Administrative Team: NUANCE - Northwestern University

Administrative Team

NUANCE Staff

Prof. Vinayak P. Dravid

NUANCE Center Director; Professor, Materials Science & Engineering

Office: Technological Institute, #A191
Email: v-dravid@northwestern.edu
Phone: (847) 467-1363

Vinayak Dravid is the founding director of the NUANCE Center, an award-winning microscopy and surface science research facility used annually by hundreds of researchers from across myriad scientific fields. He provides leadership of the NUANCE Center in addition to leading his own active research group. He oversees the administrative and technical functions of the Center.

Katy Dean

Digital Visualization & Communications Manager

Office: Technological Institute, #A194
Email: kathryn.dean@northwestern.edu
Phone: (847) 467-3144

Katy coordinates NUANCE's communications and online presence, including NUANCE's website, social media, and video platforms. She also manages NUANCE & SHyNE's outreach programs and initiatives.

Dr. Roberto dos Reis

Research Assistant Professor / Scientific Officer - Dravid Group

Office: Technological Institute, #AG90
Email: roberto.reis@northwestern.edu
Phone: (847) 467-0105

Roberto provides consulting to NUANCE users in the area of (S)TEM imaging, spectroscopy, and data analysis. He provides support for quantitative analysis of micrographs to bridge the gap between data acquisition and theoretical systems.
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Liam Foley

Program Assistant

Office: Technological Institute, #A173
Email: liam.foley@northwestern.edu
Phone: (847) 491-3439

Liam is responsible for managing Professor Dravid's daily schedule, appointments, and travel. He also assists the VPD lab group with purchasing, reimbursements, and website updates.

Chad Goeser

Associate Center Administrator

Office: Technological Institute, #A195
Email: chad.goeser@northwestern.edu
Phone: (847) 467-2318

Chad manages NUANCE business operations, including: appointment, payroll & visa processing, billing, budgeting, equipment purchasing and administering facilities maintenance. He works with various Northwestern administrative units on all aspects of operational analysis and reporting.

Marie Taherzadeh

Senior Programs Manager and Event Coordinator

Office: Technological Institute #A194
Email: marie.taherzadeh-malmiri@northwestern.edu
Phone: (847) 491-1580

Marie oversees external user relations for NUANCE and SHyNE, while also working with various Northwestern administrative units to ensure efficient and compliant onboarding and reporting on our external users program. Marie also plans events, tours, and workshops for the NUANCE Center and SHyNE.

Stephanie Torres

Financial Coordinator

Office: Technological Institute #A193
Email: stephanie.torres@northwestern.edu
Phone: (847) 467 - 1128

Stephanie's responsibilities include but are not limited to: financial reconciliation, contracts management, procurement, and onboarding/monitoring of external accounts. She prepares monthly account and statistical data and works with the business manager on various reporting, auditing, and budgeting practices.

Lourdes Vazquez

Program Administrator

Office: Technological Institute, #A193
Email: lourdes.vazquez@northwestern.edu
Phone: (847) 491-7795

Lourdes provides primary administrative support to the Director of NUANCE, managing communication between the Director and various constituents to build and maintain local, national, and international relationships.