Our research focuses on understanding and manipulating fundamental interactions at the nanoscale. Our expertise includes synthesis and characterization of novel nanomaterials, including:
  • Nano-assembled actuable materials
  • Nano-plasmonics 
  • Nano-structured photovoltaics 

Recent papers:
Tuning three-dimensional nanoassembly in the mesoscale via bis(imino)pyridine molecular functionalization. Scientific Reports. 12,  2022. 
Mechanistic Insight into Deep Holes from Interband Transitions in Palladium Nanoparticle Photocatalysts. iScience, 2022, 25, 103737.
NSF Grant to Help Grad Students Find Solutions to Environmental Challenges.  We have a brand new NRT (NSF) award, titled CONDESA. 
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Supporting Diversity and Excellence in Research Pathways at UC Merced
This virtual town hall, co-hosted by the National Academies, highlights the contribution of MACES and CCBM to support inclusive excellence in research pathways. 
Watch the video here.