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. 
Directional, Low-Energy Driven Thermal Actuating Bilayer Enabled by Coordinated Submolecular Switching. Adv. Sci. 2021, 2102077
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.