Research
At the nanoscale level, materials show different electronic and optoelectronic properties, and this behavior provides a unique opportunity to study nanoscale energy conversion phenomena which may yield more significant effects than seen in bulk materials. We work to understand and improve the energy conversion efficiency of nanoscale materials by exploring electronic, optoelectronic, thermoelectric and electro-optical properties of materials; and work to develop new devices that are capable of sensing and harvesting useful energy from the environment.
Energy Harvesting
Nanomaterial Manipulation
Sensing
Lab Facilities
MINIvap Thermal Evaporator
Mbraun Glovebox
Cascade Probestation with Thermal Chuck (-65oC to 250oC)
Keithley 2450 Source Meter
Keithley 6514 System Electrometer
Keithley 2182 Nanovoltmeter
Keithley 486 Picoammeter
SRS10 Lock-in Amplifier
Agilent 4284A Precision LCR Meter
1.5 GHz Universal Counter
Nexus Vibration Isolation Optical table
Laser Sources
Harrick Plasma Cleaner PDC-32G
UV Cleaner
Ultrasonic Cleaner
AmScope Trinocular Dual-Illumination Microscope
Chemical Hood
AG204 Analytical Balance
SCI506 Centrifuge
Vortex Mixer
Spin Coater
Magnetic Stirrer
Hotplate Stirrers
Adjustable Micropipettes
Heidolph Vibramax 100
Freezer/Fridge
Packard Zero Air Generator
Vacuum Pumps
Soldering Workstation
Data Acquisition System
Thermometers
SDG 1032X Function Generator
Owon SDS 1202 Oscilloscope
SPD 3303X-E Power Supply
Kepco Power Supply