Jeffrey Hettinger

Jeffrey Hettinger serves as Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy within Rowan University's College of Science & Mathematics, where he leads research at the intersection of materials science and biomedical engineering.

His academic foundation includes:

• BA in Physics from Mansfield University
• MA and PhD in Physics from Boston University
• Postdoctoral training at Argonne National Laboratory's Materials Science Division

Hettinger's research program centers on functional materials development through precise microstructural control. Current projects investigate bactericidal silver-eluting coatings that prevent medical implant infections, carbide-derived carbon with tailored pore structures for high-efficiency energy storage, and neuro-stimulation electrode interfaces that optimize charge transfer between electronic and biological systems. His methodology integrates advanced thin film synthesis with comprehensive multi-modal characterization to establish structure-property relationships.

As an active member of the Materials Research Society, American Physical Society, and Society of Vacuum Coaters, Hettinger maintains strong professional connections. While specific grant details aren't provided, his 2014 publications indicate sustained research activity with multi-institutional collaborations. Prospective students would engage with sophisticated materials processing and characterization equipment across biomedical and energy applications.

His laboratory operations emphasize experimental rigor using techniques spanning sputtering deposition, electron microscopy, and transport property measurements to address challenges in medical device coatings, energy storage materials, and neural interface technologies.