scale Magnets," invited presentation in the Physics Department at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, June 24, 1999.

[109] J.Q. Wang, "Spin-Dependent Phenomena in Metallic Materials Containing Nano-scale Magnets," invited presentation at the MINT Center, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, July 22, 1999.

[110] K.L. Stokes, "Quantum Confinement and Thermoelectric Materials," University of New Orleans Physics Department Seminar, New Orleans, LA, July 1999.

[111] S. Li, G. Irvin, B. Simmons, V.T. John, G. McPherson, J. Akkara, C.J. O’Connor, "Nanostructured Materials Synthesis in a Rigid Surfactant Gel Phase," ACS Colloid and Surface Science Symposium, Boston, July 1999.

[112] G. Irvin, S. Li, B. Simmons, V.T. John, G. McPherson, C.J. O’Connor, "Nanoparticle Synthesis under Clathrate Hydrate Formation Conditions: A Method to Restrict Particle Growth," ACS Colloid and Surface Science Symposium, Boston, July 1999.

[113] M. Max, R. Pellenbarg, V.T. John, "Methane Hydrate for All Electric Ships: An Opportunity for Technological Innovation," Third Intl. Conf. on Gas Hydrates, Salt Lake City, July 1999.

[114] G. Irvin, S. Li, B. Simmons, G. McPherson, "Control of Gas Hydrate formation using Surfactant Systems," Third Intl. Conf. on Gas Hydrates, Salt Lake City, July 1999.

[115] B. Simmons, S. Li, G. Irvin, G. McPherson, V.T. John, "Transformations from Inverse Micelles to Rigid Gels in Surfactant Systems," 218th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA., Aug 22-26, 1999.

[116] G. Irvin, S. Li, B. Simmons, V. John, G. McPherson, "Nanoparticle Synthesis and Crystal-Growth Restriction through Clathrate Hydrate Formation," 218th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA., Aug 22-26, 1999.

[117] J. Tang, "Pulsed Laser Deposition of Magnetic Films: Nanocrystalline Fe3O4 and a Unique Island Structure of Fe3C," Frontiers in Magnetism-99, Stockholm, Sweden, August 1999.

[118] J. Tang, "Spin Dependent Variable Range Hopping in Iron Oxide Films," 22nd International Conference on Low Temperature Physics, Helsinki, Finland, August 1999.

[119] W.L. Zhou, Y. Sasaki, Y. Ikuhara, and C.J. O'Connor, "Transmission Electron Microscopy Observation of 11 MeV B5+ Ion Irradiation in Bi2Sr2CaCu2O7-x Single Crystal," presented at the Microscopy & Microanalysis '99 (M&M '99) Annual Meeting, Portland, Oregon, August 1-5, 1999.

[120] AS Kumbhar, EE Carpenter, W Zhou, JA Wiemann, and CJ O'Connor, "Synthesis and Characterization of Nano 'Onion-Like' Structures," 218th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA., Aug 22-26, 1999.

[121] CJ O'Connor, Y Han, and EE Carpenter, "Synthesis and Characterization of Nano 'Core-Shell' Structure," 218th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA., Aug 22-26, 1999.

[122] JA Sims, EE Carpenter, and CJ O'Connor, "Sequential Synthesis of Gold Coated Iron Nanoparticles Using Reverse Micelles," 218th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA., Aug 22-26, 1999.

[123] S. Li, V John, G Irvin, B Simmons, G McPherson, J Akkara, and C O'Connor, "Transformations from Inverse Micelles to Rigid Gels in Surfactant Systems: Fundamental Characterization and Applications to Nanostructured Materials Synthesis," 218th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA., Aug 22-26, 1999.

[124] EJ Thomas III, P Lane, JS Murray, P Politzer, and CJ O'Connor, "Use of Nonstandard  Parameters for Becke's Three-Parameter Hybrid Functional: Its Application to Density Functional Studies of Transition Metals," 218th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA., Aug 22-26, 1999.

[125] E Sinn, CM McGrath, JWM Seddon, FE Sowrey, NA Young, CJ O'Connor, and C Sangregorio, "XAFs of Fe Complexes Displaying Spin Crossover Behavior," 218th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA., Aug 22-26, 1999.

[126] JB Wiley, JS Jung, SH Lee, YR Kim, and CJ O'Connor, "Synthesis and Characterization of Isolated Ni Nanoparticles in MCM Hosts," 218th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA., Aug 22-26, 1999.

[127] JB Wiley, KA Thomas, JN Lalena, FX Augrain, C Sangregorio, EE Carpenter, W Zhou, CJ O'Connor, AU Falster, and WB Simmons, Jr., "Toward the Construction of Cation-Anion Networks Within Perovskite Interlayers," 218th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA., Aug 22-26, 1999.

[128] S Hariharan, E Carpenter, J Wiggins, L Spinu, and C O'Connor, "Dynamic Radio-Frequency Transverse Susceptibility in Ring-Shaped Fe Nanoparticles," 44th Annual Conference on Magnetism & Magnetic Materials, San Jose, CA Nov 15-18, 1999.

[129] A Kumbhar, J Lin, EE Carpenter, J Wiemann, W Zhou, and CJ O'Connor, "Magnetic Properties of Iron and Iron Platinum Alloys Synthesized via Microemulsion Techniques," 44th Annual Conference on Magnetism & Magnetic Materials, San Jose, CA Nov 15-18, 1999.

[130] J Wiggins, EE Carpenter and CJ O'Connor, "Phenomenological Magnetic Modeling of Au:Fe:Au Nano-Onions," 44th Annual Conference on Magnetism & Magnetic Materials, San Jose, CA Nov 15-18, 1999.

[131] S Li, G Irvin, B Simmons, C O'Connor and J Akkara, "The Use of Surfactant Templates to Develop Biomimetic Chain Structures of Magnetic Nanoparticles," 44th Annual Conference on Magnetism & Magnetic Materials, San Jose, CA Nov 15-18, 1999.

[132] S. Li, G Irvin, B Simmons, VT John, G McPherson, CJ O'Connor, W Zhou, "Organogel Formed by Bridging Reverse Micelles through Hydrogen Bonding: Characterization and Applications to Magnetoresponsive Materials," 219th ACS National Meeting, San Francisco, CA., March 26-30, 2000.

[133] TA Kodenkandath, JN Lalena, ML Vicui, L Xu, WL Zhou, EE Carpenter, CJ O’Connor, and JB Wiley, “Assembly of Metal-Anion Arrays within Perovkite Hosts,” 219th ACS National Meeting, San Francisco, CA., March 26-30, 2000.

[134] CJ O'Connor, "Fabrication and Properties of Magnetic Particles with Nanometer Dimensions," 219th ACS National Meeting, San Francisco, CA., March 26-30, 2000.

[135] JB Wiley, JN Lalena, ML Viciu, L Xu, WL Zhou, EE Carpenter, and CJ O'Connor, "Assembly of Metal-Anion Arrays within Layered Perovskite Hosts," 219th ACS National Meeting , San Francisco, CA., March 26-30, 2000.

[136] CJ O'Connor, "Nanophase Materials Research for Microdevice Applications and Micromanufacturing," First Annual Louisiana Microsystems Conference, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA April 4-5, 2000.

[137] L Spinu, S Hariharan, JA Wiemann, S Li, J Tang, C O'Connor, "Superparamagnetism and Transverse Susceptibility in Magnetic Nanoparticle Systems," 2000 IEEE International Magnetic Conference, Toronto, Canada, April 9-13, 2000.

[138] KL Stokes, J Fang, F Chen, CJ O’Connor, W Gaschler, and CB Murray, “Nanophase Semiconductors and Semimetals as Potential Thermoelectric Materials,” presentation at the DARPA/ONR Thermoelectrics Principal Investigator’s Meeting, Hilton Head Island, SC, May 31 – June 2, 2000.

[139] J.W. Wang, “Giant Magnetoresistance in Co/Cu/Co Pseudo Spin Valves,” invited paper presented at EMMA 2000 Conference, Kiev, Ukraine, June 2000.

[140] CJ O’Connor, J Sims, A Kumbhar, V Kolesnichenko, WL Zhou, JA Wiemann, “Magnetic Properties of Fe(1-X) PtX/Au and CoPt3/Au Core-shell Nanoparticles,” International Conference on Magnetism 2000, Recife, Brazil, Aug 6-11, 2000.

[141] K. Wang, W. Zhou, J. Dai and J. Tang, “Novel Transport Properties of Fe3C Islands Prepared by Pulsed Laser Deposition,” International Conference on Magnetism (ICM 2000), Recife, Brazil, August 7-11, 2000.

[142] K.-Y. Wang, C. Frommen, P.J. Schilling, N. Moelders and J. Tang, “Evolution of Magnetic Phases upon Annealing in Glass-Coated Fe-Ni-Cu Microwires,” International Conference on Magnetism (ICM 2000), Recife, Brazil, August 7-11, 2000.

[143] WL Zhou, J Lin, and CJ O’Connor, “One, Two, and Three Dimensional Gold Nanoparticle Arrays from Reserve Micelles,” Microscopy & Microanalysis 2000 Conference, Philadelphia, PA, August 13-17, 2000.

[144] W.L. Zhou, L. Xu, C. Frommen, R.H. Baughman, A.A. Zakhidov, L. Malkinski, and J.B. Wiley, “Inverse Porous Nickel Nanostructures from Opal Membrane Templates,” oral presentation at the Microscopy & Microanalysis 2000 Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 13-17, 2000.

[145] K.J. Boyd, “Integrated Structural and Magnetic Property Determination by Ion Scattering Methods,” poster presentation, Louisiana Materials Science Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 17-18, 2000.

[146] L. Spinu, “RF Spin Dynamics in Novel Magnetic Systems,” poster presentation, Louisiana Materials Science Conference, New Orleans, LA, August 17-18, 2000.

[147] J Dai, J Fang, F Agnoli, A Kumbhar, W Zhou, W Wang, K Stokes, CJ O’Connor, and J Tang, “High Thermal Stability and Coercivity of Co Nanoparticle Induced by Ferromagnet/Antiferromagnet Exchange Coupling,” poster presentation, Louisiana Materials Science Conference, New Orleans, LA, Aug 17-18, 2000.

[148] J Fang, V Kolesnichenko, CJ O’Connor, K Stokes, J Wiley, W Gaschler, and C Murray, “Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Nanoparticles,” invited oral presentation, Louisiana Materials Science Conference, New Orleans, LA, Aug 17-18, 2000.

[149] A.Ya. Vovk, W. Wang, J.-Q. Wang, L.M. Malkinski, N.N. Dao, J.B. Wiley, A.F. Kravets, A.M. Pogoriliy, O.V. Shipil, “Composite Thin Film Materials with Giant Magnetoresistive Effect,” poster presentation, Louisiana Materials Science Conference, New Orleans, LA, August 17-18, 2000.

[150] B. Simmons, C. Taylor, S. Li, G. Irvin, A. Landis, V.T. John, G.L. McPherson, D. Schwartz, R. Moore, Arijit Bose, Weilie Zhou, “Fundamental Characterizations of, and Templated Materials Synthesis in Novel Organo- and Organohydro-Gels,” poster presentation, Louisiana Materials Science Conference, New Orleans, LA, August 17-18, 2000.

[151] F. Chen, “Transport Properties of Clathrate Cs8Sn44 Under High Pressure,” poster presentation, Louisiana Materials Science Conference, New Orleans, LA, August 17-18, 2000.

[152] H. Xu, M.L. Viciu, L. Spinu, J. Dai, W. Wang, and J.B. Wiley, “Synthesis of a Perovskite-Related Compound and Frequency Dependence of the Dielectric Constant,” poster presentation, Louisiana Materials Science Conference, New Orleans, LA, August 17-18, 2000.

[153] J. Fang, W.L. Zhou, J. Dai, and K.L. Stokes, “Monodisperse Bismuth Nanoparticles Synthesized from High Temperature Colloidal System,” poster presentation, Louisiana Materials Science Conference, New Orleans, LA, August 17-18, 2000.

[154] M.L. Viciu, T.A. Kodenkandath, J. Sims, E. Gilbert, L. Spinu, W. Zhou, J.-N. Chotard, and J.B. Wiley, “Topotactic Manipulation of Layered Perovskites,” poster presentation, Louisiana Materials Science Conference, New Orleans, LA, August 17-18, 2000.

[155] J.A. Wiemann, J. Tang, K. Wang, J.W. Wang, and W. Zhou, “Characterization of Multi-Layered Thin Films Using X-Ray Reflectivity,” poster presentation, Louisiana Materials Science Conference, New Orleans, LA, August 17-18, 2000.

[156] S.L. Whittenburg, “Micromagnetic Simulation of Deep Submicron Superalloy Discs,” poster presentation, Louisiana Materials Science Conference, New Orleans, LA, August 17-18, 2000.

[157] W. Zhou, “Nanostructure Study by Electron Microscopy at AMRI,” poster presentation, Louisiana Materials Science Conference, New Orleans, LA, August 17-18, 2000.

[158] J.H. Zhang and J. Wiemann “Magnetic Properties of the Nanoparticles of Mixed NiZn Ferrite,” presented at 220th ACS National Meeting, Washington, DC, August 20-24, 2000.

[159] J.-S. Jung, Y.-R. Kim, S.H. Lee, J. Wiley, and C.J. O'Connor,"Co3(SbTe3)2 Nanoparticles in a AlMCM41 Host," presented at 220th ACS National Meeting, Washington, DC, August 20-24, 2000.

[160] CJ O’Connor, “Nanophase Magnetic Particles for Advanced Materials”, DARPA Spinstronic Program Review, Sedona, AZ, Aug 21-22, 2000.

[161] CJ O’Connor, J Tang, J Wang, S Hariharan and J MacLaren, “Spinstronic – Spin Transport and Spin Transport Electronics,” 7th ICMM, San Antonio, TX, September 16-21, 2000.

[162] L. Xu, W. Zhou, R.H. Baughman, A.A. Zakhidov, and J.B. Wiley, "Fabrication of 3-D Nanoscale Meshes and Beads," DARPA Metamaterials pre-BAA Workshop, Greenbelt, Maryland, September 29, 2000.

[163] K.J. Boyd, “Modeling of Low-Energy Cluster Ion-Surface Interactions with Full Inclusion of Internal Degrees of Freedom,” presented at American Vacuum Society International Symposium, Boston, MA, October 2000.

[164] J.Q. Wang, “Fabrication and Properties of Magnetic Particles with Nanometer Dimensions,” invited paper presented at the International Conference on Engineering and Technological Sciences 2000 – International Symposium on Advanced Materials, Beijing, China, October 2000.

[165] J.Q. Wang, “Spin-Interaction in Metallic Films Containing Nano-scale Magnet,” invited paper presented at the International Conference on Engineering and Technological Sciences 2000 – International Symposium on Advanced Materials, Beijing, China, October 2000.

[166] J.B. Wiley, "The Use of Low-Temperature Topotactic Methods for Directing the Structure and Properties of New Materials," 8th Annual National Science Foundation Materials Chemistry Workshop, Mount Hood, Oregon, October 12 - 15, 2000.

[167] C.J. O’Connor, “Academic Materials Research Projects,” Louisiana Research and Technology Summit, Baton Rouge, LA, October 23, 2000.

[168] S. Li, S. Simmons, L. Liu, G. Irvin, G. McPherson, V.T. John, “Templated Synthesis in a Self-Assembled Surfactant Gel Phase,” AIChE Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, November 2000.

