Research

Project 1: Experimental Nanomechanics

• Nanomechanics of 1D nanomaterials, namely, CNTs, CNT/SiC, carbon nanofiber…
• Nanomechanics of 2D nanomaterials including TMDs, graphene, h-BN, In₂Se₃, rebar graphene, CNT films…
• Nanomechanics of 3D nanomaterials (CNTs/graphene).

Project 2: Interfacial Mechanics

• Interface mechanics between polymer derived ceramics (PDC) and 1D nanomaterials, such as CNTs, CNTs/Al₂O₃, CNTs/HfO₂
• Interface mechanics between PDC and 2D nanomaterials including graphene and graphene oxide.

Project 3: Design/Development of Nanomechanical Devices

• In-house nanomanipulator for junction investigation.
• Tensile platform for correlating strain and optical response.

Project 4: Catalyst for Water Treatment

• Fabrication of new hybrid photocatalyst, such as TiO2/carbonized cotton T-shirt.
• TMDs based catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction.