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Kelly L. Nash, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Associate Dean for Faculty Success
University of Texas at San Antonio
CONTACT INFORMATION
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Room 3.203, Applied Engineering and Technology Building
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX 78249
kelly.nash@utsa.edu
(210) 458-6153
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
University of Texas at San Antonio, Ph.D., Physics, 2009
Director’s Fellow, Center for Biophotonics Science and Technology (CBST), University of
California, Davis, CA (2006-2010)
QEM Network / NSF Science and Technology Centers (STC) Fellowship Program (2006,
Declined Offer)
University of Michigan, M.Sc., Applied Physics, 2003
Rackham Graduate School Merit Fellowship (2000-2003)
Dillard University, B.Sc., Physics, 2000
Dillard University Merit Scholar (1996-2000)
David and Lucille Packard Foundation Scholar (1997-2000)
Louis Stokes Louisiana Alliance for Minority Participation (LS-LAMP) Scholar (1998-2000)
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2020-present, Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
2020-present, Associate Dean, Faculty Success, College of Sciences, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
2019-2021, Director, Kleberg Advanced Microscopy Center (KAMC), University of Texas at San Antonio
2018- 2019, Interim Director, Kleberg Advanced Microscopy Center (KAMC), University of Texas at San Antonio
2016 - present, Associate Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
2010 - 2016, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
2005, Adjunct Instructor, Division of Continuing Education, Dillard University, New Orleans, LA
2004-2005, Adjunct Instructor, Department of Physics/ Evening Division, Delgado Community College, New Orleans, LA
2004 – 2005, Educator, Gifted and Talented Physics, Edna Karr Secondary School, New Orleans, LA
AWARDS, HONORS & PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTIONS
2019-2020 American Physical Society Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics National Past-Chair
2019-2020 Fellow, IAspire Leadership Academy
2019 Delta Kappa Gamma Inductee, International Society of Key Women Educators
2019 UT System Chancellor’s Network for Women’s Leadership, Faculty Sponsor
2018-2019 American Physical Society Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics National Chair
2018 President’s Distinguished Diversity Award, University of Texas at San Antonio
2018 40 Under 40 Honoree, San Antonio Business Journal
2018 American Physical Society STEP-UP 4 Women (Supporting Teachers to Encourage the Pursuit of Undergraduate Physics for Women) Trainer
2017-2018 American Physical Society Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics National Chair-Elect
2017 40 Under 40 Alumni Award, Dillard University
2017 American Physical Society Professional Development Skills for Women Training
2016-2017 Leadership UTSA Fellow, University of Texas at San Antonio
2016 Jacqueline O. Dansby Educational Leadership & Achievement Award, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
2016 Woman Physicist of the Month, American Physical Society, Committee for the Status of Women in Physics
2015 Young Investigator Program Award, Department of Defense, Air Force Office of Scientific Research
2015 San Antonio College, Black History Month Honoree
2015 Excellence in Community Service Award, University of Texas at San Antonio, College of Sciences
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES SUMMARY
Denotes Supervised Undergraduate*, Graduate Student** or Postdoc***
Journal Articles
1. Tek, S.**; Vincent, B.A.***; Mimun, L.C.***; Ponce, A.; Nash, K.L., “Atomic-Scale Structural Analysis of Homoepitaxial LaF3:Yb,Tm Core-shell Upconversion Nanoparticles Synthesized Through Microwave Route.” Crystal Growth and Design 2020, 20 (4), 2153-2163
2. Balati, A.**; Matta, A.; Nash, K.; Shipley, H., “Heterojunction of vertically aligned MoS2 layers to Hydrogenated Black TiO2 and Rutile Based Inorganic Hollow Microspheres for the highly enhanced visible light arsenic photooxidation.” Composites Part B: Engineering, 2020, 185, 1007785.
3. Balati, A.**; Bazilio, A.; Shahriar, A.; Nash, K.; Shipley, H. J., “Simultaneous formation of ultra-thin MoSe2 nanosheets, Inorganic Fullerene-Like MoSe2 and MoO3 quantum dots using fast and ecofriendly Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquid followed by microwave treatment.” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 2019, 99, 68-77.
4. Balati, A.**, Tek, S. **, Nash, K. L. and Shipley, H., "Nanoarchitecture of TiO2 Microspheres with Expanded Lattice Interlayers and its Heterojunction to the Laser Modified Black TiO2 Using Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquid with Improved Photocatalytic Performance under Visible Light Irradiation," Journal of Colloid & Interface Science 2019, 541, 234-248.
5. Balati, A.**; Wagle, D.; Nash, K. L.; Shipley, H. J., Heterojunction of TiO2 nanoparticle embedded into ZSM5 to 2D and 3D layered-structures of MoS2 nanosheets fabricated by pulsed laser ablation and microwave technique in deionized water: structurally enhanced photocatalytic performance. Applied Nanoscience 2018, 1-14.
6. Lara, H. H.; Guisbiers, G.; Mendoza, J.; Mimun, L. C.***; Vincent, B. A.***; Lopez- Ribot, J. L.; Nash, K. L., Synergistic antifungal effect of chitosan-stabilized selenium nanoparticles synthesized by pulsed laser ablation in liquids against Candida albicans biofilms. International Journal of Nanomedicine 2018, 13, 2697.
7. Guisbiers, G.; Mimun, L.***; Mendoza-Cruz, R.; Nash, K., Synthesis of tunable tellurium nanoparticles. Semiconductor Science and Technology 2017, 32 (4), 04LT01.
