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Nanomagnetism Lab
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Welcome to the Nanomagnetism Lab

Magnetically and Optically Active Nanoparticles and Composites Research

The Nanomagnetism Lab, led by Joseph Tracy, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, explores the synthesis, processing, and applications of nanomagnetism. With expertise in magnetic, plasmonic and multifunctional nanoparticles, as well as nanowire assembly and self-organization, the group advances fundamental understanding of nanoscale structure–property relationships. The Nanomagnetism Lab develops innovative nanomaterials for energy, medicine and environmental applications by integrating experimental synthesis with structural, chemical and functional characterization.

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Joseph Tracy, Principal Investigator

Joseph Tracy is a Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at NC State University. He received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and conducted postdoctoral research in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania before joining NC State in 2007. His research focuses on the synthesis, processing, and applications of nanomaterials, with expertise in magnetic and plasmonic nanoparticles, nanowires, and self-assembled nanostructures. His group investigates fundamental structure–property relationships and develops multifunctional nanomaterials for energy, medicine, and environmental applications.

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