# positions[].organizations[].parent[].label
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)

# overview
The research in our group is organized around three main projects: nanoscale materials and devices, biological surfaces and interfaces and nanotribology,

with the overarching goal of developing custom engineered surfaces and interfaces. This requires obtaining a fundamental (molecular level) understanding of the underlying chemistry and physics of the systems in question to afford rational approaches to test and develop new technologies. In much of our research we employ a range of scanned probe microscopies such as scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) to probe structure and to manipulate materials at the nanoscale.

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Professor and Associate Head for Research

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3403 Macromolecular And Materials Chemistry

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3403 Macromolecular And Materials Chemistry

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3403 Macromolecular And Materials Chemistry

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3403 Macromolecular And Materials Chemistry

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Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (fret)

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Scanning Tunneling Microscopy And Spectroscopy

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3403 Macromolecular And Materials Chemistry

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3403 Macromolecular And Materials Chemistry

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3403 Macromolecular And Materials Chemistry

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3403 Macromolecular And Materials Chemistry

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3403 Macromolecular And Materials Chemistry

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3403 Macromolecular And Materials Chemistry

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3407 Theoretical And Computational Chemistry

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3403 Macromolecular And Materials Chemistry

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3403 Macromolecular And Materials Chemistry

# educationAndTraining[].organization.label
University of California, Berkeley - (Berkeley, California, United States)

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The University of Texas at Austin - (Austin, Texas, United States)

# awardsAndHonors[].label
Association of Former Students University-Level Distinguished Achievement Award, The

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Association of Former Students College-Level Teaching Distinguished Achievement Award, The

# publications[].label
Dynamic variations in adhesion of self-assembled monolayers on nanoasperities probed by atomic force microscopy.

# publications[].id
 Theory and application to voltage-induced conductance switching

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A quasimolecular approach to the conductance of molecule-metal junctions

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Nanoscale fabrication and characterization of porphyrin thiol assemblies on Au(111)

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COLL 496-Surface chemistry in confined geometries

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Self-organization of self-assembled tetrameric porphyrin arrays on surfaces.

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COLL 211-Surface organization of thiol tethered tripyridyl porphyrin derivatives on gold

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Reorganization of porphyrin nanoparticle morphology driven by surface energetics

# publications[].label
Scale up and industrial implementation: general discussion.

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Shaken not stirred: procedures in mechanochemical syntheses and how to define them

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COLL 166-Nanopatterning of GaAs surfaces using scanning probe lithography

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COLL 531-Soft lithographic approaches to patterning metal nanostructures on surfaces

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Formation of Au nanorings array via particle lithography for applications in plasmonics

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Tuning the frictional properties of surfaces with nanoscale roughness using SAMs and graphene-SAM composites

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Self-assembly and photophysical properties of porphyrin nanofibers

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Synthesis and characterization of a thiol-tethered tripyridyl porphyrin on Au(111)

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Bonding and interparticle interactions of silica nanoparticles: Probing adhesion at asperity asperity contacts

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Porphyrins as Molecular Electronic Components of Functional Devices.

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Novel and easy-to-use tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy on opaque substrates with a micro-sized mirror and a silver-nanowire tip

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Why Did the Electron Cross the Road? A Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) Study of Molecular Conductance for the Physical Chemistry Lab

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Scanning tunneling microscopy of single and few molecule aggregates of free base and metaled porphyrins on Au surfaces

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PHOTOINDUCED CHARGE SEPARATION IN A PORPHYRIN TETRAVIOLOGEN SUPRAMOLECULAR ARRAY

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Controlled hierarchical self-assembly and deposition of nanoscale photonic materials.

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Mechanical and Electronic Properties of Diacetylene and Polydiacetylene Self-Assembled Monolayers on Au(111)

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COLL 404-Electron transport through thiol tethered porphyrin derivatives on gold

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Using Patterned Arrays of Metal Nanoparticles to Probe Plasmon Enhanced Luminescence of CdSe Quantum Dots

# publications[].label
Cutin deficiency in the tomato fruit cuticle consistently affects resistance to microbial infection and biomechanical properties, but not transpirational water loss.

