Upcoming IUPUI MechE Webinar

On February 25 @ 1100 EST, I’ll be presenting a webinar on state-of-the-art electron microscopy for the study of nanomaterials defects, as part of the Indiana University – Purdue University Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering Spring Seminar Series! In my talk I’ll describe the data-infused, multimodal microscopy work we’re doing to design new materials for quantum computing, energy storage, and electronics.

From the abstract:

The development of advanced thin film synthesis techniques over the past several decades has sparked a renaissance in the design of nanomaterials for clean energy and quantum information science. While it is now possible to produce oxide and semiconductor thin films in almost limitless configurations, engineering of desirable functionality for devices depends on precise control of property-defining atomistic defects. Complex synthesis pathways can lead to significant deviations from idealized structures, which occur at length scales that are challenging to probe experimentally and theoretically. This task is further compounded by dynamic changes imparted by processing steps and subsequent exposure to extreme environments. We have developed a materials design strategy based on precision synthesis, ab initio modeling, and rich characterization, underpinned by state-of-the-art scanning transmission electron microscopy. I will describe our efforts to quantify and control nanoscale defect populations using unique insights from atomistic imaging and spectroscopy. Our results illustrate how the full range of information from modern electron microscopy can unlock promising new materials for energy storage, electronics, and quantum computing.

For more information on the seminar series, visit the IUPUI MEE Website.