Mentor Areas
Professor Rob Carpick conducts his research at the intersection of mechanics, materials, and physics. He is an expert in experimental nanomechanics and nanotribology (friction, adhesion, and wear). His lab has developed novel advanced scanning probe microscopy tools, used to investigate the fundamental nature of materials in contact. Rob has done seminal work on nanoscale characterization of friction for many important materials, including ultra-thin organic films, solid single crystal and thin film surfaces including ultra-strong carbon-based materials, and polymeric materials.
Description:
Projects will vary. Interested students should contact us to discuss possibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Mature, hard-working, strong communcation skills, organized, responsible, self-motivated, independent, curious, driven, pro-inclusion.
Project Website
Learn more about the researcher and/or the project here. Carpick Research Group
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
Yes
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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.