Research in our group is primarily focused on oxide thin films and nanostructures with emphasis on understanding structure-property relations. Problems of interest center around controlled synthesis of oxides; investigating effects of microstructure and point defects in determining functional properties and structure evolution in binary and multi-component oxides.

Some on-going projects include:

• Mechanistic understanding of role of electric fields in initial oxidation and corrosion kinetics of metals and alloys
• Interface effects on carrier conduction mechanisms in oxides
• Metal-insulator phase transition mechanisms in rutile oxides and external field response
• Mechanisms governing oxygen incorporation into oxides under photon irradiation
• Novel solid-state energy materials synthesis