The Laboratory for 2D Quantum Materials (2DQM)

Our research lies at the confluence of optoelectronics, materials science, and applications of atomically thin, two-dimensional quantum materials (2DQMs). Within this field, we are interested in the discovery of materials and scientific phenomena,  development of new synthesis and characterization techniques, and device and applications development. We develop experimental techniques to synthesize high quality 2DQMs, and reveal electronic, optical, optoelectronic, excitonic and phonon-related physics in these materials. We are also using machine learning for 2D material synthesis and devices, and developing ultrasensitive sensors using graphene and TMDs for real-world applications. 

The laboratory for 2D quantum materials develops chemical vapor deposition (CVD) techniques for synthesizing layered 2D crystals, their nanostructures, alloys, and heterostructures. Various approaches are utilized to improve quality, scalability, and tunability of these materials.

We use atomic force microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, electron diffraction and other techniques to characterize the elemental, defect, lattice parameter, layer thickness and other structural properties of our crystals.

We apply a range of electronic, optical, and optoelectronic spectroscopies to characterize the functional properties of our materials, and reveal new phenomena and mechanisms related to excitons, phonons, and other light-induced processes.

We use 2D quantum materials to build a variety of electronic, optoelectronic, photonic, sensing, detection, actuation, and energy devices and applications.

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