A MS, PhD or MS-Ph.D. combined  student, or a full time researcher is sought for an open research position, effective immediately. 

Project 1: MXene-Based EMI Shielding Coatings (Non-planar Electronics) via electrospray

The research effort aims to develop highly conductive MXene-based EMI shielding coatings for non-planar electronic circuits. The research will involve the following activities:

Electrospray deposition of MXene coatings on complex 3D/non-planar substrates with controlled thickness uniformity and spatially uniform EMI shielding performance, suitable for prototype-level implementation.

Characterization of coatings (conductivity, thickness uniformity, morphology/microstructure, adhesion and durability).

Evaluation and optimization of EMI shielding effectiveness on non-planar circuits and understanding process–structure–property relationships.

Project 2: MXene-Based Microsupercapacitors (MSCs) via electrohydrodynamic jet printing (EHD printing) 

The research effort aims to fabricate high-performance microsupercapacitors (MSCs) via electrohydrodynamic jet printing (EHD printing) using highly conductive MXene inks. The research will involve the following activities:

Formulation and optimization of printable MXene inks (viscosity, stability, conductivity, and rheology) for high-resolution EHD jet printing.

EHD jet printing of micro-patterned MXene electrodes on flexible/non-planar substrates with high-resolution patterning, suitable for prototype-level implementation.

Structural and electrical characterization of printed electrodes (morphology, thickness uniformity, sheet resistance, and microstructure).

Assembly and evaluation of MSC devices, including electrochemical testing (CV, GCD, EIS), areal/volumetric capacitance, rate capability, cycling stability, and device-to-device uniformity.

Understanding and optimization of process–structure–property relationships to achieve reliable, scalable MSC performance.

Project 3: High-Resolution Memristors via Electrohydrodynamic Jet Printing (EHD printing)

The research effort aims to create high-resolution memristors using EHD printing for next-generation neuromorphic electronics. The research will involve the following activities:

Development of EHD printing processes for high-resolution patterning and device integration.

Characterization of printed structures and devices (feature size, alignment, morphology, switching behavior, endurance/retention, and device-to-device uniformity).

Collaborative demonstration of reliable memristor performance and array-level operation with a professional colleague at a partnering institute (including coordinated testing, benchmarking, and data analysis).

MS/Ph.D. or MS–Ph.D. combined course

Candidates must have a BS in materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field. Preferred qualifications include experience with solution-processed nanomaterials (e.g., MXene), thin-film/coating processes on planar or non-planar substrates, printed electronics, microfabrication, and/or electrical/material characterization. This position will also include mentorship of undergraduate students, presentations at international conferences, and the writing of publications for peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Post-Doc

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field, with demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following: functional conductive coatings (including MXene-based films), EMI shielding or MSCs evaluation, electrohydrodynamic (EHD) jet printing, electrospray,  micro/nanofabrication, or electronic device characterization (e.g., memristors). Experience with coating uniformity on non-planar surfaces, EMI shielding measurements, or printed neuromorphic devices is desirable, though not required. This position will also include mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students, presentations at international conferences, and the writing of publications for peer-reviewed scientific journals.