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Kathy L. Rowlen

Professor (Analytical, bioanalytical, surface science, thin films):
Ph. D. University of Colorado, 1989;
Beckman Foundation Young Investigator Award, 1991-1993; Junior Faculty Development Award, 1992;
Society of Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh Fellowship, 1993; National Science Foundation Career Award, 1995-1998.

Office:		Laboratory:
Ekeley M343 303-492-5033 303-492-5894 (fax)		Ekeley E166 303-492-1210

e-mail: Rowlen@Colorado.EDU
Lab page: the Rowlen Group

webpage last updated 02-25-01

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Chemistry and Biochemistry

Spectroscopic Studies of Nanostructured Materials and Microorganisms.

Scientific efforts in Professor Rowlen’s group are best described by three research areas: 1) bioanalytical chemistry, 2) photonics and nanotechnology, and 3) fundamental studies of organic thin film structure. Students use a wide range of spectroscopic techniques, including: photoacoustic, Raman, fluorescence, and second-harmonic generation. Other hands on experience includes atomic force microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, electron-beam lithography, photolithography, ellipsometry, and contact angle measurements.

New Directions in Bioanalytical Research

Single Cell Manipulation and Analysis

Use of Dielectrophoretic Field Cages and Optical Tweezers for Single Cell Analysis

Multispectral Analysis of Single Cells for Rapid Identification (Raman, Fluorescence, Extinction Spectroscopy on Single Cells)

Disease Biomarker Development (Rapid Flow Cytometric Analysis of Cancer Cells in Blood)

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Photonics: Design and Study of Noble Metal Nanostructures for Optical Enhancement

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Fundamental Studies of Organic Thin Film Structure and Organization

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