Our Research
Our research considers fundamental questions of optical energy conversion relating to plasmonic and inorganic nanoscale materials. Our experiments are principally designed to identify and optimize unique nanoscale phenomena useful for solar energy conversion, as well as related opportunities at the intersection of nanophotonics and chemistry for broad application beyond the scope of solar energy.
Nanophotonics
We explore how nanofabricated optoelectronic and plasmonic materials can provide systematic control of the thermodynamic parameters governing optical power conversion for optimization that can shape, confine, and interconvert the energy and entropy of a radiation field.
Nanomaterials
We employ optical and electrical characterization techniques with high spatial and energy resolution to probe optical excitation and relaxation mechanisms in nanostructured metals and semiconductors.
Our Group
