Nanomaterials exhibit unique properties that can be exploited for chemical detection. We are particularly interested in the development of new detection modalities based on localized surface plasmon resonance (lSPR) and surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). To achieve this goal, we are interested in the development of methods for producing and functionalizing plasmonic nanoparticles with interesting shapes and sizes.  Functionalization of particles with polymers and self-assembled minolayers (SAMs) provides a rapid method for producing particles with a range of functional groups and physical properties. Particles and their detection ability are characterized by a wide range of bulk and single particle techniques. These techniques include hyperspectral imaging, Raman spectroscopy, scanning probe microscopy, scanning transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, zettapotential, and photoluminescence spectroscopy.

key words

Nanomaterials; Surface Plasmon Resonance; Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy; Nanoparticles; Hyperspectral Imagining; self assembled monolayers; SERS; SAMs; SPR

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens

Level:  Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants