Debra L. Kaiser (Assoc)

Current Research Interests

• Digital forensics
• Publication of data
• NIST Standard Reference Data
• Documentary standards for nanotechnology
• Standards for use by regulatory agencies
• Nanotechnology for cancer applications
• Measurements and standards for the recovery, reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling of materials

Prior Research Experience

• Nanotechnology environmental, health, and safety issues
• Nano-scale Standard Reference Materials
• Ferroelectric thin film growth and structural and optical property determination
• Single crystal growth and detwinning of the high temperature superconductor Y-Ba-Cu-O
• Structure and property determination of high temperature superconducting materials
• Growth and structural and electrical characterization of II-VI semi-magnetic semiconducting materials

Significant leadership positions

• Chair, ASTM International Committee E56 on Nanotechnology, 2018-present and 2010-2015
• Vice-Chair, ASTM International Committee E56 on Nanotechnology, 2016-2017
• Technical Program Director, NIST Nanotechnology Environment, Health, and Safety Program, 2009-2016
• Chief, NIST Ceramics Division, 2003-2011
• Materials Research Society, Meeting Co-Chair, Spring 2007
• American Association for Crystal Growth, President: 2002–2005

• ASTM International Award of Appreciation, 2016
• Department of Commerce Silver Medal for Scientific/Engineering Achievement, 2008
• Sigma Xi Young Scientist Award for Excellence in Scientific Research, NIST Chapter, 1995
• American Association for Crystal Growth Young Author Award, 1993
• United States Department of Commerce, Bronze Medal Award for Scientific/Engineering Achievement, 1990
• IBM Outstanding Technical Achievement Award, 1989
• Induction to Phi Beta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, Washington Academy of Sciences