Area of research
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics · Mechanical Engineering
Research interest
Research interests include Materials science, Graphene, Carbon fibers, Atomic units, Adhesion, and Nanotechnology.
Extraordinary control of friction and wear enabled by ultrathin carbon and its atomic-scale interface and thickness manipulation
Adhesion of impure ice on surfaces
Decision trees within 1D/2D material systems for enabling highly lubricious and wear resistant surfaces
Surface premelting of ice far below the triple point
Angstrom-Scale Transparent Overcoats: Interfacial Nitrogen-Driven Atomic Intermingling Promotes Lubricity and Surface Protection of Ultrathin Carbon
One-Dimensional Lateral Force Anisotropy at the Atomic Scale in Sliding Single Molecules on a Surface