Welcome to the Michel Research Group

We are experimentalists with scientific research and teaching interests at the intersections of Earth and environmental sciences, materials science and chemistry, and nanoscience and nanotechnology. Our group of scientists and engineers investigate how the smallest minerals, known as nanoparticles (NPs) are formed, how they react with their surroundings, and change with time and space in complex engineered systems and the environment. 

Our background and expertise in nanoparticle synthesis, materials characterization, and in development of in situ analysis techniques allows us to advance two main areas of research: 1) deciphering nanoparticle formation processes, and 2) establishing fundamental property-behavior relationships for natural and artificial nanomaterials. We work to advance research and discovery of materials and processes that will ultimately result in a cleaner and more sustainable world.