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Upcoming Distinguished Seminar & Student Lunch with Federico Capasso (May 14)
by Kelli R Dawson 13 May '26

13 May '26

Dear Colleagues and Students, We are pleased to share two upcoming opportunities to engage with Professor Federico Capasso, Robert Wallace Professor of Applied Physics at Harvard University, a globally recognized leader in optics, nanotechnology, and photonics. Distinguished Seminar “Multifunctional Flat Optics: Translating Scientific Innovation into Commercial Technology” Date: May 14 Time: 10:00–11:00 a.m. Location: BRK 1001 or Microsoft Teams<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%…> Professor Capasso will discuss cutting-edge advances in metasurface-based flat optics and their transition from fundamental nanophotonic research to real-world applications, including integration into consumer technologies such as smartphones. Q&A Student Lunch Date: May 14 Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Location: BRK 1001 Students are invited to attend an informal lunch and discussion with Professor Capasso—an excellent opportunity to learn more about his groundbreaking work, which includes the invention of the quantum cascade laser and major contributions to metaoptics and nanotechnology. Professor Capasso is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and numerous other prestigious organizations, and his work continues to shape the future of photonics and advanced materials. Please see the attached flyers for additional details, and we hope you will join us for these exciting events. Thank you, Kelli Kelli Dawson, M.Sc Operations Administrator Birck Nanotechnology Center, BRK 1027 O: 765-494-3509 C: 765-532-4519 https://birck.research.purdue.edu/ [cid:c501120f-2ddf-468f-a304-dff16f872591]

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May 15th - Discovery Park District Distinguished Lecture featuring Youichi Nonaka, Ph.D., Corporate Chief Researcher at Hitachi, Ltd.
by Kelli R Dawson 06 May '26

06 May '26

Dear Birck Community, You are invited to attend an upcoming Discovery Park District Distinguished Lecture featuring Youichi Nonaka, Ph.D., Corporate Chief Researcher at Hitachi, Ltd. Lecture Title: Are the benefits of digitalization, such as Industry 4.0, AI, and robotics, truly contributing to the realization of a sustainable society? Date & Time: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:30 AM Location: 121 Burton-Morgan, Purdue University In this distinguished lecture, Dr. Nonaka will explore the evolving relationship between humans and advanced technologies—particularly AI and robotics—and examine whether digital transformation is truly advancing sustainability. Drawing on international collaboration among experts in Japan, Germany, the United States, and Europe, the talk will address both the opportunities and emerging challenges in building a sustainable, technology-driven society. Dr. Nonaka brings extensive leadership experience in industrial robotics, digital engineering, and global research collaboration. The lecture will provide valuable insights for researchers, engineers, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology, productivity, and sustainability. Please see the attached flyer for full details. Thank you, Kelli Kelli Dawson, M.Sc Operations Administrator Birck Nanotechnology Center, BRK 1027 O: 765-494-3509 C: 765-532-4519 https://birck.research.purdue.edu/ [cid:6edb8386-28d0-4b08-99ca-86fbe0d19b69]

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FW: IEEE EPS Talk: Dr Abhijit Dasgupta 05/01-11AM-ARMS 3115
by Neil R Dilley 29 Apr '26

29 Apr '26

I am Vardhan Vydyula, a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering and secretary of the IEEE Electronics Packaging Society, Central Indiana. The IEEE Electronic Packaging Society is hosting a seminar talk by Dr Abhijit Dasgupta, Jeong H. Kim Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland, on the topic "Reliability Modeling Approaches: Physics or AI/ML?" on Friday, May 1st, from 11:00 AM to noon in ARMS 3115. Can you please help publicize the event among the Birck professors, grad students, postdocs, and staff? I am attaching the flyer to this email. The link to registration is: https://r4.ieee.org/cis-eps/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr4.ieee.o…> Thank you for your help! Best regards, Vardhan Vydyula Graduate Research Assistant Cooling Technologies Research Center School of Mechanical Engineering Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Secretary, IEEE EPS Central Indiana Chapter

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FW: Dr. Simon Rogers MSE Special Seminar Mon, May 4th at 11:30 am in ARMS B061
by Chi Hwan Lee 22 Apr '26

22 Apr '26

Thank you. Best Regards, Chi Hwan Lee From: Me-faculty <me-faculty-bounces(a)ecn.purdue.edu> On Behalf Of Lucht, Martha Leticia Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 11:02 AM To: 'me-faculty' <me-faculty(a)ecn.purdue.edu>; 'me-postdoc' <me-postdoc(a)ecn.purdue.edu>; ME Grad Blog <megradblog(a)purdue.edu>; Julia Diane Davis <juliadavis(a)purdue.edu> Subject: [Me-faculty] Dr. Simon Rogers MSE Special Seminar Mon, May 4th at 11:30 am in ARMS B061 On Behalf Professor Ardekani [cid:image003.png@01DCD247.6D635690] Best Regards, Martha Lucht School of Mechanical Engineering Senior Administrative Assistant 100% Remote 765.496 7553 Office 765.496.7536 Fax mlucht(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mlucht@purdue.edu> [cid:image004.png@01DCD259.E79BC520] Mechanical Engineering, 585 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907

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April 24th - Starting Up with Silicon Catalyst: What You Need to Know When Creating a Startup featuring Don Esses, Senior Semiconductor Operations Executive at Silicon Catalyst
by Kelli R Dawson 22 Apr '26

