Presentations


(Presenting author Bold, **Graduate advisees, *HS or UG advisees)

Emily Hayden,* and Dr. Jordan C. Poler, “Degradation of Polyfluorinated Substances with nano Zero Valent Aluminum”, Office of Undergraduate Research Summer Research Symposium, UNC Charlotte, August 8, 2023 (Poster Presentation)

Dhairya Desai,* Carly Kwiatkowski,** Raghav Dosi,** Emily Hayden,* Maya Caver,* and Dr. Jordan C. Poler, “Aqueous Synthesis of Polyelectrolyte (Ionomers) through Non-metal Reducing Agents”, Office of Undergraduate Research Summer Research Symposium, UNC Charlotte, August 8, 2023 (Poster Presentation)

Alanna Sturdivanteley,* Raghav Dosi, and Jordan Poler, “ Using Thermogravimetric Analysis to Analyze the Polymer Functionalization of Zeolite Nanoresin“, Summer Ventures in Science and Math Conference, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, July 26, 2023 (Poster Presentation)

Maya Caver*, Dhairya Desai,* Raghav Dosi,** Emily Hayden,* Carly Kwiatkowski,** and Dr. Jordan C. Poler, “ Physicochemical characterization of zeolite nano resin for PFAS removal and water purification“, Summer Ventures in Science and Math Conference, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, July 26, 2023 (Poster Presentation)

Emily Hayden* and Jordan C. Poler, “Degradation of Polyfluorinated Substances with nano Zero Valent Aluminum” Undergraduate Research Conference, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, April 25, 2023. (Poster Presentation)

Jenna Barilovits,* Raghav Dosi **, and Jordan C. Poler, “Optimizing Zeolite Functionalization to Remove Water Contaminants” Undergraduate Research Conference, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, April 25, 2023. (Poster Presentation)

Raghav B Dosi** and J.C. Poler, “Sustainable Zeolite Nanoresin (ZNR) For Safe Drinking Water”, 2023 UNC Charlotte Graduate Research Symposium, Charlotte, NC, March 24th 2023, (Oral Presentation)

Carly Kwiatkowski** and J.C. Poler, “Green synthesis and application of sustainable nanomaterials for water purification”, 2023 UNC Charlotte Graduate Research Symposium, Charlotte, NC, March 24th 2023, (Oral Presentation)

Jordan C. Poler, Abhispa Sahu,** and S. Schmal**, “Kinetics and Mechanistic Study of Polymer Functionalized Fluorographite – a radical assisted defluorination and exfoliation process”, 74th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Juan Puerto Rico, United States, OCTOBER 19-22, 2022 American Chemical Society: 2022; SERMACS-903 (Oral Presentation)

Raghav Dosi,** Steve Schmal,**, and J. C. Poler “Investigating cellulose nanoresin for extracting drinking water contaminants of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances at picomolar scale”, 74th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Juan Puerto Rico, United States, OCTOBER 19-22, 2022 American Chemical Society: 2022; SERMACS-290 (Oral Presentation)

Jenna Costelloe,* Christopher Reid,* Abhispa Sahu,** Stephen Schmal,** Tanvi Sharma* and Jordan C. Poler, “Development of an automated process to measure the regeneration, reuse and sustainability of nanoresin water purification materials”, 74th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Juan Puerto Rico, United States, OCTOBER 19-22, 2022 American Chemical Society: 2022; SERMACS-1008 (Poster Presentation).

Jenna Costelloe,* and Jordan C. Poler, “Ascorbic Acid as a Reducing Agent in ARGET ATRP of Poly(vbTMAC) for Water Purification”, Office of Undergraduate Research Summer Research Symposium, UNC Charlotte, August 5, 2022 (Poster Presentation)

Christopher Reid,* Jenna Costelloe,* and Jordan C. Poler, “Automated regenerative analysis of nano-resins”, Office of Undergraduate Research Summer Research Symposium, UNC Charlotte, August 5, 2022 (Poster Presentation)

Tanvi Sharma,* and Jordan Poler, “Replacing Tin(II) 2-ethylhexanoate with Ascorbic Acid as a Reducing Agent”, STEM Research/REAP Program Symposium, July 2022 (Poster Presentation)

Nikki Thai,* Jenna Barilovits,* Christopher Reid,* and Jordan C. Poler, “Functionalizing Zeolite to Remove Hydrophilic Contaminants in Drinking Water” Undergraduate Research Conference, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, April 20-21, 2022. (Oral Presentation, Winner of Sustainability Research Award)

Syndey Elmore*, Steve Schmal**, and Jordan C. Poler, “Functionalizing Zeolite to Remove Hydrophilic Contaminants in Drinking Water”, 73rd Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Birmingham, AL, United States, November 10 – 13, 2021 American Chemical Society: 2021; SERMACS-1188 (Poster Presentation).

Steve Schmal**, Abhispa Sahu**, Syndey Elmore*, and Jordan C. Poler, “Ion-Exchange Cellulose Nanoresins for Water Purification”, 73rd Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Birmingham, AL, United States, November 10 – 13, 2021 American Chemical Society: 2021; SERMACS-135 (Oral Presentation).

C. Poler, Steve Schmal**, Syndey Elmore*, Christopher Reid* and Steve Schmal**, “Polymer Functionalized Zeolite – Green and Sustainable Ion Exchange Material”, 73rd Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Birmingham, AL, United States, November 10 – 13, 2021 American Chemical Society: 2021; SERMACS-1136 (Oral Presentation).

Sahu**, Sydney Elmore*, Anna Jones*, Terawit Kongruenkit*, Syndey Oliver*, Christopher Reid*, Rachel Rollins*, Steve Schmal**, and J.C. Poler, “Green and Sustainable Water Purification membranes”, 2021 EPA P3 Virtual Expo, June 21-25, 2021 (Oral Presentation – Virtual)

Jordan C. Poler, “Green and Sustainable Nanomaterials for Water Purification” Charlotte Venture Challenge Virtual Summit, April 20, 2021

Sahu, A.,** Poler, J.C. “Sonochemical assisted Synthesis of functionalized Anion Exchange Resins for effective and sustainable water purification” (Control ID# 3433454), American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting and Expo, August 17-20, 2020 (Oral Presentation)

Sahu, A.,** Poler, J.C. “Design of functionalized Fluorographene Resin Membranes for fast and efficient Water Purification” (Control ID# 3432373), American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting and Expo, August 17-20, 2020 (Oral Presentation)

Sahu, A.,** Sheikh, Rabia.,* Poler, J.C. “Green sonochemical Synthesis and Characterization of Polyelectrolyte Resins” (Control ID# 3432965), American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting and Expo, August 17-20, 2020 (Oral Presentation)

Abhispa. Sahu**; R. Sheikh*; J. C. Poler, “Study of Kinetics and Functionalization Efficiency of Sonochemical Assisted Nanoscale Anion Exchange Resins for Water Purification”, 71st Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Savannah, GA, United States, October 20 – 23, 2019 American Chemical Society: 2019; SERMACS-503 (Oral Presentation).

Jordan C. Poler, “International Team Approach to Sustainability through Education and Research”, 33rd Annual International Conference of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars. Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV. May 31 – June1, 2019.  (Oral Presentation)

Abhispa Sahu**, Rabia Sheikh*, Nicolas Johnson**, Kayla Durkin*, and J. C. Poler “Fast, safe and sustainable water purification using nanoscale anion exchange resins”, 4th Green & Sustainable Chemistry Conference, Dresden, Germany, 5 – 8 May 2019 [O9.2] (Invited Oral Presentation)

Rabia Sheikh*, Nicolas Johnson**, Abhispa Sahu**, Kayla Durkin* and J. C. Poler, “Sustainable Purification of NanoResin Functionalization”, Undergraduate Research Conference, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, March 29, 2019 (Oral Presentation)

Nickolas Zelenka*, and J. C. Poler, “Fabrication of Carbon Nano Tube Electrode Systems for High Energy Storage Applications”, Undergraduate Research Conference, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, March 29, 2019 (Oral Presentation)

Matthew Bonfield*, Terawit Art Kongruengkit*, and J. C. Poler, “Adsorption Studies of a Novel Divalent, Dinuclear Copper Coordination Complex for Use in Supercapacitors”, Undergraduate Research Conference, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, March 29, 2019

