Florence Dou
The world’s current energy demands are primarily met through fossil fuels. The consumption of this finite fuel source leads to emissions that are extraordinarily harmful for the environment. Solar energy presents itself as a renewable source that can be harvested by state-of-the-art photocatalysts and converted to chemical energy in a clean fashion. Specifically, semiconductor quantum dots synthesized from earth-abundant elements can be utilized as efficient photocatalysts due to their easily tunable redox potentials. My research will focus on using quantum dots as photocatalysts in the selective synthesis of organic compounds, such as hydrocarbon fuels and pharmaceutical drugs. I will also study the functionalization of...
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...
Denise Wilson
Denise Wilson received her BS degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University in 1988 and her MS and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1989 and 1995 respectively. She received her M.Ed. from the University of Washington in 2008. Wilson’s interests are split between microsensor systems and engineering education research. In the sensors arena, she has developed a range of microsystems using chemical, biological and radiant sensor systems focused on solving sensing problems that require compact, low-power and portable solutions, with particular emphasis in environmental monitoring. In engineering education, her basic research is focused on the role of...
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...
Chun-Long Chen
The main research interests in the Chen Group focus on understanding principles that govern behavior of sequence-defined peptoids with a particular emphasis on (1) self-assembly of peptoids into functional materials with hierarchical structures, such as biomimetic nanomembranes, crystalline nanotubes and biomimetic hydrogels, and (2) biomimetic control of inorganic crystallization, for example, peptoid-controlled formation of metal oxide and plasmonic nanoparticles and their self-assembly. The Chen Group also works on transferring the peptoid-based biomimetic materials into innovative applications that impact energy technologies and biological research, such as biomimetic catalysis, water separation, molecular sensing, biological imaging, and drug delivery. Email | Website...
Muammer Yaman
My research involves the synthesis of hierarchical inorganic materials by designing programmable macromolecular building blocks like proteins, polymers. Advisor: David Ginger — Chemistry ...
Liwen Xing
The goal of my research is to develop a more environmentally friendly method to synthesize high-performance D-A conjugated polymers (high MWs and zero homo-coupling defect). Advisor: Christine Luscombe — Molecular Engineering ...
Kendahl Walz
My work will pave the way for scalable phosphorene device fabrication while preserving the inherent electronic properties of the nanosheet. Advisor: Alexandra Velian - Chemistry ...
Amy Stegmann
My research will be using in situ microscopy methods to model growth and hierarchical assembly of hybrid organic / inorganic structures. Advisor: James De Yoreo - Molecular Engineering ...
Abhi Saxena
The study of light matter interaction lies at the heart of our quest to find clean energy alternatives ranging from solar energy capture and use, and better energy storage means, to finding energy efficient optoelectronic technologies. Advisor: Arka Majumdar — Electrical & Computer Engineering ...
Nayon Park
My research focuses on understanding the role of surface modification on the electronic structure and the photoluminescence (PL) properties of indium phosphide quantum dots (QDs). Advisor: Brandi Cossairt - Chemistry ...