At our research group, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and a passion for pushing the boundaries of scientific exploration. Our work lies at the cutting edge, where we seamlessly integrate advanced computational techniques, machine learning, and artificial intelligence with state-of-the-art experimental methodologies.Our multidisciplinary team of researchers is dedicated to unlocking the secrets of materials and phenomena at the atomic and molecular scales. By harnessing the power of automation, intelligent systems, and data-driven approaches, we are revolutionizing the way scientific discoveries are made, accelerating the pace of innovation, and paving the way for transformative breakthroughs.
Key research topics
Our research endeavors span a diverse range of domains, each contributing to our overarching goal of advancing scientific understanding and technological capabilities. Explore our key research areas:
Automated Scanning Probe Microscopy
We are pioneers in integrating machine learning and AI techniques with advanced scanning probe microscopy (SPM) methods, enabling real-time decision-making, adaptive experimentation, and efficient exploration of complex material systems.
Automated Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy
Our cutting-edge research focuses on developing automated STEM methodologies that leverage ML algorithms and autonomous agents, optimizing data acquisition processes and facilitating multimodal and correlative analyses.
Materials Discovery
Leveraging the power of automated SPM and combinatorial libraries, we are accelerating the discovery and optimization of novel materials, uncovering new properties and behaviors at smaller scales and faster timescales.
Atomic Fabrication
We aim to harness machine learning to understand and control beam-induced transformations in solids, paving the way towards the experimental creation of materials with novel functionality at the atomic scale.
Physics-based ML for Data Analysis
By embedding ML algorithms directly into microscope control systems, we strive to autonomously explore and manipulate materials at the atomic scale, enabling rapid identification of novel physical phenomena and real-time data interpretation.
This demo page contains several demonstrations of our work. Please feel free to check them out to get a better understanding of what we do.
Explore our research areas to learn more about our groundbreaking work and the transformative impact it holds for materials science, nanotechnology, and beyond.