# publications[].label
COLL 271-FTIR and AFM studies of organosilane self-assembled monolayers in silica asperity-asperity junctions

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Formation of Coherent 1H-1T Heterostructures in Single-Layer MoS2 on Au(111).

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Designing supramolecular porphyrin arrays for surface assembly and patterning of optoelectronic materials

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Intercalation of 3-phenyl-1-proponal into OTS SAMs on silica nanoasperities to create self-repairing interfaces for MEMS lubrication.

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Directed assembly of porphyrin nanofibers

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Conduction in confined molecular assemblies

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COLL 108-Evaporation-induced assembly of quantum dots into nanorings

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Method and device for quantitative control of force in mechanochemical reactions

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Solution and surface composition gradients via microfluidic confinement: Fabrication of a statistical-copolymer-brush composition gradient

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Influence of molecular connectivity and nearest neighbor interactions on the charge transport properties of porphyrin assemblies on Au surfaces

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One-Pot Synthesis of Four Chlorin Derivatives by a Divergent Ylide.

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Mapping Catalytically Relevant Edge Electronic States of MoS2.

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Temperature-controlled depth profiling in polymeric materials using cluster secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS)

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Applications of scanned probe lithography for chemical assembly

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Superhydrophobic surfaces formed using layer-by-layer self-assembly with aminated multiwall carbon nanotubes.

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Robust and Flexible Aramid Nanofiber/Graphene Layer-by-Layer Electrodes.

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Insight into the Electrical Double Layer of Ionic Liquids Revealed through Its Temporal Evolution

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Adhesion and wear of colloidal silica probed by force microscopy

# publications[].label
Nano-confinement induced phase transitions of dithiol monolayers with applications in directing the assembly of electro-active porphyrin molecules

# publications[].label
Synthesis and characterization of tapered copolymer brushes via surface-initiated atom transfer radical copolymerization.

# publications[].label
Water in the Electrical Double Layer of Ionic Liquids on Graphene.

# publications[].label
Surface and interfacial studies of plant biopolymers

# publications[].label
The role of the milling environment on the copper-catalysed mechanochemical synthesis of Tolbutamide

# publications[].label
Disorder in Alkylsilane Monolayers Assembled on Surfaces with Nanoscopic Curvature

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Self-Assembled Monolayers Based Upon a Zirconium Phosphate Platform

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THE RH(110)-P2MG(2X1)-2O SURFACE-STRUCTURE DETERMINED BY AUTOMATED TENSOR LEED - STRUCTURE CHANGES WITH OXYGEN COVERAGE

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Chemistry of friction, wear, and tribofilm growth on 2D materials

# publications[].label
Designing supramolecular porphyrin arrays that self-organize into nanoscale optical and magnetic materials.

# publications[].publisher
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

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Reversible changes in solution pH resulting from changes in thermoresponsive polymer solubility.

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Studies of the Reactivity of Graphene Driven by Mechanical Distortions

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Giving molecules the squeeze: Molecular dynamics study of the contact mechanics lubricated asperity contacts

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Fabrication and Electrochemical Performance of Structured Mesoscale Open Shell V2O5 Networks.

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Tuning charge transport in supramolecular assemblies of porphyrins on Au

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Studies of the Reactivity of Graphene Driven by Mechanical Distortions

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The influence of nanoscale roughness and substrate chemistry on the frictional properties of single and few layer graphene.

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COLL 251-Using patterned arrays of metal nanoparticles to probe plasmon enhanced luminescence of CdSe quantum dots on GaAs

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THE GROWTH AND STRUCTURE OF TITANIUM-OXIDE FILMS ON PT(111) INVESTIGATED BY LEED, XPS, ISS, AND STM

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Preparing macromolecular systems on surfaces: general discussion.

