Expertise

Areas of expertise:

  • Micro, Nano, and Quantum Materials, Devices, and Systems
    • Quantum Materials and Engineering
    • Laser Applications
    • Micro/Nano-manufacturing

Research Interests:

  • Laser-Assisted Science and Engineering
  • Synthesis, Processing, and Characterization of Nanomaterials
  • Laser-Based Additive Nanomanufacturing
  • 0D, 1D, 2D Materials and Hybrid Structures
  • Nanoelectronics, Optoelectronic, and Photonics
  • Energy Harvesting and Storage

Keywords/Tags

  • Laser-Material Interactions
  • Laser Synthesis and Processing
  • Laser Processing
  • In-Situ Laser Diagnostics
  • Quantum Materials and Devices
  • Low-Dimensional Materials
  • Nanoelectronics
  • Optoelectronics
  • Photonics
Affiliations

Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, Auburn University

Affiliated Faculty, Alabama Micro/Nano Science and Technology Center (AMNSTC)

Affiliated Faculty, National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME)

Past Affiliations

Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences (CNMS), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) (past)

Communities
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
Degrees
PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Electrical Engineering, 2013
BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Electrical Engineering, 2008
Keywords
absorption interfacial phenomena applied electronics microelectronics solid state electronics photovoltaics light emitting diodes novel device concepts photoelectric cells quantum electronics quantum structures electron transfer ferroelectricity materials joining layered or superlattice materials metals or alloys transition metals photovoltaic materials physical properties materials preparation or fabrication radiation effects on materials materials, structure and phase surfaces and interfaces condensed matter physics photovoltaic cells laser materials processing laser spectroscopy laser assisted nanomaterials syntheses laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (libs) laser writing laser marking
Honors

McNair Fellowship, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Associations
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Materials Research Society (MRS)
SPIE
Laser Institute of America (LIA)