معرفی
Michael J. Naughton is the Evelyn J. and Robert A. Ferris Professor of Physics at Boston College, Department of Physics. His research focuses on experimental condensed matter physics, nanoscale materials engineering, and plasmonic systems. Key areas include molecular organic superconductors, nanoscale photovoltaics, and bio/chemical sensing via nanocoax architectures. He leads a lab supported by NSF, NIH, and the W.M. Keck Foundation. Notable awards include the Boston College Distinguished Research Award (2005) and Fellow of the American Physical Society (2003).
Education: Ph.D. from Boston University (Physics), B.S. from St. John Fisher College. Research group develops nanoscale devices for applications like cholera toxin detection and neural interfaces. Recent work includes plasmonic halos for molecular sensing and optrode arrays for neurophysiology. Collaborations span biology, psychology, and engineering disciplines.
- Lab Innovations: Nanocoax sensors (sub-ppb sensitivity), Au dendrite electrocatalysts for CO₂ electrolysis
- Key Projects: Wireless plasmonic communication systems, metamaterial plasmonic structures for superconductivity modulation
- Grants: Active funding from NSF, NIH, and private foundations
Students advised include lead authors on biosensors (Michelle Archibald, Jeffrey Naughton) and nanowire fabrication (Juan Merlo, Nathan Nesbitt). His work bridges physics with biomedical and environmental challenges, addressing topics from climate change mitigation to opioid prescribing practices.