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Passivation of Fe(110) via phosphorus deposition: the reactions of trimethylphosphite

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Suppression of quenching in plasmon-enhanced luminescence via rapid intraparticle energy transfer in doped quantum dots.

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Utilizing atomistic simulations to map pressure distributions and contact areas in molecular adlayers within nanoscale surface-asperity junctions: a demonstration with octadecylsilane-functionalized silica interfaces.

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Ultrasensitive copper(II) detection using plasmon-enhanced and photo-brightened luminescence of CdSe quantum dots.

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Environment dependent tunability of surface mechanics in PNIPAM/SiO2 composite films

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Reactivity of 4-NBD with single and multilayer layer MoS2 on Au(111)

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CARBON, NITROGEN, AND SULFUR ON NI(111) - FORMATION OF COMPLEX STRUCTURES AND CONSEQUENCES FOR MOLECULAR DECOMPOSITION

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Effects of ozonolysis and subsequent growth of quantum dots on the electrical properties of freestanding single-walled carbon nanotube films

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Towards understanding atomic scale defect nucleation on and successfully lubricating silica surfaces

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Patterning graphene and gold electrodes by nanoshaving nanolithography

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Studies of friction, energy dissipation and chemical reactivity of 2D nanomaterials

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Directed electroless growth of metal nanostructures on patterned self-assembled monolayers.

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The influence of surface oxidation on the reactions of methanol on Fe(110)

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COLL 228-Using patterned arrays of metal nanoparticles to probe plasmon enhanced luminescence of CdSe quantum dots and its applications

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Structural analysis of TCPP nanostructures

# publications[].label
Introduction to the RSC Advances Emerging Investigators series 2021.

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In situ monitoring platform for nanolithography by combining conducting probe atomic force microscopy and tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy techniques

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Wear of mica under aqueous environments:direct observation of defect nucleation by AFM.

# publications[].label
Techniques for Improving SIMS Depth Resolution: C[sub 60]+] Primary Ions and Backside Depth Profile Analysis

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Porphyrin Tessellation by Design: Metal-Mediated Self-Assembly of Large Arrays and Tapes.

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Coadsorbate Induced Reconstruction of a Stepped Pt(111) Surface by Sulfur and CO: A Novel Surface Restructuring Mechanism Observed by Scanning Tunneling Microscopy.

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Probing the load/strain dependent reaction of perfluorophenylazide (PFPA) with graphene

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Surface-grafted block copolymer gradients: Effect of block length on solvent response

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Influence of hydrogen bonding on the organization of SAMs on nanoasperities

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The role of substrate interactions in the modification of surface forces by self-assembled monolayers

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Surface and interfacial studies of plant protective membranes

# publications[].label
COLL 321-Molecules in confined geometries: Assembly of nanostructures using scanning probe lithography

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Evaporation-induced assembly of quantum dots into nanorings.

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Implications of the contact radius to line step (CRLS) ratio in AFM for nanotribology measurements.

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Zirconium phosphate nano-platelets: a novel platform for drug delivery in cancer therapy.

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COLL 432-Surface functionalization of gold with carbohydrate conjugates for applications to nano- and biotechnology

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Three-Dimensional Inverse Opal TiO2 Coatings to Enable the Gliding of Viscous Oils

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Surface Curvature Enhances the Electrotunability of Ionic Liquid Lubrication.

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Using supramolecular pentagonal building blocks to access new polyhedral architectures

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Fluorinated porphyrinoids as efficient platforms for new photonic materials, sensors, and therapeutics.

# publications[].label
The influence of nearest-neighbour interactions and assembly dynamics on the transport properties of porphyrin supramolecular assemblies on Au(111).

