University of California, Riverside
Research
Research areas
We work at the intersection of physical chemistry, ultrafast optical spectroscopy, and materials science.
Ultrafast Spectroscopy
We develop and implement advanced ultrafast spectroscopy techniques to unravel charge, spin, and lattice dynamics in emerging energy materials. We are particularly focused on building versatile experimental platforms that integrate optical pump probe, optical pump terahertz (THz) probe, and THz emission spectroscopy.
Light-Matter Interactions in Energy Materials
Our research explores the photophysics of emerging light-harvesting semiconductors, such as hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites, organic semiconductors, quantum dots, and quantum materials. By uncovering structure–property relationships and understanding how charges and spins evolve in these systems, we seek to establish design principles that enable more efficient energy conversion and storage technologies.
Functional devices
We extend our spectroscopic insights toward functional optoelectronic and spintronic devices, including photovoltaics, photodetectors, and spintronic devices. By linking ultrafast dynamics to macroscopic device behavior, we aim to guide the development of technologies that harness light and spin for sustainable energy and quantum information applications.