[169] B. Simmons, S. Li, V. John, A. Bose, G. McPherson, "The Use of Complementary Techniques to Determine the Structure and Properties of a Rigid Surfactant Mesophase," AIChE Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, November 2000.

[170] B. Simmons, V. John, C. Taylor, G. McPherson, D. Schwartz, "Microstructure Determination of a Novel Organogel,” AIChE Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, November 2000.

[171] H. Srikanth, "Strain Dependence and Magnetic Anisotropy in Chromium Dioxide Thin Films," 2000 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, November 27 – December 1, 2000.

[172] H. Srikanth, "Transverse Susceptibility and Magnetic Anisotropy in Nanoparticle Systems," 2000 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, November 27 – December 1, 2000.

[173] L. Spinu, C. J. O'Connor and H. Srikanth, “Radio Frequency Probe Studies of Magnetic Nanostructures,” invited talk presented at The 8th Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, San Antonio, TX, January 7-11, 2001.

[174] H. Srikanth, L. Spinu, T. Kodenkandath, J. B. Wiley, and J. Tallon, “Vortex Dynamics and Magnetic Anisotropy in Ruthenates,” contributed presentation, The 8th Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, San Antonio, TX, January 7-11, 2001.

[175] L. Spinu, H. Srikanth, C. J. O'Connor, A. Gupta, X.W. Li, and G. Xiao, “Switching Behavior and Strain Dependence in Epitaxial CrO2 Thin Films,” contributed presentation, The 8th Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, San Antonio, TX, January 7-11, 2001.

[176] O.F. Caltun, L. Spinu, and A.l. Stancu, “Magnetic Properties of High Frequency Ni-Zn Ferrites Doped with CuO,” The 8th Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, San Antonio, TX, January 7-11, 2001.

[177] A. Kumbhar, L. Spinu, F. Agnoli, K-Y. Wang, W. Zhou, and C. J. O'Connor, “Magnetic Properties of Cobalt and Cobalt-Platinum Alloy Nanoparticles Synthesized via Microemulsion Technique,” The 8th Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, San Antonio, TX, January 7-11, 2001.

[178] S.L. Whittenburg, “JaMM - Java - Java MicroMagnetics - a Distributed Approach,” The 8th Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, San Antonio, TX, January 7-11, 2001.

[179] C.J. O’Connor, “Spintronics – Spin Transport Electronics,” an invited presentation, Chemistry Department Seminar Program, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, February 3, 2001.

[180] J.Q. Wang, “Spin-Dependent Phenomena in Metallic Materials Containing Nano-scale Magnets,” invited talk, Physics Department, State University of New York, Binghamton, NY, February 18, 2001.

[181] J.B. Wiley, “Synthesis of Materials with Nanometer Dimensions,” oral presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[182] K.L. Stokes, J. Fang, F. Chen, J. Wiemann, W. Zhou, W. Gaschler, and C. Murray, “Progress in Nanophase Thermoelectrics,” oral presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[183] L. Spinu, S. Hariharan, and C.J. O’Connor, “Review of Electromagnetic Research at AMRI,” oral presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[184] C.A. Ross, F.J. Castaño, S. Haratani, Y. Hao, B. Vögeli, H.I. Smith, and J.Q. Wang, “Properties of Pseudo Spin Valve Elements with 100 nm Dimensions,” oral presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[185] J. Lohau, A. Moser, C.T. Rettner, M.E. Best, and B.D. Terris, “Focused Ion Beam Patterned Perpendicular Recording Media,” oral presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[186] J.Q. Wang, N.N. Dao, A. Vovk, Z. Zhao, C. A. Ross, J.M. MacLaren, W. Zhou, and S.L. Whittenburg “Spin Transport in GMR and TMR Systems and Semiconductors,” oral presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[187] S.L. Whittenburg, S. Homer, Z. Zhao, H. Chen, N. Dao, L. Spinu, A. Stancu, J. MacLaren and K. Davis, “Modeling at AMRI,” oral presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[188] F. Agnoli, W. Zhou, and C.J. O’Connor, “Synthesis of Star-Shaped Nanoparticles of KMnF3 Using Reverse Micelles,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[189] K. Boyd, “Site-Preferential Surface Defect Formation via Low Energy Ion Irradiation,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[190] G. Caruntu and J.B. Wiley, “New Triple-Layered Perovskite Oxyhalides (CuCl)Ln2Ti2NbO10 (Ln=La-Eu) Synthesized by Soft Chemistry,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[191] Y. Chen and Z. Rosenzweig, “Synthesis and Characterization of Fluorescent CdS and CdSe Nanoparticle,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[192] F. Chen, K.L. Stokes, G.S. Nolas, J. Dong, and O.F. Sankey, “Transport Properties of Clathrate Cs-A-Sn Under High Pressure,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[193] S. Dennis, K.L. Stokes, A. Vovk, and J. Wang, “Magneto-optical Kerr Effect in Granular Co/silica Films,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[194] J.Fang, K.L. Stokes, W.L. Zhou, and C. O’Connor, “Synthesis and Characterization of Bismuth Nanoparticles,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[195] L. Spinu, C.J. O’Connor, H. Srikanth, J.L. Tallon, A. Gupta, X.W. Li and G. Xiao, “Probing Magnetic Oxides Using RF Susceptibility Experiments,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[196] L. Liu, B. Simmons, M. Singh, C. Ford, S. Thangaraj, V. John, G. McPherson, and W. Zhou, “Templated Synthesis of Extended Nanostructures,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[197] V. Kolesnichenko and C.J. O’Connor, “Novel Technology for Synthesis of Nanocrystalline Magnetic Metals and Metal Oxides with Controlled State of the Surface,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[198] F. Agnoli, V. Kolesnichenko and C.J. O’Connor, “Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Magnetic Properties of Solid Solutions of MnO in ZnO in the Nanocrystalline and Bulk State,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[199] J.M. MacLaren and A. Davis, “Modelling Spin Dependent Tunneling,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[200] J.W. Owens, Q. Nguyen, and L. Butler, “Applications of Synchrotron X-ray Microtomography,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[201] G. Dumitrascu, A. Kumbhar, W. Zhou, and Z. Rosenzweig, “The Use of Derivatized Magnetoliposomes for Extraction of Antibodies from Aqueous Solutions,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[202] J. Fang, J.A. Sims, C.J. O’Connor, and S. Bucher, “XANES/ESAFS Characterization of Co/Au Core-shell Nanostructure Synthesized from Wet Chemistry Techniques,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[203] C.J. O’Connor, W.L. Zhou, J. Fang, L.D. Tung, L. Spinu, H. Srikanth, A. Stancu, S. Li, E.E. Carpenter, M. Farhoud, and C.A. Ross, “Study of Dynamic Properties of Magnetic Nanostructured Materials,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[204] M.L. Viciu, T.A. Kodenkandath, L. Spinu, W.L. Zhou, J.-N. Chotard, and J.B. Wiley, “New Metal-Anion Arrays with Perovskite Blocks,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[205] A.Y. Vovk, J.-Q. Wang, A.M. Pogoriliy, O.V. Shypil’, and A.F. Kavets, “Transport Properties of (CoFe)-(Al2O3) Granular Films in the Vicinity of the Percolation Threshold,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[206] N.N. Dao and J.Q. Wang, “Spin Transport in n-Doped GaAs Through Closely Spaced Thin Co Strips," poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[207] S.L. Whittenburg, S. Homer, Z. Zhao, and N. Dao, “Micromagnetic Simulations at AMRI,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[208] L. Xu, W.L. Zhou, J.B. Wiley, R.H. Baughman, and A.A. Zakhidov, “Preparation of Three-Dimensional Metal Meshes and Beads,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[209] G.Lazarov, I. Khayrullin, E. Niver, V. Vardeny, A. Efros, J. Wiley, R.H. Baughman, “Tunably Transparent Metals: 3-D Metallic Photonic Crystals and Left-Handed EM Structures,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[210] J.H. Zhang and C. Hogan, “Nanocomposites of Ferrite/Silica,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[211] Z. Zhao and S. L. Whittenburg, “Micromagnetics Simulation of Rotational Hysteresis,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[212] W.L. Zhou, J. Wiemann, F. Agnoli, J. Fang, K. Stokes and C.J. O’Connor, "PbSe Self-assembly Nanoparticles Before and After Annealing and KMnF3 Nanocrystals,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[213] J.M. MacLaren, S.D. Willoughby, M.E. McHenry, B. Ramalingum, and S.G. Sankar, “First Principles Calculations of the Electronic Structure of Fe1-xCoxPt,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2001 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 21-23, 2001.

[214] W.L Zhou, “Electron Microscopy Study of Metal Nanobead Fabrication and Self-Organization Nanoparticles,” invited talk, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China, April 2001.

[215] W.L Zhou, “Electron Microscopy Study of Metal Nanobead Fabrication and Self-Organization Nanoparticles,” invited talk, Institute of Physical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Beijing University, Beijing, China, April 2001.

[216] W.L Zhou, “Electron Microscopy Study of Metal Nanobead Fabrication and Self-Organization Nanoparticles,” invited talk, Beijing Laboratory of Electron Microscopy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, April 2001.

[217] W.L Zhou, “Electron Microscopy Study of Metal Nanobead Fabrication and Self-Organization Nanoparticles,” invited talk, Institute of Physics and Condensed Matter, Physics Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, April 2001.

[218] W.L Zhou, “Electron Microscopy Study of Metal Nanobead Fabrication and Self-Organization Nanoparticles,” invited talk, Research Center of Ministry of Education for High Gravity Engineering & Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China, April 2001.

[219] W.L Zhou, “Electron Microscopy Study of Metal Nanobead Fabrication and Self-Organization Nanoparticles,” invited talk, Beijing Laboratory of Vacuum Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, April 2001.

[220] J.-S. Jung, Y.-R. Kim, L. Malkinski, W. Zhou, M.L. Viciu, J.B. Wiley and C.J. O’Connor, “Magnetic Properties of Cobalt Nanoparticles in an AlMCM41 Mesoporous Host,” 2001 MRS Spring Meeting, April 17, 2001.

[221] M.L. Viciu, L. Spinu, W.L. Zhou, "Novel Synthetic Routes to New Mixed-Valence Compounds and Electronic Doping Studies on Layered Perovskites,” poster presentation, SpinTech1 Conference, May 13-18, 2001, Maui, Hawaii.

[222] L. Spinu, A. Stancu, H. Srikanth, and C. J. O'Connor, “Micromagnetic Study of Reversible Transverse Susceptibility,” Hysteresis and Micromagnetics Modeling Symposium (HMM'01), May 21-23, 2001, Ashburn, VA.

[223] L. Spinu, I. D. Borcia, Al. Stancu, and C. J. O'Connor, “Time and Temperature-Dependent Preisach Models,” Hysteresis and Micromagnetics Modeling Symposium (HMM'01), May 21-23, 2001, Ashburn, VA.

[224] A. Stancu, L. Stoleriu, M. Cerchez, P. Postolache, D. Cimpoiesu, and L. Spinu, "Standard Problems for Phenomenological Preisach-type Models,” Hysteresis and Micromagnetics Modeling Symposium (HMM'01), May 21-23, 2001, Ashburn, VA.

[225] S. Whittenburg, “Micromagnetic Studies of Hysteresis in Nickel Pillars,” Hysteresis and Micromagnetics Modeling Symposium (HMM'01), May 21-23, 2001, Ashburn, VA.

[226] C.J. O’Connor, “Spintronics–Spin Transport Electronics,” an invited seminar presentation, Yonsei University, Korea, May 30, 2001.

[227] C.J. O’Connor, “Spintronics–Spin Transport Electronics,” an invited seminar presentation, Chunnam National University, Korea, June 5, 2001.

[228] C.J. O’Connor, “Spintronics–Spin Transport Electronics,” an invited seminar presentation, Pusan National University, Korea, June 8, 2001.

[229] C.J. O’Connor, “Preparation and Properties of Nanophase Magnetic Particles,” 2001 Northwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Seattle, WA, June 14-17, 2001.

[230] C.J. O’Connor, J. Sims, A. Kumbhar, F. Agnoli, V. Kolesnichenko, "Synthesis of Magnetic Nanomaterials," DARPA Meta-Materials Kick Off Meeting, North Conway, NH, June 26-29, 2001.

[231] S. Hariharan, “Mapping Switching Dynamics in Magnetic Nanostructures,” invited talk, International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies, Singapore, July 1-6, 2001.

[232] K.J. Boyd, “Influence of Interatomic Potential on Simulations of Near-threshold Ion Penetration,” poster presentation at the 19th International Conference on Atomic Collisions in Solids, Paris, France, July 29-August 3, 2001.

[233] V. Kolesnichenko, “Fabrication and Properties of Magnetic Particles with Nanometer Dimensions,” oral presentation at 2nd Louisiana Conference on Microfabrication and Materials Science, Baton Rouge, LA, August 20-22, 2001.

[234] L. Spinu, “Study of Dynamic Properties of Magnetic Nanoparticle Systems with Tuned Strength of Interactions,” oral presentation at 2nd Louisiana Conference on Microfabrication and Materials Science, Baton Rouge, LA, August 20-22, 2001.

[235] C.J. O’Connor, “The Advanced Materials Research Institute at the University of New Orleans,” oral presentation at 2nd Louisiana Conference on Microfabrication and Materials Science, Baton Rouge, LA, August 20-22, 2001.

[236] J. He, “Transmission Electron Microscopy Study on Soluble SWNTs,” oral presentation at 2nd Louisiana Conference on Microfabrication and Materials Science, Baton Rouge, LA, August 20-22, 2001.

[237] W.L. Zhou, “PbSe Self-Assembling Nanoarrays Before and After Annealing,” poster presentation at 2nd Louisiana Conference on Microfabrication and Materials Science, Baton Rouge, LA, August 20-22, 2001.

[238] N.T.K. Thanh, “Using Gold Nanoparticles and Laser Based Absorption Detection,” poster presentation at 2nd Louisiana Conference on Microfabrication and Materials Science, Baton Rouge, LA, August 20-22, 2001.

[239] L. Spinu and L.D. Tung, “Anisotropy and Field Switching Probing in Nano-Patterned Media” poster presentation at 2nd Louisiana Conference on Microfabrication and Materials Science, Baton Rouge, LA, August 20-22, 2001.

[240] J. Sims, “Investigations on Magnetic, Electronic and Structural Properties of CoPtx Particles with and Without a Gold Coating,” poster presentation at 2nd Louisiana Conference on Microfabrication and Materials Science, Baton Rouge, LA, August 20-22, 2001.

[241] L. Viciu, “Construction of Transition Metal Halide Arrays within Perovskite Hosts,” poster presentation at 2nd Louisiana Conference on Microfabrication and Materials Science, Baton Rouge, LA, August 20-22, 2001.

[242] L. Xu, “Electrochemical Growth of Extended Nanostructures,” poster presentation at 2nd Louisiana Conference on Microfabrication and Materials Science, Baton Rouge, LA, August 20-22, 2001.

[243] V.L. Kolesnichenko, “New Approach to Synthesis of the Nanoscale Ferrites with Improved Quality,” poster presentation at 2nd Louisiana Conference on Microfabrication and Materials Science, Baton Rouge, LA, August 20-22, 2001.

[244] J.H. Zhang, “Cobalt Ferrite/Silica Nanocomposiste: Synthesis, Structure, and Magnetism," poster presentation at 2nd Louisiana Conference on Microfabrication and Materials Science, Baton Rouge, LA, August 20-22, 2001.

