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Alex Sheardy is a Staff Scientist at the Notre Dame Integrated Imaging Facility (NDIIF) within the University of Notre Dame, specializing in electron microscopy (EM) and advanced data analysis involving automation and machine learning. He transitioned to this role in 2024 after serving as a postdoctoral research associate at Notre Dame since 2022. Previously, he was an adjunct professor teaching organic and physical chemistry at Texas Woman’s University. His research focuses on synthesizing, characterizing, and computationally modeling novel nanoparticles for applications in materials science, biomedical engineering, and environmental technologies.
Education: Dr. Sheardy earned a Ph.D. in Nanoscience from the University of North Carolina – Greensboro in 2020. His academic background includes expertise in nanomaterials, electrochemical sensors, and theoretical modeling. His work bridges experimental and computational approaches to understand nanoscale phenomena.
Research Interests: Dr. Sheardy’s studies emphasize carbon nanodots, bimetallic nanoparticles, and high-entropy alloys. He explores their optical, electronic, and catalytic properties for applications in sensing, energy storage, and drug delivery. His expertise in electron microscopy and data automation enhances his ability to analyze complex nanomaterial systems at atomic scales.
Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Advising & Grants: While no specific grants or advisees are listed, his postdoctoral and current roles suggest involvement in collaborative research projects. His work at NDIIF supports interdisciplinary research across the university.
Labs & Teams: He is affiliated with the Notre Dame Integrated Imaging Facility, a center for advanced microscopy and imaging technologies.
