- RESEARCH
My Research
My Research Field
Electrical and Optical Materials
My work in this field focuses on tailoring the synthesis and post-treatment of semiconducting oxides to tune their functional properties. Starting with CuO nanoparticles, I explored how hydrothermal parameters influence morphology, bandgap, and phase purity, achieving highly efficient heavy-metal removal performance. I have also studied the electrical and optical responses of nanostructured materials using UV-Vis, SEM/TEM, and Raman spectroscopy. These efforts are aimed at designing materials with applications in photocatalysis, optoelectronics, and environmental remediation.
2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDCs)
I explore the synthesis–structure–property relationships in TMDCs such as WS₂ and WSe₂. My research covers growth kinetics under CVD, where I developed models explaining unique flake morphologies, and advanced characterization (AFM, XPS, Raman,Taguchi DoE). I also co-developed an optical-image-based thresholding method to rapidly determine TMDC layer numbers with >99% accuracy, bridging computation and experiment. These contributions advance scalable fabrication and characterization approaches for next-generation valleytronic and nanoelectronic devices.
Computational Materials Science
Alongside experimental research, I employ DFT and molecular dynamics simulations to study nanoscale processes such as electrolyte decomposition in lithium-metal batteries and interfacial chemistry in TMDCs. My work also integrates computational image analysis — developing custom Python/MATLAB pipelines for rapid thin-film characterization. This dual approach allows me to validate experimental results while building predictive models for materials design, a framework I aim to expand toward valleytronics, topological systems, and energy materials.
Physical Metallurgy
My metallurgical research spans alloy design and corrosion protection. I developed lead-free Sn-Bi solder alloys with In–Ag and Ni additions, enhancing thermo-mechanical stability and suppressing electromigration under service conditions. Using SEM/EDS and mechanical testing, I established microstructure–property relationships for reliable performance in thermal interface materials. Additionally, my capstone project introduced a novel Al-sheet anode system for underground gas pipelines, offering a lightweight, cost-effective sacrificial protection strategy. These efforts reflect my drive to engineer metals for durability in extreme environments.