Nanostructures are known to exhibit fascinating properties, both quantized and classical in nature. For example, a coulomb blockade to electron transfer can be observed in pairs of metal nanoparticles, while chains of nanoparticles can propagate light according to the laws of classical electrodynamics. Many of these properties are of both fundamental scientific interest and also offer promise of contributing to new nanoscale technology. Our goal is to understand how nanoscale structure controls the static and dynamic properties of bioinorganic materials and to use this knowledge to design nanostructures and materials with useful properties. We are developing theoretical methods that make it possible to predict properties of nanostructures from properties of the components and are pursuing experimental studies of nanoscale structure. We are interested as well in the forces that control nanostructure assembly and we work closely with groups that have pioneered new strategies for making novel nanostructures. Several of these collaborative activities are outlined below.

Education

Ph. D. - Princeton University

Experience

Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Department, Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC
Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, Evanston IL
Xerox Center for Research and Technology, Webster NY
Department of Pharmacology, Yale University, New Haven CT
Computervision Corp., Electronic Systems Division, Bedford MA
Analytical Sciences Corp., Reading MA

Courses Taught

ME83L Structure and Properties of Solids
ME265.02 Optical Properties of Nanostructured Materials

Professional Memberships

American Chemical Society (ACS)
American Physical Society (APS)
AVS Science and Technology Society