March 19, 2026
Congratulations to our lab's undergraduate researcher, Anavi Kaul, on being selected for the Duke University SMIF Undergraduate User Program (SUUP) award. This research award program provides hands-on research experience by granting students direct access to the advanced cleanroom, materials characterization, and imaging capabilities at the Shared Materials Instrumentation Facility (SMIF). The award includes up to $2000 in user fees through the end of the fiscal year, enabling our student to utilize world-class facilities to advance their research project. By supporting students across the Pratt School of Engineering, Arts & Sciences, and the School of Medicine, the SUUP award fosters interdisciplinary innovation and provides invaluable technical training for the next generation of scientific leaders.