Mark C. Hersam

Professor of Materials Science and Engineering

Northwestern University

Mark C. Hersam is a professor of Chemistry and Materials Science Engineering at Northwestern University (2000–present) who, according to the National Science Foundation, has made major breakthroughs  in the field of nanotechnology. He is a 2014 recipient of the MacArthur Genius Award and a 1996 Marshall Scholar. He is also an Associate Editor of ACS Nano