James Marti is Senior Scientist and Lab Manager for the Minnesota Nano Center, a regional resource for applied nanotechnology research. A physicist by training, Dr. Marti’s primary scientific interest has been the physics and chemistry of micron- and nanometer-scale particles, particle systems, and related materials. Before joining the University, Dr. Marti conducted research in the private sector on colloids, nanoparticle dispersions, and dry powders, and has served as R&D director for several small companies with a nanotechnology product focus. Dr. Marti is the author of eleven scientific papers and holds two patents.