Argonne National Laboratory
Center for Nanoscale Materials

CNM Colloquium Series

The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) hosts biweekly colloquia that provide a forum for topical multidisciplinary talks in areas of interest to the CNM and that offer a mechanism for fostering interactions with potential facility users.

When: Alternate Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.

Where: Argonne National Laboratory, Colloquiums present in 2 formats, VIRTUAL via Zoom and HYBRID (in-person (Building 440, Room A105/106) and Zoom. See Agenda for information.

Colloquium Committee Members: Xiao-Min Lin (Chair), Pierre Darancet, Ralu Divan, Xuedan Ma, Elena Rozhkova, Jianguo Wen

2025 Schedule

Date Title
Jan 15, 2025POSTPONED, Ayman Karim, Virginia Tech, Host: Gengnan Li.Abstract440 - A105/106, 11:00am. Virtual Link Hybrid
Jan 29, 2025The Chemistry and Organization of Boron Nitride Nanotubes, Angel Marti, Rice University, Host: Elena Shevchenko.Abstract440, A105/A106, 11:00 am. Virtual Link Hybrid
Feb 12, 2025Advancing Photonic Materials through Moiré Patterns, Xiaoqin Elaine Li, University of Texas-Austin, Host: Muchuan Hua and Benjamin Diroll.Abstract440, A105/A106, 11:00 am. Virtual Link Hybrid
Feb 26, 2025New Dimensions on the Interaction of Light and Matter: Quantum Materials, Quantum Light and Quantum Control, Nathaniel P. Stern, Northwestern University, Host: Jeff Guest.Abstract440, A105/A106, 11:00 am. Virtual Link Hybrid
Mar 05, 2025Colloidal quantum dot and perovskite optoelectronic materials devices: from infrared sensors to solar photovoltaics, Ted Sargent, Northwestern, Host: Elena Shevchenko (NST), Byeongdu Lee (APS).402 Auditorium, 2:00pm. Virtual Link Hybrid
Apr 23, 2025Imagine a world where anyone can make molecules , Martin Burke, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Host: Jie Xu.Abstract440 - A105/106, 11:00am. Virtual Link Hybrid
May 21, 2025Computer programs at the kT scale, Steve Whitelam , Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Host: Pierre Darancet.AbstractZoom only, 11:00am. Virtual Link Hybrid
Jun 04, 2025Peptide Encoded Chiral Inorganic Nanomaterials, Ki Tae Nam , Seoul National University, Host: Gary Wiederrecht.Abstract440 - A105/106, 11:00am. Virtual Link Hybrid
Jun 18, 2025Transforming Nanophotonics with Liquid Metals , Peter Q. Liu, University of Buffalo, Host: Xuedan Ma & Ralu Divan.Abstract440 - A105/106, 11:00am. Virtual Link Hybrid
Jul 02, 2025440 - A105/106, 11:00am. Hybrid
Jul 16, 2025Strong THz light-matter interactions in emergent 2D materials, Jun Xiao , Univ. Wisconsin - Madison, Host: Rui Liu.Abstract440 - A105/106, 11:00am. Virtual Link Hybrid
Jul 23, 2025Polarons and Exciton Polarons from First Principles, Feliciano Giustino, UT Austin, Host: Pierre Darancet.Abstract440 - A105/106, 11:00am. Virtual Link Hybrid
Jul 30, 2025440, A105/A106, 11:00am.
Aug 13, 2025440, A105-A106, 11:00am. Virtual Link Hybrid
Aug 27, 2025Exploration of rare-earth and transition metal-containing nanophotonic materials, Yuanbing Mao, IIT, Host: Yuzi Liu.Abstract440, A105-A106, 11:00am. Virtual Link Hybrid
Sep 10, 2025Classifying material topology using matrix homotopy, Alexander Cerjan, Sandia National Labs, Host: Pierre Darancet.Abstract440, A105-A106, 11:00am. Virtual Link Hybrid
Sep 24, 2025Nanoscale Imaging of Polarization and Ion Distributions in Functional Materials, Seungbum Hong , Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), the Republic of Korea, Host: Jinhyeong Jang.Abstract440, A105-A106, 11:00am. Virtual Link Hybrid
Oct 08, 2025POSTPONED: Metal-Metal Oxide Interactions, Dynamics and Reactivity of Supported Metal Clusters and Single Atoms, Ayman Karim, University of Virginia, Host: Gengnan Li.Abstract440, A105-A106, 11:00am. Virtual Link Hybrid
Oct 22, 2025Building better functional materials with advanced deposition and x-ray diffraction, Matthew Dawber, University of Vermont / Stony Brook University, Host: Rui Liu.Abstract440, A105-A106, 11:00am. Virtual Link Hybrid
Nov 05, 2025Strong Light-Matter Coupling at the Nanoscale for Quantum Photonics, Matt Pelton, University of Maryland, Host: Elena Shevchenko.Abstract440, A105-A106, 11:00am. Virtual Link Hybrid
Nov 19, 2025Probing engineered 2D quantum materials with atomic precision, Tiancong Zhu, Purdue University, Host: Jeff Guest.Abstract440, A105-A106, 11:00am. Virtual Link Hybrid
Dec 08, 2025440, A105-A106, 11:00am. Virtual Link Hybrid
Dec 10, 2025Mind the gap: tailoring the space between particles for electronics, sensors, and soft robotics, Tobias Kraus, Leibniz Institute for New Materials, Germany, Host: Xiao-Min Lin.Abstract440, A105-A106, 11:00am. Virtual Link Hybrid
Dec 17, 2025Probing the Structure and Dynamics of Nanoparticles in Complex Environment Using x-ray Scattering Techniques, Xiao-Min Lin, Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Host: Pierre Darancet.Abstract440, A105-A106, 11:00am. Virtual Link Hybrid