[245] G. Zhou, “Preparation and Characterization of CdS Quantum Dots-Containing Polystyrene Particles,” poster presentation at 2nd Louisiana Conference on Microfabrication and Materials Science, Baton Rouge, LA, August 20-22, 2001.

[246] J. Fang, “Processing Route for Potential Applications in Magnetic and Thermoelectric Aspects,” poster presentation at 2nd Louisiana Conference on Microfabrication and Materials Science, Baton Rouge, LA, August 20-22, 2001.

[247] C.H. Song, W.  Zhou, J. He, C.J. O'Connor, and W. Zhao, "Optical Properties of Condensed and Dispersed HiPco Buckytubes," presented at 222th ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL, August 26-30, 2001.

[248] C.J. O’Connor, “Nanophase Magnetic Particles for Advanced Materials,” DARPA Spins/Spintronics Workshop and Review, Long Beach, CA, September 4-7, 2001.

[249] L. Spinu, C.A. Ross, L.D. Tung, M. Shima, H. Srikanth, and C.J. O’Connor, “Anisotropy and Field Switching Probing in Nano-Patterned Media," 46th Annual Conference on Magnetism & Magnetic Materials, Seattle, Washington, November 12-16, 2001.

[250] L. Spinu, A. Stancu, L.D. Tung, P. Postolache, J. Fang and C.J. O’Connor, “Evaluation of Interactions in Nanoparticulate Systems with Temperature Dependent Integral Generalized Delta M Curves,” 46th Annual Conference on Magnetism & Magnetic Materials, Seattle, Washington, November 12-16, 2001.

[251] N. Dao, Y. Hao, C.A. Ross, L.M. Malkinski, J.Q. Wang, and S.L. Whittenburg, “Magnetization Reversal of Elliptical Co/Cu/Co Spin-Valve Dots,” 46th Annual Conference on Magnetism & Magnetic Materials, Seattle, Washington, November 12-16, 2001.

[252] H. Srikanth, R. Hajndl, J. Sanders, J. Wilson, L. Spinu, A. Sampath, and T.S. Sudarshan, “Magnetic Studies of Polymer-Coated Fe Nanoparticles Synthesized by Microwave Plasma Polymerization,” 46th Annual Conference on Magnetism & Magnetic Materials, Seattle, Washington, November 12-16, 2001.

[253] J. Fang, L.D. Tung, K.L. Stokes, J. He, D. Caruntu, W.L. Zhou, and C.J. O’Connor, “Synthesis and Magnetic Properties of CoPt-PMMA Nanostructured Composite Material,” 46th Annual Conference on Magnetism & Magnetic Materials, Seattle, Washington, November 12-16, 2001.

[254] J. Dai, W. Wang, J.Tang, J. Fang, F. Agnoli, W. Zhou, A. Kumbhar and K. Stokes, “High Magnetic and Thermal Stability of Co Nanoparticles Induced by Ferromagnetic / Antiferromagnetic Exchange,” 46th Annual Conference on Magnetism & Magnetic Materials, Seattle, Washington, November 12-16, 2001.

[255] W. Wang, J. Dai, J. Fang, J. He, W. Zhou, L. Spinu and J. Tang, “The Magnetic and Transport Properties of Fe-doped Rutile,” 46th Annual Conference on Magnetism & Magnetic Materials, Seattle, Washington, November 12-16, 2001.

[256] K.Y. Wang, L. Spinu, W. Zhou, W. Wang and J. Tang, “Phase Transition and Magnetotransport Properties of Ball Milled Half-metallic CrO2,” 46th Annual Conference on Magnetism & Magnetic Materials, Seattle, Washington, November 12-16, 2001.

[257] J. Tang, J. Da, K.Y. Wang, W. Zhou, U. Dielold and N. Ruzycki, "Current Controlled Channel Switching and Magnetoresistance in An Fe3C Island Film,” 46th Annual Conference on Magnetism & Magnetic Materials, Seattle, Washington, November 12-16, 2001.

[258] J. Sims, A. Kumbhar, V. Kolesnichenko, F. Agnoli, and C.J. O’Connor, “Synthesis and Manipulation of Nanophase Magnetic Materials,” International Symposium on Cooperative Phenomena of Assembled Metal Complexes, Osaka, Japan, November 15-17, 2001.

[259] C.J. O’Connor, “Introduction and Overview,” oral presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[260] J. Wiley, “Preparation and Characterization of Nanoscale Materials,” oral presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[261] K. Stokes, “Progress in Nanophase Thermoelectric Materials,” oral presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[262] L. Spinu and S. Hariharan, “Static and Dynamic Magnetic Studies in Nanocomposites and Supramolecular Systems,” oral presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[263] S. Whittenburg, “Modeling of Magnetic Devices,” oral presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[264] C.J. O'Connor, V.O. Golub, A.Ya. Vovk, A.F. Kravets, A. M. Pogoriliy, O.V.Shypil', "Magnetic and Transport Properties of (CoFe)Al2O3 Cermet Films," poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[265] L. Xu, F. Li, W. L. Zhou, V.O. Golub, L.D. Tung, A. Vovk, R.H. Baughman, A.A. Zakhidov, and J.B. Wiley, “Fabrication of Three-Dimensionally Periodic Metal Meshes and Spheres,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[266] W.Zhou, “Soluble SWNTs and Nanorings,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[267] L. Viciu, L. Spinu, L.D. Tung, V.O. Golub, W.L. Zhou, and J.B. Wiley, “Structural and Magnetic Investigation of New Metal-Halide Layered Compounds,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[268] F. Li, "Wire Nanostructures from the Directed Cleavage of 3-D Wire-Mesh Photonic Crystals," poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[269] F. Chen, J. Fang, K.L. Stokes, G.S. Nolas, R. Funahashi, R.A. Stern and J.M. MacLaren, “Thermopower of Narrow-Gap Semiconductors Under High Pressure,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[270] C. Wang, J. Fang, J. He, W. Zhou, K. Stokes, and C. O'Connor, “The Morphology Control of Silver Nanoparticle,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[271] J. He, “Microstructures of Polystyrene Latex Bonded Cadmium Sulfide Quantum Dots,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[272] J. Sims, “Magnetic, Electronic and Structural Properties of CoPtx Nanoparticles With and Without a Au Coating,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[273] L. Liu, B. Simmons, M. Singh, V. John, K. Maskos, A. Bose, and V. Agarwal, “Correlations between High Resolution NMR and Neutron Scattering to Characterize Self-Assembly,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[274] J.H. Zhang, “A Study of Cobalt Ferrite/Silica Nanocomposite,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[275] C.J. O'Connor, V.O. Golub, A.Ya. Vovk, V.V. Kotov, P. Yakovenko, and K. Ullakko, “Influence Of Thermal Treatment On Magnetic Properties Of NiMnGa Alloys,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[276] T. Ji, V. Kolesnichenko, J. He, J. Tang and C.J. O'Connor, “Magnetic Properties of Mixture of SmCo5 and FeNi under Ball Milling,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[277] J. Yu, C. Chang, D. Karns, G. Ju, Y. Kubota, W. Eppler, C. Brucker, and D. Weller, “Thermal Annealing Effect on FeCoB Soft Underlayer for Perpendicular Magnetic Recording,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[278] K.-S. Cho, W. Gachler, and Chris Murray, “Lead Chalcogenides Quantum Dots and Quantum Wires,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[279] J. Fang, “Synthesis and Self-assembly of Bi0.90Sb0.10 Nanocrystallites,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2002 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 6-8, 2002.

[280] J. Fang, F. Chen, K.L. Stokes, J. He, J. Tang and C. O’Connor, “Synthesis and Thermoelectric Properties of Bi2S3 Nano-beads,” Mater. Res. Soc. 2002 Spring Meeting Section on “Materials for Energy Storage, Generation, and Transport,” San Francisco, CA, April 1-5, 2002.

[281] F. Chen, K.L. Stokes, H. Wang, J.Fang and W. Zhou, “Pressure Tuning of Transport Properties for C-Nanotubes,” Mater. Res. Soc. 2002 Spring Meeting, Polymer Nano-composites, San Francisco, CA, April 1-5, 2002.

[282] B. Simmons, V. John, and G. McPherson, "Self-Assembled Organogels," Invited poster presentation at the Hearin Symposium, University of Southern Mississippi, School of Polymer Science, April 2002.

[283] V. John, "Self Assembly and Nanostructured Materials," U.S.-European Workshop on the Future of Self-Assembly (sponsored by the Army Research Office), Massa Marittima, Italy, April 2002.

[284] C. Ford, N. Sahiner, M. Singh, V. John, G. McPherson, "Tempating Hydrogel Synthesis in Lipid Systems," Invited presentation at Particles 2002: Medical/Biochemical Diagnostics, Pharmaceuticals, and Drug Delivery Applications of Particle Technology, Orlando, FL, April 2002.

[285] C.J. O'Connor, V.O. Golub, A.Y. Vovk, V.V. Kotov, P. Yakovenko, and K. Ullakko, "Influence of Thermal Treatment on Local Structure and Magnetic Properties of NiMnGa Alloys," The 2002 IEEE International Magnetics Conference (InterMag Europe 2002), Amsterdam, The Netherlands, April 28-May 2, 2002.

[286] C.J. O'Connor, V.O. Golub, A.Y. Vovk, A.F. Kravets, and A.M. Pogoriliy, "Influence of Particle Size Distribution in Cermet Nanocomposites on Magnetoresistance Sensitivity," The 2002 IEEE International Magnetics Conference (InterMag Europe 2002), Amsterdam, The Netherlands, April 28-May 2, 2002.

[287] L. Spinu, A. Stancu, L.D. Tung, J. Fang, H. Srikanth, and C.J. O'Connor, "RF Dynamics in Nanoparticle Systems with Tuned Strength of Interactions," The 2002 IEEE International Magnetics Conference (InterMag Europe 2002), Amsterdam, The Netherlands, April 28-May 2, 2002.

[288] P.R. Bissell, R.D. Cookson, M. Vopsaroiu, A. Stancu, and L. Spinu, "Measurement of Out-of-Plane Demagnetization in Thin Film Media," The 2002 IEEE International Magnetics Conference (InterMag Europe 2002), Amsterdam, The Netherlands, April 28-May 2, 2002.

[289] I.D. Borcia, L. Spinu, and A. Stancu, "Thermal Variable Variance Preisach-Néel Model," The 2002 IEEE International Magnetics Conference (InterMag Europe 2002), Amsterdam, The Netherlands, April 28-May 2, 2002.

[290] J. Fang, C. O’Connor, K. Stokes and J. He, “Synthesis and Self-assembly of Semimetallic and Semiconducting Nanocrystals with Control of Pattern Shape,” 1st International Conference and School:  Nanoscale/Molecular Mechanic (N/M2), Outrigger Wailea Resort, Maui, Hawaii, May 12-17, 2002.

[291] B. Simmons, V. John, and G. McPherson, "Self Assembled Organogels," Intl. Conference on Surfactants in Solution, Barcelona, Spain, June 2002.

[292] A. Bose, V. Agarwal, V. John, and B. Simmons, "Small Angle Neutron Scattering of Mixed Surfactants," ACS Symposium on Colloid and Interface Science, Ann Arbor, MI, June 2002.

[293] C.J. O’Connor and V. Kolesnichenko, “Development of New Chemical Synthesis Techniques,” DARPA MetaMaterials PI Review, Coronado Island Marriott Resort, Coronado, CA, June 11-14, 2002.

[294] V. Kolesnichenko, D. Caruntu, N.H. Chou, C. O'Connor, G. Goloverda, and Y. Remond, “Rational Synthesis of the Nanoscale Transition Metal Ferrites with Structure of Discrete Nanoparticles and their Assembling Properties,” 224th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 18-22, 2002.

[295] V. Kolesnichenko, Z. Ban, C. O'Connor, and G. Goloverda, “Synthesis of the Nanocrystalline Magnetic Transition Metals Complexed with N- and O-Donor Capping Ligands,” 224th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 18-22, 2002.

[296] V. Kolesnichenko, D. Caruntu, Y. Remond, N.H. Chou, G. Goloverda, and C. O'Connor, “Hydrocarbon-Soluble Nanocrystals of Transition Metal Ferrites,” 224th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 18-22, 2002.

[297] V. Kolesnichenko, Z. Ban, G. Goloverda, and C. O'Connor, “Colloidal Nanoparticles of Magnetic Transition-Metals and Intermetallides Stabilized by Complexation,” 224th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 18-22, 2002.

[298] C.J. O’Connor, “Nanophase Dilute Magnetic Semiparticles,” DARPA Spins/Spintronics PI Review, Delray Beach Marriott, Florida, September 30-October 4, 2002.

[299] H. Gabrisch, R. Yazami, and B. Fultz, “Transformations of the Spiel Phase in LiCoO2,” 202nd Meeting of the Electrochemical Society Salt Lake City, Utah, October 20-25, 2002.

[300]  J.-S. Jung, K.-H. Choi, Y.-R. Kim, W.-S. Chae, S.-H. Lee, L. Malkinski, V. Golub, and C.J. O’Connor, “Optical and Magnetic Properties Induced by Structural Confinement of Ternary Halcogenide in SBA-15 Nanotube,” 47th Annual Conference on Magnetism & Magnetic Materials (MMM), Tampa, FL, November 11-15, 2002.

[301] W.L. Zhou, J. He, T.-A. Huynh, T.J. Kennedy, K.L. Stokes, and C.J. O’Connor, “Self-assembly of FePt Nanoparticles into Nanorings,” 47th Annual Conference on Magnetism & Magnetic Materials (MMM), Tampa, FL, November 11-15, 2002.

[302] J. Fang, N. Sharma, E.Y. Shin, C.J. O’Connor, K.L. Stokes, G. Caruntu, J.B. Wiley, L. Spinu, and J. Tang, “Ultrafine NiFe2O4 Powder Fabricated from Reverse Microemulsion Process,” 47th Annual Conference on Magnetism & Magnetic Materials (MMM), Tampa, FL, November 11-15, 2002.

[303] L.D. Tung, V. Kolesnichenko, D. Caruntu, N.H. Chou, C.J. O’Connor and L. Spinu, “Magnetic Properties of Ultrafine Cobalt Ferrite Particles,” 47th Annual Conference on Magnetism & Magnetic Materials (MMM), Tampa, FL, November 11-15, 2002.

[304] V.O. Golub, A.Ya. Vovk, C.J. O’Connor, V.V. Kotov, P.G. Yakovenko, and K. Ullakko, “Magnetic and Structural Properties of Nonstoichiometric Ni2MnGa Alloys with Ni and Ga Excess,” 47th Annual Conference on Magnetism & Magnetic Materials (MMM), Tampa, FL, November 11-15, 2002.

[305] C.J. O’Connor, “Fabrication, Properties and Applications of Electromagnetic Particles with Nanometer Dimensions,” Carrefour des Nanomatériaux (Nanomaterials Crossroads) Conference, Hotel Wyndham, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, November 18-19, 2002.

[306] H. Gabrisch, R. Yazami, and B. Fultz, “TEM Study of Lattice Defects in Cycled LiCoO2,” NSF-EPSCoR Consortium-Wide Meeting, Ruston, LA, December 17, 2002.

