SHyNE Staff
Prof. Vinayak P. Dravid
Director
President Abraham Harris Chaired Professor of Materials Science Engineering in the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
Director, NUANCE Center
Contact
Northwestern University
2220 Campus Drive
1131 Cook Hall
Evanston, IL 60208-3108
(847) 467-1363
Prof. Andrew Cleland
Co-Director
John A. MacLean Sr. Professor for Molecular Engineering Innovation and Enterprise
Director, Pritzker Nanofabrication Facility
Contact
University of Chicago
Eckhardt Research Center
Room 235
5640 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 834-9182
Ben Myers
Director of Operations
Ben works to connect external users with fabrication and characterization resources within SHyNE facilities. He insures alignment of project technical requirements with SHyNE capabilities and facilitates project execution. Ben also coordinates SHyNE activities both internally and within the larger NNCI network.
Contact
Dearborn Observatory
2131 Tech Drive, Room 6
Evanston, IL 60208
(847) 467-1081
Chad Goeser
Business Manager
Chad is responsible for the financial management of the SHyNE Resource, ensuring the effective, compliant and efficient daily management of all operational, financial and business functions in support of SHyNE’s mission. Coordinating with Northwestern’s central offices, Chad works to connect SHyNE’s research capabilities with commercial and non-profit institutions.
Contact
Northwestern University
2220 Campus Drive
1083 Cook Hall
Evanston, IL 60208-3108
(847) 467-2318
A.J. van Nispen
Outreach Coordinator
A.J.’s responsibilities include creating and maintaining the SHyNE website and social media, news and announcements, and developing marketing materials. She also coordinates outreach events: seminars, workshops, instrument demonstrations, facility tours, and open houses.
Contact
Northwestern University
Dearborn Observatory
2131 Tech Drive, Room B-8
Evanston, IL 60208
(847) 467-3144
Joyce Park
Financial Administrator
Joyce’s responsibilities include but are not limited to: financial reconciliation, contracts management, procurement, and onboarding/monitoring of external accounts. She prepares monthly account and statistical data and works with the business manager on various reporting, auditing, and budgeting practices.
Contact
Northwestern University
2220 Campus Drive
1083 Cook Hall
Evanston, IL 60208-3108
(847) 467-1128
Ashley Gilmore
Outreach Assistant
Ashley's responsibilities include maintaining the SHyNE website and social media, news and announcements, as well as assisting with outreach event, tours, and open houses.
Contact
Northwestern UniversityDearborn Observatory
2131 Tech Drive, Room B-8
Evanston, IL 60208
(847) 467-3144
Amy Morgan
Program Administrator
Contact
Northwestern University2220 Campus Drive
1083 Cook Hall
Evanston, IL 60208-3108
(847) 491-7795
SHyNE Internal Steering Committee
Jim Bray
Director of Corporate Engagement
Prof. Sossina Haile
Materials Science / Applied Physics
Prof. Matt Tirrell
Dean and Founding Pritzker Director of the Institute for Molecular Engineering
Prof. Peter Voorhees
Materials Science, CHiMaD, NAISE
Prof. Emily Weiss
Chemistry, MRSEC Industrial Liaison, CBES, ANSER
SHyNE External Advisory Committee
Dr. Francesca Casadio
A. W. Mellon Senior Conservation Scientist, Art Institute of Chicago
Dr. David Giljohann
Chief Executive Officer, Exicure, Inc.
Dr. Shashi Jasty
Director – Global Collaborations, Sigma-Aldrich Corporation
Dr. Andreas Roelofs
Director, Nano Design Works, Argonne National Laboratory
