Rizia Bardhan

Dr. Rizia Bardhan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Iowa State University. Dr. Bardhan’s research is focused on the use of nanoparticles for molecular imaging and image-guided treatment. Dr. Bardhan is also an expert in Raman spectroscopy and its applications in metabolic response to treatment in cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and pregnancy. Dr. Bardhan received her B.A. in Chemistry and Mathematics from Westminster College, Fulton, MO, and her Ph.D. at Rice University under the supervision of Prof. Naomi Halas, and completed her postdoctoral work at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Dr. Bardhan is a recipient of the CDMRP Career Development Award, and CDMRP Idea Award, and was selected for Forbes “Top 30 under 30” Rising Stars of Science and Innovation, amongst other awards and honors. She was also recognized as one of “40 Women Honorees in 40 Years” by her alma mater, Westminster College.