Naomi Halas, Rice University (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Naomi Halas, director of Rice University's Laboratory for Nanophotonics, is a chemist and engineer who's spent more than 25 years pioneering the use of light-activated nanomaterials. (Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University) Credit Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions Must credit: "Jeff Fitlow/Rice University" License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.