Research Interests: Current light-harvesting technologies rely primarily on photovoltaics, which broadly absorb light across the ultraviolet to visible spectrum to generate electricity. While this broad absorption is beneficial, it sacrifices frequency and chemical selectivity, resulting in energy losses and neglecting the lower-energy regions of the solar spectrum. Addressing these limitations requires tunable material platforms—such as colloidal semiconducting nanocrystals (NCs)—to enhance performance in untapped spectral regions while maintaining efficient visible light conversion. A unique advantage of colloidal NCs is their ability to interact with components across multiple length scales—from atomic-sized dopants and molecules to microscale NC assemblies—enabling enhanced frequency selectivity. My research group will focus on developing a streamlined process encompassing colloidal NC synthesis, assembly, and device fabrication, aimed at maximizing hierarchical interactions among these multi-length-scale components. This approach allows for frequency, spin, and electric field selectivity, enabling the reading and manipulation of light-based information. Advancing this framework will open new directions in NC-based state-selective photochemistry, with broad applications in sustainable energy and quantum technologies.
Teaching Interests: With my general engineering background, I am prepared to teach a wide range of courses within an engineering department. This includes foundational courses such as Introduction to Chemical Engineering, as well as core subjects like Thermodynamics, Kinetics, and Transport Phenomena. For electives, I am particularly interested in developing courses such as Spectroscopy for Engineers or Nanomaterials. As a mentor, my interdisciplinary expertise allows me to engage students by identifying shared interests and providing hands-on learning opportunities. Through my research, inclusive teaching strategies, and community outreach, I am committed to fostering an equitable and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive.