# publications[].label
Solute- and Temperature-responsive Smart Membranes Formed by Covalent Layer-by-layer Assembly

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DYNAMICAL LEED ANALYSES OF THE PT(111)-P(2X2)-NO AND THE NI(111)-C(4X2)-2NO STRUCTURES - SUBSTRATE RELAXATION AND UNEXPECTED HOLLOW-SITE ADSORPTION

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Studies of charge transport in tunable molecular assemblies on surfaces

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Reactivity of Diazonium Salts on Single- and Multilayer MoS2 on Au(111)

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Electronic properties of porphyrin nanowires

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Studies of stimuli responsive polymer composites grafts by colloidal probe microscopy

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Spatially selective tuning of quantum dot thin film optical properties by photopatterning

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CHED 1468-Assessment of reforms in the physical chemistry laboratory at Texas A&M University

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Friction and mechanochemical reactivity of 2D nanomaterials

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Hierarchical organization of a robust porphyrin cage self-assembled by hydrogen bonds.

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Enhanced visible-light absorption and dopant distribution of iodine-TiO2 nanoparticles synthesized by a new facile two-step hydrothermal method

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TENSOR LEED ANALYSIS OF THE NI(111)-P(2X2)-CH3CN STRUCTURE

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Efficient Free Triplet Generation Follows Singlet Fission in Diketo-pyrrolopyrrole Polymorphs with Goldilocks Coupling.

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Effects of Direct Solvent-Quantum Dot Interaction on the Optical Properties of Colloidal Monolayer WS2 Quantum Dots.

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C60+ primary ions and backside depth profile analysis

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Techniques for improving SIMS depth resolution

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Effect of block length on solvent response of block copolymer brushes: Combinatorial study with block copolymer brush gradients

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Efficient plasmon-enhanced photoluminescence in Mn-doped CdS/ZnS: Spectral overlap control for the minimal quenching

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Mechanistic model for quantifying the effect of impact force on mechanochemical reactivity.

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Self-contained lubrication schemes for MEMS devices: Beyond self-assembled monolayers

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When surfaces get rough: Studies of the assembly and frictional properties of SAMs and graphene SAM-composites on surfaces with nanoscale roughness

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Utilizing Nearest-Neighbor Interactions To Alter Charge Transport Mechanisms in Molecular Assemblies of Porphyrins on Surfaces

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A benchtop method for the fabrication and patterning of nanoscale structures on polymers.

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Surface and interfacial studies of plant biopolymers

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A LEED, TDS, AND HREELS STUDY OF CO ADSORBED ON THE RH(311) STEPPED SURFACE

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Dynamic motion and energy dissipation in graphene on rough surfaces

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Using locally photobrightened CdSe quantum dots for a sensitive silver (I) detection

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COLL 471-Tribological properties of self-assembled monolayers on nanoasperities probed by AFM and FTIR

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The influence of water on the nanomechanical behavior of the plant biopolyester cutin as studied by AFM and solid-state NMR.

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Practical, high-yield synthesis of thiol-terminated diacetylenes for formation of conductive monolayers.

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Synthesis of CuPt nanorod catalysts with tunable lengths.

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2D-nanomaterials for controlling friction and wear at interfaces

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Coulomb blockade and bias-induced switching of zinc coordinated thiol-tethered tripyridyl porphyrins on Au(111)

# publications[].label
Studies of the dynamic frictional properties of 2D nanomaterials

# publications[].label
Self assembly and nanoscale patterning of porphyrins on surfaces

# publications[].label
Synthesis and structural characterization of glucopyranosylamide films on gold.

# publications[].label
Domain structures in mechanically exfoliated single-layer MoS2 on Au(111)

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Synthesis of responsive surfaces by covalent layer-by-layer assembly

# publications[].label
Controlled hierarchical self-assembly and deposition of nanoscale photonic materials

# publications[].label
Supramolecular effects in self-assembled monolayers: general discussion.

# publications[].label
Nanofriction and surface nanomechanical properties of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) fibers as studied with contact mode and force-distance curve-based AFM

# publications[].label
Assessment of reforms in the physical chemistry laboratory

# publications[].label
Frictional properties of graphene on hydrophilic and hydrophobic silica surfaces with nanoscale roughness

# publications[].label
Tuning the surface mechanics of PNIPAM/SiO2 composite films

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Frictional Properties Of Graphene on Silica Surfaces With Nanoscale Roughness

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Parallel effects of cations on PNIPAM graft wettability and PNIPAM solubility.

