Martin Brischetto
Weyl semimetals is a recently discovered class of material exhibiting the chiral anomaly and Fermi arc surface states. These properties cause exotic thermal, optical, and electronic effects; such as a colossal bulk photovoltaic effect and a dissipationless charge transport. Consequently, they have potentially revolutionary applications in energy conversion systems. Some half-Heusler compounds transition to the Weyl semimetal phase at a threshold magnetic field strength. My research is aimed at exploring this phase transition and the conditions under which it occurs. This may reveal a wider range of materials that can be modified to exhibit the Weyl semimetal phase. Advisor: Jihui Yang - Materials Science &...
Mitchell Kaiser
My research will focus on self-assembly of organically cross-linked structures of 2D materials for clean energy applications. The 2D semi-conducting and quantum materials have well-defined atomic structure and architecture. Integrating 2D materials with functional organic molecules into well-controlled molecular to nano-scale architectures will lead to novel and synergistic properties and functions. Monolayer or few layer MoS2 will be prepared through mechanical and chemical exfoliation. Organic molecules will be self-assembled on the nanoflakes and cross-linked into layered structures. The unique band structures, limited electrons, and incomplete band bending of such materials will be exploited to realize unique catalytic, transport, and storage properties. In-situ STM, novel...
Ting Cao
Ting Cao is an assistant professor of materials science & engineering at the UW. His research employs quantum physics, advanced materials modelling techniques, and high-performance computing to study materials science and condensed matter physics, with special focus on the electronic structures of materials, excited-state phenomena, and light-matter interactions. His current research interest lies in exploring the distinct physical properties of one- and two-dimensional material systems which are potentially useful for future applications. He received a Ph.D. degree in physics from the University of California, Berkeley in 2018. Email | Website...
Oliver Nakano-Baker
I plan to demonstrate how machine learning, biological design principles, and additive manufacturing can combine to enable a leap in photovoltaic device performance. Advisor: J. Devin MacKenzie - Materials Science & Engineering ...
Yunping Huang
My research focuses on organic semiconductors and machine-learning-powered material design. Currently, I am applying neural networks to design high-performance materials for organic electronics. Advisor: Christine Luscombe — Materials Science & Engineering ...
Breena Sperry
My research is encompassed by solution processable inorganic nanocrystal (NC) inks for thin film solar cell applications. Specifically, I will be exploring the role of ligand interactions with capped-NCs. Advisor: Christine Luscombe- Material Science & Engineering ...
Jiaxu Qin
My research focuses on developing self-healing polymers based on pi-pi interactions as binder for low-cost sulfur cathodes with long cycle life. Advisor Alex Jen - Material Science & Engineering ...
Adharsh Rajagopal
My research is focused on development of stable bandgap-tuned perovskite absorbers with superior optoelectronic quality, tailored for construction of high-efficiency multijunction solar cells. Advisor: Alex K-Y. Jen - Materials Science & Engineering ...
Ting Zhao
I will focus on developing a simple and generally-applicable ion-exchange method to synthesize diverse and high-quality atomically-thin 2D hybrid perovskites utilizing the solubility difference between organic and inorganic sublattices. ...
Brandon Rotondo
I will research into the scale up of organometallic perovskite film deposition, and examine the use of wide band gap organometallic perovskite solar cell as a top absorber in a tandem cell with a narrow band gap CIGS cell ...
Jonathan Onorato
The focus of my research is to improve the longevity of organic photovoltaic active layer materials by incorporating self-healing chemistries to repair mechanical damage and the ensuing electronic property degradation. ...
Matthew Lim
The focus of my research is on porous carbonaceous materials for energy storage applications.” ...