Structures and Dynamics of Energy Materials & Molecular Assemblies
** We are accepting graduate students! All prior research experiences (physical, inorganic, organic, analytical, materials, etc.) are welcome. Please send email inquiries with a CV attached to Prof. Yang.
Our research themes are energy-related phenomena and light–matter interactions in novel materials (e.g., 2D / ultrahigh thermal conductivity / phase change) and interfacial molecular assemblies (e.g., self-assembled monolayers / ionic liquids / hydrogen-bond networks). To catch and visualize laser-induced changes, we utilize ultrafast electron diffraction, time-resolved scanning electron microscopy, and femtosecond pump–probe spectroscopy. The combination of these experimental methods provides the unique opportunities to study phenomena such as interfacial energy transport and nonequilibrium phase transformation.
The nature of our study is therefore interdisciplinary, spanning both the research aspect of materials and surface sciences in chemistry and physics, and the technical aspect of instrumental development. Researchers in the Yang group gain hands-on experiences in femtosecond laser and optics, electron generation and imaging, and vacuum handling for career developments. The integrated apparatus is capable of simultaneously resolving spatial and temporal changes at the atomic scale.
More information about our laboratory may be found by following the links on the left.
Recent news:
Our research themes are energy-related phenomena and light–matter interactions in novel materials (e.g., 2D / ultrahigh thermal conductivity / phase change) and interfacial molecular assemblies (e.g., self-assembled monolayers / ionic liquids / hydrogen-bond networks). To catch and visualize laser-induced changes, we utilize ultrafast electron diffraction, time-resolved scanning electron microscopy, and femtosecond pump–probe spectroscopy. The combination of these experimental methods provides the unique opportunities to study phenomena such as interfacial energy transport and nonequilibrium phase transformation.
The nature of our study is therefore interdisciplinary, spanning both the research aspect of materials and surface sciences in chemistry and physics, and the technical aspect of instrumental development. Researchers in the Yang group gain hands-on experiences in femtosecond laser and optics, electron generation and imaging, and vacuum handling for career developments. The integrated apparatus is capable of simultaneously resolving spatial and temporal changes at the atomic scale.
More information about our laboratory may be found by following the links on the left.
Recent news:
- American Chemical Society Honors UH Chemist for Work to Promote STEM
- Fundamental Behavioral Difference in Methanol Thin Films
- Welch Foundation Provides Thousands in Research Grants to Chemistry Department
- Associate Chemistry Professor Finds New, Unexpected Result in 2D Material
- Cutting-Edge Research Attracts National Recognition
- Samsung Funds Exploratory Research
- Welch Research Grant for Research of Energy-Related Materials
- UH Chemist Honored for Research, STEM Education
- CAREER: Visualizing Structures and Ultrafast Dynamics of Heterogeneous Interfaces