Johnson**; A. Sahu**; R. Sheikh*; K. Durkin*; J. C. Poler In Characterization and thermodynamics of a novel water filtration nanomaterial, 257th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Orlando, FL, March 31- April 4, 2019; American Chemical Society: Orlando, FL, 2019; pp PHYS-0069. (Oral Presentation)

Hixson*; J. Zuczek**; N. Elathram*; N. Zelenka*; M. Bonfield*; J. C. Poler In Molecular spacing of nanostructured carbon materials for energy storage: Synthesis and characterization, 257th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Orlando, FL, March 31- April 4, 2019; American Chemical Society: Orlando, FL, 2019; pp COLL-0663. (Oral Presentation)

Abhispa Sahu**, Kayla Durkin, Nicolas Johnson, Rabia Sheikh, J.C. Poler, “Fast, Safe and Sustainable Water Purification using Nanoscale Anion Exchange Resins” (Control ID: 3119069), 2019 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Phoenix, U.S., March 12, 2019 (Oral Presentation)

Abhispa Sahu** and J.C. Poler, “Functionalized Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes as Novel Nanoresin for Fast, Safe and Sustainable Water Purification” (Abstract Control ID: # 3027166), 2018 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Boston, U.S., November 29, 2018 (Poster Presentation)

Abhispa Sahu**, Kayla Durkin,*Tim B. Eldred,* Billy R. Johnson,** Rabia Sheik,* J. E. Amburgey, and J.C. Poler, “Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Novel Nanomaterials for Water Purification” (Abstract number# 1005-000047), 98th Annual Conference – NC AWWA WEA, Rayleigh, U.S., November 5, 2018 (Oral Presentation)

Rabia. Sheikh*; A. Sahu**; K. Durkin*; and J. Poler “Exploring the kinetics of polymer growth attachment to SWCNTs for novel water purification materials”, 70th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Augusta, GA, United States, October 31-November 3, American Chemical Society: 2018; SERMACS-1142 (Poster Presentation).

Kayla Durkin*; R. Sheikh*; A. Sahu; and J. Poler “Analysis of adsorption capacity of polyelectrolyte functionalized SWCNTs for water purification”, 70th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Augusta, GA, United States, October 31-November 3, American Chemical Society: 2018; SERMACS-659. (Poster Presentation)

William Hixson,** J. Zuczek,** N. Elathram,* and J. C. Poler “Synthesis and electrochemical characterization of thin films of nanostructured carbon materials intercalated with molecular spacers”, 70th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Augusta, GA, United States, October 31-November 3, American Chemical Society: 2018; pp SERMACS-753 (Oral Presentation).

Jordan. C. Poler
“Hybrid nanomaterials for sensing, energy storage and water purification”, 70th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Augusta, GA, United States, October 31-November 3, American Chemical Society: 2018; SERMACS-723 (Oral Presentation).

Abhispa. Sahu**; K. Durkin*; R. Sheikh*; J. C. Poler, “Fast, safe and sustainable water purification using novel nanomaterials”, 70th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Augusta, GA, United States, October 31-November 3, American Chemical Society: 2018; SERMACS-627 (Oral Presentation).

William Hixson* and J.C. Poler, “Synthesis of Bisferrocenocylhydrazone of 4-tert-butyl-2,6-diformylphenol for uses as a Ligand in the Production of Molecular Spacers” Undergraduate Research Conference, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, April 20, 2018, (Oral Presentation)

Kayla Blackburn* and J. C. Poler, “Water Purification: Reusability Studies of Nanomaterials”, Undergraduate Research Conference, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, April 20, 2018, (Poster  Presentation: First place in Biological Sciences)

Abhispa Sahu,** Kayla Durkin,* and J.C. Poler, “Designing Novel Nanomaterials for Water Purification”, 18th Annual UNC Charlotte Graduate Research Symposium, Charlotte, NC, April 6th 2018 (Oral Presentation)

Justin Zuczek** and J.C. Poler, “Hybrid Nanomaterials for Supercapacitors”, 18th Annual UNC Charlotte Graduate Research Symposium, Charlotte, NC, April 6th 2018, (Poster Presentation)

Nesreen Elathram* and J.C. Poler, “Sustainable nanomaterials for future energy storage”, National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), Edmond, OK, April 5, 2018, (Oral Presentation).

Justin Zuczek,** Nesreen Elathram,* William Hixson, * and Poler, J. C. “Functionalized carbon nanomaterials for energy storage devices,” 255th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, New Orleans, LA, United States, March 18-22, 2018; COLL-783 (Oral Presentation).

Abhispa Sahu,** Kayla Blackburn,* Qumhiyeh, M. H.,* Kayla Durkin,* and Poler, J. “Novel nanomaterials for water purification: Synthesis, characterization and application of functionalized SWCNTs,” 255th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, New Orleans, LA, United States, March 18-22, 2018, COLL-621.

Jordan C. Poler, Abhispa Sahu,** Kayla Durkin,* Kayla Blackburn,* “Composite nanomaterials for water purification: Sustainable high-capacity rapid removal of small molecule DBP precursors,” 255th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, New Orleans, LA, United States, March 18-22, 2018, COLL-784.

Justin Zuczek** and J.C. Poler, “Nanostructured Carbon Materials for Use in Energy Storage Devices” Thomas D. Walsh Research Fellowship Acceptance, Charlotte, NC, November 17, 2017, (Oral Presentation)

Hixson, William,* Justin Zuczek,** Nesreen Elathram,* Jordan C.Poler, “Synthesis of molecular spacers for use in energy storage applications”, 69th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Charlotte, NC, United States, November 7-11 (2017), SERMACS-1346, (Poster Presentation)

Nesreen Elathram* and J.C. Poler, “Study of dispersion stability of carbon nanotubes with metal coordination complexes as molecular spacers to be used as electrode materials in supercapacitors”, 69th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Charlotte, NC, United States, November 7-11 (2017), SERMACS-1058, (Oral Presentation)

Abhispa Sahu**, Timothy Eldred,* Rabia Sheikh,* Andrew Hirasawa,* Kayla Durkin* and J.C. Poler, “Poly(vinylbenzyl trimethylammonium chloride) Functionalized Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Water Purification”, 69th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Charlotte, NC, United States, November 7-11 (2017), SERMACS-411 (Oral Presentation)

Justin Zuczek** and J.C. Poler, “Carbon Nanomaterials for Energy Storage Devices” 69th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Charlotte, NC, United States, November 7-11 (2017), SERMACS-570, (Oral Presentation)

Nesreen Elathram* and J.C. Poler, “Earth-Abundant Nano Materials for Future Energy Storage” American Chemical Society (ACS) 254th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Washington, DC, USA, August 20-24, 2017 (2017), COLL-153, (Poster Presentation)

Abhispa Sahu**, Timothy Eldred,* Rabia Sheikh,* Andrew Hirasawa,* Kayla Durkin* and J.C. Poler, “Synthesis and Characterization of Functionalized SWCNTs: Application in Water Purification”, 254th ACS National Meeting, Washington, DC, USA, August 20-24, 2017 (2017), PMSE-416 (Poster Presentation)

Justin Zuczek**, Jeffery Alston, Nesreen Elathram*, William Hixson*, and J.C. Poler, “Carbon Nanomaterials for Energy Storage Devices”, 254th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Washington, DC, USA, August 20-24, 2017 (2017), COLL-201, (Poster Presentation)

Nesreen Elathram* Justin Zuczek, William Hixson and J.C. Poler, “Study of Metal Coordination Complexes as Molecular Spacers between CNTs to Be Used as Electrode Materials in Supercapacitors” Charlotte Research Scholars Program, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, July 26th, 2017, (Poster Presentation)

Abhispa Sahu** and J.C. Poler, “Novel Nanoporous Systems for Water Purification”, 17th Annual UNC Charlotte Graduate Research Symposium, Charlotte, NC, March 27, 2017 (Poster Presentation)

Justin Zuczek** and J.C. Poler, “Carbon Nanomaterials for Energy Storage Devices”, 17th Annual UNC Charlotte Graduate Research Symposium, Charlotte, NC, March 27, 2017, (Poster Presentation)

Nesreen Elathram* and J.C. Poler, “Adsorption studies of divalent, dinuclear coordination complexes as molecular spacers on nanostructure carbon materials” Undergraduate Research Conference, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, April 22nd, 2017, (Oral Presentation)

