Quantum and Magnetic Materials
Exchange-coupled systems, low-dimensional materials, and optically active defects with tunable magnetic and electronic structure.
Lanthanide Photophysics
Near-IR emission, quantum cutting, upconversion, and energy-transfer behavior in inorganic solids and nanocrystals.
Colloidal and Solid-State Synthesis
New synthetic routes to halides, perovskites, fluorides, and other materials platforms with unusual optical behavior.
Recent activity
September 2026 We welcomed master's student Narcedalia Ananya Barbosa to the lab!
August 2026 We had a fun time hosting REU student Joyce Chen, visiting student Sam Allen, and visiting professor Remi Beaulac.
May 2026 Congratulations to Thom Snoeren and Eden Tzanetopoulos on successfully defending their theses!
November 2025 Jacob Baillie defended his thesis. Congratulations Jacob!
August 2025 Another fun and productive summer in the lab. We enjoyed hosting visiting professor Remi Beaulac and REU student Evan Chin.
March 2025 Kimo Pressler defended his thesis. Congratulations Kimo!
January 2025 We welcomed Carmelita Ro-Mendez, Oliver Wang, and Cooper Cohen to the lab.