Fundamental studies and applications of tailored multifunctional inorganic and hybrid nanosystems

电子和光子器件的小型化的持续需求沿着其功能的增强，需要替代的技术方法和新纳米材料的合理设计。拟议的研究计划关注的是了解减少尺寸的多功能性，以及新的多功能纳米结构在解决技术和社会挑战方面的潜在应用，并为加拿大带来长期利益。具体来说，我的研究小组感兴趣的是合成，基本的物理和化学性质，和潜在的技术应用的纳米结构材料，结合联合收割机可调光，电和磁性能。我们研究了两种互补的方法来实现纳米级的多功能性：1）内在和2）外在的方法。

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.