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Comparing full-wave optical modeling of plasmonic coupling within Au nanoparticle nanoring arrays to structures fabricated via particle lithography

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COLL 523-Direct on chip synthesis of QD arrays for light harvesting and sensing applications

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2D or not 2D? The impact of nanoscale roughness and substrate interactions on the tribological properties of graphene and MoS2

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Characterization and electronic properties of zinc metalloporphyrin islands on Au(111)

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Temperature-controlled depth profiling of poly(methyl methacrylate) using cluster secondary ion mass spectrometry. 2. Investigation of sputter-induced topography, chemical damage, and depolymerization effects

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Shape-controlled synthesis of nanopyramids and nanoprisms of nickel sulfide (Ni3S4).

# publications[].label
Porphyrin tessellation by design: Metal-mediated self-assembly of large arrays and tapes

# publications[].label
Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Alkylsilane Monolayers on Silica Nanoasperities: Impact of Surface Curvature on Monolayer Structure and Pathways for Energy Dissipation in Tribological Contacts

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Using Patterned Arrays of Metal Nanoparticles to Probe Plasmon Enhanced Luminescence of CdSe Quantum Dots.

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Using Particle Lithography to Tailor the Architecture of Au Nanoparticle Plasmonic Nanoring Arrays.

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Giving molecules the squeeze: Self-assembled monolayers as model boundary lubricants in nanoasperity contacts

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Phase behavior of cationic hydroxyethyl cellulose-sodium dodecyl sulfate mixtures: effects of molecular weight and ethylene oxide side chain length of polymers.

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COLL 106-Suface chemistry of nanoscale assemblies in confined geometries

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COLL 228-Surface and interfacial studies of plant cuticular membranes

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Preparation, size control, surface deposition, and catalytic reactivity of hydrophobic corrolazine nanoparticles in an aqueous environment.

# publications[].label
Curvature-Induced Modification of Mechano-Electrochemical Coupling and Nucleation Kinetics in a Cathode Material

# publications[].label
Using Patterned Self-Assembled Monolayers to Tune Graphene–Substrate Interactions

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Influences of surface chemistry and nanoscopic roughness on the frictional properties of MoS2 nanosheets

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Hollow-site molecular adsorption for NO on Pt(111) and Ni(111): Invalidating vibrational site assignment rules.

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Assembling on a curve: Molecular assemblies on nanoasperities and the impact of surface curvature on monolayer structure and friction

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Influence of surface modifiers on the thermal decomposition of methanethiol on Fe(110)

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Directed assembly of porphyrin Coulomb islands by nanografting and click chemistry

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Designing surfaces with wettability that varies in response to solute identity and concentration.

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Driving Surface Chemistry at the Nanometer Scale Using Localized Heat and Stress.

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Pickering emulsions stabilized by amphiphilic nano-sheets

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Solute- and temperature-responsive "smart" grafts and supported membranes formed by covalent layer-by-layer assembly.

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Preparation and structure of a low-density, flat-lying decanethiol monolayer from the densely packed, upright monolayer on gold.

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BTHO cancer: Novel inorganic layered nanoplatelets for drug delivery in cancer nanotherapy

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Kinetics and basic understanding: general discussion.

