2024 Year in Review
As 2024 comes to a close, it was good to reflect on what a challenging and exciting year this has been. I had to say goodbye to my colleagues of almost a decade at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, but I was warmly welcomed to a new group at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. I have been fortunate to work with many talented students, colleagues, and mentors this year who made this transition a rewarding one.
We completed a number of studies bridging the gap between materials and data science, impacting our understanding of materials for clean energy, computing, batteries, and more. It was also an honor to receive multiple awards for our work. I was fortunate to visit several dozen research institutions across the country, sharing our work, and building bridges. I look forward to continuing to innovate into 2025 and beyond!
2024 Publication Highlights
Electron Microscopy in 4D: A tutorial on advanced 4D electron microscopy techniques, explaining how to gather and interpret data, and highlighting its potential to provide unparalleled insights into material behavior at the atomic level. [https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.4c09256]
Advancing Microstructure Segmentation with SAM-I-AM: A publication showcasing SAM-I-AM, a novel tool that enhances the Segment Anything Model (SAM) for highly accurate microstructure segmentation in electron micrographs, even for completely new materials. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.commatsci.2024.113400]
Unraveling the Complexities of Crystallization: A study that uncovers a multi-step crystallization pathway in a model system, challenging traditional understanding of crystal formation and opening doors for the development of advanced functional materials. [https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.4c01281]
Tuning the Properties of Perovskite Oxides: An investigation of doping effects on perovskite oxide thin films, revealing a modulation in the oxidation states of the elements, which has implications for designing materials with tailored properties for electronics and energy applications. [https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c03660]
Towards Quantum Computing with Single Donors in ZnO: An advancement in the field of quantum computing, demonstrating the isolation of individual indium donors in zinc oxide using advanced fabrication techniques, paving the way for more stable and efficient quantum bits. [https://www.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.133.146902]