(4ak) Multifunctional Nanomaterials Design and Applications in Micro/Nanoelectronics, Sensing and Catalysis

The overarching goal of my research work is to develop nano-joining materials for micro/nanoelectronics assembly and packaging applications and as templates with which to investigate the fundamental joint/substrate interactions. This poster gives an overview of my past and current research efforts on the design and development of nanostructured materials for various applications, including (i) fundamental research on the investigation and applications of lead-free nanosolders for micro/nanoelectronics assembly and device packaging; (ii) multifunctional nanowires and nanoparticles for electrochemical/bio-sensing and gas sensing applications; (iii) synthesis of metallic and metal oxide nanoparticles and use nanoparticles as catalyst for environmental application such as dye degradations.

Building on my past experience, I will develop a research program that includes, but are not limited to, the following three main research areas: (1) design and development of hybrid nanostructures with multiple functionalities, (2) novel nanodevice assembly and packaging techniques, and (3) integration of the nanomaterial synthesis methods and engineering processes, such as scale up into nanomanufacturing processes. Behind the diverse range of research topics that I have explored is the determination to explore the most unconventional ideas about the creation, manipulation, and use of materials, with the ultimate objective of contributing to solving the most difficult and important scientific and engineering problems such as sustainability and green engineering.