[307] D. Caruntu, N.H. Chou, G. Caruntu, J. He, G. Goloverda, C. O’Connor, and V. Kolesnichenko, “Synthesis of Transition Metal Ferrites with the Structure of Discrete Nanoparticles,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[308] L. Xu, L.D. Tung, L. Spinu, W.L. Zhou, V.O. Golub, F. Chen, K. Stokes, R.H. Baughman, A.A. Zakhidov, and J.B. Wiley, “Synthesis and Characterization of Photonic Crystals with Three-Dimensionally Periodic Structures,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[309] H. Chen, and S.L. Whittenburg, “Fast, High Density Storage Based On Seed Induced Magnetization Reversal,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[310] A. Vovk, V. Golub, L. Malkinski, C. O’Connor, J. Tang, Z. Wang, and A. Sozinov, “Magnetotransport in NiMnGa Thin Films Prepared by Pulse Laser Deposition,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[311] L. Spinu, “Fabrication and Characterization of Tunable Magnetic Nanocomposite Materials,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[312] D. Neiner and J.B. Wiley, “Synthesis and Characterization of Vanadyl-Perovskite-Related Structures,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[313] Z. Ban, J. He, V. Kolesnichenko, and C. O’Connor, “Synthesis of the Single-Crystalline Nanowire of MnBi Alloy,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[314] L. Viciu, L. Spinu, V.O. Golub and J.B. Wiley, "Transition Metal Chloride Layers within Perovskite Blocks - Synthesis and Magnetic Properties,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[315] K.-S. Cho, W. Gaschler, C.B. Murray, and K. Stokes, “Shape Evolution of PbSe Quantum Dots and Nanowires,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[316] D. Caruntu, V. Kolesnichenko, N.H. Chou, J. He, G. Goloverda and C. O’Connor, “Synthesis of Fine Transition-Metal Ferrite Particles Complexed with Long-Chain Carboxylate Ligands,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[317] W.L. Zhou, J. He, J. Fang, T.-A. Huynh, T.J. Kennedy, K.L. Stokes, and C.J. O’Connor, “Self-Assembly of PbSe and FePt Nanoparticles,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[318] N. Dao and S.L. Whittenburg, "Switching Mechanism in Ring-Shaped Pseudo-Spin Valves,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[319] Y. Chen and Z. Rosenzweig, “Luminescent Quantum Dot Assemblies for Biological Applications,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[320] T. Ji, W.-B. Jian and J. Fang, “Shape-Controlled MnxPb(1-x)Se Nanocrystals,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[321] M.A. Tarr, C.J. O’Connor, and I. DeLeon, “Summer Outreach Program for High School Students and Teachers,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[322] H. Gabrisch, R. Yazami, and B. Fultz, “TEM Study of Cycled LiCoO2,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[323] W.-B. Jian, T. Ji, J. Fang, and C. O’Connor, “Advanced Materials Enhancement of Exchange Interactions by Quantum Confined Excitons in Pb1-xMnxSe Nanocrystals,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[324] V.O. Golub, A.Ya. Vovk, C.J. O’Connor, V.V. Kotov, P. Yakovenko, and K. Ullakko, “Magnetic and Structural Properties of Nonstoichiometric Ni-Mn-Ga Alloys,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[325] F. Li, J.B. Wiley, K.L. Stokes, J. Fang, D. Smith and W. Zhou, “Functional Nanomaterials with Controlled Structures,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[326] Brian L. Cushing and Charles J. O’Connor, “The Microemulsion-Based Synthesis of Permalloy (Fe0.2Ni0.8) Nanoparticles,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[327] L. Chen, J.H. Zhang, and L.D. Tung, “Magnetic Properties of Cobalt Ferrite Nanotubes,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[328] S.N. Thornburg, J.M. Burst, C.A. Ventrice, Jr., and U. Diebold, “Measurement of the Dependence of Bulk Defects on the Reactivity of the TiO2(110) Surface,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[329] H. Geisler and S. Sales, J.M. Burst, S.N. Thornburg, C.A. Ventrice Jr., Y. Losovyj and P.T. Sprunger, “Photoemission Study of Dodecanethiol on Au (111),” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[330] Y.A. Barnakov, L.B. Scott, L.A. Kelly and K.L. Stokes, “Magneto-Optical Studies of Magnetite-Polymer Nanocomposities,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[331] G. Caruntu, J. Baisch, and J.B. Wiley, “New Ion-Exchangeable Sillen-type Tellurium Oxyhalides: Potential Non-Linear Optical Materials,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[332] K. Ward, J.B. Wiley, and G. Caruntu, “Oxidation Chemistry of Some Early Transition-Metal Layered Perovskites,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.

[333] V. Reddy and K. Stokes, “A High-Temperature Synthesis of Bismuth Chalcogenides,” poster presentation, DARPA/AMRI 2003 Review, New Orleans, LA, February, 26-28, 2003.  

[334] M.A. Tarr, C.J. O'Connor, and I. DeLeon, "Summer Outreach Program for High School Students and Teachers," 225th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 23-27, 2003.

[335] T. Ji and J. Fang, "Simple Preparation and Optical Properties of CdSe and CdTe Nanocrystals," 225th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 23-27, 2003.

[336] T. Ji, J. Fang, and C. O'Connor, "Preparation and Characterization of Mn-doped PbSe Nanocrystals with Interesting Shapes," 225th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 23-27, 2003.

[337] D. Wang, J. He, B.F. McCaughy, J.E. Hampsey, X. Ji, Y.-B. Jiang, H. Xu, W.L. Zhou, J. Tang, R. Schmehl, C.J. O'Connor, C.J. Brinker, and Y. Lu, “Templating Synthesis of Hierarchical Nanowire and Nanomesh Thin Films,” 225th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 23-27, 2003.

[338] Z. Ban, C. O'Connor, G. Goloverda, and V. Kolesnichenko, “Nanocrystals and Nanowires of Magnetic Mn/Bi Metal Alloys from Nonaqueous Solutions,” 225th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 23-27, 2003.

[339] L. Xu, Lianbin, F. Li, L.D. Tung, L. Spinu, W.L. Zhou, F. Chen, R.H. Baughman, A.A. Zakhidov, and J.B. Wiley, “Preparation and Characterization of Photonic Crystals with Three-Dimensionally Periodic Structures,” 225th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 23-27, 2003.

[340] J.H. Zhang, L. Chen, L.D. Tung, and L. Spinu, “Magnetoresistance in Polycrystalline Zinc Ferrite/Iron Oxide,” 225th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 23-27, 2003.

[341] R. Yazami, Y. Ozawa, H. Gabrisch and B. Fultz, “High Voltage Aging of LiCoO2,” 203rd Meeting of the Electrochemical Society, Paris, France, April 27-May 2, 2003.

[342] H. Gabrisch, R. Yazami, and B. Fultz, “Reversible and Irreversible Phase Transformations in LixCoO2,” poster presentation, 203rd Meeting of the Electrochemical Society Paris, France, April 27-May 2, 2003.

[343] E. Burkholder, V.O. Golub, C. O'Connor, and J. Zubieta, “Solid State Coordination Chemistry of Nickel Oxomolybdenum Organophosphate Materials,” 226th ACS National Meeting, New York, NY, September 7-11, 2003.  

[344] C.J. O’Connor, “Spintronics-Spin Transport Electronics,” an invited seminar presentation,  Department of Physics, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, September 10, 2003.

[345] W. Zhou, Y. Chen, and R. Anglin, "Single Nanowire Engineering," 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003.

[346] K. Pruessner, Y.-W. Heo, M.J. Kaufman, M.F. Chisholm, and D.P. Norton, "Characterization of Mg-Doped ZnO Nanorods Grown by MBE," 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003.

[347] J.M. Abedin, W.-B. Jian, T. Ji, and J. Fang, "Chemical Synthesis and Characterization of Diluted Mn-Doped Semiconductor Nanocrystals," 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003.

[348] H. Gabrisch, "Phase Transformations in LixCoO2," 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003.

[349] P. Garrity, V. Reddy, and K. Stokes, "Thermoelectric Properties of Bismuth Sulfide/Polyaniline Nanocomposite," 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003.

[350] L.M. Rossi and Z. Rosenzweig, "Successful Immobilization Biomolecules on Magnetic Nanoparticles:  Preparations of Nanosensors," 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003. 

[351] C. Chen and W. L. Zhou, "Material and Fabrication of Magnetic Recording Head," poster presentation, 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003. 

[352] G. Caruntu and C. O’Connor, “Synthesis and Characterization of Ferrite Thin Films Obtained by Soft Chemical Routes,” poster presentation, 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003. 

[353] Y.X. Chen, C. Chen, and W.L. Zhou, “Direct Observation of Strain Fields in Epitaxial Growth of Fe3O4 Thin Films on MgO Substrates,” poster presentation, 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003. 

[354] K. Pruessner, H.-P. Dressel, J. Becker, K. Pingel, C. Reiner, M. Schlosser, and H.-J. Christ, “Development of Interactive Web-Based Teaching/Learning Tools for Materials Characterization Techniques,” poster presentation, 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003. 

[355] L.C. Anglin, A.N. Nzeribe, and W. Zhou, “Electron Beam Nanolithography,” poster presentation, 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003. 

[356] Z. Ban, F. Li, V. Kolesnichenko, and C.J. O’Connor, “Synthesis and Characterization of Gold Coated Iron Nanoparticles,” poster presentation, 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003. 

[357] A. Chalastaras, L.M. Malkinski, J.-S. Jung, S.-L. Oh, J.-K. Lee, C.A. Ventrice, Jr., and V. Golub, “GMR Multilayers on a New Embossed Surface,” poster presentation, 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003. 

[358] V.O. Golub, C.J. O’Connor, G.N. Kakazei, P.E. Wigen, K.Yu. Guslienko, N.A. Lesnik, Y. Otani, and V. Novosad, “Spin-Wave Resonance in Normally Magnetized Circular Micron Size Dots,” poster presentation, 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003. 

[359] I. Dumitru, C. Radu, H.N. Pham, F. Li, J.B. Wiley, and L. Spinu, “Ferromagnetic Resonance Studies of Metallic Nanowires,” poster presentation, 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003. 

[360] V. Kolesnichenko and G. Goloverda, “Influence of Metal Complexation on Growth of the Nanocrystalline Inorganics,” poster presentation, 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003. 

[361] T.T. Poche, M.A. Tarr, and K. Foster, “Sonochemical Synthesis of Gold Coated Magnetite Nanoparticles,” poster presentation, 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003. 

[362] C. Radu, H.N. Pham, I. Dumitru, and L. Spinu, “Vectorial Mapping of Anisotropy in Nanostructured Magnetic Systems,” poster presentation, 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003. 

[363] B.L. Scott, Yu.A. Barnakov, V.B. Reddy, L.A. Kelly, and K.L. Stokes, “Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetite-Polymer Nanocomposites,” poster presentation, 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003. 

[364] D. Smith, K. Stokes, F. Li, and J. Wiley, “Fabrication of Hydrogen Sensors from Palladium Nanowire Arrays,” poster presentation, 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003. 

[365] A.Ya. Vovk, V.O. Golub, L. Malkinski, C.J. O’Connor, J. Tang, Zh. Wang, and A. Sozinov, “Magnetoresistance of NiMnGa Films Prepared by Pulse Laser Deposition,” poster presentation, 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003. 

[366] V.B. Reddy and K.L. Stokes, “Synthesis and Polyaniline-Coating of Bismuth Chalcogenides,” poster presentation, 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003. 

[367] W. Matthews, L.T. Upton, V. Kolesnichenko, and G. Goloverda, “Designing the Functionalized Capping Ligands for Colloidal Inorganics to be Used in Biology and Medicine,” poster presentation, 2003 Louisiana Materials Research and Development Conference, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, November 4, 2003. 

[368]  M. Tarr, C.J. O'Connor, and I. De Leon, “Summer Research Programs for High School Students and Teachers and Undergraduate Students, 55th Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society ( SERMACS-2003), Renaissance Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta, GA, November 16-19, 2003.

[369] P.L. Garrity, V.B. Reddy, and K.L. Stokes, “Thermoelectric Transport Properties of Bismuth Sulfide Nanocomposites,” Materials Research Society Conference, Symposium S: Thermoelectric Materials 2003-Research and Applications, Boston, MA, December 1-3, 2003. 

[370] L. Rossi, B. Cushing, M. DiIorio, and Z. Rosenzweig, “Bioanalytical Applications of Magnetic Nanoparticles,”  oral presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[371] J. Fang, “Investigation of Spintronic Nano-Materials at AMRI ,” oral presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[372] L. Malkinski, “Properties of Magnetic Structures Deposited on AAO Membranes,” oral presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[373] L. Spinu, “Progress in AMRI ’s FAME Program,” oral presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[374] B.Cushing and C. O’Connor, “Magnetic Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[375] K. Pruessner and H. Gabrisch, “Develop-ment of Convergent-Beam Electron Diffraction Techniques to Track Crystallographic Changes in Cathode Materials for Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[376] W. Zhou, “Fabrication of Silica Nanotubes with Nanochannels for Drug Delivery Applications,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[377] F. Li and J.B. Wiley , “1-D Nanoarchitectures Based on Directed Assemblies in Templates,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[378] S. Whittenburg, “Magneto-Electronic Simulation of BSTO Nanoparticles,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[379] V.O. Golub, C.J. O’Connor, G.N. Kakazei, P.E. Wigen, K.Y. Guslienko, A.N. Slavin, Y. Otani, and V. Novosad, “Spin-Wave Spectra of Perpendicularly Magnetized Circular Submicron Dot Arrays,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[380] Z. Ban, V. Golub, V. Kolesnichenko, and C.J. O’Connor, “Synthesis and Charaterization of FeCo Alloy,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[381] A. Vovk, L. Malkinski, V. Golub, C.J. O’Connor, and J.S. Jung, “Structure and Magnetic Properties of Permalloy Films Deposited onto Nanoporous Media,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[382] I. Dumitru, C. Radu, H.N. Pham, F. Li, J.B. Wiley , and L. Spinu, “Study of Interaction Effects in Magnetic Nanowire Arrays Using Ferromagnetic Resonance Experiments,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[383] Y.A. Barnakov, B.L. Scott, D. Smith, V.B. Reddy, and K.L. Stokes, “Enhancement of Faraday Rotation in Magnetic-Gold Nanocomposites,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[384] C. Chen, L. Campbell, L. Malkinski, and W. Zhou, “Nanostructure Exploration by E-beam Lithography for Magnetic Device and Sensor Applications,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[385] Z. Zhao and S. Whittenburg, “Shape Effects of Nano Magnetic Material,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[386] L. Campbell, Y. Chen, and W. Zhou, “Photoluminescent Study of One-Dimensional ZnO Nanostructures,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[387] G. Caruntu, G.G. Bush, and C.J. O’Connor, “Soft Solution Processing of Ferrite Thin Films Usable in Microwave Applications,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[388] Y. Chen, L.J. Campbell, C. Chen, and W.L. Zhou, “Novel ZnO and SnO2 Nanojunctions,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[389] J. Fang, W.B. Jian, Y. Barnakov, and K.L. Stokes, “Static Magnetic Interactions and Faraday Rotation in Cd1-xMnxSe System,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[390] R. Liu, J.B. Wiley , and P. Hanson, “Studies of Helical Proteins on Nanocomponent  Surfaces,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[391] A. Pradhan, T. Poche, and M.A. Tarr, “Sonochemical Synthesis of Gold-Magnetite Nanocomposite Particles,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[392] C. Radu, H.N. Pham, I. Dumitru, L. Spinu, Y. Kubota, G. Ju, D. Weller, and A. Stancu, “Vectorial Mapping of Anisotropy in Nanostructured Magnetic Systems,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[393] L.M. Rossi and Z. Rosenzweig, “Synthesis of Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles for Covalent Immobilization of Biomolecules,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[394] K.L. Stokes, P. Garrity, and V. Reddy, “Thermoelectric Properties of Bismuth Sulfide /Polyaniline Nanocomposites,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[395] M.A. Tarr, C.J. O’Connor, and I. DeLeon, “Summer Research Opportunities in Nanoscale Science for High School Students/Teachers and Undergrads,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[396] H. Geisler, J.M. Burst, J.W. Hobson, P.S. Robbert , S.N. Thornburg, and C.A. Ventrice, Jr., “Photoemission and Low Energy Electron Diffraction Study of Dodecanethiol on Ag(111) and Au(111),” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[397] D. Wang, J. He, N. Rosenzweig, and Z. Rosenzweig, “CdSe/ZnS Quantum Dots-Magnetic Beads Core-Shell Nanocomposite Particles and Biological Applications,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[398] P. Nichols and S. Whittenburg, “A Model for the Size Effect in Ferroelectric Materials,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans , LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[399] D. Caruntu, V. Kolesnichenko, and C. O’Connor, “Synthesis and Characterization of Highly Stable Colloidal Solutions of Variable-Sized Magnetite Nanocrystals,” poster presentation, DARPA-UNO/AMRI Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 19-20, 2004.

