Dr. Nathan Lindquist is returning to Bethel after receiving his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. During his PhD and post doctoral studies, he researched interdisciplinary applied optics and nanotechnology with fellowship support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In particular, metallic nano-structures made from gold or silver can display unusual optical properties not found in natural materials. This is due to the abundance of electrons in these metals, which are free to wiggle and propagate as "plasmon" waves. These man-made "meta-materials" have found a wide variety of unique applications. Dr. Lindquist's research experience includes areas such as nanostructured solar cells, nano-optical bio-sensors, nano-optical data storage and devices, plasmon-enhanced spectroscopy, and novel nano-fabrication techniques. His research has led to numerous publications, including in the prestigious journal Science, and to many international conference presentations. As an author or co-author, his work has been highlighted in the Nature journals, on the Discovery Channel website, and in various science and technology news sites including MIT's Technology Review and the Institute of Physics Nanotech Web. In his labs at Bethel, he tinkers with lasers, microscopes and molecules, and continues research in nanotechnology, optical biosensing, microfluidics, and "lab-on-a-chip" technologies.

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