New faculty in the spotlight

Lynden Archer, associate professor of chemical engineering, came from Texas A&M University in September. He studies macromolecules near surfaces to uncover the principles governing frictional drag, adhesion and lubrication properties of molecular fluids near solid substrates.

"Cornell provides great possibilities for meaningful collaboration with leading researchers in materials science, engineering, chemistry and nanotechnology, and its academic atmosphere is conducive for cross-disciplinary education and research."

-- Associate Professor Lynden Archer

David Lin, now at the University of California-Berkeley, will become an assistant professor of neurobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine in February. A molecular biologist, Lin studies how the brain is wired together during development.

"I decided to move to Cornell because there is no question that this is an exciting time to be there. There is a campuswide collaborative effort to become a leader in the field of genomics, and I wanted to be a part of that effort."

--Assistant Professor David Lin

Paul McEuen, now at UC-Berkeley, will join Cornell as a professor of physics in January. His research focuses on nanostructures -- electrons in carbon nanotubes, scanned probe microscopy of nanostructures and novel nanostructures for chemical and biological applications.

"I was attracted to Cornell because it is a world leader in nanoscience and has a long tradition of doing research in a collaborative, interdisciplinary way. Equally attractive to me was the physical environment -- the beautiful scenery and the small-town feel."

-- Professor Paul McEuen