[400] M.A. Tarr, J. Anderson, W.L. Zhou, I. DeLeon, and C.J. O'Connor, "High School Internships in Nanomaterials:  Putting High School Teachers and Students at the Cutting Edge of Nanomaterials Research," 227th ACS National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 28-April 1, 2004.

[401] Z. Ban, V. Golub, V. Kolesnichenko, and C.J. O'Connor, “Novel Synthesis of FeCo Alloy Nanoparticles and Characterization,” 227th ACS National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 28-April 1, 2004.  

[402] G. Goloverda, C. Crawford, D. Caruntu, C.J. O'Connor, and V. Kolesnichenko, “Metal Complexation on the Surface of Nanocrystalline Oxides,” 227th ACS National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 28-April 1, 2004.

[403] A. Ma and Z. Rosenzweig, “Lipobead–Based Fluorescence Biosensor for Urea,” Gordon Research Conference on Bioanalytical Sensors, Oxford, UK, July 2004.

[404] A. Ma and Z. Rosenzweig, “Submicrometric Lipobead-Based Fluorescence Sensors for Chloride Ion Measurements in Aqueous Solution,” Gordon Research Conference on Bioanalytical Sensors, Oxford , UK , July 2004.

[405] G. Crivat, K. Kikuchi, T. Nguyen, and Z. Rosenzweig, “Novel Zinc Sensors for Zinc Ion Release Measurements from Single Cells,” Gordon Research Conference on Bioanalytical Sensors, Oxford, UK, July 2004.

[406] W.L. Zhou, P. Gao, and J.F. Chen, “Silica Nanotubes with Ordered Nanochannels Perpendicular to the Shells,” 61st Annual Meeting, Microscopy Society of America, Savannah, Georgia, August 1-5, 2004. 

[407] W.L. Zhou, Y. Chen, L.R. Campbell, “Multiple Branched SnO2 Nanowire Junction,” 61st Annual Meeting, Microscopy Society of America, Savannah, Georgia, August 1-5, 2004.

[408] J. Fang, “Synthesis and Self-Assembly of Functional Nanocrystals,” State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Chemistry and Physics, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, August 4, 2004.

[409] N.G. Armatas, J. Zubieta, V.O. Golub, and C. O'Connor, “Solid State Coordination Chemistry: Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Materials Constructed from Molybdophosphonate Subunits Linked through Binuclear Cobalt Tetra-2-pyridinyl-pyrazine Groups,” 228th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 22-26, 2004.

[410] W. Ouellette, V.O Golub, C. O'Connor, and J. Zubieta, “Solid State Coordination Chemistry: 1-, 2-, and 3-D Oxo-fluorovanadiumphosphonate Subunits Linked through Binuclear Copper bisterpy Groups (bisterpy = 2,2':4',4':2',2''-quarterpyridyl-6',6'-di-2-pyridine),” 228th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 22-26, 2004.

[411] M.I. Khan, S. Tabussum, S. Ayesh , R.J. Doedens, V.O. Golub, and C.J. O'Connor, “[MV6O6{(OCH2CH2)2N(CH2CH2OH)}6]n+ (M=Li, Na, n=1; M=Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, n=2),” 228th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 22-26, 2004.  

[412] M.A. Tarr, A. Pradhan, and T.T. Poché, “Novel Synthetic Routes to Formation of Magnetic Nanocomposites with Noble Metals,” 228th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 22-26, 2004.

[413 M.A. Tarr, A.M. Stromeyer, A. Pradhan, G. Xu, B. Wei, and W. Zheng, “Advances in Pollutant Selective Fenton Oxidation Technologies,” 228th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 22-26, 2004.  

[414] K. Pruessner, H. Gabrisch, and R. Yazami, “Phase Transformations during High Voltage Charging of LiCoO2 Cathodes,” Joint International Meeting of the Electrochemical Society, Honolulu, Hawaii, October 3-8, 2004.

[415] C.J. O’Connor, J. Fang, W. Zhou and J.B. Wiley, “Febrication of Low Dimensional DMS Materials and Progress of Nanolithography at AMRI,” DARPA Spins/Spintronics PI Review Meeting, the Stanford Court Hotel, San Francisco, CA, October 24-29, 2004.

[416] W. Lu, P. Gao, Z.L. Wang, K.L. Stokes and J. Fang, “Shape-Evolution and Self-Assembly of Nanocubes and 1D Nanocrystals,” DARPA Spins/Spintronics PI Review Meeting, the Stanford Court Hotel, San Francisco, CA, October 24-29, 2004.

[417] H.N. Pham, I. Dumitru, A. Stancu, and L. Spinu, “Magnetization Reversal in Interacting Magnetic Systems,” 49th Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MMM), Jacksonville, FL, November 7-11, 2004.

[418] I. Dumitru, A. Stancu, D. Cimpoesu, and L. Spinu, “Generalized Reversible Susceptibility Tensor,” 49th Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MMM), Jacksonville, FL, November 7-11, 2004.

[419] L. Shao, D. Caruntu, J.F. Chen, C.J. O’Connor, and W.L. Zhou, “Fabrication of Magnetic Hollow Silica Nanospheres for Bioapplication,”449th Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MMM), Jacksonville, FL, November 7-11, 2004.

[420] L. Spinu and H.N. Pham, “Magnetization Dynamics in Nanostructured Materials for Nonvolatile Memory Applications,” Invited presentation at the Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, November 29-December 3, 2004.

[421] D. Neiner, R.L. Sweany, V. Golub and J.B. Wiley, “Reductive Intercalation of Vanadyl Layered Perovskites,” Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, November 29-December 3, 2004.

[422] X. Zhang and J.B. Wiley, “Multi-Step Redox Synthesis of New Layered Perovskite Materials,” Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, November 29-December 3, 2004.

[423] W.L. Zhou, Y. Chen , M. Zhu, and L.J. Campbell, "Metal Oxide Nanowires Based Nanodevices and Nanosensors," Oral Presentation, 5th Louisiana Conference on Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies (LaCOMET), Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, January 21-22, 2005.

[424] J.-C. Lee, D. Caruntu, J.-H. Lee, J.-J. Kim, B.L. Cushing, S.-H. Cho, and C.J. O'Connor, "Reaction Sequence of Nanocrystalline Ni-Zn Ferrite and Its Magnetic Characteristics," Oral Presentation, 5th Louisiana Conference on Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies (LaCOMET), Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, January 21-22, 2005.

[425] J.B. Wiley, "Directing Topologies through Porous Templates," Plenary Lecture, 5th Louisiana Conference on Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies (LaCOMET), Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, January 21-22, 2005.

[426] H. Gabrisch and R. Yazami, “Comparison of X-ray and Electron Diffraction Techniques for the Study of Lattice Structures in LixCoO2,” Oral Presentation, 5th Louisiana Conference on Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies (LaCOMET), Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, January 21-22, 2005.

[427] J. Chen, M. Yu and W. Zhou, "Preparation of ZnO Low-dimensional Nanostructures by Pulsed Laser Deposition," Poster Presentation, 5th Louisiana Conference on Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies (LaCOMET), Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, January 21-22, 2005.

[428] Y.A. Barnakov, M. Yu, and Z. Rosenzweig, "Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetite – Silica Nanocomposite Particles," Poster Presentation, 5th Louisiana Conference on Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies (LaCOMET), Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, January 21-22, 2005.

[429] J. Liu, M. Yu, and W. Zhou, "Manganese Doped Zinc Oxide Nanostructures Prepared by Chemical Vapor Deposition," Poster Presentation, 5th Louisiana Conference on Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies (LaCOMET), Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, January 21-22, 2005.

[430] M. Zhang, B. Cushing, and C. O'Connor, "Modify the Magnetic Particles with Polymer Coating," Poster Presentation, 5th Louisiana Conference on Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies (LaCOMET), Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, January 21-22, 2005.

[431] L. Malkinski, A.Ya. Vovk, V.O. Golub, S. Whittenburg, C.J. O'Connor, and J.S Jung, "Investigation of the Structure and Dynamic Properties of Permalloy Antidot Arrays," Poster Presentation, 5th Louisiana Conference on Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies (LaCOMET), Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, January 21-22, 2005.

[432] A.Ya. Vovk, L. Malkinski, V.O. Golub, W. Zhou, C.J. O'Connor, Zh. Wang, and J. Tang, "Magnetotransport in NiMnGa Thin Films," Poster Presentation, 5th Louisiana Conference on Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies (LaCOMET), Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, January 21-22, 2005.

[433] C. Chen, M. Yu, W. Zhou , L.J. Campbell, V.O. Golub, A.Ya. Vovk, and L. Malkinski, "Magnetic Switching and Magneto-transport Properties in Patterned Cobalt Wires," Poster Presentation, 5th Louisiana Conference on Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies (LaCOMET), Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, January 21-22, 2005.

[434] M. Zhu, Y. Chen, M. Yu, and W. Zhou, "ZnO Nanowire MESFETs with Electron Beam Lithography," Poster Presentation, 5th Louisiana Conference on Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies (LaCOMET), Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, January 21-22, 2005.

[435] Z. Ban, and C.J. O'Connor, "Poly(Vinyl Pyrolidone) Coated Iron Nano Particals in Polar Aprotic Solvent," Poster Presentation, 5th Louisiana Conference on Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies (LaCOMET), Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, January 21-22, 2005.

[436] V. Kolesnichenko, G. Goloverda, V. Pavlishchuk, K. Gavrilenko, V. Il’yin, V. Golub, and A. Addison, "Thermal Decomposition of a Single Precursor as Method of Synthesis of the Nano-sized Superparamagnetic Spinels," Poster Presentation, 5th Louisiana Conference on Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies (LaCOMET), Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, January 21-22, 2005.

[437] T.M. Sweeney, J.M. Burst, P.S. Robbert, J.W. Hobson, S.M. Huston, C.A. Ventrice, Jr., and H. Geisler, “Geometric and Electronic Structure of Self-Assembled Monolayers Grown on Noble Metal Substrates: Dodecanethiol on Au, Ag, and Pt,” Oral Presentation, 5th Louisiana Conference on Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies (LaCOMET), Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, January 21-22, 2005.

[438] Z. Rosenzweig, B. Cushing, N. Rosenzweig, and M. DiIorio, “Overview of the Biogmagnetics Project at UNO-AMRI,” oral presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[439] W. Zhou and L. Malkinski, “Progress in the Nanolithography Program at AMRI,” oral presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[440]  L. Spinu, S. Sengupta, and S. Whittenburg, “Progress in the FAME Program at AMRI,” oral presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[441] Z. Ban, Y.A. Barnakov, F.Li, V.O. Golub, and C.J. O'Connor, “The Synthesis of Core-Shell Iron@Gold Nanoparticles and Their Characterization,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[442] Y.A. Barnakov and Z. Rosenzweig, “Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetic/Silica Nanocomposite Particles,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[443] L. Campbell-Anglin, Y. Chen, D. Smith, and W. Zhou, “Nanolithographically Patterned Metal Oxide,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[444] G. Caruntu, C.J. O'Connor, and G.G. Bush, “Nanostructured Multicomponent Oxides for Microwave,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[445] J. Chen, M. Yu and W. Zhou, “Preparation of Co-doped ZnO Low-dimensional Nanostructures by Pulsed Laser Deposition,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[446] Y. Chen and W. Zhou, “ZnO Nanostructures Fabricated through a Double Tube Vapor Phase Transport Synthesis,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[447] S.-H. Cho, “Particle Size Dependent Magnetic Characteristics of Nanocrystalline Ni-Zn Ferrite,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[448] S.D.P. Lacerda and N. Rosenzweig, “Controlled Release of Chemotherapeutic Drugs from Collagen Matrices,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[450] S.H.D. Lacerda, B.F. Ingber, and N. Rosenzweig,Controlled-Release Of Chemotherapeutic Drugs From Collagen Matrices,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[451] N. Rosenzweig, “Improved Collagen-Gel for Sustained Drug Delivery,” DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[452] I. Dumitru, F. Li, J.B. Wiley, D. Cimpoesu, A. Stancu, and L. Spinu, “Ferromagnetic Resonance Studies of Metallic Nanowires,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[453] W. Lu, Q. Liu and J. Fang, “Synthesis and Self-Assembly of Low Dimensional Semiconductor Nanocrystals,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[454] H. Gabrisch and R. Yazami, “Comparison of High Temperature Ageing in LiCoO2 and LiMn2O4,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[455] M. Kombolias and H. Gabrisch, “Stoichiometric and Structural Changes in Lithium Cobaltite for Use in Rechargeable Batteries,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[456] F. Li and J.B. Wiley, “Template Directed Assemblies of Colloid Crystal Wires,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[457] J. Liu, M. Yu, and W. Zhou, “Manganese Doped Zinc Oxide Nanostructures Prepared by Chemical Vapor Deposition,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[458] D. Neiner, V. Golub, P. J. Nichols, S. L. Whittenburg, E. Josepha, and J. B. Wiley, “Structural and Magnetic Investigation of New Transition Metal Layered Compounds,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[459] P. Nichols and S. Whittenburg, “Exchange Bias in Nanoscale Ferromagnets,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[460] C. Radu, I. Dumitru, H.N. Pham, A. Dugue, J. Denardin, and Leonard Spinu , “Probing Magnetization Reversal in Novel Magnetic Nanostructured Materials,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[461] B.L. Scott, D.A. Smith, K.L. Stokes, D. Caruntu and Y. Chen, “Magneto-optical Study of Mixed Ferrite Nanocomposite Thin Films,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[462] D. Smith, B.L. Scott, Y. Barnakov and K. Stokes, “Magneto-optical Properties of Closely-Spaced Magnetite Nanoparticles,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[463] A. Pradhan, R. Jones, and M.A. Tarr, “Novel Synthetic Routes to Formation of Magnetic Nanocomposites with Noble Metals,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[464] A. Vovk, L. Malkinski, V. Golub, S. Whittenburg, C. O'Connor, and J.-S. Jung, “Dynamic Properties Investigation of Permalloy Antidot Arrays,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[465] A. Vovk, L. Malkinski, V. Golub, C. O'Connor, Z. Wang and J. Tang, “Magnetotransport in NiMnGa Thin Film,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[466] C. Chen, M. Yu, W. Zhou, L.J. Campbell, V.O. Golub, A.Ya. Vovk, L. Malkinski, “Magnetic Switching and Magneto-transport Properties in Patterned Cobalt Wires,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[467]  M. Zhu, Y. Chen, M. Yu, and W. Zhou, “ZnO Nanowire MESFETs Using Electron Beam Lithography,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 3-4, 2005.