22 Apr '26

You are invited to attend a Birck Seminar on Friday, April 24, at 12:00 p.m. in BRK 2001, Starting Up with Silicon Catalyst: What You Need to Know When Creating a Startup, featuring Don Esses, Senior Semiconductor Operations Executive at Silicon Catalyst. Don will deliver a presentation followed by an interactive Q&A session. Lunch will be provided. We look forward to your participation. [cid:e78889de-bdf7-42b1-b204-d2c80aef4de7] Thank you, Kelli Kelli Dawson, M.Sc Operations Administrator Birck Nanotechnology Center, BRK 1027 O: 765-494-3509 C: 765-532-4519 https://birck.research.purdue.edu/ [cid:98001eca-c7a7-47a6-9e4b-b1304edc5944]

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FW: This THURSDAY: Lucas O'Neill Distinguished Seminar
by Chi Hwan Lee 21 Apr '26

21 Apr '26

Thank you. Best Regards, Chi Hwan Lee From: Me-faculty <me-faculty-bounces(a)ecn.purdue.edu> On Behalf Of Betsy Baxter Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 3:54 PM To: School of ME <School_of_ME(a)purdue.edu> Subject: [Me-faculty] This THURSDAY: Lucas O'Neill Distinguished Seminar [cid:image004.png@01DCD1AA.B4036880] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Betsy Baxter she/her Event Coordinator Mechanical Engineering o: 765-494-5619 ebaxter(a)purdue.edu<mailto:ebaxter@purdue.edu> [cid:image001.png@01DCD1A6.972939F0]

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Can your Birck research launch into a startup? Si Catalyst visiting this Friday!
by Kelli R Dawson 21 Apr '26

21 Apr '26

Hello Birck Community, This Wed 4/22 through Fri 4/24, Don Esses from Si Catalyst will be visiting Purdue as we work together to establish a partnership with the leading semiconductor incubator/accelerator. After Thursday at the Purdue Innovates Expo<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdueinn…>, Don will spend Friday visiting Birck. We would like to invite you to join in an overview and Q&A with Don about starting up a company in semiconductors / microelectronics / optics / sensors / quantum / packaging / nanotechnology / etc. Please take a couple minutes to fill out the questionnaire below to help us plan for the most useful presentation and Q&A, and to help you get informed and connected to potentially launch your ideas and IP into a successful startup. Survey: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bIVWewTg9rwYJka<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> Please complete the survey by the end of the day on Tuesday, April 21st. Thank you, Kelli Kelli Dawson, M.Sc Operations Administrator Birck Nanotechnology Center, BRK 1027 O: 765-494-3509 C: 765-532-4519 https://birck.research.purdue.edu/ [cid:01796c42-913e-4c71-aa38-479a29cd0be5]

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FW: Neuroscience Seminars and Opportunities 4/20-4/24
by Chi Hwan Lee 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

Best Regards, Chi Hwan Lee From: Lifesciences-list <lifesciences-list-bounces(a)ecn.purdue.edu> On Behalf Of Life Sciences Institutes Sent: Monday, April 20, 2026 10:12 AM To: Life Sciences Institutes <lifesciences-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu>; Life Sciences Institutes <lifesciences-pdgs-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu>; piin-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu Subject: Life Sciences Neuroscience Seminars and Opportunities 4/20-4/24 On Tuesday, April 21 from 12:00-1:30 PM in LILY 1-117, Shivam Kant (PhD Student, Jayant Lab) will present “Two-photon volumetric imaging reveals layer-specific l23 dynamics during sensory discrimination learning” for the Department of Biological Sciences’ Neuroscience and Physiology seminar series. Please see the attached flyer for details! On Thursday, April 23 at 12:00-1:00 PM in SMTH 208, Meredith Ziliak (PhD Candidate, BIO) will present “Assessing Functional Damage and Adaptation in the Peripheral and Central Auditory Systems Following SAF Noise Exposure” for the Seminars in Hearing Research seminar series. See the attached flyer for details. Next Monday, April 27 at 12:00-1:00 PM on Zoom, the Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience will host this month’s Big Ten Neuroscience Seminar, featuring presentations from Dr. Cheng Bi (Postdoctoral Researcher, Fang Huang Lab) and Dr. Allison Schaser (Assistant Professor, Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences). Please see the attached flyer for details and the Zoom link! Also on Monday, April 27 from 12:30-1:30 PM in Lyles-Porter 1160, Dr. N. Bonnie Nozari (Professor, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Cognitive Science Program, Indiana University) will present “A comprehensive model of interference and control in language production” for the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Please see the attached flyer for details. The Alzheimer’s Association is currently accepting applications for their Health Services Research Grant! Applications are due May 6; please see this link<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alz.o…> or the attached document for details.

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FW: Workshop today: Creativity under Constraints
by Neil R Dilley 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

Hello Everyone, Hope you are doing great. Please send this flyer to all your students. We are organizing a special workshop on April 20 Monday in Burton Morgan. The workshop will focus on creative approaches that senior researchers from academia and industry take to overcome research challenges. We also have a lecture demo with a music composer and classical musicians who will talk about their own process of overcoming challenges. There is no registration required, the workshop is open to the entire Purdue community. regards Zubin

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Birck Seminar Series: Matthew Rosenberger, AE/ME at Notre Dame, "Atomic Force Microscopy for Defect Characterization and Strain Control of Two-Dimensional Materials"
by Neil R Dilley 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26741182398744?p=Cp8YaNHS0FHHqHITuH<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%…> [cid:image001.png@01DC9FDB.9EAE27A0] [cid:image002.png@01DC9FDB.D54A1AD0]

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