Tanya Hutterمشاهده پروفایل
استادیار
- Chemical Sensing
- Nano-Materials
- Photonics
- +۵ مورد دیگر
Dr. Tanya Hutter is an Assistant Professor in the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with The Cockrell School of Engineering, Materials Science Program, and Texas Quantum Institute. Her research focuses on molecular sensing technologies, nanomaterials, and photonics with applications in environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, and homeland security. She holds a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Cambridge and has held prestigious fellowships such as the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award (2016) and the NSF CAREER Award (2024). Dr. Hutter’s work includes developing optical probes for real-time brain alcohol monitoring, sensors for toxic contaminants in hand sanitizers, and microfluidic devices for neurochemical analysis. She teaches courses like ME 316T (Thermodynamics) and ME 334 (Materials Engineering). Her lab has 9 patents and over 50 peer-reviewed publications. Awards include the 2025 Advisor of the Year and 2023 Outstanding Teaching Award. She co-founded startups in nanophotonic sensing and MedTech, emphasizing technology commercialization. Education: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry (University of Cambridge, 2013) M.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering (Tel Aviv University, Summa Cum Laude, 2009) B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (Ben-Gurion University, 2007) Research Interests: Chemical/bio-sensing, nanophotonics, medical sensors, neuropharmacology, and environmental monitoring. Current projects include real-time ethanol monitoring in brain tissue and protein oligomer detection in neurodegenerative diseases. Grants & Funding: NIH, NSF, NIHR, and industry partnerships with institutions like MD Anderson Cancer Center. Recent grants include a National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) award (2022). Labs & Teams: Hutter Research Group, collaborating with experts in neurosurgery, materials science, and petroleum engineering. Recent projects include developing a mid-infrared fiber sensor for traumatic brain injury monitoring and a smart mask for COPD patient care.