[468] G. Blagoi, A. Hamide, N. Rosenzweig, and Z. Rosenzweig, “Cell Penetrating Peptide Coated Sensors for Intracellular Measurements,” The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied  Spectroscopy--PITTCON-2005, February 27-March 4, 2005, Orlando, Florida.

[469] L. Chen and Z. Rosenzweig, “A Novel Silica Nanoparticles-Based Drug Delivery System Triggered by Antimicrobial Peptides,” The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied  Spectroscopy--PITTCON-2005, February 27-March 4, 2005, Orlando, Florida.

[470] A. Ma and Z. Rosenzweig, Lipobead–Based Fluorescence Biosensor for Urea,” The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied  Spectroscopy--PITTCON-2005, February 27-March 4, 2005, Orlando, Florida.

[471] L. Shi, Y. Barnakov, M. Yu, S. Lacerda, and Z. Rosenzweig, “Silica–Coated Magnetic Particles for Bioseparation,” The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied  Spectroscopy--PITTCON-2005, February 27-March 4, 2005, Orlando, Florida.

[472] Y. Long and Z. Rosenzweig, “Novel Fluorescence Biosensor Based on Energy Transfer Between Fluorescently Labeled Peptides and Gold Nanoparticles,” The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied  Spectroscopy--PITTCON-2005, February 27-March 4, 2005, Orlando, Florida.

[473] G. Crivat, K. Kikuchi, I. Sekler, and Z. Rosenzweig, “Novel Zinc Sensors with Biomedical Applications,” The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied  Spectroscopy--PITTCON-2005, February 27-March 4, 2005, Orlando, Florida.

[474] Z. Ban and C.J O'Connor, “Poly (Vinyl Pyrolidone) Coated Metallic Nano Particles in Polar Aprotic Solvent,” 229th ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 13-17, 2005.

[475] A. Pradhan, R. Jones, and M.A. Tarr, “Novel Synthetic Routes to Formation of Magnetic Nanocomposites with Noble Metals,” 229th ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 13-17, 2005.

[476] R.C. Jones, A. Pradhan, and M.A. Tarr, “Sonochemical Synthesis of Gold Magnetite Nanoparticles,” 229th ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 13-17, 2005.

[477] D. Neiner, V. Golub, P. Nichols, S.L. Whittenburg, E. Josepha, and J.B. Wiley, “New Magnetic Materials Obtained by Topotactic Strategies,” 229th ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 13-17, 2005.

[478] X. Zhang and J.B. Wiley, “Multi-Step Redox Synthesis of New Layered Perovskite Materials,” 229th ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 13-17, 2005.  

[479] T.M. Sweeney, P.S. Robbert, J.W. Hobson, S.M. Huston, C.A. Ventrice, Jr., and H. Geisler, “Low Energy Electron Diffraction and Photoemission Study of Dodecanethiol on Pt(111) and Pt(100),” 2005 March Meeting of the American Physical Society, Los Angeles, California, March 24, 2005.

[480] F. Li, X. Badel, J. Linnros and J.B. Wiley, “Fabrication of Square Microcapsules and Their Assembly Behavior,” Materials Research Society (MRS) 2005 Spring Meeting, San Francisco, California, March 28-April 1, 2005. 

[481] F. Li, X. Badel, J. Linnros, and J.B. Wiley, “Colloidal Crystal Wires from Directed Assembly,” Materials Research Society (MRS) 2005 Spring Meeting, San Francisco, California, March 28-April 1, 2005.

[482] Y.X. Chen, L.A. Campbell, and W.L. Zhou, “ZnO Nanostructures Synthesized via Double-Tube Vapor Phase Transport for Gas Sensing Applications,” Materials Research Society (MRS) 2005 Spring Meeting, San Francisco, California, March 28-April 1, 2005.

[483] W.L. Zhou, L. Shao, D. Caruntu, J.F. Chen, and C.J. O’Connor, “Fabrication of Magnetic Hollow Silica nanostructures for Bio-Application,” Materials Research Society (MRS) 2005 Spring Meeting, San Francisco, California, March 28-April 1, 2005.

[484] W.L. Zhou, C. Chen, L.C. Anglin, V. Golub, A. Vovk, and L. Malkinski, “Fabrication and New Applications of Nanomagnetic Structures,” Materials Research Society (MRS) 2005 Spring Meeting, San Francisco, California, March 28-April 1, 2005.

[485] I. Dumitru, F. Li, J. B. Wiley, D. Cimpoesu, A. Stancu, and L. Spinu, “Study of Magnetic Interactions in Metallic Nanowire Networks,” Intermag 2005 Conference, Nagoya, Japan, April 5-8, 2005.

[486] D. Cimpoesu, A. Stancu, I. Dumitru, and L. Spinu, “Micromagnetic Simulation of the Imaginary Part of the Transverse Susceptibility,” Intermag 2005 Conference, Nagoya, Japan, April 5-8, 2005.

[487] P. Gao, D. Caruntu, L. Shao, M. Yu, J.F. Chen, C.J. O’Connor, and W.L. Zhou, “Magnetic Hollow Silica Nanotubes for Bioapplication,” Intermag 2005 Conference, Nagoya, Japan, April 5-8, 2005.

[488] S.H.D. Lacerda, B.F. Ingber, and N. Rosenzweig, “Localization and Controlled Release of Chemotherapeutic Drugs Using Oscillating Magnetic Field (OMF),” Louisiana Breast Cancer Tasks Force 14th Annual Meeting, Mandeville, LA, May 14, 2005.

[489] H. Gabrisch, Y. Ozawa, and R. Yazami, “Effect of Thermal Ageing on the Crystal Structure of LiCoO2 and LiMn2O4 Cathodes For Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries,” 207th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society, Quebec City, Canada, May 15-20, 2005.

[490] S.H.D. Lacerda, B.F. Ingber, and N. Rosenzweig, “Collagen-Based Drug Delivery System for Controlled Release of Chemotherapeutic Drugs in Breast Cancer Treatment,” 2nd Annual Tulane Women’s Health Research Marathon Day, New Orleans, LA, May 16, 2005. 

[491] M. Kombolias, and H. Gabrisch, “Characterization of Electrode Materials used in Rechargeable Li-ion batteries by TEM techniques,” DARPA UNO AMRI Review, New Orleans, LA, May 20 2005.

[492] H. Gabrisch, Y. Ozawa, and R. Yazami, "Phase Transformations in Transition Metal Oxide Cathodes in Li-ion Batteries,” Solid-Solid Phase Transformations in Inorganic Materials 2005 (International Conference), Phoenix, AZ, May 29-June 3, 2005.

[493] L. Spinu, L. Malkinski, W. Zhou, S. Whittenburg, J. B. Wiley, and J.-S. Jung, “Fabrication of Functional Architectures through the Directed Assembly of Nanoscale Building Blocks,” Poster Presentation, First International Nanotechnology Conference on Communication & Cooperation 2005 (INC1), San Francisco, CA, June 1-3, 2005.

[494] K. Pruessner, and H. Gabrisch, “Experimental Evidence for a New Ordered Structure in the System Li-Co-O – Electron Diffraction Studies on Cycled and De-Lithiated LiCoO2,” 3rd ICMAT and 9th International Conference on Advanced Materials (IUMRS-ICAM), Singapore, July 3-5, 2005.

[495] J. Fang, “Progress in Synthesis of Functional Nanocrystals,” State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Chemistry and Physics, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Science, Changchun, P.R. China, July 13, 2005.

[496] L. Campbell A. D., D. Smith, G. May, L. Caliste, Y. Chen, and W.L. Zhou, “E-beam Nanolithographically Patterned Metal Oxide Nanowire Arrays for Highly Sensitive Gas Sensors,” Microscopy and Microanalysis 2005, Honolulu, Hawaii, August 1-5, 2005.

[497] W.L. Zhou, M. Zhu and Y. Chen, “Electron Transport Property Measurement of Metal Oxide Nanowire Based Nanodevices Using Nanomanipulators In-Situ FESEM,” Microscopy and Microanalysis 2005, Honolulu, Hawaii, August 1-5, 2005.

[498] L. Spinu, “Magnetization Dynamics in Nanostructured Materials for Nonvolatile Memory Application,” National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, September 9, 2005, Tallahassee, FL.

[499] H. Gabrisch, Y. Ozawa, and R. Yazami, "Crystallographic Changes in LiCoO2 and LiMn2O4 Cathodes Observed by TEM after Self-Discharge at Elevated Temperatures,” 56th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry, Busan, Korea, September 25-30, 2005.  

[500] R. Yazami, Y. Ozawa, S. Miao, B. Fultz, and Heike Gabrisch, “Isolating the O1 CoO2 Phase,” 208th ECS Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, October 16-21, 2005.

[501] J. Fang, “Synthesis, Characterization and Evolution Mechanism Study of Chalcogenide and Oxide Nanocrystals,” 13th National Science Foundation Workshop on Materials Chemistry & NanoScience, Alexandria, Virginia, October 28-31, 2005.  

[502] L. Malkinski, A. Vovk, M. Yu, W. Zhou, S. Whittenburg, and D. Scherer II, “Microwave absorption of nanolithographically defined arrays of magnetic rods,” 50th Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MMM), San Jose, CA, October 30-November 3, 2005.

[503] A. Tovstolitkin, A. Pogorily, A. Matvienko, A. Vovk, L. Malkinski, Z. Wang, and J. Tang, “Preparation of doped manganites thin films using discrete deposition techniques,” 50th Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MMM), San Jose, CA, October 30-November 3, 2005.

[504] A. Vovk, M. Yu, L. Malkinski, C. O’Connor, Z. Wang, E. Durant, J. Tang, and V. Golub, “Magnetic and transport properties of NIMnAl thin films,” 50th Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MMM), San Jose, CA, October 30- November 3, 2005.

[505] J. Jung, J. Nam, S. Min, A. Vovk, M. Yu, L. Malkinski, ”Electrodeposition of Ni nanowires in AAO membranes on silicon wafer substrate,” 50th Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MMM), San Jose, CA, October 30- November 3, 2005.

[506] L. Spinu, I. Dumitru, F. Li, B. Ye, J.–S. Jung, A. Stancu, and J.B. Wiley, “Tunable Microwave Filters Based on Superlattice Metallic Nanowires,” Poster Pesentation, 50th Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MMM), San Jose, CA, October 30- November 3, 2005.

[507] D. Cimpoesu, A. Stancu and L. Spinu, “Relaxation Effects in Interacting Nanostructured Particulate Systems,” Poster Presentation, 50th Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MMM), San Jose, CA, October 30- November 3, 2005.

[508] D. Cimpoesu, A. Stancu and L. Spinu, “Micromagnetic Simulation of the Complex Transverse Susceptibility in Nanostructured Particulate System,” Poster Presentation, 50th Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MMM), San Jose, CA, October 30- November 3, 2005.

[509] J.J. Liu, M.H. Yu, and W.L. Zhou, “Fabrication of Mn Doped ZnO Diluted Magnetic Semiconductor Nanostructures by Chemical Vapor Deposition,” 50th Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MMM), San Jose, CA, October 30- November 3, 2005.

[510] W. Wu, M.A. DeCoster, B.M. Daniel, J.F. Chen, M.H. Yu, D. Caruntu, C.J. O’Connor, and W.L. Zhou, “One Step Synthesis of Magnetic Hollow Silica and Their Application for Nanomedicine,” 50th Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MMM), San Jose, CA, October 30- November 3, 2005.

[511] A. West, J. Liu, J. Chen, M. Yu and W. Zhou, “Co-doped ZnO Nanowire Fabrication by Chemical Vapor Deposition,” 2005 International Congress of Nanotechnology, San Francisco, CA, October 31- November 3, 2005.

[512] J. Chen, L. Morlier, and W. Zhou, “One-dimensional Diluted Magnetic Semiconductors Prepared by Laser-assisted Thermal Evaporation,” 2005 International Congress of Nanotechnology, San Francisco, CA, October 31- November 3, 2005.

[513] J. Liu, J.J. Chen, M. Zhu and W.L. Zhou, “Electric Properties Measurement of Mn Doped ZnO Aligned Nanoneedles Using Nanomanipulators in-situ FESEM,” 2005 International Congress of Nanotechnology, San Francisco, CA, October 31- November 3, 2005.

[514] A. Martin, W. Wu , and W.L. Zhou, “Manipulation of Pore Size of Hollow Silica for Nanomedicine Application,” 2005 International Congress of Nanotechnology, San Francisco, CA, October 31- November 3, 2005

[515]  S.D.P. Lacerda, L. Chen, Z. Rosenzweig, N. Rosenzweig, “Drug-Containing Nanoparticles – New Strategies for Cancer Chemotherapy,” CAGNO Interdisciplinary Cancer Research Workshop, New Orleans, LA, November 2005.

[516] S. Whitteburg and T. Morgan, “Determining the Phase Boundary of Circle and Square Nanomagnets,” Sigma Xi Student Research Conference, Seattle, WA, November 4-5, 2005. 

[517] K.L. Stokes, G.T. May, J. Fang and S. Savoy, “One-Dimensional Nanoparticle Composites for Thermoelectric Applications,” Emerging Opportunities of Nanoscience to Energy Conversion and Storage Workshop, National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA, November 21, 2005

[518] K.L. Stokes, P.L. Garrity, and G.T. May, “Thermoelectric Properties of Bismuth Sulfide/Polyaniline  Nanocomposites,” 72nd Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society, Gainesville, FL, November 10-12, 2005

[519] K.L. Stokes and D.A. Smith, “Magneto-Optics of Closely-Spaced Magnetite Nanoparticles,” 72nd Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society, Gainesville, FL, November 10-12, 2005

[520] G. Crivat, K. Kikuchi, T. Nagano, T. Priel , I. Seckler , N. Rosenzweig and Z. Rosenzweig, “Targeted Fluorescence Detection of Zinc Ion Release From Beta Pancreatic Cells,Gordon Research Conference on Bioanalytical Sensors, Ventura, CA, February 26-March 3, 2006.

[521] S.H.D.P. Lacerda, V.M. De Paoli, I. Kabanchick, N. Rosenzweig, and Z. Rosenzweig, “Nuclear proteins mediated internalization of QDs for living cells imaging,Gordon Research Conference on Bioanalytical Sensors, Ventura, CA, February 26-March 3, 2006.

[522] L. Shi, V. De Paoli, N. Rosenzweig and Z. Rosenzweig, “Luminescent Quantum Dots FRET-Based Enzymatic Activity Probes," Gordon Research Conference on Bioanalytical Sensors, Ventura, CA, February 26-March 3, 2006.

