We focus on synthesis and device application of 1D electronics and topological nanomaterials.

NANOMATERIALS

We develop precision synthesis and fabrication of electronics or topological nanomaterials and study their exotic electronic properties via transport measurements. Our synthesis toolbox includes VLS growth and nano-transfer printing. Topological surface state properties can be enhanced by making these materials at the nanoscale. Currently, we focus on realizing universal 1D topological nanowire synthesis for next-generation interconnects.

IN SITU TEM FOR GROWTH MECHANISM

We are interested in the dynamic relationship between the structure and properties of nanomaterials. At the nanoscale, analysis of the entire structure is manageable using TEM. Thus, we apply various in situ TEM techniques to establish the growth mechanism of nanomaterials and understand how structure affects properties.

ELECTRONICS APPLICATIONS

We are interested in how electronics device performance depends on nanoscale effects by applying nanotechnology and fabrication techniques to various applications, including sensors, catalysts, transistors, interconnects, etc. Our nanoscale fabrication toolbox can benefit by improving the performance of intricate and sophisticated devices by discovering new properties of materials at the nanoscale.