Graduate Students

My research is focused on understanding the interactions between plasmonic nanoparticles and adsorbed molecules, and their effects on the optical properties on both of them. I'm also interested in developing new computational models for accurate and fast simulations of large plasmonic systems.

Manipulation of nanoparticles to fabricate enhanced magnetic field structures, electrical characterization of conductive polymers, and tip-enhanced raman spectroscopy by utilizing scanning electron microscopy and a nanomanipulation device.

Studying photo-induced force microscopy, combining mechanical force detection with optical microscopy.

My research focuses on the self-assembly of Au nanoparticle and Ag nanocube dimer structures to produce localized fields that will lead to enhanced Raman spectroscopy signals.

STM studies of coupling in QD oligomers, Inductive effect of organic ligands for quantum dots.