8. Guisbiers G; Lara HH, Mendoza-Cruz R, Naranjo G, Vincent BA***, Peralta XG, Nash KL. Inhibition of Candida albicans biofilm by pure selenium nanoparticles synthesized by pulsed laser ablation in liquids. Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine. 2016 Oct 25.
9. Betal S, Shrestha B, Dutta M, Cotica LF, Khachatryan E**, Nash K, Tang L, Bhalla AS, Guo R. Magneto-elasto-electroporation (MEEP): In-vitro visualization and numerical characteristics. Scientific Reports. 2016;6.
10. Ovanesyan Z, Aljzmi A, Almusaynid M, Khan A, Valderrama E, Nash KL, Marucho M. Ion–ion correlation, solvent excluded volume and pH effects on physicochemical properties of spherical oxide nanoparticles. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 2016 Jan 15; 462:325-33.
11. Guisbiers G, Wang Q, Khachatryan E**, Mimun LC***, Mendoza-Cruz R, Larese- Casanova P, Webster TJ, Nash KL. Inhibition of E. coli and S. aureus with selenium nanoparticles synthesized by pulsed laser ablation in deionized water. International Journal of Nanomedicine. 2016; 11:3731.
12. Yasmin, Z.**, Khachatryan, E.**, Lee, Y.-H., Maswadi, S., Glickman, R.;,Nash, K. L., In vitro monitoring of oxidative processes with self-aggregating gold nanoparticles using all-optical photoacoustic spectroscopy. Biosensors and Bioelectronics 2015, 64, 676-682.
13. Guisbiers, G.; Wang, Q.; Khachatryan**, E.; Arellano-Jimenez, M.; Webster, T.; Larese-Casanova, P.; Nash, K., Anti-bacterial selenium nanoparticles produced by UV/VIS/NIR pulsed nanosecond laser ablation in liquids. Laser Physics Letters 2014, 12 (1), 016003.
14. Mahesula, S.; Raghunathan, R.; Catala*, A.; Kirken, R.; Haskins, W.; Nash, K., Selective Acceleration of CRLF2+Lymphoblast Phagocytosis with CD47siRNA-Loaded Anti-CRLF2 Antibody-Armored Biodegradable Nanoparticles, Advances in Biomedical Science and Engineering 2014, Volume 1, Number 2, pp.12-19.
15. Barrera, F. J.; Yust, B.; Mimun, L. C.; Nash, K. L.; Tsin, A. T.; Sardar, D. K., Optical and spectroscopic properties of human whole blood and plasma with and without Y2O3 and Nd3+: Y2O3 nanoparticles. Lasers in medical science 2013, 28 (6), 1559-1566.
16. Burdick, G. W.; Gruber, J. B.; Nash, K. L.; Chandra, S.; Sardar, D. K., Analyses of 4f11 energy levels and transition intensities between Stark levels of Er3+ in Y3Al5O12. Spectroscopy Letters 2010, 43 (5), 406-422.
17. Burdick GW, Gruber JB, Nash KL, Chandra S, Sardar DK. Intensity parametrizations for electric-dipole transitions between Stark components in Er3+:Y3Al5 O 12. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 2009 Dec 4;488(2):632-7.
18. Gruber JB, Burdick GW, Valiev UV, Nash KL, Rakhimov SA, Sardar DK. Energy levels and symmetry assignments for Stark components of Ho3+(4f10) in yttrium gallium garnet (Y3Ga5O12). Journal of Applied Physics. 2009 Dec 1;106(11):113110.
19. Nash KL, Dennis RC, Ray NJ, Gruber JB, Sardar DK. Absorption intensities, emission cross sections, and crystal field analysis of selected intermanifold transitions of Ho3+ in Ho3+:Y2O3 nanocrystals Journal of Applied Physics. 2009;105:033102.
20. Demirkhanyan GG, Demirkhanyan HG, Kokanyan EP, Kostanyan RB, Gruber JB, Nash KL, Sardar DK. Phonon effects on zero-phonon transitions between Stark levels in NaBi(WO4)2: Yb3+. Journal of Applied Physics. 2009 Mar 15;105(6):063106.
21. Nash KL, Dennis RC, Gruber JB, Sardar DK. Intensity analysis and energy-level modeling of Nd3+ in Nd3+:Y2O3 nanocrystals in polymeric hosts. Journal of Applied Physics. 2009;105:033102.
22. Valiev UV, Uzokov AA, Rakhimov SA, Gruber JB, Nash KL, Sardar DK, Burdick GW. Faraday effect and magnetic susceptibility analyses in TbAlO3. Journal of Applied Physics. 2008 Oct 1;104 (7):73903.
23. Gruber JB, Nash KL, Yow RM, Sardar DK, Valiev UV, Uzokov AA, Burdick GW. Spectroscopic and magnetic susceptibility analyses of the 7FJ and 5D4 energy levels of Tb3+(4f8) in TbAlO3. Journal of Luminescence. 2008 Aug 31;128 (8):1271-84.
24. Sardar DK, Chandrasekharan S, Nash KL, Gruber JB. Optical intensity analyses of Er3+: YAlO3. Journal of Applied Physics. 2008 Jul 15;104(2):23102.
25. Gruber JB, Nash KL, Sardar DK, Valiev UV, Ter-Gabrielyan N, Merkle LD. Modeling Optical Transitions of Er3+(4f11) in C2 and C3i Sites in Polycrystalline Y2O3. Journal of Applied Physics. 2008; 104:023101.
