The properties of most materials, such as their ability to emit light or bind to specific molecules, change dramatically when they are shrunk from the macro-scale down to the nano-scale (1 nanometer = 1 billionth of a meter). Sometimes, we can even stabilize materials at the nanoscale in structures that cannot be formed in larger “bulk” samples. Here at UF, we create nanomaterials with unique structures and properties that allow us to engineer new solutions to current challenges in biomedicine, electronics, energy storage, and catalysis.
Faculty
Ph.D., 2021, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Research Interests: Nanomaterials for sensing and wastewater treatment applications, thermally resistant materials for extreme environments, and the structure-property relationships of semiconductor nanomaterials, transmission electron microscopy