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  • Professor of Physics | Department of Physics | louie@plu.edu | 253-535-7653 | My research interests are plasma etching issues, carbon nanotubes and scanning probe microscopy.

    (3 summers), Physics; Materials Science, University of WA - Seattle Ph.D., Applied and Engineering Physics, Cornell University (Dissertation title: "Point Contact Spectroscopy With Nanofabricated Junctions Of Spin And Energy-Dependent Transport In Heterogeneous Ferromagnetic Systems." Advisor: Professor R. A. Buhrman) M.S., Physics, Cornell University A.B., magna cum laude, Physics, Harvard University Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Atomic force microscopy; Materials characterization Thin film

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  • Professor of Chemistry | Department of Chemistry | waldowda@plu.edu | 253-535-7533 | Application of Ring Opening Metathesis Polymermization to Polymer Battery Electrolytes and other membranes Use of macro and microphase separation techniques in energy related materials Statics and kinetics of phase separation in multi-component polymer blends both in bulk and as thin films Physical characterization technique include: light scattering optical and atomic force microscopy neutron scattering Monte Carlo techniques Use of metathesis, anionic, and controlled radical synthetic techniques to produce new materials for macro and microphase separation applications Polymer/structure relationships studied via spin-lattice relaxation measurements of local segmental dynamics in polymers Promoting the teaching and learning of research in an undergraduate setting via incorporation of research activities in traditional courses development of Internet resources for undergraduate research an active and externally funded local undergraduate research program Incorporation of information technology in lecture and laboratory settings .

    College, 1984 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Solid Polymer Electrolytes for Battery Applications Polymer physics Scattering using light, X-Rays, and Neutrons Polymer Blends Block Copolymers Nanomorphology Polymer Synthesis and Characterization Atomic Force Microscopy Responsibilities CHEM 115 – General Chemistry I Lab CHEM 116 – General Chemistry II CHEM 341 – Physical Chemistry I CHEM 343 – Physical Chemistry Lab I CHEM 342 – Physical Chemistry II CHEM 344 – Physical Chemistry Lab II CHEM 410 – Intro