26. Gruber JB, Sardar DK, Nash KL, Valiev UV, Sokolov VY, Rakhimov SA. Nonequilibrium population distribution in excited electronic states of Tb3+ in Y3Al5O12. Journal of Applied Physics. 2008 May 15;103(10).
27. Sardar DK, Chandrasekharan SR, Nash KL, Gruber JB, Burger A, Roy UN. Intensity analysis and crystal-field modeling of Ho3+ in KPb2Cl5 host. Journal of Applied Physics. 2008 May 1;103(9):93112.
28. Sardar DK, Nash KL, Gruber JB, Sayka A. Rare-earth doped nanocrystals for biosensing and imaging. Biophotonics International. 2008;15(1):45.
29. Sardar DK, Dee DM, Nash KL, Yow RM, Gruber JB, Debnath R. Optical characterization and ligand-field splitting of Er3+ (4f11) energy levels in a fluorine containing tellurite glass. Journal of Applied Physics. 2007 Oct 15;102(8):083105.
30. Gruber JB, Sardar DK, Nash KL, Yow RM. Comparative study of the crystal-field splitting of trivalent neodymium energy levels in polycrystalline ceramic and nanocrystalline yttrium oxide. Journal of Applied Physics. 2007 Jul 15;102(2):023103.
31. Gruber JB, Sardar DK, Nash KL, Yow RM, Gorski W, Zhang M. Spectral analysis of synthesized nanocrystalline aggregates of Er3+:Y2O3. Journal of Applied Physics. 2007;101(11):113116.
32. Sardar DK, Nash KL, Yow RM, Gruber JB. Absorption intensities and emission cross section of intermanifold transition of Er3+ in Er3+:Y2O3 nanocrystals. Journal of Applied Physics. 2007;101(11):113115.
33. Sardar DK, Dee DM, Nash KL, Yow RM, Gruber JB. Optical absorption intensity analysis and emission cross sections for the intermanifold and the inter-Stark transitions of Nd3+ (4f3) in polycrystalline ceramic Y2O3. Journal of Applied Physics. 2006 Dec 15;100(12):123106.
34. Sardar DK, Nash KL, Yow RM, Gruber JB, Valiev UV, Kokanyan EP. Absorption intensities and emission cross sections of Tb3+(4f8) in TbAlO3. Journal of Applied Physics. 2006 Oct 15;100(8):083108.
BOOK CHAPTERS
1. Franklin, S. **, Vincent, B.***, S. Tek**, K. L. Nash, (2018) Influence of External Electrical Stimulation on Cellular Uptake of Gold Nanoparticles. In: Santamaria F., Peralta X. (eds) Use of Nanoparticles in Neuroscience. Neuromethods, vol 135. Humana Press, New York, NY
2. Yasmin, Z.**, Catala, A. *, Maswadi, S., Glickman, R. D., Nash, K. L.;"Sensing of Reactive Oxidative Species by Self-Aggregating Gold Nanoparticles" Grumezescu A. In Fabrication and Self-assembly of Nanobiomaterials: Applications of Nanobiomaterials. William Andrew; 2016 Jan 6.
REFEREED PROCEEDINGS
1. Tek, S**,Vincent, BA ***,Baker, C A *, and Nash, K L, "Optimization of Irradiation Conditions for Upconversion Nanoparticle Assisted Photobiomodulation of Neuronal Cells," in Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, OSA Technical Digest (Optical Society of America, 2018), paper AM3P.2.
2. Yasmin, Z.**; Zhang, M.; Gorski, W.; Maswadi, S.; Glickman, R.; Nash, K. L., Rare Earth Nanocomposites Based on Chitosan Platforms for Biological Applications. MRS Proceedings 2012, 1471, mrss12-1471-yy08-14.
3. Nash, K. L.; Yow, R. M.; Gruber, J. B.; Nijjar, A. S.; Zandi, B.; Kokta, M. R.; Sardar, D. K. In Co2+: GSGG as a Saturable Absorber for Resonantly Laser Pumped 1.6 µm Er: YAG Laser, Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, Optical Society of America: 2007; p JWA79.
PROCEEDINGS
1. Vincent, B.***; Smith, C.**; Mendoza, J.*; Tran, A.*; Mendez, J.*; Robledo, R.*; Nash, K. L. In Bioessential chalcogenides and immunological applications: an in vitro exploration of Selenium nanoparticles as potential carriers and therapeutic agents, Colloidal Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications XIV, International Society for Optics and Photonics: 2019; p 108920S.
2. Tek, S.**; Vincent, B. A***.; Baker, C.* A.; Tran, A. N.*; Nash, K. L. In Upconversion nanoparticles for photobiomodulation of neuronal cells, Colloidal Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications XIV, International Society for Optics and Photonics: 2019; p 108920N.
3. Rashwan, K***; Zhongyu, H; Balati, A; Ramirez, D; Zamora, E*; Montoya, A; Shipley, H; Nash, K. In Interactions of Chemical Contaminants to Steel & Concrete via Spectroscopic & Computational Methods, WM2018 Conference Proceedings, March 2018.
4. Tek, S.**; Vincent, B. K.***; Mimun, L. C.***; Tran, A. N.*; Shrestha, B.; Tang, L.; Nash, K. L. In Lanthanum fluoride upconverting nanoparticles for photo-biomodulation of cell function, Proc. of SPIE Vol, 2017; pp 1007804-1.
