James G. Kushmerick, Ph. D.

Dr. James G. Kushmerick's current research is focused on nanoscale electronics, encompassing both molecular electronics and bio-organic electronics. The main objective is to understand the fundamentals of charge transport in these nanoscale systems through a combination of scanning probe measurements and in situ electronic and vibronic spectroscopies.

Selected Publications

Latest Publications

Probing Stress Effects in Single Crystal Organic Transistors by Scanning Kelvin Probe Microscopy
Surface Potential Imaging of Solution Processable Acene-Based Thin Film Transistors
Molecule induced interface states dominate charge transport in Si-alkyl-metal junctions

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Position:

Chemist
Surface and Microanalysis Science Division
Surface and Interface Research Group

Employment History:

2005-Present, Research Chemist
Surface and Microanalysis Science Division, NIST
2003-2005, Research Chemist
Naval Research Laboratory

2001-2003, Senior Scientist
Geo-Centers, Inc.

1999-2001, Post Doctoral Appointee
Sandia National Laboratory

Education:

Ph.D. Physical Chemistry, The Pennsylvania State University, 1999

B.S. Chemistry, Minor Philosophy, University of Delaware, 1994

Contact

Phone: (301) 975-5697
Email: james.kushmerick@nist.gov
Fax: (301) 417-1321