Dr Qin is the site director and principal investigator of NSF supported National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NSF-NNIN, www.nnin.org) at Washington University in St. Louis. As a member of NNIN at Washington University in St. Louis, Nano Research Facility (NRF, www.nano.wustl.edu) is keen to develop unique technical expertise and provide excellent service to the community in support of future responsible development of nanotechnology.

NRF cultivates an open and shared research and education environment that brings researchers across disciplines together, particularly in the emerging area of nanomaterials with applications in the energy, environment, and biomedical fields. NRF includes a micro- and nano-fabrication lab (clean room 100, 1000, 10000), surface characterization lab, particle technology lab, and bio-imaging lab. NRF provides unique technical expertise, specifically in: Knowledge-based synthesis of nanostructured materials;  Particle instrumentation tools for toxicity studies; and Non-invasive imaging modalities for nano and biological applications.

NRF in press: Small Technology, Big Breakthrough
NRF annual report (2009-2010): NNIN-WUSTL First Report