J.C. Poler, Nesreen Elathram,* Tim B. Eldred,* Chauncey X. McNeill,* Abhispa Sahu,** Justin Zuczek,** Morozov A. N., Levchenkov S. I., Popov L.D., Raspopova E. A., Tsaturyan A.A., Shcherbakov I. N. “International team approach to sustainability through education and research” 2nd Green and Sustainable Chemistry Conference, Berlin Germany, 14–17 May 2017

Nesreen Elathram* and J.C. Poler, “Adsorption studies of divalent, dinuclear coordination complexes as molecular spacers on nanostructure carbon materials”, Southeast Regional Meeting (SERMACS), Columbia, SC, October 25, 2016, (Oral Presentation)

Tim Eldred* and J.C. Poler, “Aqueous Synthesis, Characterization and Optimization of Novel Nanostructures for Water Purification”, Southeast Regional Meeting (SERMACS), Columbia, SC, October 26, 2016, (Oral Presentation)

Chauncey McNeill* and J.C. Poler, “ Electrochemical characterization of novel complexes for supercapacitor applications”, Southeast Regional Meeting (SERMACS), Columbia, SC, October 25, 2016, (Oral Presentation)

Morozov A. N., Levchenkov S. I., Raspopova E. A., Shcherbakov I. N., and Poler J. C. “2,6-DIFORMYL-4-tert-BUTYLPHENOL-bis-(FERROCENOYLHYDRAZONE) and its COPPER(II) binuclear complexes” // XIII International Conference “Spectroscopy of Coordination Compounds”. Tuapse, Russia. September, 11 -17, 2016. P. 97-98. (Oral Presentation)

Adriana Jerez*, Billy R. Johnson**, Tim B. Eldred*, and Jordan C. Poler “Aqueous Synthesis and Characterization of Ion-Exchange Resin for Removal of Low Molecular Weight Natural Organic Matter in Water” UNC Charlotte Summer Research Symposium, July 27, 2016. (Poster Presentation)

C. Poler, C.X. McNeill,* J.B. Mitchell,*A.N. Morozov, L.D. Popov, I.N. Shcherbakov “Adsorption studies of divalent, dinuclear coordination complexes as molecular spacers on SWCNTs: Applications toward energy storage”, International Conference on Coordination Chemistry ICCC 2016, Brest France, July 5th, 2016

Tim Eldred* and Jordan Poler, “Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Nanostructures for Water Purification” UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Conference Friday, April 22nd, 2016 UNC Charlotte in the Physical, Computer and Engineering (Oral Presentation, 1st place recognition in Physical Sciences)

Nesreen Elathram* and J.C. Poler, “Earth Abundant Nano Materials For Future Energy Storage” Undergraduate Research Conference, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, April 22nd, 2016, (Poster Presentation)

Chauncey X. McNeill* and J.C. Poler, “Membrane Resistance of Carbon Nanotubes Films” Undergraduate Research Conference, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, April 22nd, 2016, (Oral Presentation)

Emily E. Schmidt* and J.C. Poler, “Carbon Structured Nanomaterials for use in Water Purification” Undergraduate Research Conference, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, April 22nd, 2016, (Oral Presentation)

Megan Woody,* Billy Johnson,** Tim Eldred,* Emily Schmidt,* and J.C. Poler, “Adsorption of NOM to Different Adsorption Materials” Undergraduate Research Conference, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, April 22nd, 2016, (Poster Presentation)

Billy Johnson,** “Water purification using novel nanomaterials,” 16th Annual UNC Charlotte Graduate Research Symposium, Charlotte, NC, United States, April 2nd, 2016 (Oral Presentation, 2nd place in the Physical Science division).

Chauncey McNeill* and J.C. Poler, “Binding of novel earth abundant metal coordination complexes as molecular spacers to single-walled carbon nanotubes”, State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium, High Point University, November 14, 2015, (Oral Presentation)

Emily Schmidt* and J.C. Poler, “ AER-NanoResin for the removal of DBPs during Water Purification”, State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium, High Point University, November 14, 2015, (Oral Presentation)

Tim Eldred* and J.C. Poler, “Synthesis and characterization of Novel Nanostructures for Water Purification”, State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium, High Point University, November 14, 2015, (Oral Presentation)

Chauncey X. McNeill,* Jeffrey R. Alston,** David J. Banks,** James B. Mitchell,* Leonid D. Popov, Igor N. Shcherbakov, and J.C. Poler, “Binding of novel earth abundant metal coordination complexes as molecular spacers to single-walled carbon nanotubes”, Physical Chemistry Undergraduate Session, SERMACS 2015, Memphis, TN November 4-7, 2015. (Oral Presentation)

Emily Schmidt,* B.R. Johnson,**, T. Eldred*, and J.C. Poler, “ Supraparamagnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles for magnetic isolation of anion exchange resin during water purification”, Physical Chemistry Undergraduate Session, SERMACS 2015, Memphis, TN November 4-7, 2015. (Oral Presentation)

David J. Banks**, J.R. Alston,** C.X. McNeill,* J.B. Mitchell,* I.N. Shcherbakov, and C. Poler, “Aggregation and self-assembly of single-walled carbon nanotubes through binding of novel earth abundant metal complexes”, XII International conference “Spectroscopy of coordination compounds” September 13-19, 2015, Tuapse, Russia

Mitchell,* D. Banks,** C. McNeil,* I. N. Shcherbakov, and J. C. Poler, “Enhancing supercapacitor energy-storage materials with sustainable, Earth-abundant metals via nanoplates and molecular spacers” Abstracts of Papers, 250th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Boston, MA, United States, August 16-20, 2015, COLL-355 (Oral Presentation)

R. Johnson,** T. B. Eldred,* and J. C. Poler “Enhanced NOM removal from drinking water sources using stable dispersions of poly(vinylbenzyl trimethylammonium chloride) functionalized SWCNTs synthesized under ARGET-ATRP conditions: “Nano-resins” for water purification” Abstracts of Papers, 250th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Boston, MA, United States, August 16-20, 2015, COLL-489 (Oral Presentation)

Asala, K. A.; Jew, R. L.; Michael, S. K.; Poler, J. C.; Rabinovich, M. M.; Striplin, C. D. Journal “Coordinated response to student deficiencies and their performance in “General Chemistry”” Abstracts of Papers, 250th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Boston, MA, United States, August 16-20, 2015, CHED-396 (Oral Presentation)

David J. Banks**, J.R. Alston, C.X. McNeill, J.B. Mitchell, I.N. Shcherbakov, and J.C. Poler. “Aggregation and self-assembly of single-walled carbon nanotubes through binding of novel earth abundant metal complexes” 89th ACS Colloid Surface Science Symposium, June 15-17, 2015, Carnegie Mellon University

Billy Johnson**, Tim Eldred*, and Jordan Poler, “Water Purification using Novel Nanomaterials” Center for Biomedical Systems (CBES) conference, May 1st, 2015 UNC Charlotte Center City Campus (Poster Presentation, honorable mention top 4 posters)

Billy Johnson** Yeu Baik*, Tim Eldred*, Rachel Furst*, Andy Nguyen*, William Payne*, Emily Schmidt*, James Amburgey, and Jordan Poler, “Water Purification using Novel Nanomaterials” Graduate Research Symposium, April 11, 2015, UNC Charlotte

Emily Schmidt* and Jordan Poler, “Magnetic Nanoparticles for use in Water Purification” UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Conference Friday, April 24th, 2015 UNC Charlotte in the Sustainability symposium. (Poster Presentation, second place recognition)

James Mitchell* and Jordan Poler, “Hybrid Nanomaterials to Increase Energy Storage for Supercapacitor Applications” UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Conference Friday, April 24th, 2015 UNC Charlotte in the Physical, Computer and Engineering  symposium. (Oral Presentation, Atkins Library Research Award and 1st place recognition in Physical Sciences)

Chauncey McNeill* and Jordan Poler, “Stability and Binding of Novel Materials for Renewable Energy Storage” UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Conference Friday, April 24th, 2015 UNC Charlotte. (Poster Presentation)

Tim Eldred* and Jordan Poler, “Water Purification through Usage of Novel Nanomaterials” UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Conference Friday, April 24th, 2015 UNC Charlotte. (Poster Presentation)