5. Wright, L.M., Catala, A.*, Nash, K.L. and Glickman, R.D., Release of Avastin from laser-stimulated nanocarriers. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 2016; 57(12), pp.3992-3992.
6. Betal, S.; Dutta, M.; Khachatryan, E.; Cotica, L.; Nash, K.; Bhalla, A.; Guo, R. In Photoacoustic and magnetoelastic property of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles and its attenuation with barium titanate coating, Photonic Fiber and Crystal Devices: Advances in Materials and Innovations in Device Applications IX, International Society for Optics and Photonics: 2015; p 958609.
7. Franklin, S.**; Beier, H. T.; Ibey, B. L.; Nash, K. In External stimulation by nanosecond pulsed electric fields to enhance cellular uptake of nanoparticles, SPIE BiOS, International Society for Optics and Photonics: 2015; pp 932610-932610-7.
8. Khachatryan, E.**; Maswadi, S.; Tsyboulski, D.; Barnes, E.; Oraevsky, A.; Nash, K.; Glickman, R. In Optoacoustic microscopy using laser beam deflection technique, SPIE BiOS, International Society for Optics and Photonics: 2014; pp 89432T-89432T-7.
9. Franklin, S. K.**; Yasmin, Z.**; Maswadi, S.; Nash, K. L. In Opto-acoustic characterization of chitosan based gold nanoparticles (GNPs) synthesized in the presence of monovalent salt, SPIE BiOS, International Society for Optics and Photonics: 2013; pp 85951H-85951H-8.
10. Franklin, S.**; Ibey, B. L.; Nash, K.; Beier, H. T. In Measurement of changes in plasma membrane phospholipid polarization following nanosecond pulsed electric field exposure, SPIE BiOS, International Society for Optics and Photonics: 2013; pp 85850S-85850S-7.
11. Yasmin, Z.**; Lee, Y.; Maswadi, S.; Glickman, R.; Nash, K. In Detection of oxidative stress biomarker-induced assembly of gold nanoparticles in retinal pigment epithelial cells, SPIE BiOS, International Society for Optics and Photonics: 2013; pp 85790E- 85790E-9.
12. Nash, K. L.; Yow, R. M.; Dee, D. M.; Swanland, G.-Y.; Gruber, J. B.; Sardar, D. K.; Zhang, M.; Gorski, W. In Optical characterization of Er3+:Y2O3 nanoparticles for biosensor applications, Proc. of SPIE Vol, 2007; pp 64490J-1.
13. Nash, K. L.; Yow, R. M.; Dee, D. M.; Swanland, G.-Y.; Gruber, J. B.; Sardar, D. K.; Zhang, M.; Gorski, W. In Optical characterization of gold and Er3+: Y2O3 nanoparticles for biosensor applications, Genetically Engineered and Optical Probes for Biomedical Applications IV, International Society for Optics and Photonics: 2007; p 64490J.
14. Nash, K. L.; Gruber, J. B.; Yow, R. M.; Valiev, U. V.; Sardar, D. K. In Modeling visible and infrared stimulated emission from Tb3+ in TbAlO3, Solid State Lasers XVI: Technology and Devices, International Society for Optics and Photonics: 2007; p 64511A.
15. Flippo, K.; Maksimchuk, A.; Banerjee, S.; Nash, K.; Wong, V.; Lin, T.; Nemoto, K.; Bychenkov, V. Y.; Sentoku, Y.; Mourou, G. In Study of Energetic Ion Generation from High‐Intensity‐Laser Dense‐Plasma Interactions, AIP Conference Proceedings, AIP: 2002; pp 255-264.
SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS
INVITED
1. Nash, K. L., “Nano-Alloys of Bioessential Elements for Biomedical Applications” Texas Section APS Meeting, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (October 25, 2019).
2. Nash, K. L., "Synergistic Mechanisms of Nano-Alloys Towards Biofilm Inhibition," College of Natural Sciences Student Council, University of Texas –Austin, Austin, TX. (April 17, 2019).
3. Nash, K. L., "Synergistic Mechanisms of Selenium and Tellurium based Nano-Alloys Towards Biofilm Inhibition," AVS 65th International Symposium & Exhibition, American Vacuum Society, Long Beach, CA. (October 25, 2018).
4. Nash, K. L., "Chalcogenides for Biomedical Applications," SACNAS-The National Diversity in STEM Conference, SACNAS, San Antonio, TX. (October 12, 2018).
5. Nash, K. L., "At the Nano-Bio Interface: Sensing, Therapeutics and Remote Transducers," Physics Seminar, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. (December 4, 2017).
6. Nash, K. L., "At the Nano-Bio Interface: Sensing, Therapeutics and Remote Transducers," CNBP Annual Meeting, Centre for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, Sydney, Australia. (November 29, 2017).
7. Nash, K. L., "Nano-Bio Interfaces: From Therapeutics to Remote Transducers," Seminars in Translational Research (STRECH), University of Texas at San Antonio’s (UTSA) Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Program, the University of Texas Health San Antonio’s (UTHSA) Institute for Integration of Medicine and Science (IIMS) / Novel Clinical and Translational Methodologies (NCTM) and the Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC), and the UTSA- UTHSA Joint Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering., San Antonio, TX. (March 24, 2017).
8. Nash, K. L., "Employing Nanoparticles to Modulate Cell Function," AFOSR Biophysics Meeting, Dayton, OH. (November 3, 2016).
9. Nash, K. L., "Employing Nanoparticles to Modulate Cell Function," AFOSR YIP Meeting, AFOSR, Arlington, VA. (June 30, 2016).
