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My research is focused on development of new families of single-atomic layer nanomaterials, building a scientific understanding of their physical and chemical properties, and translation of device structures into useful applications. In order to study the electronic properties, we must first connect nanometer size objects to the outside world. To this end we use a variety of nanofabrication techniques including optical lithography, electron beam lithography, thin film deposition and etching approaches. Much of our work relies on facilities in the Penn’s new Singh Center for Nanotechnology. The work involves ideas and collaborations across a variety of disciplines including electrical engineering, materials science, chemistry, biochemistry, and clinical medicine.

Description:

Projects will vary.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically students join the group for a summer project after completion of at least one year at Penn.

Details:

Preferred Student Year

First-year, Second-Year, Junior, Senior

Academic Term

Fall, Spring, Summer

I prefer to have students start during the above term(s).

Volunteer

No

Yes indicates that faculty are open to volunteers.

Paid

Yes

Yes indicates that faculty are open to paying students they engage in their research, regardless of their work-study eligibility.

Work Study

Yes

Yes indicates that faculty are open to hiring work-study-eligible students.

Researcher


Professor of Physics &Astronomy, Secondary Appointments in Electrical and Systems Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering Member of the Laboratory for Research on the Structure of Matter