The focus of our research is on structure-properties relationships in thin-film materials and nanostructures. One specific group of materials that we explore, complex oxides, have many fascinating properties including superconductivity, magnetism, and ferroelectricity. These properties can be controlled by the crystal growth conditions and by external parameters such as temperature and electric field.
In our laboratory we have several instruments for synthesis of thin-film materials and for materials characterization. We use the state-of-the-art synchrotron radiation facilities at national labs. Computational analysis helps us to predict electronic properties of multilayer oxide materials. Motivated students are always welcome to join our research.
