We synthesize new nanomaterials, study their properties, and utilize them for various applications.

Our lab is developing novel chemical methods for selectively achieving metallic and semiconducting phases of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs). Using these methods, we can form in-plane 2D metal-semiconductor junctions, which are highly desirable for the realization of high-performance electronic devices.

We are creating 2D TMDC heterostructures possessing atomically coherent and sharp interfaces through controllable chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes. These heterostructures could serve as promising building blocks for future optoelectronic devices such as flexible solar cells and light-emitting diodes.

Our lab is synthesizing a variety of nanomaterials to utilize them for efficient catalysis such as electrochemical and photoelectrochemical water splitting. Due to their unique physicochemical properties, they can greatly enhance the efficiency of the hydrogen production. 

We are fabricating various types of nanomaterials to utilize them for electrochemical energy storage. The fabricated nanomaterials can be used as advanced electrodes for flexible and wearable energy storage applications such as supercapacitors.