• Semiconducting Nanoparticles (SNP)
• What is the structure of NP-ligands interfaces and how does it influence the properties of NP assemblies?
• Thermoelectric Materials (TM)
• How do strain and nanostructuring influence thermal transport?
• Liquid Crystals (LC)
• How does one control nano building block self-assembly in liquid crystals?
• Solid/Water Interfaces (SH2O)
• What is the structure of interfacial layers and what controls ion diffusivity?