Excited state dynamics
All experimental probes activate the system to excited states for detection. However, a full description of excited states, at the atomic [molecular vibrations] and electronic [absorption and emission] level, was never achieved.
Energy conversion
We are facing great energy challenges today. CO2-exacerbated global warming, vehicle-related air pollution, and rapid depletion of fossil fuels have led to a global drive for developing alternative and clean energy resources.
Nano mechanics
We exploit the fundamental law of mechanics in the nano and surface-based small machines. The focus will be put on how do we understand and control the mechanical motions of miniature machines composed by only tens to hundreds of atoms.
Water wetting
We study water wetting at solid surfaces, including transition and nobel metal surfaces, silicon dioxides, and salts. Our aim is to obtain the understanding of water wettability on surfaces at the atomic level.
(Bio)Molecules at surfaces
The interaction of biological systems with materials, such as biocompatible self-cleaning surfaces, DNA-carbon nanotube interaction, melanin structure, and artificial photosynthesis, are of great importance to cure appalling diseases such as melanoma.
