Expertise
Nanomaterials, electrochemistry, analytical chemistry

Instrumentation
400 MHz NMR, FTIR-ATR, GC-MS, UV-vis, fluorimeter, electrochemical analyzer, XRF, HPLC, DSC, TGA, glove box

Background & Research Interest
Our current research focus is in the field of water-soluble, carbon-based nanoparticles (carbon dots). Our goals include modifying the nanoparticle surface to investigate interesting chemistry and incorporate sensing capabilities. We have previously investigated monolayer-protected metallic nanoparticles and colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals (quantum dots).