Research

From Materials to Devices

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01. Raw Material & Material Synthesis

The foundation of our research lies in the precision synthesis of fundamental building blocks. We specialize in the development and characterization of diverse material classes.

Metals Polymers Ceramics Composites Metal-Organic Frameworks
Metal-Organic Framework crystalline structure
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02. Functional Materials & Surfaces

We engineer surface properties to achieve specific technical benchmarks, focusing on interfacial dynamics and structural modification at the micro and nano scale.

  • check_circle Micro-/Nano-structures & Interfacial control
  • check_circle Low friction & wear resistance
  • check_circle Superhydrophilic / Superhydrophobic surfaces
  • check_circle High surface charge density & sensitivity
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03. Device Development

Final application stage where engineered surfaces and materials are integrated into robust, functional devices designed for next-generation sensing and energy solutions.

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Energy Harvesters

Converting ambient energy into electrical power via nanostructured interfaces.

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Functional Sensors

High-selectivity detection for chemical and physical stimuli.

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Research Themes

Our research area broadly falls into the following themes:

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Functional materials and surfaces

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Micro/nano-materials and composite designs

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Material-based device development and its applications

On-going Research

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Metal-organic framework (MOF) based self-powered chemical sensors

  • •Understanding the properties of MOFs under various atmospheric environments
  • •Development of MOF-based chemical sensors that do not require external power
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Hybrid Composites and nano-weaving using MOFs

Exploration of the mechanical properties of MOFs and their potential applications in the mechanical field

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Theoretical analysis of TENGs

Understanding, modeling, and verifying the theories behind the TENG mechanism

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Mechanical analysis of 3D printing composite materials

  • •Understanding the surface properties of various 3D printing composite materials
  • •Development and fabrication of devices through 3D printing
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Water harvesting from humidity — MOF-based water harvesting

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Metal-organic framework (MOF) based batteries

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Wearable sensors and actuators

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Various Energy Harvesting Devices

TENG, Flexoelectric, Hydrovoltaic, etc.