[523] S.H.D.P. Lacerda, N. Rosenzweig, and Z. Rosenzweig, “Histone-Mediated Delivery of Quantum Dots in living cells,” Gordon Research Conference on Bioanalytical Sensors, Ventura, CA, February 26-March 3, 2006

[524] G. Crivat, K. Kikuchi, C. Harrel, and Z. Rosenzweig, “Novel Fluorescence-Based Antibody Zinc Sensor for the Detection of Zinc Release from Beta Pancreatic Cells,Pittcon 2006, Orlando, FL, March 12-16, 2006

[525] L. Shi, Y. Long, M.R Radlauer, N. Rosenzweig and Z. Rosenzweig, “Luminescent Quantum Dots FRET-Based Enzymatic Activity Probes,” Pittcon 2006, Orlando, FL, March 12-16, 2006

[526] W. Ouellette, D. Hagrman, C.J. O'Connor, and J. Zubieta, “Hydrothermal synthesis of a metal-organic open framework material constructed from magnetic {Cu3(OH)(triazolate)3}2+ building blocks,” 231st ACS National Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 26-30, 2006.

[527] A. Pradhan, B.L. Oliva, Brittany, D. Caruntu, C.J. O'Connor, and M.A. Tarr, “Characterization and photocatalytic activity of magnetite-titania-gold nanocomposite materials,” 231st ACS National Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 26-30, 2006.

[528] B.L. Oliva, A. Pradhan, D. Caruntu, C.J. O'Connor, and M.A. Tarr, “Formation and characterization of magnetite-titania-gold nanocomposite materials,” 231st ACS National Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 26-30, 2006

[529] G. Crivat, D.R. Reyes, L. Locascio, M. Gaitan, N. Rosenzweig and Z. Rosenzweig, “Fret-based Quantum Dots Sensors Using Layer-by-Layer Deposition in Microfluidic Systems,” CCR Conference, Tucson, AZ, April 30-May 3, 2006 . 

[530] B. Ye, F. Li, D. Cimpoesu, J. B. Wiley, J.–S. Jung, A. Stancu and L. Spinu, “Passive high-frequency devices based on superlattice ferromagnetic nanowires,” 3rd Joint European Magnetic Symposia – JEMS’06, San Sebastian, Spain, June 25-June 30, 2006. 

[531] D. Cimpoesu, A. Stancu and L. Spinu, “Effect of second order anisotropy constant on the complex transverse susceptibility,” 3rd Joint European Magnetic Symposia – JEMS’06, San Sebastian, Spain, June 25-June 30, 2006.

[532] D. Caruntu, J. El-Khouri, M, Zhang, G. Caruntu and C.J. O’Connor, “Synthesis, Characterization and Surface Modification of Magnetic Nanocrystals for Biomedical Applications,” DARPA AMRI Review, New Orleans, LA, July 13-14, 2006.

[533] V. DePaoli, N. Rosenzweig and Z. Rosenzweig, “Drug Release from Magnetic Collagen Gels and Particles,” DARPA AMRI Review, New Orleans, LA , July 13-14, 2006.

[534] J. Zhou, X. Pang, M. Yu, and W. Zhou, “Fabrication and Application of Magnetic Hollow Silica Nanospheres with Ordered and Different Pore Size Distrubution,” DARPA AMRI Review, New Orleans, LA, July 13-14, 2006. 

[535] P. Hanson, “How to SPION Glass Transitions,” DARPA AMRI Review, New Orleans, LA, July 13-14, 2006

[536] M. Tarr, A. Pradhan, and B. Oliva, “Gold-Titania-Magnetite Nanocomposites for Potential Photocatalytic and Biomedical Applications,” DARPA AMRI Review, New Orleans, LA, July 13-14, 2006

[537] K. Stokes, "Magneto-Optics of Nanomagnetic Materials:  Progress and Perspective," DARPA AMRI Review, New Orleans, LA, July 13-14, 2006. 

[538] L. Malkinski, "Continuing Effort to Fabricate Nanosized Spin-Tunneling Junctions for Spintronic Devices," DARPA AMRI Review, New Orleans, LA, July 13-14, 2006. 

[539] J. Chen, J. Liu, M. Zhu, M. Yu, and W. Zhou, "ZnO One Dimesional Nanowire Synthesis and Nanodevices Fabrication by Nanolithography," DARPA AMRI Review, New Orleans, LA, July 13-14, 2006. 

[540] Q. Xing and H. Gabrisch, “Comparison of Lattice Parameters in LixCoO2 Compounds Obtained from the Same Parent LiCoO2 Powder,” DARPA AMRI Review, New Orleans, LA, July 13-14, 2006. 

[541] J. Fang, C. O’Connor, and L. Spinu, “Quantum Dot Memory Devices,” DARPA AMRI Review, New Orleans, LA, July 13-14, 2006. 

[542] L. Spinu, W. Zhou, and J. Wiley, “Multilevel Logic,” DARPA AMRI Review, New Orleans, LA, July 13-14, 2006. 

[543] W. Zhou and L.R. Anglin, “Nanosensors for Gas Detection,” DARPA AMRI Review, New Orleans, LA, July 13-14, 2006. 

[544] J. Wiley, W. Zhou, B. Gibb, and L. Spinu, “Electromechanical Devices,” DARPA AMRI Review, New Orleans, LA, July 13-14, 2006. 

[545] F. Li, "Synthesis, Assembly and Lithography of Nanomaterials for the NIRT Program," DARPA AMRI Review, New Orleans, LA, July 13-14, 2006. 

[546] L. Malkinski, “Experimental and Theoretical Research on Nanowires for Microwave Filter Applications,” DARPA AMRI Review, New Orleans, LA, July 13-14, 2006.

[547] P. Bidwell-Hanson, M. Concha, S.H. DeLong, D. Caruntu, J.B. Wiley, and C.J. O'Connor, “How to SPION Glass Transitions,” 35th Northeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (NERMACS-2006), Binghamton, NY, October 5-7, 2006.

[548] C.J. O’Connor, “Ferrite Nanoparticles and Thin Films,” Invited Seminar, Chemistry Department, Yonsei University, Seoul , South Korea , October 16, 2006.

[549] C.J. O’Connor, “Soft Chemistry Deposition of Transition Metal Oxide Thin Films MxFe3-xO4 (M=Co, Zn),” Invited speaker - Korean Ceramics Society Meeting, Daegu , South Korea , October 19, 2006.  

[550] Q. Xing, T. Yi, and H. Gabrisch, Change of Lattice Parameters in LixCoO2 Measured by Convergent Beam Electron Diffraction,” Poster Presentation, 7th Louisiana Materials And Emerging Technologies Conference, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, October 23-24, 2006.

[551] T. Yi, M. Kombolias, and H. Gabrisch, Heat Treatment of LixCoO2 Produced by Electrochemical and Chemical Delithiation, Poster Presentation, 7th Louisiana Materials And Emerging Technologies Conference, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, October 23-24, 2006.

[552] H. Gabrisch, J. Wilcox, and M. Doeff, Comparison of Carbon Coated LiFePO4 before and after Charge Discharge Cycling, Invited Presentation, 7th Louisiana Materials And Emerging Technologies Conference, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, October 23-24, 2006.

[553] P. Bidwell-Hanson, M. Concha, S.H. DeLong, D. Caruntu, J.B. Wiley, and C.J.  O'Connor, “How to SPION Glass Transitions,” 58th Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS-2006), Augusta, GA, November 1-4  2006.

[554] T. Yi, M. Kombolias, and H. Gabrisch, “Investigation of LixCoO2 Phases Produced by Heat Treatment of Delithiated LiCoO2 Powders,” 206th Joint International Meeting, 210th Meeting of The Electrochemical Society, Cancun, Mexico, October 29-November 3, 2006.

[555] Q. Xing and H. Gabrisch, “Determination of c Lattice Parameter in LixCoO2 by Convergent Beam Electron Diffraction,” 206th Joint International Meeting, 210th Meeting of The Electrochemical Society, Cancun, Mexico, October 29-November 3, 2006.

[556] H. Gabrisch, J. Wilcox, and M. Doeff, “TEM Studies of Carbon Coated LiFePO4 after Charge Discharge Cycling,” Invited Presentation, 206th Joint International Meeting, 210th Meeting of The Electrochemical Society, Cancun, Mexico, October 29-November 3, 2006.

[557] R. Yazami, Y. Ozawa, B, Fultz and H. Gabrisch, “High Temperature and High Voltage Stability of Lithiated Metal Oxide Cathodes:  A Comparative Study,” Invited Presentation, 206th Joint International Meeting, 210th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society, Cancun, Mexico, October 29-November 3 2006.

[558] W. Zhou, J. Liu, J. Chen, and M. Yu, “Room Temperature ZnO Nanaostructures for Spintronics Application,” Mat. Res. Soc. Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, November 27-December 1, 2006.

[559] W. Zhou, J. Chen, J. Liu, and M. Yu, “Doped ZnO Nanowire Arrays for Spintronics Application,” Mat. Res. Soc. Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, November 27-December 1, 2006.

[560] X. Pang, J. Zhou, J. Chen, M. Yu, W. Zhou. “Synthesis of Ibuprofen Loaded Magnetic Solid Lipid Nanoparticles,” 10th Joint MMM/Intermag Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, January 7–11, 2007.

[561] D. Cimpoesu, A. Stancu, and L. Spinu, “Dynamic and Temperature Effects in Toggle Magnetic Random Access Memory,” Poster presentation at the 10th Joint MMM/Intermag Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, January 7–11, 2007.

[562] D. Cimpoesu, A. Stancu and L. Spinu, “The Reversible Susceptibility Tensor of Synthetic Antiferromagnets,” Poster presentation at the 10th Joint MMM/Intermag Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, January 7–11, 2007.

[563] C. Radu, D. Cimpoesu, E. Girt, G. Ju, A. Stancu, and L. Spinu, “Reversible Susceptibility Studies of Magnetization Switching in FeCoB Synthetic Antiferromagets,” Poster presentation at the 10th Joint MMM/Intermag Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, January 7–11, 2007.

[564] I. Dumitru, D. Cimpoesu, F. Li, J. B. Wiley, L. Spinu, and A. Stancu, “The effect of the Interaction Field Components on the Ferromagnetic Resonance in Magnetic Nanowires,” Poster presentation at the 10th Joint MMM/Intermag Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, January 7–11, 2007.

[565] D. Cimpoesu, A. Stancu and L. Spinu, “Micromagnetic Study of the Complex Transverse Susceptibility of Uniaxial Ferromagnets with Quartic Anisotropy,” Poster presentation at the 10th Joint MMM/Intermag Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, January 7–11, 2007.

[567] L. Malkinski, M. Yu, A. Vovk, D.J. Scherer II, L. Spinu, W. Zhou, S. Whittenburg, Z. Davis and J.-S. Jung, “Microwave Absorption of Patterned Arrays of Nanosized Magnetic Stripes with Different Aspect Ratios,” Poster presentation at the 10th Joint MMM/Intermag Conference, Baltimore, MD, January 7–11, 2007.

[568] M. Yu, L. Malkinski, L. Spinu, W. Zhou, and S. Whittenburg, “Size Dependence of Static and Dynamic Magnetic Properties in Nanoscale Square Permalloy Antidot Arrays,” Poster presentation at the 10th Joint MMM/Intermag Conference, Baltimore, MD, January 7–11, 2007.

[569] G. Caruntu, “Functional Nanoscale Transition Metal Ferrites,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 15-16, 2007.

[570] C. Radu, D. Cimpoesu, and L. Spinu, “Reversible Susceptibility Studies of Magnetization Switching in FeCoB Synthetic Antiferromagnets,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 15-16, 2007.

[571] D. Cimpoesu and L. Spinu, “The Reversible Susceptibility Tensor of Synthetic Antiferromagnets,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 15-16, 2007.

[572] J.-H. Lim, X. Zhang, F. Li, C. Radu, L. Spinu, and J.B. Wiley, Anodic Aluminum Oxide (AAO) Templates for the Controlled Structuring of Ferromagnetic Wire Arrays,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 15-16, 2007.

[573] K. Wang, J. Chen, and W. Zhou, “Synthesis of Fe-doped and FeCu-codoped Zinc Oxide Nanowire Arrays for Spintronic Applications,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 15-16, 2007.

[574] J. Zhou, J. Chen, and W. Zhou, “Individual and Multiple Nanowire Based Nanosensors for Detection of Ricin Holotoxin,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 15-16, 2007.

[575] F. Li, M. Yu, M. Zhu, W. Zhou, and J.B. Wiley, Patterned Nanowire Arrays Through Nanolithography and Electrodeposition,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 15-16, 2007.

[576] R. Long and W. Zhou, “Nanowire Based Electrochemical Device Fabrication,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 15-16, 2007.

[577] J. Chen and W. Zhou, “Spintronic Devices Based on One-Dimensional Metal Oxide Semiconductors,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 15-16, 2007.

[578] O.D. Fregene, J. Chen, and W. Zhou, “Fabrication of Pure and Doped TiO2 Nanoparticles and SnO Nanowires by Physical Vapor Deposition Method for Spintronics,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 15-16, 2007.

[579] P. Bidwell-Hanson, “How to SPION Glass Transitions,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 15-16, 2007.

[580] M.J. Latter, J.B. Wiley, and B.C. Gibb, “Assembly of Deep Cavity Cavitands and Guests on Nano-objects:  Towards Molecular Velcro,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 15-16, 2007.

[581] A. Pradhan, E. Josepha, J. Wiley, and M. Tarr, “Sythesis and Characterization of In Doped Magnetite Nanoparticles for Appliction to Radiotracer Fate Studies,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 15-16, 2007.

[582] Q. Xing, T. Yi, and H. Gabrisch, “TEM Observations of Changes of LiCoO2 with Delithiation,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 15-16, 2007.

[583] T. Yi, M. Kombolias, and H. Gabrisch, “Investigation of LixCoO2 Phases Produced by Heat Treatment of Delithiated LiCoO2 Powders,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 15-16, 2007.

[584] M. Yu, L. Malkinski, L. Spinu, W. Zhou, and S. Whittenburg, “Size Dependence of Static and Dynamic Magnetic Properties in Nanoscale Permalloy Antidot Array,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 15-16, 2007.

[585] Y. Li and W. Zhou, “Synthesis and Characterization of Tetrapod-like ZnO Nanocones,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, February 15-16, 2007.

[586] J. Liu, A.O. West, M. Yu, and W. Zhou, “Room Temperature Ferromagnetism of Mn Doped ZnO Aligned Nanowire Arrays with Temperature Dependent Growth,” Materials Research Society Spring Meeting, San Francisco Marriott, San Francisco, CA, April 9-14, 2007.

[587] L. Malkinski, M. Yu, D.J. Scherer, L. Spinu, W. Zhou, S. Whittenburg, and Z. Davis, “Effect of Magnetostatic Interactions on Microwave Absorption of Patterned Arrays of Magnetic Nanostripes,” Materials Research Society Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 9-14, 2007.

[588] L. Spinu, “Theory and Experiment of Complex Transverse Susceptibility Complex Transverse Susceptibility in Magnetic Particulate Media,” Invited Oral presentation at the 4th IEEE ROMSC Conference, Iasi, Romania, May 26-29, 2007.

[589] W. Zhou, J. Chen, J. Liu, K. Wang, “Diluted Magnetic Semiconductor Metal Oxide Nanowires Synthesis and Spintronic Nanotransistor Fabrication,” International Conference on Nanoscience & Technology, China 2007 (China NANO), Beijing, China, June 3-5, 2007.

