Research Overview
Research in LabMontiTM focuses on understanding electronic structure, electron dynamics and transport in organic semiconductor thin films, single molecules, and 2D and quantum materials. We develop the conceptual frameworks that underpin next generation devices such as organic solar cells, thin film transistors, spin valves, and quantum information processing, for new approaches towards renewable energy generation, flexible electronics and low-power electronics.
We push the boundaries of time-resolved and interface-selective spectroscopies to gain a deeper understanding of the limits of these technologies, and collaborate with colleagues around the world. Please use the links below to learn more about each of the research areas.
Electronic Structure and Dynamics in Organic Semiconductors and Quantum Materials
We are interested in the electronic and local structure of organic semiconductor and 2D materials interfaces, as well as more generally of quantum materials. We use atomically resolved probes, sophisticated x-ray spectroscopies and state-of-the-art photoemission spectroscopy to understand the electronic properties of these materials, and follow the time-evolution of excitations on 10-18 and 10-12 s time-scales using lasers and powerful x-ray sources. Click here to learn more.
Quantum Transport
We are interested in discovering structure-function relationships in electronic devices made from a single molecule to design new electronics at the ultimate limit of miniaturization. This work is also supported by research into machine learning approaches. Click here to learn more.