James B. Mitchell,* Dylan Brokaw,* and J. C. Poler “Utilizing hybrid nano-composite materials to increase specific capacitance for supercapacitor applications” Board of Governors Meeting, UNC Charlotte, February 26 2015.  (Poster Presentation)

James B. Mitchell,* Dylan Brokaw,* and J. C. Poler “Utilizing hybrid nano-composite materials to increase specific capacitance for supercapacitor applications” Sigma Xi International Research Conference, Glendale AZ.  November 4th 2014.  (Poster Presentation)

Nguyen,* W. Payne,* J. E. Amburgey, and J. C. Poler “Removal of dissolved organic content from water by polymer functionalized carbon nanotubes” Nanochemistry General Session, SERMACS 2014, Nashville, TN October 16-19, 2014. (Oral Presentation)

James B. Mitchell,* and J. C. Poler “Utilizing hybrid nano-composite materials to increase specific capacitance for supercapacitor applications” Undergraduate Research Symposium: Physical Chemistry II, . SERMACS 2014, Nashville, TN October 16-19, 2014. (Oral Presentation)

James B. Mitchell* and Jordan C. Poler “”Utilizing Hybrid Nano-Composite Materials to Increase Specific Capacitance for Supercapacitor Applications” UNC Charlotte Summer Research Symposium, July 23, 2014. (Poster Presentation, Honorable Mention)

Jordan C. Poler, Thomas J. Younts,* Shiho Kobayashi,** Shawn G. Ridlen,** Natalie P. Herring,** Michael W. Forney,** Jeffrey R. Alston,** Andrea N. Giordano,* Anjail A. Ameen,* Sarah S. Subaran,* “Fundamental nature of the tube-tube repulsive barrier: A kinetics study of SWCNT aggregation”, XII International Conference on Nanostructured Materials (NANO 2014) Moscow, Russia July 13 – 18 2014 (Oral Presentation)

Andy Nguyen,* William M Payne,* James E Amburgey, Jordan C Poler “Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes for removal of dissolved organic content from drinking water supplies”, XII International Conference on Nanostructured Materials (NANO 2014) Moscow, Russia July 13 – 18 2014 (Poster Presentation)

Dylan Brokaw,* James Mitchell,* Jordan C. Poler “Carbon Nanotube – metal oxide nanoplate supercapacitor composite materials” XII International Conference on Nanostructured Materials (NANO 2014) Moscow, Russia July 13 – 18 2014 (Poster Presentation)

1Ilya V. Pankov,* 1Stanislav S. Beloborodov,** 1Igor N. Shcherbakov, Jordan C. Poler, Victor A. Kogan 1Southern Federal University, Department of Chemistry, Southern Federal University, 7, Zorge Str., Rostov-on-Don, 344090, Russia “Metal coordination complex intercalation into SWCNTs for supercapacitor applications” XII International Conference on Nanostructured Materials (NANO 2014) Moscow, Russia July 13 – 18 2014 (Poster Presentation)

Brokaw, D.*; Poler, J. C. Journal “Synthesis and morphology of NiO and CoO nanoplate – carbon nanotube materials for energy storage” Abstracts, 65th Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Atlanta, GA, United States, November 13-16, 2013 SERM-954 (Oral Presentation, 2nd Place Recognition)

Saeed, M.*; Nguyen, A.*; Payne, W. M.*; Amburgey, J. E.; Poler, J. C. Journal “Synthesis and characterization of doubly functionalized carbon nanotubes for removal of dissolved organics from water” Abstracts, 65th Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Atlanta, GA, United States, November 13-16, 2013 SERM-841 (Poster Presentation)

Payne, W. M.*; Amburgey, J. E.; Poler, J. C. Journal “Polymer functionalization of single-wall carbon nanotubes for nano-resin water purification” Abstracts, 65th Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Atlanta, GA, United States, November 13-16, 2013 SERM-779 (Oral Presentation)

Poler, J. C.; Ameen, A. A.*; Giordano, A. N.*; Alston, J. R.**; Forney, M. W**. Journal “Aggregation kinetics of single-walled carbon nanotubes by mechanically wrapped multinuclear complexes” Abstracts of Papers, 246th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Indianapolis, IN, United States, September 8-12, 2013, COLL-395 (Oral Presentation)

Brokaw, D.*; Alston, J.**; Poler, J. C. Journal “Controlled morphology of NiO nanoplate – carbon nanotube thin film composites for supercapacitor energy storage” Abstracts of Papers, 246th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Indianapolis, IN, United States, September 8-12, 2013, COLL-418 (Oral Presentation)

Jeffrey Alston, Dylan Brokaw, Colton Overson, Thomas A. Schmedake, and Jordan C Poler, “Hybrid SWCNT – NiO Composites for Supercapacitor Applications.” Symposium S, Materials Research Society Conference, San Francisco, CA April 1st 2013 (Invited Oral Presentation)

Dylan Brokaw* and J. C. Poler, “High throughput microwave synthesis and characterization of NiO nanoplates for supercapacitor devices”  UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Conference Friday, April 19th, 2013 UNC Charlotte (Oral Presentation, 1st Place award in Chemistry symposium and Honorable mention for Atkins Library Award)

Maurice Hord,* Andy Nguyen*, Mohamed Saeed*, and J. C. Poler, “Photon Enhanced Aggregation”  UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Conference Friday, April 19th, 2013 UNC Charlotte (Poster Presentation, Honorable Mention in Chemistry Symposium)

Anjail Ameen* and J. C. Poler, “The Use of SWCNTs in Water Purification”, UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Conference Friday, April 19th, 2013 UNC Charlotte (Poster Presentation)

Jeffrey Alston,** Dylan Brokaw,* Colton Overson,* Thomas A. Schmedake, and Jordan C Poler, “Hybrid SWCNT – NiO Composites for Supercapacitor Applications.” Symposium S, Materials Research Society Conference, San Francisco, CA April 1st 2013 (Invited Oral Presentation)

Dylan Brokaw,* Nathan Behm,** Colton Overson,* Derek Peloquin,** and Jordan C. Poler “High throughput microwave synthesis and characterization of NiO nanoplates for supercapacitor devices” Abstracts, 2012 Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Raleigh, NC, United States, November 11-17, SERM-1123. (Oral Presentation Session Outstanding Presentation award)

Colton Overson,* Dylan Brokaw,* and Jordan C. PolerSynthesis of NiO nanoplates for supercapacitors applications” Abstracts, 2012 Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Raleigh, NC, United States, November 11-17, SERM-1177. (Poster Presentation)

Anjail A. Ameen,* and Jordan C Poler, “Onset of aggregation of SWCNTs by coordination complexes” Abstracts, 2012 Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Raleigh, NC, United States, November 11-17, SERM-576. (Oral Presentation)

David A. Benitez,* Justin A. Sanchez,* and Jordan C. Poler, “Creation and Characterization of Supraparticle Assemblies of SWNTs Coupled to Magnetic Nanoparticles via Click-Chemistry Methods”, UNC Charlotte Summer Research Symposium, July 25th 2012. (Poster Presentation)

Justin A. Sanchez,* David A. Benitez,* and Jordan C. Poler, “Supraparticle Assemblies Consisting of Carbon Nanotubes and Magnetic Nanoparticles”, UNC Charlotte Summer Research Symposium, July 25th 2012. (Poster Presentation)

Dylan Brokaw,* Colton Overson*, and Jordan C. Poler, “Novel hybrid nanomaterials for supercapacitor energy storage”, UNC Charlotte Summer Research Symposium, July 25th 2012. (Poster Presentation)

Anjail Ameen*, and J. C. Poler “Aggregation Kinetics of Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes in Non-aqueous Solvents”  UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Conference Friday, April 20th, 2012 UNC Charlotte (Oral presentation)

Albert Leon*, Dylan Brokaw*, and J. C. Poler, “Measurement of SWCNT’s Interactions with NMP and DMF using Isothermal Titration Calorimetry” UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Conference Friday, April 20th, 2012 UNC Charlotte (Poster presentation)

Maurice Hord*, Victoria Ard*, and J. C. Poler, “Significantly Enhanced Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Dispersion Stability in Mixed Solvent Systems” UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Conference Friday, April 20th, 2012 UNC Charlotte (Poster presentation)

Shawn G. Ridlen** and J. C. Poler, “Photoelectrochemical Characterization of Rigid Heteroleptic Charged Dinuclear Ruthenium(II) Complexes”, The 12th Annual Graduate Research Fair, UNC Charlotte, February 25, 2012 (Oral Presentation)

Ridlen, Shawn G.**; Alston, Jeff R.**, and  Poler, Jordan C. “Synthesis and characterization of rigid charged heteroleptic tetranuclear Ruthenium (II) complexes Abstracts of Papers, 243rd ACS National Meeting & Exposition, San Diego, CA, United States, March 25-March 29, 2012, INOR-1276.