10. Nash, K. L., "Employing Nanoparticles for Biomodulation," Nanotechnology Program Seminar, Northwest Vista College, San Antonio, TX. (April 2016).
11. Nash, K. L., "Employing Upconverting Nanocrystals to Manipulate Cell Function," AFOSR/NIH Joint Biophysics Meeting, AFOSR, San Antonio, Texas. (November 5, 2015).
12. Nash, K. L., "Light Harvesting from Upconverting Nanocrystals for Biological Applications," Biological Interaction with Nanomaterials, Air Force Research Lab, Ft. Sam Houston. (December 17, 2014).
13. Nash, K. L., "Optically probing dynamic nanosystems," Texas Tech, Physics Colloquium, Lubbock, TX. (April 3, 2014).
14. Nash, K. L., "Probing Interactive Nanosystems for In Vitro Diagnostics," Nanotechnology Seminar, Northwest Vista College, San Antonio, TX. (December 4, 2013).
15. Nash, K. L., "Characterization and Optimization of Multiscale, Multicomponent Nanosystems," Joint Fall 2012 Meeting of the Texas Section of the APS, Texas Section of the APS, Lubbuck, TX. (October 27, 2012).
16. Nash, K. L., "Nanocomposites Based on Chitosan Platforms for Biological Applications," Seminar, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX. (November 2011).
17. Nash, K. L., "Heterogenic Assemblies of Rare Earth Nanoparticles for Optical Applications and Beyond," Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX. (January 2011).
REFERRED
1. Nash, K. L.,” Rare Earth Nanocomposites Based on Chitosan Platforms for Biological Applications” Spring Meeting, Materials Research Society. (April 2012).
NON-REFERRED
1. Nash, K. L., "Selenium nanoparticles synthesized in the presence of chitosan by nanosecond pulsed laser ablation," 4th Conference on Advanced Nanoparticle Generation by Lasers in Liquids (ANGEL), Essen, Germany. (May 9, 2016).
2. Nash, K. L., "Comparative Crystal-Field Analysis of Lanthanide Ions in Garnet Systems," 16th International Conference on Luminescence, Ann Arbor, MI. (July 2011).
3. Nash, K. L., "Optical characterization of highly epitaxial perovskite ErTiO3 thin films," 17th International Conference on Dynamical Processes in Excited States of Solids (DPC'10), Argonne, IL. (June 2010)
WORKSHOPS
1. Nash, K. L., "Communication and Negotiating Skills for Women," University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. (April 24, 2019).
2. Nash, K. L., "Communication and Negotiating Skills for Women," University of Texas–Austin, Austin, TX. (April 17, 2019).
3. Nash, K. L., "STEP UP 4 Women," Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics, APS, Corpus Christi, TX. (January 20, 2019).
4. Nash, K. L., "Communication and Negotiating Skills for Women," Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics, APS, Corpus Christi, TX. (January 18, 2019).
5. Nash, K. L., "Communication and Negotiating Skills for Women," UTSA Women in Physics Workshop Series, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. (April 6, 2018).
6. Nash, K. L., "Communication and Negotiating Skills for Women," Women in Science and Engineering, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. (March 2, 2018).
7. Nash, K. L., "Communication and Negotiating Skills for Women," Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics, APS, Phoenix, AZ. (January 14, 2018).
8. Nash, K. L., "STEP UP 4 Women," Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics, APS, Phoenix, AZ. (January 13, 2018).
GRANTING ACTIVITIES
ACTIVE
US Dept. of Energy/National Nuclear Security Agency: “CONNECT- the CONsortium on Nuclear sECurity Technologies”, Kelly Nash, Lead PI; Elizabeth Wood, Co-PI, Harry Millwater, Co-PI, 23.75%; Miltos Alamaniotis Co-PI, Amanda Fernandez Co-PI, ; (October 1, 2019 – September 30, 2022).
National Science Foundation: "Building Capacity: Transforming STEM Undergraduate Education through Academic Literacy, Mentoring and Professional Development”, Heather Shipley, Lead PI; Mark Appleford, Co- PI, Jorge Solis, Co-PI, Kelly Nash, Co- PI, Harry Millwater, Co-PI, Juliet Langman, Co-PI, Krystel Castillo Co-PI, 15.00%, Orlando Bolanos Co-PI, (September 1, 2018 - August 31, 2022).
US Dept. of Defense, "Hybrid Plasmonics at UTSA: Investigating Plasmonic/Magnetic and Plasmonic/Biomolecular Systems”, Kathryn Mayer, Lead PI, 16.00%; Kelly Nash, Co-PI, " (June 1, 2018 - May 31, 2021).
Completed
US Dept. of Defense, "Supplement: Hybrid Plasmonics at UTSA: Investigating Plasmonic/Magnetic and Plasmonic/Biomolecular Systems”, Kathryn Mayer, Lead PI, Kelly Nash, Co-PI, Arturo Ponce Pedraza, Lorenzo Brancaleon, Nicolas Large, Co- PI" (June 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020).
UTSA Office of Information Technology: “Advancing Computational Tools for Teaching and Research within the Kleberg Advanced Microscopy Center (KAMC)” Kelly Nash, PI, (December 1, 2018 – April 1, 2019)
US Dept. of Defense/ Young Investigator Program: “Nanotransducers as Remote Photoactivators to aid in Functional Cell Imaging and Photobiomodulation Applications”, Kelly Nash, PI," (January 2, 2015 - April 15, 2019).
