Welcome!
We study magnetic nanoparticles and thier applitions. We make unique nanoparticle systems to study how disorder affects magnetic properties, and how nanoparticles can be used for applications such as drug delivery, magnetic resonance imaging contrast, and hyperthermia.
Nanoparticles
We make nanoparticles using a variety of methods. Each method is chosen for the physical and chemical characteristics that result. Our primary technique is inert gas condensation, which uses a thermal gradient to produce nanoparticles
Magnetism
Ferromagnetic and antiferromagnets are interesting, but we're interested in what happens when the magnets are disordered on an atomic basis. Disruptions from periodicity can have big effects on magnetic behavior.
Biomedical Apps
Our nanoparticles are being investigated for applications in magnetic resonance imaging contrast and drug delivery. We are developing new types of biocompatible nanoparticles that will have multifunctional behavior.