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Michael J. Sailor is a nanotechnology researcher and professor at the University of California, San Diego.[1] Sailor is best known for his research on porous silicon, a nanostructured material that is prepared by electrochemical corrosion of crystalline silicon wafers.[2]
Michael J. Sailor | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harvey Mudd College (B.S., 1983) Northwestern University (M.S., Ph.D. 1988) |
| Known for | Porous silicon nanotechnology |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Nanotechnology, Porous silicon, Biomaterials |
| Institutions | University of California, San Diego (1990–) |
He pioneered the development of label-free biosensors from thin optical films of porous silicon.[3] He prepared the first microparticles and nanoparticles of porous silicon,[4] and harnessed the intrinsic photoluminescence of these formulations for in vitro and in vivo imaging applications.[5] He was the first to demonstrate time-gated luminescence imaging with these nanoparticles,[6] important because time-gating suppresses tissue autofluorescence that often compromises the fidelity of fluorescence images of biological tissues. He also adapted the concept of "Smart Dust" to the field of nanotechnology: the idea that microscopic particles can be manufactured with optical, chemical, and mechanical properties that can perform sensing, signaling, and motive functions.[7][8][9][10]
Sailor has received the following awards and honors:
- Advanced Materials “Hall of Fame” researcher (2019)
- Elected Fellow, US National Academy of Inventors (2015)
- Outstanding Alumnus Award, Harvey Mudd College (2013)[11]
- Chancellor's Award for Postdoctoral Scholar Mentoring, University of California, San Diego (2013)[12]
- Elected Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (2012)
- Meritorious Civilian Service Award, United States Air Force (2010)
- J. Clarence Karcher Medal, University of Oklahoma (2008)
- Outstanding Faculty Mentor in the Sciences and Engineering, University of California, San Diego (2004) [13]
- Lipscomb Lecturer, University of South Carolina (2004)
- 63rd Frontiers In Chemistry Distinguished Lecturer, Case Western Reserve University (2003) [14]
- Grand Prize, National Inventors Hall of Fame Collegiate Inventors Competition (2003) [14][15][16]
- “The Best of What’s New” general technology award winner, Popular Science Magazine (2002)[14]
- Annual Award for Architectural Research, Architecture Magazine (1999) [14]
- Camille Dreyfus Foundation Teacher-Scholar Award (1994)
- Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellow (1994) [17]
- National Science Foundation Young Investigator Award (1993) [14]
- Beckman Young Investigators Award (1993)[18]
Sailor is a member of the following organizations and associations:
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