US Dept. of the Air Force: "Probing Cell Membranes through Multi- Responsive Nanoparticles”, Kelly Nash, PI, ". (May 1, 2015 - April 30, 2018).
US Dept. of Defense: "Establish Advanced Photoacoustic Imaging Facility at UTSA”, JingYong Ye, Lead PI; Kelly Nash, Co-PI. (April 24, 2017 - April 23, 2018).
US Dept. of Energy/ Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLC: "Understanding Interactions of Chemical Contaminants to DOE Facility Materials using Spectroscopic Techniques”, Heather Shipley, Lead PI, Kelly Nash, Co-PI, Arturo Montoya Rodriguez, Co-PI". (June 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018).
National Science Foundation: “EAGER: Synthesis of Nano Embedded Zeolites for Water Pollutant Removal”, Heather Shipley, Lead PI, Kelly Nash, Co-PI. (October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017).
San Antonio Area Foundation: "Enhanced Anti-Cancer Treatments Inspired by Bioessential Elements: Selenium and Tellurium Nano-Alloys as Potential Therapeutic Agents”, Kelly Nash, Lead PI, Xomalin Peralta, Co- PI, (June 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016).
US Dept. of Defense/ Research and Education Program for (HBCU/MI) Equipment/Instrumentation: “Dual Beam System (SEM/FIB) Equipment for the Kleberg Advanced Microscopy Center”, Arturo Ponce-Pedraza, Lead PI, Miguel Jose Yacaman, co-PI, Chonglin Chen, Dhiraj Sardar, co-PI, Carlos Garcia, co-PI,Kelly Nash, Co-PI, (August 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015).
American Physical Society: “Application to Host 2016 Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics at UTSA” Kelly Nash, PI, (November 1, 2014 – June 1, 2016).
NIH RCMI RTRN Small Grant Program: “Novel Antibody-Armored, Biodegradable Nanoparticles for Childhood ALL”, Kelly Nash, PI, (Replaced PI: William Haskins in January 2014),(July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014).
UTSA-SwRI Connect Program: “Photoresponsive Polymeric Composites Utilizing UV Light Harvesting from Upconverting Nanoplatelets” Kelly Nash, PI, (September 1, 2012-August 31, 2013).
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
1. Betal, S.; Shrestha, B.; Dutta, M.; Nash, K.; Tang, L.; Bhalla, A. S.; Guo, R., Methods and compositions related to magneto-elasto-electroporation (meep). US Patent App. 15/768,141: 2018.
2. K. Nash, G. Guisbiers and H. Lara Villegas, “Inhibition of microbes with chitosan-based chalcogenide nanoparticles” PCT/US18/24795, Filed March 28, 2018.
3. Maswadi, S.; Glickman, R.; Nash, K.; Taboada, J.,”Optical Laser Catheter for Intracorporeal Diagnostic and Treatment Based Photoacoustic Spectroscopy.” US Patent App. 20,170,112,384: 2017.
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
Formal Courses Taught
Undergraduate Courses Taught
PHY 1603, Algebra Based Physics I
PHY 1623, Algebra Based Physics II
PHY 1903, Engineering Physics I
PHY 3203, Classical Mechanics II
PHY 3313, Materials Physics
PHY 3443, Modern Optics
Graduate Courses Taught
PHY 5103, Classical Mechanics I
PHY 6323, Nonlinear Optics and Lasers
PHY 7973, Special Topics: Experimental
Methods in Physics
PHY 7983, Current Topics in Physics
Students Mentored
Postdoctoral Researchers
Lawrence Mimun, Ph.D. (2016-2017)
Current Position: Electronic Warfare Engineer at SRC, Inc.
Khalid Rashwan, Ph.D. (2017-2018)
Current Position: Executive Research Scientist at Safari Belting Systems & HALT Pathogen Control Solutions, LLC
Sumeyra Tek, Ph.D. (2020 - Present)
Graduate Research Trainees
Zannatul Yasmin, Ph.D., (2010-2015)
Dissertation: Synthesis and Optical Properties of Interactive Nanosystems
Current Position: Instructor
Samantha Franklin, Ph.D., (2012-2016)
DoD Congressional Research Fellowship Awardee (2012-2016)
Dissertation: Elucidating the Role of Optically Active Nanoparticles and Biological
Interfaces for Photobiomodulation Applications
Current Position: Physics and Chemistry Teacher at Shelton School & Evaluation
Center, Formerly, Assistant Prof. at St. Mary’s University
Sumeyra Tek, Ph.D., (2015-2020)
Dissertation: Intracellular Nanotransducers for Photobiomodulation Applications
Current Position: Adjunct Faculty, University of the Incarnate Word
Nathan Ray, M.Sc., (2012-2014; Ph.D. Univ. of Illinois-Chicago, 2018)
Project: Light Harvesting from Upconversion Nanoparticles for Use in Self-
Healing Polymers
Current Position: Postdoctoral Scientist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Romulus Kocsis, M.Sc., (2012- 2014)
Project: Light Harvesting from Upconversion Nanoparticles for Use in Self-Healing Polymers
Current Position: U.S. Air Force, Senior Airman, 59th Dental Support Squadron
Chrismond Smith
UTSA NIH RISE Fellowship (2015)
Degree Sought: Ph.D.
Alejandro Morales Betancourt
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program Awardee (2018)
Degree Sought: M.Sc.
Jason Giuliani
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program Awardee (2016)
Degree Sought: Ph.D.
