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Nanoscale & Quantum Phenomena Institute

Nanoscale & Quantum Phenomena Institute

The Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute (NQPI) is Ohio University's largest multidisciplinary research institute, bringing together more than 30 faculty members from nine departments across three colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Russ College of Engineering and Technology.

NQPI's faculty represent a broad range of expertise—including biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, physics, and related disciplines—and are actively engaged in research ranging from organic materials to semiconductors and spanning the macroscopic to nanoscale and quantum regimes.

NQPI Research & Publications

NQPI Seminar 3/26/2026 - Adam Charnas Thursday, March 26 4:10 PM — 5:00 PM Clippinger Laboratories
NQPI Seminar 4/9/2026 - Kishor Nepal Thursday, April 9 4:10 PM — 5:00 PM Clippinger Laboratories
NQPI Seminar 4/16/2026 - Ramon Carrillo Bastos Thursday, April 16 4:10 PM — 5:00 PM Clippinger Laboratories
NQPI Seminar 4/23/2026 - Srijana Pandey Thursday, April 23 4:10 PM — 5:00 PM Clippinger Laboratories

Contact NQPI

The Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute is within Ohio University's Office of the Vice President for Research and Creative Activity. The interdisciplinary institute was founded to nurture, spotlight, and formalize nanoscience and nanotechnology research at the university. Participating colleges include College of Arts and Sciences, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Russ College of Engineering and Technology.

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Director: Dr. Jixin Chen

Administrative SpecialistElizabeth Stinaff

Email: nqpi@ohio.edu

Office Location: Clippinger Laboratories 126, Athens, OH 45701

Telephone: 740-593-0281