Research Interests

• Graphene-Based + Bio-Inspired Nanomaterials
• Molecular Self-Assembly
• Scanning Probe + Optical Microscopy
• Physical Properties of Biomacromolecules

Past and Present Research Projects 

Nanomaterials: 

• Bulk Production of Exfoliated Functionalized Graphene
• Characterization of the Graphene Exfoliation Process 
• High-Performance Graphene-Based Polymer Nanocomposites 
• Raman Spectra of Graphene and Functionalized Graphene 
  

Self-Assembly:

• Orientational Order of Self-Assembly on Molecular and Colloidal Length Scales 
• Millisecond Self-Healing of Protective Surfactant Surface Layers 
• Imaging Surfactant Surface Aggregates on Rough Surfaces 
• Tip-Induced Orientational Order of Surfactant Surface Micelles 
  

Scanning Probe + Optical Microscopy: 

• Development of a Microscope Integrating Scanning Probe and Confocal Fluorescene Approaches

Biophysics: 

• Scanning Probe Investigation of Native Nuclear Membranes in Suspended State
• Conformation of DNA 
  

Nanophotonics: 

• Experimental Study of Spontaneous Emission in Nanoparticles 
• Shape- and Size-Dependence of Spontaneous Emission from Nanoparticles