Vicente Gonzales
UTSA NIH RISE Fellowship (2015)
Degree Sought: Ph.D.
Undergraduate Honors Research Trainees
Alexis Catala, B.Sc., 2015
UTSA NIH RISE Trainee, National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program Awardee (2018)
Undergraduate Honors Thesis: Development of Polymeric Nanoparticles for On-
Demand Laser Induced Drug Delivery for Treatment of Ocular Disease States
Currently: Doctoral Student at University Colorado at Denver
David Garcia, B.Sc., 2018
UTSA NSF FAST Program Trainee, National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program Awardee (2018)
Undergraduate Honors Project: Light Harvesting from Upconversion
Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications
Currently: Doctoral Student at University California at San Diego
Daniel Angel
UTSA NIH RISE Trainee, 2017-2018 Who's Who at UTSA
Undergraduate Honors Thesis: Novel Upconversion Nanoparticles Loaded into
Polymeric Carriers for Light Activated Cancer Therapeutics
Expected Graduation: December 2019
Other Research Trainees-Current
Jonathan Mendoza, Physics (2016-Present)
Emmitt Zamora, Mechanical Engineering Major (2017-Present)
Jacob Flowers, B.Sc. Physics Major, Post-Bac Researcher (2018-Present)
Joshua Naranjo, Biology Major (2018-Present)
Andres Christoduoluo, Physics Major (2019-Present)
Catherine Frasier, Health Sciences Major (2019-Present)
Giselle George, Biology/Physics Major (2019-Present)
Other Research Trainees-Former
Zachary Simmons, NVC Nanotechnology Intern, (2011)
Chris Salinas, NVC Nanotechnology Intern, (2012)
Stephen Apolinar, B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, (2012-2015)
Cheyenne Silva, ACS Project SEED, (2013, 2014)
Edward Khachatryan, M.Sc., Physics (2014-2017)
Christopher Baker, Mathematics, (2015-2016)
Jamie Turcios-Villata, ACS Project SEED (2015)
Francisco Otero, Pre-Med, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico (2015)
Iker Letechipia, Pre-Med, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico (2015)
Alejandro Stiller, B.Sc. (2016-2017)
Vivian Nguyen, B.Sc., Biochemistry, (2016-2019)
Elsie Hernández López, Universidad de Guadalajara
Chad Dixon, B.Sc., Physics, (2017-2018)
Ashley Tran, B.Sc., Biochemistry, UTSA Top Scholar, (2017-2019)
Tristin Zamora, High School, ACS Project SEED (2016, 2017)
Daniel Guarnero, Biology, LSAMP-CIMA (2017)
Ashley Hughes, Biology, LSAMP-CIMA (2017)
Cheo Lee, Mathematics, LSAMP-CIMA (2017)
Rosemary Robledo, Biology, (2017-2018)
Justine Ortega Mendez, Nanotechnology, Universidad de las Américas Puebla (2018)
Cheyenne Fields, ACS Project SEED (2019)
Brandy Vincent, M.Sc., Research Fellow (2016-2019)
Thesis Committees
Guillermo Naranjo, Physics, Ph.D., (2011-2013)
Syed Hussain, Biomedical Engineering, M.Sc. (2012)
El-Harith Almed, Physics, Ph.D., (2012-2013)
George Clark, Physics, Ph.D., (2012-2013)
David McMaster, Physics, B.Sc., (2013)
Jeremiah Babcock, Physics, Ph.D., (2013-2014)
Mohammed Farooqi Physics, Ph.D. (2013-2015)
Shanna Pahl, Physics, Ph.D. (2013-2017)
Ronald Barnes, Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. (2013-2015)
Amal Aljimi, Physics, M.Sc. (2014)
Manal Almunsaynid, Physics, M.Sc. (2014)
Asrar Kahn, M.Sc. (2014)
Soutik Betal, Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. (2014-2016)
Thierry Wambo, Physics, Ph.D. (2015-2016)
Robert Allen, Physics, Ph.D. (2015-2017)
Sarah Vines, Physics, Ph.D. (2015-2017)
Binita Shrestha, Biomedical Engineering (2015-2017)
Darkhan Tuyenbayev, Physics, Ph.D., (2015-2017)
Daniela Cioloboc, Chemistry, Ph.D., (2016-2017)
Guillermo Valdes, Physics, Ph.D., (2016-2017)
Ali Balati, Civil Engineering, Ph.D. (2016-2018)
Jenna Zink, Physics, M.Sc., (2017)
Ross Goodwin, Physics, M.Sc. (2018)
Noran Alam, Immunology, UT Health-SA, (2018)
Chloe Mesa, Immunology, UT Health-SA, (2018)
Adriana Serrata, Immunology, UT Health-SA (2018)
Andrew Lai, Immunology, UT Health-SA (2018)
Tara Gray Physics, Ph.D. (2018-Present)
Duc Phan, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Ph.D. (2018-Present)
Leonid Iliushyn, Physics, M.Sc., (2019)
Rohini Guntnur, Biomedical Engineering, (2019-Present)
Service Activities
Committees
Department-Level
· Mentoring Committee, Member, 2019-Present
· Search Committee-Department Chair, Member, 2018-2019
· Bylaws Committee, Appointed, Committee Chair, 2018-Present
· Faculty Evaluation Committee, Member, 2018-Present
· Student Success Committee, Member, 2018-Present
· Curriculum Development Committee, Member, 2017-Present
· Doctoral Studies Committee, Committee Chair, 2016-Present, Member, (2010-2016)
· Graduate Admission Committee, Committee Chair, 2016-Present, Member, (2010-2016)
· SACS Curriculum Assessment Coordinator for PHY 1903, 2010
College-Level
· Search Committee-COS Dean, Faculty Co-Chair, Appointed, 2018
· Search Committee-Interim COS Dean, Appointed Member, 2018
· Dept. of Environmental Science and Ecology Faculty Review Committee, Committee Chair, 2018
· COS Diversity and Inclusion Council, Committee Chair, 2017-Present
· Search Committee, COE-Mechanical Engineering, Committee Member, 2017-2018
· Facilitated Acceptance to Medical Education (FAME) Program, Interviewer, 2017
