Expertise
Nanocrystal synthesis, kinetics, particle formation mechanisms, Quantum Dots, DOSY NMR on nanoparticles, and synchrotron XAFS and SAXS
Instrumentation
SEM/EDX, AFM, p-XRD, DSC, Fluorometer, CD, DLS/Zetasizer, Raman, and a TGA
Background & Research Interest
My group is investigating the synthesis and application of semiconductor nanocrystals as sensors in environmental and biological applications.
My PhD was studying particle formation mechanisms, and my postdoc was researching metal oxide and ceramic nanocrystal synthesis and application.