Carrie Donley

Dr. Carrie Donley has served as Director of the Chapel Hill Analytical and Nanofabrication Laboratory (CHANL) at UNC-Chapel Hill for over 12 years before transitioning to focus more on laboratory work as a Spectroscopist. After earning her PhD in Chemistry from the University of Arizona, she completed postdoctoral work at the University of Cambridge's Optoelectronics group and Hewlett Packard's Quantum Science Research Lab. Her expertise spans multiple advanced characterization techniques, including x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. In her role, she oversees various spectroscopy tools including XPS, XRD, FTIR, UV-Vis microspectrophotometer, AFM, and nanoindenter. Her work involves training and supporting a diverse range of researchers, from undergraduate students to postdoctoral fellows, across multiple disciplines. Beyond her professional accomplishments, she maintains diverse interests including beekeeping, gardening, soap making, yarn recycling, yoga, and cycling. Through her leadership and technical expertise, she has contributed significantly to advancing nanoscale research and characterization capabilities at UNC-Chapel Hill.