Made advancements in various fields such as achieving up to 5 nm resolution in subsurface imaging using ultrasonic force microscopy; developed heterodyne force microscopy for detecting dynamic physical property changes on the nanosecond scale; conducted research on ferroelectric domain switching for potential use in memory elements; also worked on optimizing polymer formulations for DNA separation.
Research Experience
Leads a group that explores the micro- and nano-mechanical properties of modern nanomaterials and devices; Research areas include subsurface imaging, dynamic phenomena observation under SPM, development of functional nanomaterials, and combinatorial materials discovery.
Background
A physicist with extensive research in the mechanical properties of nanomaterials and devices. Focuses on exploring dynamic phenomena at the nanoscale and their impact on material performance.
Miscellany
Interests span from fundamental scientific research to applied technology development.