Anjail Ameen*, and J. C. Poler “Aggregation Kinetics of Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes in Non-aqueous Solvents”  UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Conference Friday, April 20th, 2012 UNC Charlotte (Oral presentation)

Albert Leon*, Dylan Brokaw*, and J. C. Poler, “Measurement of SWCNT’s Interactions with NMP and DMF using Isothermal Titration Calorimetry” UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Conference Friday, April 20th, 2012 UNC Charlotte (Poster presentation)

Maurice Hord*, Victoria Ard*, and J. C. Poler, “Significantly Enhanced Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Dispersion Stability in Mixed Solvent Systems” UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Conference Friday, April 20th, 2012 UNC Charlotte (Poster presentation)

Ridlen, S. G.**; Alston, J. R.**; Poler, J. C. “Synthesis and characterization of rigid charge heteroleptic dinuclear and tetranuclear ruthenium (II) complexes” Abstracts, 63rd Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Richmond, VA, United States, October 26-29 2011, SERM-145. (Oral Presentation)

Ameen, A.*; Forney, M.**; Anderson, J.**; Poler, J. C. “Enhanced SWCNT dispersion stability and transient stability in mixed solvent systems” Abstracts, 63rd Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Richmond, VA, United States, October 26-29 2011, SERM-385. (Poster Presentation)

Shawn Ridlen**, Jeffrey R. Alston***, and Jordan C. Poler, “Synthesis and characterization of heteroligated multinuclear charged ruthenium coordination complexes”, NCACS 125th Sectional Conference, NCSU College of Textiles, Raleigh, NC. September 30th 2011

Devon Overson*, Jeffrey R. Alston***, and Jordan C. Poler, “Isothermal Titration Calorimetry: A Tool to Measure Dilution Enthalpy, the Effects of Mixed Solvents and the Binding of Ru Complexes to SWCNTs”, NCACS 125th Sectional Conference, NCSU College of Textiles, Raleigh, NC. September 30th 2011

Forney, M. W.**; Poler, J. C. “Significantly enhanced SWCNT dispersion stability in mixed solvent systems” Abstracts of Papers, 242nd ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO, United States, August 28-September 1, 2011, COLL-342. (Oral Presentation)

Ameen, A. L.; Forney, M. W.; Poler, J. C. “True critical coagulation concentrations for SWCNT dispersions determined by aggregation kinetics” Abstracts of Papers, 242nd ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO, United States, August 28-September 1, 2011, COLL-177. (Poster Presentation)

Alston, J. R.**; Poler, J. C. “Enhanced supercapacitor nanocomposite SWCNT electrodes functionalized non-covalently with rigid dinuclear ruthenium coordination complexes” Abstracts of Papers, 242nd ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO, United States, August 28-September 1, 2011, COLL-267 (Poster Presentation).

Joseph Anthony Moo-Young* and J.C. Poler, “Electrochemical Characterization of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Capacitance with Ruthenium Coordination Complex Functionalization”, NanoSURE Symposium, UNC Charlotte, July 28, 2011 (Oral Presentation)

J. R. Alston** and Poler, J. C. In Abstracts of Papers, 241st ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Anaheim, CA, United States, March 27-31, 2011 “Isothermal titration calorimetry: A technique for probing the binding interactions of nanomaterials, SWNTs and rigid ruthenium complexes” 2011, INOR-29 (Oral Presentation)

J. S. Manser* and J. C. Poler In Abstracts of Papers, 241st ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Anaheim, CA, United States, March 27-31, 2011 “Photon enhanced aggregation of single walled carbon nanotube dispersions” 2011, CHED-1125 (Poster Presentation)

Michael W. Forney** and J. C. Poler, “Carbon nanotube based NEMS actuators and sensors: Effect of surface stresses during fabrication”, APS March Meeting, March 23, 2011 (Oral Presentation)

J. R. Alston** and J. C. Poler, “Isothermal titration calorimetry: a technique for probing the binding interactions of nanomaterials”, The 11th Annual Graduate Research Fair, UNC Charlotte, February 26, 2011 (Oral Presentation)

Michael W. Forney** and J. C. Poler, “The effect of surface stresses when fabricating carbon nanotubes based NEMS actuators and sensors”, The 11th Annual Graduate Research Fair, UNC Charlotte, February 26, 2011 (1st place Oral Presentation)

Shawn G. Ridlen** and J. C. Poler, “Synthesis and Characterization of Hybrid Nanoparticle Systems”, The 11th Annual Graduate Research Fair, UNC Charlotte, February 26, 2011 (Poster Presentation)

Michael W. Forney** and J. C. Poler, “Carbon nanotube growth, dispersion, and use in nanoelectromechanical actuators”, NRL, Acoustics Division, February, 25, 2011 (Invited Oral Presentation)

Michael W. Forney** and J. C. Poler, “Carbon nanotube growth, dispersion, and use in nanoelectromechanical actuators”, NIST, Complex Fluids Group, February, 24, 2011 (Invited Oral Presentation)

Poler, J. C. In Abstracts, Joint 66th Southwest and 62nd Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, New Orleans, LA December 1st – 4th “Preliminary assessment of a “Summer Intensive Chemistry Orientation” program “ 2010, p SESW-793. (Oral Presentation)

Alston, J. R.**; Poler, J. C. In Abstracts, Joint 66th Southwest and 62nd Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, New Orleans, LA December 1st – 4th “Isothermal titration calorimetry: A technique for probing the binding interactions of SWNTs and rigid ruthenium coordination complexes “ 2010, p SESW-437. (Poster Presentation)

Alston, J. R.**; Poler, J. C. In Abstracts, Joint 66th Southwest and 62nd Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, New Orleans, LA December 1st – 4th “Computation studies of supramolecular nano-assembly formation and comparison to experimental structure and binding studies” 2010, p SESW-763. (Poster Presentation)

Jeffrey R. Alston** and Jordan C. Poler, ” Binding of Dinuclear Ruthenium Complexes, SWNTs and Nanoparticles for Hybrid Nanocomposite Materials” Symposium Y, Materials Research Society Conference, Boston, MA November 29th 2010 (Poster Presentation Y13.1)

Michael W. Forney** and Jordan C. Poler, “Carbon Nanotube Based NEMS Actuators” Symposium S, Materials Research Society Conference, Boston, MA November 29th 2010 (Oral Presentation S1.3)

Forney, M. W.**; Poler, J. C. Abstracts of Papers, 240th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, United States, August 22-26, 2010 “Sonochemical formation of methyl hydroperoxide in polar aprotic solvents and its effect on single-walled carbon nanotube dispersion stability” 2010, COLL-24. (Oral Presentation)

Alston, J. R.**; Etzkorn, M.; Poler, J. C.; Timmerman, J. C. Abstracts of Papers, 240th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, United States, August 22-26, 2010 “Molecular tweezer: SWNT supramolecular complexes” 2010, COLL-278. (Poster Presentation)

Alston, J. R.**; Poler, J. C. Abstracts of Papers, 240th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, United States, August 22-26, 2010 “Strongly binding ruthenium complexes for optically driven charge transfer between supramolecular and nanoscale systems” 2010, PHYS-464. (Poster Presentation)

Alston, J. R.**; Poler, J. C. Abstracts of Papers, 240th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, United States, August 22-26, 2010 “Synthesis and characterization of rigid +2 and +3 heteroleptic binuclear ruthenium coordination complexes” 2010, INOR-538. (Poster Presentation)

Joseph Manser*; J.C. Poler, “Photon Enhanced Aggregation (PEA) of Single Walled Carbon Nanotube (SWCNT) Dispersions”. NanoSURE Symposium, UNC Charlotte, July 30, 2010

Etzkorn, M.; Timmerman, J. C.; Kane, C. M.; Meyers, T. B.; Gerken, M.; Poler, J. C.; Alston, J. R.**, “Fluorinated molecular tweezers with large binding clefts: syntheses, structures and host-guest chemistry”. Abstracts of Papers, 16th European Symposium on Fluorine Chemistry, Ljubljana, Slovenia, July 18-23, 2010 2010, Abstract C2.