· Search Committee, Dept. of Biology, Committee Member, 2016
· COS Faculty Development Leave Committee, Appointed Member, 2014
· COS Faculty Development Leave Committee, Committee Chair, 2013
· COS Faculty Development Leave Committee, Appointed Member, 2012
· COS Conference, Member and Physics Session Chair, 2014
University-Level
· IAspire Institutional Change (IC) Network, UTSA Cohort Member, 2019-Present
· Inclusive Excellence Advisory Board (IEAB), Chair of Cultural Intelligence Sub-Committee, 2018- Present
· Search Committee-Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence, Member, 2018
· Provost Diversity and Inclusion Council, Member, 2017-2018
· Provost Course Redesign and Faculty Involvement Task Force, Member, 2017-2018
· Provost Mentoring Guidelines Committee, Member, 2017-2018
· Laboratory Safety Advisory Committee, Member, 2017-Present
· Grants for Research Advancement and Transformation (GREAT) Grant Reviewer, 2015, 2016, 2019
· Radiation and Laser Safety Committee, 2010-Present
· Women’s History Month, Honorary Faculty Chair, 2013
Assigned Administrative Duties
· Graduate Advisor of Record, 2013-Present
· UTSA American Physical Society Bridge Program, Program Director, 2017-Present
Professional Service Activities
Conference Organizer
· Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), Nano-Optics and Plasmonics, Program Subcommittee, 2019-2020
· SPIE, Colloidal Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications XIV, Program Committee, 2016-Present
· American Physical Society Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWiP), National Organizing Committee, 2017-2020
· APS CUWiP Site Selection Committee, Member, 2016-2017
· APS CUWiP at UTSA/SwRI, Committee Chair, 2015-2016
· San Antonio Nanotechnology Forum (SANTF) Annual Conference, Program Committee, 2014-2016
· Materials Research Society Spring Meeting, Symposium on Rare Earth Materials, Co-organizer, 2012
· 17th International Conference on Dynamical Processes in Excited States of Solids (DPC), Poster Session Co-Chair, 2012
· 16th International Conference on Luminescence (ICL), Poster Session Co-Chair, 2011
Advisory Committees
· International Science Committee, Australian Research Council, Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, 2016-Present
· Southern University at New Orleans - Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) External Advisory Committee, 2016-Present
· Northwest Vista Community College, Nanotechnology Program Advisory Committee, 2011- Present
Ad Hoc Reviewer
· Grant Reviewer: National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Ford Foundation
· Journals: Journal of Physical Chemistry, MRS Proceedings, Applied Physics B, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Optical Materials, RSC Advances, Scientific Reports, Journal of Nanophotonics, Physics Letters A, Bioelectronics, Science for the Total Environment
Outreach
· UTSA Women's History Month Panel, “Women in Leadership”, Co-Organizer, 2019
· UTSA Undergraduate Women's Leadership Panel, Panelist, 2019
· APS Professional Development Skills for Women, National Trainer, 2017-Present
· UTSA Rowdy Women in Physics, Co-Advisor and Mentor, 2017-Present
· San Antonio College, Black History Month Program Panelist, 2015
· San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor Book Club Panel on “Rocket Boy” Panelist, 2014
· NanoRing Program at Northwestern University, UTSA Faculty Coordinator, 2013-2015
· UTSA Pre-Freshman Engineering Program, Nanotechnology Curriculum Development and Trainer, 2012-Present
· Northside Independent School District “Space Day” Events, Forrest Hills Library, Locke Hill Elementary, Monroe Elementary, 2012
· UTSA NSF-PREM Program, Outreach Co-Coordinator, 2011-2015
· Exxon Mobil Science Fair Judge, 2010-2012
· UTSA Society of Physics Students/Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society (2010-2019)
Professional Memberships (Past* and Present)
· American Physical Society
· SPIE
· Material Research Society*
· National Society of Black Physicists*
· Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
· Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Leadership and Professional Development
2019 UTSA Provost Academy for Teaching Excellence, San Antonio, TX
2019 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Leadership Seminar, Nashville, TN
2019 Women’s Leadership Workshop, University of Texas System, Austin, TX
2018 American Physical Society STEP-UP 4 Women Training, College Park MD
2018 NSF EFRI Workshop: Convergence and Interdisciplinarity in Advancing Larger Scale Research, Alexandria, VA
2017 Advanced Manufacturing Workshop: Preparing the Next Generation of Researchers, Ames, IA
2017 American Physical Society Professional Development Skills for Women Train-the-Trainer, College Park Maryland
2017 Texas Women in Higher Education Workshop, San Marcos, Texas
2016-2017 Leadership UTSA Fellow, University of Texas at San Antonio
2015 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Leadership Seminar, Chicago, IL
2010 Minority Faculty Development Workshop, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA