Scott T Retterer

Scott T. Retterer is a Distinguished Staff Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), where he serves as Director of the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences (CNMS) and Section Head for Nanomaterial Synthesis and Nanofabrication. His interdisciplinary work bridges the Physical Sciences Directorate and Biological and Environmental Systems Science Directorate, focusing on nanoscale interfaces with biological systems.

His research explores:

• Nanoscale structure and molecular transport in biological processes
• Microfluidic/nanofluidic integration for functional assays
• Materials development for controlling cellular microenvironments
• Advanced nanofabrication techniques for device prototyping
• Biofilm dynamics and microbial interactions with surfaces

Recent publications demonstrate strong emphases on:

• Nanoscale materials editing (2D materials, thin films)
• Microfluidic platforms for biological sampling
• Biofilm characterization and quantification
• Novel electrode and polymer designs
• Plant-microbe interactions in engineered systems

Honors and awards include:

• NIH Review Panels (2015, 2008-2009)
• Battelle Multi-Scale Toxicology Initiative (2009)
• Harold A. Simon Memorial Award (1999)
• Leadership in Tau Beta Pi and Pi Tau Sigma honor societies

He leads the Nanofabrication Research Laboratory and oversees CNMS user facilities that support national and international collaborations in nanoscience.