Jeffrey R. Alston** and Jordan C Poler, “Photoactive Supramolecular Scaffolds for Directed Nanoparticle Assembly”  Symposium OO, Materials Research Society Conference, San Francisco, CA April 5th 2010 (Poster Presentation OO3.8)

Michael W. Forney** and Jordan C Poler, “Optical modulation of microcantilevers by charge transfer between Ru coordination complexes and vertically‐aligned SWNTs”  Symposium R, Materials Research Society Conference, San Francisco, CA April 5th 2010 (Poster Presentation R5.45)

J. Alston**, S. Brooks*, M. Forney**, T. Corry*, N. Herring**, R. Kachlan*, C. Logan*, M. Polanco-Ferreyra*, and J. C. Poler Abstracts of Papers, 239th ACS National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, United States, March 21-25, 2010 “Structural, mechanical and optical characterization of hybrid nanoparticle systems” 2010, COLL-231 (Poster Presentation)

J. Alston**, M. Forney**, N. Herring**, and J. C. Poler Abstracts of Papers, 239th ACS National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, United States, March 21-25, 2010 “Hybrid nanoparticles through site specific non-covalent functionalization” 2010, COLL-333 (Oral Presentation)

Jeffrey R. Alston** and J. C. Poler, “Photoactive Supramolecular Scaffolds for Directed Nanoparticle Assembly”, 10th Annual Niner Research Across the Disciplines Graduate Research Forum, UNC Charlotte, March 20, 2010 (Oral Presentation

Michael W. Forney** and J. C. Poler, “Optical modulation of microcantilevers by charge transfer between Ru coordination complexes and carbon nanotubes”, 10th Annual Niner Research Across the Disciplines Graduate Research Forum, UNC Charlotte, March 20, 2010 (1st Place Oral Presentation)

Herring, N. P.**; Poler, J. Abstracts, 61st Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 21-24 “Aggregation of Gold Nanoparticles by Ruthenium Coordination Compounds” 2009, SRM-685. (Oral Presentation)

Forney, M. W.**; Poler, J. C. Abstracts, 61st Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 21-24 “Sonochemical Formation of Methyl Hydroperoxide in Polar Aprotic Solvents and Its Effect On SWNT Dispersion Stability” 2009, SRM-539. (Oral Presentation)

Alston, J. R.**; Poler, J. C. Abstracts, 61st Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 21-24 “Heteroleptic Ruthenium Dimers for Rigid Scaffold and Photon Enhanced Supramolecular Interactions” 2009, SRM-535. (Oral Presentation)

Alston, J. R.**; Brooks, S.*; Poler, J. C. Abstracts of Papers, 238th ACS National Meeting, Washington, DC, United States, August 16-20, 2009 “Photon enhanced aggregation of single walled carbon nanotubes” 2009, COLL-129. (Oral Presentation)

Poler, J. C.; Schmedake, T. A. Abstracts of Papers, 238th ACS National Meeting, Washington, DC, United States, August 16-20, 2009 “Preliminary assessment of Ph.D. program in nanoscale science at UNC Charlotte” 2009, CHED-426. (Oral Presentation)

Poler, J. C.; Dubois, T.; Rosse, S. N.** Abstracts of Papers, 238th ACS National Meeting, Washington, DC, United States, August 16-20, 2009 “Computational studies of charge transfer reagents to single walled carbon nanotubes” 2009, PHYS-430. (Poster presentation)

Herring, N. P**.; Poler, J. C. Abstracts of Papers, 238th ACS National Meeting, Washington, DC, United States, August 16-20, 2009 “Ruthenium coordination complex induced aggregation of gold nanoparticles” 2009, COLL-299. (Poster presentation)

Jeffrey Alston** and J. C. Poler, “Ru Dendrimer Enhanced Photo-Current within Single Walled Carbon Nanotube Thin Film Sensors”, 9th Annual Niner Research Across the Disciplines Graduate Research Forum, UNC Charlotte, March 21, 2009 (Oral Presentation)

Natalie Herring** and J. C. Poler, “In situ Electron Transfer Studies of Rigid, ruthenium Complexes Inducing Aggregation of Spherical Nanoparticles”, 9th Annual Niner Research Across the Disciplines Graduate Research Forum, UNC Charlotte, March 21, 2009 (Oral Presentation)

Michael W. Forney** and J. C. Poler, “Effect of absorbed water on dispersion of SWNTs into DMF”, 9th Annual Niner Research Across the Disciplines Graduate Research Forum, UNC Charlotte, March 21, 2009 (Oral Presentation)

Ruba Kachlan* and J. C. Poler, Aggregation of SWNTs in the shear field of a vortex, 16th Annual Undergraduate Conference on Research and Creative Activity Friday, April 17th, 2009 UNC Charlotte (Poster presentation)

Twann Corey* and J. C. Poler, Studies of dispersion state of SWNTs by dynamic light scattering, 16th Annual Undergraduate Conference on Research and Creative Activity Friday, April 17th, 2009 UNC Charlotte (Poster presentation)

Sean Brooks* and J. C. Poler, Photon enhanced aggregation of SWNTs 16th Annual Undergraduate Conference on Research and Creative Activity Friday, April 17th, 2009 UNC Charlotte (Poster presentation)

Natalie Herring** and Jordan C Poler, “In Situ Electron Transfer Studies of Rigid, Ruthenium Complexes Inducing Aggregation of Spherical Nanoparticles”, Symposium NN, Materials Research Society Conference, Boston MA November 30th 2008

Jeffrey R Alston** and Jordan C Poler, “Photo-resistivity of Functionalized Carbon Nanotube Networks”, Symposium FF, Materials Research Society Conference, Boston MA November 30th 2008

Harsh Chaturvedi** and Jordan C Poler, “Photon Enhanced Aggregation in Metallodendrimer “Docked” Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes”  Symposium JJ, Materials Research Society Conference, Boston MA November 30th 2008

Michael W. Forney**, Andrea Giordano*, and Jordan C Poler, “Aggregation Kinetics of Novel Carbon Nanotube and Ruthenium Metallodendrimer Supramolecular Assemblies Under Various Solvent Conditions”  Symposium JJ, Materials Research Society Conference, Boston MA November 30th 2008

Andrea Giordano*, Harsh Chaturvedi**, Shiho Kobayashi** and J. C. Poler, “Aggregation Kinetics and Thermodynamics of SWCNTs due to Ruthenium Coordination Complex Interactions” 15th Annual Undergraduate Conference on Research and Creative Activity, UNC Charlotte, April 18th 2008 (2nd Place Oral Presentation)

Jay Shah* and J. C. Poler, “Fluorescence and photo-resistivity of single walled carbon nanotubes” 15th Annual Undergraduate Conference on Research and Creative Activity, UNC Charlotte, April 18th 2008

Natalie Herring** and J. C. Poler “Interactions Between Coordination Complexes and Nanoparticles” 15th Annual Undergraduate Conference on Research and Creative Activity, UNC Charlotte, April 18th 2008

J. C. Poler , Harsh Chaturvedi**, Andrea Giordano*, and Shiho Kobayashi**, “Electron transfer enhanced aggregation of carbon nanotubes” 235th American Chemical Society National Meeting, New Orleans LA, April 6th 2008 (COLL 454)

Harsh Chaturvedi** and J. C. Poler, “Novel 3-D manufacturing paradigm: Interactions of carbon nanotubes and photosensitive ruthenium complexes” 235th American Chemical Society National Meeting, New Orleans LA, April 6th 2008 (PHYS 501)

Andrea Giordano* and Jordan Poler, “Aggregation Kinetics of Novel Carbon Nanotube and Ruthenium Metallodendrimer Supramolecular Assemblies” 235th American Chemical Society National Meeting, New Orleans LA, April 6th 2008

Shiho Kobayashi** and J. C. Poler, “Synthesis and characterization of rigid supramolecular coagulants, modifications of morphology and charge state” 235th American Chemical Society National Meeting, New Orleans LA, April 6th 2008