[590] W. Zhou, W. Wu, X. Pang, J. Zhou, D. Caruntu, M. Yu, J. Chen, F. Cui, “Drug loaded Magnetic Hollow Silica Porous Nanospheres and Solid Lipid Nanoparticels for Nanomedicine Application,” International Conference on Nanoscience & Technology, China 2007 (China NANO), Beijing, China, June 3-5, 2007.

[591] D. Cimpoesu, A. Stancu and L. Spinu, “Complex Transverse Susceptibility in Magnetic Particulate Media,” Poster presentation at the 6th International Symposium on Hysteresis Modeling and Micromagnetics – HMM’07, Naples, Italy, June 4-6 2007.

[592] J. Chen, K. Wang, and W. Zhou, “Volmer-Weber Grown SnO2 Crystals on ZnO nanowires for High Sensitive Sensors,” Nanoelectronic Devices for Defense & Security Conferences, Crystal City, VA, June 18-21, 2007.

[593] W. Zhou, W. Wu, X. Pang, J. Zhou, D. Caruntu, M. Yu, J. Chen, F. Cui, “Magnetic Nanocarriers,” Fifteenth International Conference on
Composites/Nano Engineering (IEEC-15), Haikou, China, July 15-19, 2007.

[594] J.J. Chen, Y. Yan, A. West, J.J. Liu, and W.L. Zhou, “Characterization of Diluted Magnetic Semiconductors of Co-doped and (FeCo)-codoped ZnO Nanostructures by Nanoprobe EDS Analysis,” 65th Microscopy Society of America, Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 5-9, 2007.

[595] K. Wang, J.J. Chen, and W.L. Zhou, “Fe-doped ZnO Nanowire Arrays Synthesized by Chemical Vapor Deposition,” 65th Microscopy Society of America, Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 5-9, 2007.

[596] J. Zhou, W. Wu, D. Caruntu, M.H. Yu, C.J. O’Connor, J.F. Chen, and W.L. Zhou, “Investigation of Structures and Drug Release of Magnetic Hollow Silica Nanospheres,” 65th Microscopy Society of America, Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 5-9, 2007.

[597] H. Gabrisch, Q. Xing, and T. Yi, “Localized Lattice Parameter Measurements in LixCoO2 Particles by Transmission Electron Microscopy,” 212th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society, Washington, DC, October 7-12, 2007.  

[598] T. Yi, H. Gabrisch, and R. Yazami, “Crystal Structure Inhomogeneities in LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 Studied by TEM analysis”, 212th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society, Washington, DC, October 7-12 2007.

[599] H. Pham, D. Cimpoesu, A. Stancu, and L. Spinu, “Switching Behavior of a Stoner-Wohlfarth particle subjected to spin-torque effects,” Poster presentation at the 52nd MMM Conference, Tampa, FL, November 5–9, 2007.

[600] O.C. Trusca, D. Cimpoesu, J.H. Lim, X. Zhang, J.B. Wiley, and L. Spinu, “Interactions effects in Ni nanowires,” Poster presentation at the 52nd MMM Conference, Tampa, FL, November 5–9, 2007.

[601] C. Radu, D. Cimpoesu, A. Stancu, and L. Spinu, “Experimental determination of the critical curve of a synthetic antiferromagnet,” Poster presentation at the 52nd MMM Conference, Tampa, FL, November 5–9, 2007.

[602] M. Yu, “Permalloy Thickness Dependence on Static and Dynamic Magnetic Properties of Antidot Arrays with Square Holes,” Poster presentation at the 52nd MMM Conference, Tampa, FL, November 5–9, 2007.

[603] J. Jung, L. Malkinski, M. Yu, C. O’Connor, J. Lim, H. Lee, and S Min, “Fabrication and Magnetic Properties of Co Nanostructures in AAO Membrane,” Poster presentation at the 52nd MMM Conference, Tampa, FL, November 5–9, 2007.

[604] L. Malkinski, M. Yu. D. Scherer II, and L. Spinu, “Effect of Interactions on Magnetic Anisotropy of Nanosized Stripes of Py,” Poster presentation at the 52nd MMM Conference, Tampa, FL, November 5–9, 2007.

[605] H. Gabrisch ,T. Yi, and R. Yazami, “TEM studies of LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 Before and After Long Term Ageing at 70°C”, International Battery Materials Association 2007 Conference, Shenzhen, China, November 16-20, 2007.

[606] C.J. O’Connor, “Current Programs at AMRI Sponsored by DARPA:  Nanosensors and Quantum Computing,” Next Generation Materials for Defense 2007 Conference, Arlington, VA, December 10-12, 2007.

[607] W. Zhou and C.J. O’Connor, “Fabrication of Structured Metal Oxide Nanoparticles and Nanowires for Highly Sensitive and Selective Nanosensors,” Next Generation Materials for Defense 2007 Conference, Arlington, VA, December 10-12, 2007.

[608] L. Spinu, L. Malkinski, J. Wiley, and C.J. O’Connor, “Advanced Materials for Quantum Computing,” Next Generation Materials for Defense 2007 Conference, Arlington, VA, December 10-12, 2007.  

[609] Weilie Zhou, Seth Pincus, Charles J. O'Connor, Jost Goettert, Mark A. DeCoster, and Zeev Rosenzweig , “Nanomaterials for Biological Applications (PKSFI-FRG#1),” oral presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.

[610] Weilie Zhou, Kevin L. Stokes, John B. Wiley, Zeev Rosenzweig , and Charles J. O’Connor, “Highly Sensitive and Selective Chemical and Biological Sensor Chips,” oral presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.

[611] Gabriel Caruntu and Charles J. O’Connor, “Rare Earth Doped Colloidal Nanocrystals for Quantum Computing,” oral presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.

[612] H. Ma, J. Zhou, W. Wu, D. Caruntu, M.H. Yu, J.F. Chen, C.J. O’Connor, and W.L. Zhou, “Magnetic Porous Hollow Silica Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.  

[613] Haiou. Qu, D. Caruntu, and C.J. O’Connor, “Cyclodextrin Grafted Magnetic Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.

[614] Leo Daniel, John B. Wiley, and Charles J. O’Connor, “Perspective of Carbon Nanotubes Materials,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.

[615] Leo Daniel, John B. Wiley, and Charles J. O’Connor, “Nanocomposites Engineered for CEV Cryogenic Tanks,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.

[616] Ming Zhang and Charles J. O’Connor, “Synthesis and Characterization of Silica Coated Nanoparticles with Tunable Thickness,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.

[617] Zengxing Zhang, Daniela Caruntu, Charles J. O’Connor, and Weilie Zhou, “In2O3 Nanoparticles for Gas Sensors,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.

[618] M. Tarr, “AMRI Educational Outreach Programs,” oral presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.

[619] J.-H. Lim, O. Trusca, L. Spinu, and J.B. Wiley, “Co/Ni core-shell Nanowires in Anodic Alumina Membrane,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.

[620] J. Chen, K. Wang, and W. Zhou, “SnO2 Nanorystals Coated ZnO Nanowires for Highly Sensitive Gas Sensors,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.  

[621] D. Cimpoesu, H. Pham, and L. Spinu, Dynamic and Temperature Effects in Spin-Transfer Switching,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.

[622] Z. Zeng, K. Wang, and W. Zhou, “In2O3 Nanowire Based Field Effect Transistors for Biological Sensors,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.

[623] R. Long, J. Chen, J. Lim, Y. Yao, J. Wiley, and W. Zhou, Nanowire Based Electromechanical Switch, poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.

[624] K. Wang, Y. Li, J. Chen, and W. Zhou, “Synthesis of One Dimensional Nanostructures Based on Metal Oxides for Specific Gas Detection,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.

[625] D. Allen and M.A. Tarr, “ScienceREACH Program: Providing Science and Technology Career Pathways for At-Risk High School Students,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.

[626] H. Gabrisch ,T. Yi, R. Yazami, “Microstructure of LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 Subjected to Ageing,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.

[627] C. Radu, D. Cimpoesu, and L. Spinu, Study of Magnetization Switching in Synthetic Antiferromagnets,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.  

[628] O.C. Trusca, J.H. Lim, X.-Q. Zhang, D. Cimpoesu, J.B. Wiley and L. Spinu, “Interaction Effects in Ni Nanowire Arrays,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.  

[629] D. Caruntu, G. Caruntu, and C.J. O’Connor, “Non-Aqueous Phase Synthesis of n-Type Semiconductor Metal Oxide Nanoparticles for Gas Sensing Applications,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.

[630] H. Pham, D. Cimpoesu, A. Stancu, and L. Spinu, Switching Behavior of a Stoner-Wohlfarth Particle Subjected to Spin-Torque Effect,” poster presentation, DARPA UNO AMRI Review and Symposium, New Orleans, LA, January 31-February 1, 2008.

[631] S. Chakraborty, Y. Cai, and M.A. Tarr, “Oxidative mapping of apoB in human low density lipoprotein using LCMS/MS,” Gordon Research Conference on Oxygen Radicals, February 17-22, 2008, Ventura, California.

[632] H. Gabrisch, T. Yi, R. and Yazami, “Development of the Microstructure of LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 Subjected to Ageing,” Focused Battery Technology Workshop III- Material Challenges for High Energy Density and Long- Life-Lithium-Ion Cells, Pasadena, California, February 18-19 2008.

[633] S. Chakraborty, Y. Cai, and M.A. Tarr, “LC-MS/MS Mapping of the Oxidation of apoB in Low Density Lipoproteins,” PITTCON-2008, March 1-7, 2008, New Orleans, Louisiana.

[634] K.L. Stokes, C. Lomatayo, and J. Chen, “Electrospun Vanadium Oxide Fibers for Gas Sensor Applications,” TMS 2008 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 9-13, 2008.

[635] J. Chen, Y. Li, and W. Zhou, “SnO2/GeO2 Bicrystalline Nanowires: Synthesis, Characterization, Photoluminescence and Sensing Properties” oral presentation, TMS 2008 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 9-13, 2008.

[636] K. Wang, J. Chen, and W. Zhou, “Synthesis CuO Nanowire Array for Gas-sensor Applications,” oral presentation, TMS 2008 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 9-13, 2008.

[637] H. Gabrisch, T. Yi, and Q. Xing, “Effect of Delithhiation Rate on the Microstructure in LixCoO2 – A Transmission Electron Microscopy Study,” TMS 2008 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 9-13, 2008.

[638] B.L. Scott and K.L. Stokes, “Magneto-Optical Study of Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles,” TMS 2008 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 9-13, 2008.

[639] G.T. May, D.R. Swart and K.L. Stokes, “Periodic Technique for the Measurement of Thermal Properties of Nanocomposites,” TMS 2008 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 9-13, 2008.

[640] O. Trusca, D. Cimpoesu, J.-H. Lim, J.B. Wiley, and L. Spinu, “Effects of Magnetic Interactions in Ni Nanowire Arrangements,” APS March Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 10-14, 2008.

[641] C. Radu, D. Cimpoesu, and L. Spinu, “Study of the Magnetization Switching in Synthetic Antiferromagnets,” APS March Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 10-14, 2008.

[642] O.C. Trusca, D. Cimpoesu, J.B. Wiley, J.H. Lim and L. Spinu, “Effects of Magnetic Interactions in Ni Nanowire Arrangements,” APS March Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 10-14, 2008.

[643] H. Pham, A. Stancu and L. Spinu, “Dynamic and temperature effects in spin-transfer switching,” D. Cimpoesu, APS March Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 10-14, 2008.

[644] H. Pham, D. Cimpoesu, A. Stancu and L. Spinu, “Switching Behavior of a Stoner-Wohlfarth Particle Subjected to Spin-Torque Effect,” APS March meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 10-14, 2008.

[645] Z. Zhang, D. Caruntu, C.J. O’Connor, and W. Zhou, “In2O3 Nanoparticles for Gas Sensors,” oral presentation, 2008 March Meeting, APS March Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 10-14, 2008.

[646] Z. Zeng, K. Wang and W. Zhou, “In2O3 Nanowire Based Field Effect Transistor for Biological Sensor,” APS March Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 10-14, 2008.

[647] B.L. Oliva, M. Leefe, and M.A. Tarr, “Modified Titanium Dioxide for Improved Photocatalysis,” 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 6-10, 2008.

[648] J. Zhang, J.-H. Lim and J.B. Wiley, “Fabrication of Photosensitive Polymer Nanowires,” 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 6-10, 2008.

[649] J.E. St. Dennis, P. Venkataraman, V.T. John, G. McPherson, J. He, C.Y. Jones, S.J. Obrey, and R.P. Currier, “Carbons from Sugars:  Morphology, Microstructure and Applications to Gas Storage,” 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 6-10, 2008.

[650] S. Chakraborty and M. A. Tarr, “Thiourea Derivatives for Fluorescence Based Fluoride Sensing,” 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 6-10, 2008.

[651] C.W. Jarand, K. Chen, R.B. Cole, D.-T. Pham, S.F. Lincoln, and M.A. Tarr, “Characterization of TNT Degradation Products During Fenton Oxidation in the Presence of Cyclodextrins,” 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 6-10, 2008.

[652] A. Pradhan and M.A. Tarr, “Synthesis and Characterization of Indium Doped Magnetite Nanoparticles for Application to Radiotracer Fate Studies,” 235th CS National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 6-10, 2008.

[653] J. Theriot, C.B. Rosales, B.B. Rees, and M.A. Tarr, “Sub-Lethal Effects of Atrazine on Japanese Medaka Fish,” 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 6-10, 2008.

[654] A.T. Hermann and J. Wiley, “Thermal Stability of Some Metastable Dion-Jacobson Related Double-Layered Perovskites,” 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 6-10, 2008.

[655] J.-H. Lim, J.-S. Jung, E.-M. Kim, S.-I. Oh, and J.B. Wiley, “Ordering of Nanospheres on Porous Membranes,” 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 6-10, 2008.

[656] E. Josepha and J.B. Wiley, ”Topochemical Manipulation of Sr3Ru2O7,” 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 6-10, 2008.

[657] J. Choi and J.B. Wiley, Intercalation and Structural Studies of Double-Layered Perovskite Structures, ALaNb2O7,” 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 6-10, 2008.

[658] J.-H. Lim, O. Trusca, S.L. Whittenburg, L. Spinu, J.-S. Jung, and J.B. Wiley, “Fabrication and Characterization of Ni-Co Core-Shell Nanowires in Porous Anodic Alumina Membranes,” 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 6-10, 2008.

[659] T. Sivakumar and J.B. Wiley, “Topotactic Route for New Layered Perovskite Oxides Containing Halogens,” 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 6-10, 2008.

[660] Y. Yao, S. Liu, M.J. Latter, B. Gibb, and J.B. Wiley, “Self-Assembly of Host-Guest Pairs on Gold Surfaces,” 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 6-10, 2008.

[661] B.L. Oliva, M. Leefe, and M.A. Tarr, “Modified Titanium Dioxide for Improved Photocatalysis,”  235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 6-10, 2008.   

[662] K.L. Stokes, “Mathematica in Undergraduate Physics,” Department of Physics, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 9, 2008.

[663] G. Caruntu, D. Caruntu and C.J. O’Connor, “Magnetic Behavior of Oleate-Capped Monodisperse Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Prepared in Polyol Solutions,” poster presentation, INTERMAG 2008 Conference, Madrid, Spain, May 4-8, 2008.

[664] O.C. Trusca, D. Cimpoesu, J.H. Lim, X. Zhang, J.B. Wiley, A.