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We use Chemistry and
Materials
Science to
develop devices
for a
sustainable
energy cycle,
an important
aspect of
human
survival. This
means
facilitating
large-scale
utilization of
solar and wind
energy. We
also study
charge
transfer in
redox enzymes
that perform
small
molecules (N2
and O2)
catalysis relevant
to energy
cycle.
Our
work focuses
on fundamental
understanding
and design of
chemical
interfaces,
especially in
electrochemical
systems. We
fabricate
materials,
specifically
designed
toward
interfacial
processes,
which are
essential in
the system
level
performance of
electrochemical
devices, and
mimic
biological
systems. We
use in-situ
characterization
techniques to
elucidate the
interplay of
materials and
function. We
prepare
inter-layers,
thin films,
and molecular
assemblies and
employ
advanced
electrochemical
and laser
spectroscopy
techniques to
study energy
devices and
biological
systems.
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