Stuart N. Rosse* and J. C. Poler, “Computational modeling of rigid ruthenium dendrimers interacting with carbon nanotubes” 235th American Chemical Society National Meeting, New Orleans LA, April 6th 2008

Jay D. Shah*, Laura E Roberts*, Joseph Springs*, and Jordan C. Poler, “Photo-resistivity of aligned and random carbon nanotube networks” 235th American Chemical Society National Meeting, New Orleans LA, April 6th 2008 (PHYS 503)

Harsh Chaturvedi** and J. C. Poler, “Interactions between Photosensitive Ruthenium Complexes and Single walled Carbon Nanotubes”, 8th Annual Niner Research Across the Disciplines Graduate Research Forum, UNC Charlotte, March 15th 2008 (1st Place Oral Presentation)

Shiho Kobayashi** and J.C. Poler, “Modifications of Morphology and Charge State to Rigid Supramolecular Coagulants”, 8th Annual Niner Research Across the Disciplines Graduate Research Forum, UNC Charlotte, March 15th 2008 (oral presentation)

Natalie Herring** and J. C. Poler “Interactions Between Coordination Complexes and Nanoparticles” 8th Annual Niner Research Across the Disciplines Graduate Research Forum, UNC Charlotte, March 15th 2008 (Oral 1st Place Poster Presentation)

Harsh Chaturvedi** and J.C. Poler  “Novel Optoelectronic Transport Studies of Supramolecular Nanotube Assemblies”  Materials Research Society Symposium II, Boston MA, November 29th 2007 (oral presentation).

Giordano, A.*; Poler, J. C. “Critical coagulation concentrations for SWCNTs in non-aqueous solvent” Abstracts of Papers, 234th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, United States, August 19-23, 2007 2007, COLL-248.

Kobayashi, S.**; Poler, J. C. “Synthesis and properties of rigid dendritic coagulants: Morphology and charge state effects on carbon nanotube interactions” Abstracts of Papers, 234th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, United States, August 19-23, 2007 2007, INOR-250.

Jay Shah* and Jordan Poler “Making Little Ones out of Big Ones: Cutting Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes via Oxidation and Ultrasonication” 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference, UNC Charlotte, April 20th 2007

Laura Roberts* and Jordan Poler “Resistivity of Thin Single Walled Carbon Nanotube Films” 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference, UNC Charlotte, April 20th 2007

Sarah S. Subaran* and Jordan Poler “Dispersion limit of CNT in hydrated DMF” 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference, UNC Charlotte, April 20th 2007

Thomas J. Younts* and Jordan Poler “Ruthenium supramolecular organometallic chemistry: Rigid, electrically coupled, stereospecific systems and their implications for carbon nanotube self assembly” 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference, UNC Charlotte, April 20th 2007 (Oral 3rd Place Presentation)

Andrea Giordano* and Jordan Poler “Critical Coagulation Concentrations for Carbon Nanotubes in Non-aqueous Solvent” 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference, UNC Charlotte, April 20th 2007 (Oral 2nd Place Presentation)

Ryan Phillips* and Jordan Poler “Enatiomeric Characterization of Ruthenium(II) tris(diimine) oligomers” 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference, UNC Charlotte, April 20th 2007

Shiho Kobayashi** and J.C. Poler “Modifications of morphology and charge state to Ruthenium complexes” 7th Annual Graduate Research Conference, UNC Charlotte, March 31st,2007 (oral presentation)

Harsh Chaturvedi** and J.C. Poler “Aggregation and Binding Studies of Photosensitive Ruthenium Complexes to Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes” 7th Annual Graduate Research Conference, UNC Charlotte, March 31st,2007 (Oral 1st place presentation)

Thomas J. Younts* and Jordan Poler “Ruthenium Coordination Chemistry: Synthetic Strategies for Developing Supramolecular Structures Mechanically Bound to Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes” North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, 1st annual Chemical Sciences Symposium- Nanoscience session, February 23rd 2007

Harsh Chaturvedi** and Jordan Poler “Probing electronic properties of functionalized carbon nanotubes through field effect transistor response” North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, 1st annual Chemical Sciences Symposium- Nanoscience session, February 23rd 2007

Shiho Kobayashi** and Jordan Poler “Modifications of morphology and charge state to rigid supramolecular coagulants” North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, 1st annual Chemical Sciences Symposium- Nanoscience session, February 23rd 2007

Ryan Phillips* and Jordan Poler “Synthesis of Enantiomeric Ruthenium (II) trisphenanthroline Complexes” North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, 1st annual Chemical Sciences Symposium- Nanoscience session, February 23rd 2007

Andrea Giordano* and Jordan Poler “Binding of charged supramolecular complexes to Carbon Nanotubes” North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, 1st annual Chemical Sciences Symposium- Nanoscience session, February 23rd 2007

Harsh Chaturvedi** and Jordan C. Poler “Probing of Electronic Properties of Single Walled Carbon Nanotube as Field Effect Sensors” 8th International Conference on nanostructured Materials, Bangalore, India August 22nd 2006 (oral presentation)

Harsh Chaturvedi** and Jordan C. Poler “Binding of Rigid Dendrimers to Carbon Nanotubes” 8th International Conference on nanostructured Materials, Bangalore, India August 21st 2006 (oral presentation)

Jordan C. Poler, Bernadette T. Donovan-Merkert, Angela Davies, Mahnaz El-Kouedi, Joanna K. Krueger, Thomas A. Schmedake, Stuart Smith, Ed Stokes ” “Efforts to Implement a Ph.D. degree program in “Nanoscale Science” at UNC Charlotte” 8th International Conference on nanostructured Materials, Bangalore, India August 24th 2006 (oral presentation)

Ryan Phillips and Jordan Poler “Synthesis of Enantiomeric Ruthenium (II) trisphenanthroline Complexes” 13th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference, UNC Charlotte, April 21st 2006

Andrea Giordano* and Jordan Poler “Coagulation of Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes in Ruthenium Trisphenanthroline” 13th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference, UNC Charlotte, April 21st 2006 (oral presentation)

Thomas James Younts* and Jordan Poler “Constructing Supramolecular Organometallics: A Synthetic Approach Using Coordinated Ruthenium Complexes” 13th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference, UNC Charlotte, April 21st 2006 (oral presentation)

Harsh Chaturvedi** and J.C. Poler “Probing electronic properties of functionalized carbon nanotubes through field effect transistor response” Materials Research Society Symposium N, San Francisco, CA April 18th 2006 (oral presentation)

Jordan C. Poler and T. D. DuBois ”Modeling of Supramolecular Systems, Mechanically Docked to Carbon Nanotubes” Materials Research Society Symposium Z, San Francisco, CA April 18th 2006

Bernadette T. Donovan-Merkert, Angela Davies, Mahnaz El-Kouedi, Joanna K. Krueger, Jordan C. Poler, Thomas A. Schmedake, Stuart Smith, Ed Stokes ” Efforts to Implement a Ph.D. degree program in “Nanoscale Science” at UNC Charlotte” Materials Research Society Symposium KK, San Francisco, CA April 18th 2006 (oral presentation)

Jordan Poler and H. Chaturvedi**, “Binding of Rigid Dendritic Ruthenium Complexes to Carbon Nanotubes”  US-China Nanotechnology workshop, from March 22-24 2006, National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA

Jordan Poler, Tom DuBois, and Thomas A. Schmedake  “Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes through Mechanically Bound and Rigid Organometalic Complexes”

Symposium on Nanoscale Science & Engineering: Convergence of the Top Down and Bottom Up Approaches Student Activity Center (SAC) – Salons University of North Carolina – Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Oct 24-25, 2005

H.Chaturvedi**, J.C.Poler “Nanolithography and Probing of Electronic Properties of Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes as Field Effect Transistor”  Symposium on Nanoscale Science & Engineering: Convergence of the Top Down and Bottom Up Approaches Student Activity Center (SAC) – Salons University of North Carolina – Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Oct 24-25, 2005

Harsh Chaturvedi** and J.C. Poler “Imaging and manipulation of pristine isolated Single walled carbon Nanotubes” 5th Annual Fitzpatrick Symposium, Duke University.(May 18-20,2005)

Harsh Chaturvedi** and J.C. Poler “Molecular Combing and Aligning of Carbon Nanotubes” 12th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference, UNC Charlotte, April 22nd 2005

Harsh Chaturvedi** and J.C. Poler “Imaging and Manipulation of Pristine Isolated Single Walled Nanotubes” 5th Annual GPSG Graduate Research Fair UNC Charlotte April 9th , 2005 (oral presentation)

Chris M. Roberts* and J.C. Poler “Computational Analysis of Mechanically docked Nanoparticles”, 12th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference, UNC Charlotte, April 22nd 2005

Chris M. Roberts* and J.C. Poler, “Quantum Mechanical and Molecular Mechanical Modeling of Supramolecular Systems on Carbon Nanotubes” Research in the Capital, Raleigh, NC April 12th 2005

Jordan C. Poler, T.D. DuBois, and T.A. Schmedake “Computational studies of Si and Ru complexes bound to Carbon Nanotubes” Materials Research Society Symposium II Boston, MA November 29th 2004.

