Fundamental studies and applications of tailored multifunctional inorganic and hybrid nanosystems

随着电子和光子设备小型化和功能增强的持续需求，需要替代技术方法和新的纳米材料的合理设计。拟议的研究计划涉及了解降维的多功能，以及新型多功能纳米结构在应对技术和社会挑战方面的潜在应用，为加拿大带来长期利益。具体地说，我的研究小组对纳米结构材料的合成、基本物理和化学性质以及结合了可调光、电和磁性能的潜在技术应用感兴趣。我们研究了在纳米尺度上实现多功能的两种互补方法：1)本征方法和2)外在方法。

The continuing demands for miniaturization of electronic and photonic devices along with the enhancement of their functionalities require alternative technological approaches and a rational design of new nanomaterials. The proposed research program is concerned with understanding multi-functionality in reduced dimensions and the potential applications of new multifunctional nanostructures in addressing technological and societal challenges with long-term benefits to Canada. Specifically, my research group is interested in synthesis, fundamental physical and chemical properties, and potential technological applications of nanostructured materaials that combine tunable optical, electrical and magnetic properties. We investigate two complementary approaches to achieving multi-functionality at the nanoscale: 1) intrinsic and 2) extrinsic approach.