Research Activities

1. Synthesis and Functionalization of Nanomaterials

To develop synthetic methods for the preparation of organic and inorganic nanomaterials, including aligned/nanoaligned singlewall and multiwall carbon nanotubes, carbon nanotube and semiconducting metal oxide hybrids, and size-/shape-controlled metal nanoparticles. To develop physical and chemical techniques for surface modification of carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, nanodiamonds, and metal nanoparticles for multifunctional materials and device applications.

2. Optoelectronic Macromolecules

To synthesize linear/dendritic conjugated macromolecules, fullerene-containing polymers, and their composites with carbon nanotubes for various applications, ranging from optoelectronics (e.g. PLED, PVs, FETs) to biomedical devices (e.g. biosensors, artificial muscles, drug delivery systems).

3. Biomaterials and Biomimicking Systems

To investigate the surface and size effects of nanomaterials on biological systems (e.g. cytotoxicity). To undertake bio-mimicking approaches for the development of smart materials and devices.