Jordan C. Poler , T.D. DuBois and T.A. Schmedake “Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes through mechanically bound and rigid organometalic complexes” Materials Research Society Symposium HH Boston, MA November 29th 2004.

Jordan C. Poler and T.D. DuBois “Modeling of carbon nanotube and rigid dendrimers to form 3D-assemblies” Eleventh Foresight Conference on Molecular Nanotechnology, October 9-12 2003.

Amanda Hammond* and J.C. Poler, “Preliminary Studies of Surface Energy Modifications by Nanostructuring Polymer Surfaces”, Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, November 13-16, 2002, Charlston, SC

Amanda Hammond* and J.C. Poler, “Preliminary Studies of How Polymer Surface Patterning Changes Surface Energy” Ronald E. McNair Scholars Forum, July 19, 2002 UNC-Charlotte

Amanda Hammond* and J.C. Poler, “Preliminary Studies of How Polymer Surface Patterning Changes Surface Energy” 8th Annual SAEOPP/UTK McNair National Scholars Research Conference, July 11-14, 2002, Knoxville, TN)

Amanda Hammond* and J.C. Poler, “Variable Angle Spectroscopic Ellipsometry for studies of polymer surfaces: 9th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference April 19, 2002 UNC Charlotte

James Luther** and J.C. Poler, “Substrate Directed Self-Assembly of Ru2+ Metallodendrimers” 1st Annual GPSG Graduate Research Fair April 14, 2001 UNC Charlotte  (Oral, 1st Place Presentation)

James Luther** and J.C. Poler, “Substrate Directed Self-Assembly” 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference March 30, 2001 UNC Charlotte (poster presentation)

Jeremy Granger* and J.C. Poler, “Construction and Calibration of a Variable Angle Spectroscopic Ellipsometer” 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference March 30, 2001 UNC Charlotte

Yi-Ching J. Hsu* and J.C. Poler, “Preparation and isolation of DNA constructs for mechanical analysis” 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference March 30, 2001 UNC Charlotte

Nicole Palmer* and J.C. Poler, “Computational Studies of Metallodendrimers at functionalized Gold Surfaces” 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference March 30, 2001 UNC Charlotte

Jeremy Granger*, David Nicewicz*, Nicole Palmer*, and J.C. Poler, “Substrate-Directed Self-Assembly of Rigid Metallodendrimers” Eighth Foresight Conference on Molecular Nanotechnology, November 3, 2000.

Teresa Brown*, Nichole Palmer*, and J. C. Poler, “AFM studies of Metalodrimers”. Undergraduate Research Conference UNC Charlotte, April 14, 2000.

Chirag Faldu* and J. C. Poler, “New technology for real-time assessment of student’s comprehension”. Undergraduate Research Conference UNC Charlotte, April 14, 2000.

Timothy D. Champion, Bryce N. Chaney*, Pamela Hedrick*, Steve McCarthy**, and Jordan C. Poler, “Studies of Biological Activity in Response to Substrate Mechanical Strain: A Research Project at the Interface of Materials Science and Molecular Biology”, ACS Division of Chemical Education’s Committee on Computers in Chemical Education CONFCHEM ’00, An on-line conference April 3 – May 5, 2000.

Timothy D. Champion, Daniel L. Felton*, Pamela Hedrick*, Steve McCartney**, and Jordan C. Poler, “Studies of Biological Activity in Response to Substrate Mechanical Strain: a Preliminary Study”, 51st Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society October 18, 1999. (oral presentation)

Daniel L. Felton*, Timothy D. Champion and Jordan C. Poler, “Studies of Biological Activity in Response to Substrate Mechanical Strain”, 6th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference, UNC Charlotte, April 1999.

Devashish R. Desai* and Jordan Poler, “Studies of the affect of molecular strain on biological process activity” Tri- undergraduate research symposium, UNC Charlotte April 1998.

Weijun Ye** and J.C. Poler, B. Drozd, A. Filos and M.A. Hasan Dept. of EE, “Cross-sectional AFM of Oxidized Porous Silicon”, Materials Research Society, December 4, 1996 Boston, MA

J.C. Poler, “STM Study of Adenine-Thymine Co-monolayers on HOPG” Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, November 11, 1996

Ellisent Austin* and Jordan Poler, “Design and Photolithographic Construction of a flow cell to enable high resolution DNA Mapping” Project Promise 2nd Annual Symposium, August 9, 1996 UNC Charlotte


Invited Presentations (oral)

Jordan Poler “Hybrid Composites for Supercapacitor Applications” Department of Chemistry, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Givat Ram Campus, Israel. May 12, 2013.

Jordan Poler “Nanotechnolgy for Sustainable Energy Storage”, Lifelong Learning Seminar Series, Carolina Lakes Sun City SC  June 24, 2013

Jordan Poler, “Significantly enhanced SWCNT dispersion stability and transient stability in mixed solvent systems” Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, Greensboro, NC, September 23rd 2011.

Jordan Poler, “Nanotech: Smaller, Smarter, Stronger.  How new materials and processes transform culture.” Discovery Place, Charlotte NC, February 10th 2011.

Jordan Poler, “Can Directed Self-Assembly of Nanoparticles Solve Real Problems?”, Catawba College, Keynote address for Gamma Sigma Epsilon Chemistry Honors Society induction, April 28th, 2010

Jordan C. Poler, “Directed Self-Assembly of Nanoparticles”, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, April 9th, 2010

J. C. Poler, “Directed Self-Assembly of Nanoparticles”, Augusta State University, February 10th 2010

J. C. Poler, “Directed Self-Assembly of Nanoparticles”, University of West Georgia, February 9th 2010

Jordan C. Poler  Harvesting light with SWCNTs”, 7th Annual Symposium of the Center for Optoelectronics and Optical Communications: On Solar Power, UNC Charlotte,  November 6th , 2008.

Jordan C. Poler   “Nanoscale Science and Engineering: Nanotechnology leading to a 3D NANOMANUFACTURING STRATEGY”  Senior Scholars Seminar Series, Myers Park Babtist Church Charlotte NC, April 22nd 2008

Jordan C. Poler   “Nanoscale Science and Engineering: Nanotechnology leading to a 3D NANOMANUFACTURING STRATEGY”  Lifelong Learning Seminar Series, Carolina Lakes Sun City SC March 31st 2008

Jordan C. Poler “Binding of Rigid Dendrimers to Carbon Nanotubes: Pursuing a 3D Nanomanufacturing strategy” North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, 1st annual Chemical Sciences Symposium- Nanoscience session, February 23rd 2007

Jordan C. Poler “Carbon Nanotube Research at UNC Charlotte” Amity Institute of Nanotechnology, New Delhi India, August 25th 2006

Jordan C. Poler “Microscopy and Materials: sometimes you just have to see it to believe it”, UNC Chapel Hill December 3, 1999

Jordan C. Poler “Materials Studies of Biological Systems”, James Madison University October 22, 1999

Jordan C. Poler “Microscopy and the diffraction limit”, Guest lecturer in PHYS8101 Biophysics October 20, 1999

Jordan C. Poler “Scanning Probe Microscopy and Molecular Biology”  J.C. Smith University 11/2/98

Jordan C. Poler “Materials Science and Molecular Biology” Dept. of Biology UNC Charlotte 1998.

Jordan C. Poler “Biotechnology and the Scanning Probe Microscope” Cannon Research Seminar Series, Cannon Research Center, CMC.,  April 4, 1997

Jordan C. Poler “Scanning Probe Microscopy: a closer look at the molecular world” Pembroke State University, 3/96

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