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Adhesion and Friction at Graphene/Self-Assembled Monolayer Interfaces Investigated by Atomic Force Microscopy

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Molecular dynamics simulations of alkylsilane monolayers on silica nanoasperities: Impact of surface curvature on monolayer structure and pathways for energy dissipation in tribological contacts

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Probing properties of molecule-based interface systems: general discussion and Discussion of the Concluding Remarks.

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Frictional properties of graphene on hydrophilic and hydrophobic silica surfaces with nanoscale roughness

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Two-Legged Molecular Walker and Curvature: Mechanochemical Ring Migration on Graphene.

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Measuring atomic wear of graphene using local stress and heat

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A TENSOR LEED ANALYSIS OF THE RH(110)-P2MG(2X1)-2CO STRUCTURE

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Plug-and-Play Approach for Preparing Chromatin Containing Site-Specific DNA Modifications: The Influence of Chromatin Structure on Base Excision Repair.

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TRIPLET-STATE ELECTRON-TRANSFER IN POLY(METHACRYLIC ACID) WITH COVALENTLY BOUND PHENANTHRENE AND NAPHTHALENE

# publications[].label
Controlling charge transport mechanisms in nanoscaled porphryin assemblies on Au surfaces

# publications[].label
Zirconium phosphate nanoplatelets: a biocompatible nanomaterial for drug delivery to cancer.

# publications[].label
Studies of the structure and phase transitions of nano-confined pentanedithiol and its application in directing hierarchical molecular assemblies on Au(111).

# publications[].label
Plasmon enhanced luminescence of Mn-doped CdSe quantum dots

# publications[].label
Depth profiling using C60+SIMS -: Deposition and topography development during bombardment of silicon

# publications[].label
Frictional properties of graphene on a functionalized rough surface

# publications[].label
Examining the role of load dependent bond strain on atomic scale defect nucleation in nanoscopic contacts

# publications[].label
Covalent immobilization of graphene on patterned SAMs for investigation of frictional properties

# publications[].label
Spatially selective optical tuning of quantum dot thin film luminescence.

# publications[].label
Scanned probe microscopy-medialed patterning of metallic nanostructures

# publications[].label
Studies of the mechanically induced reactivity of graphene with water using a 2D-materials strain reactor.

# publications[].label
Preparation and characterization of porphyrin nanoparticles.

# publications[].label
COLL 433-The role of interfacial water in the tribochemical wear of mica and etching of GaAs surfaces

# publications[].label
Porphyrin tessellation by design: Metal-mediated self-assembly of large arrays and tapes

# publications[].label
Self-assembled monolayers based upon a zirconium phosphate platform: Improving applicability from drug delivery to thin Janus nanoparticles

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NSF-Collaborative Research: Charge Transport In Confined Molecular Assemblies

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National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States)

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Collaborative Research:  Understanding and Tuning the Molecular Arrangement and Charge Storage Properties of Textured Graphene-Ionic Liquid Interface

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National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States)

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CCI Phase 1: NSF Center for the Mechanical Control of Chemistry

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Directorate for Mathematical & Physical Sciences - (Arlington, Virginia, United States)

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REU Site: Sustainable Chemistry at Texas A&M University

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National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States)

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Collaborative Research: Studies of Charge Transport in Designed Nanoscale Molecular Assemblies

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Directorate for Mathematical & Physical Sciences - (Arlington, Virginia, United States)

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Reu Site: Biological, Environmental, and Materials Chemistry Research At Thexas A&M University

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National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States)

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Studies on the Use of Atomically Thin Films for Controlling Friction and Adhesion at Interfaces

# researcherOn[].awardedBy.label
National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States)

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Collaborative Research: Experiments and Simulations at the Nexus of Geophysics, Chemistry, Materials Science and Mechanics to Determine the Physical Basis for Rate-State Friction

# researcherOn[].awardedBy.label
National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States)

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Collaborative Research: Directing Charge Transport in Hierarchical Molecular Assemblies

# researcherOn[].awardedBy.label
National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States)

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Studies of Friction and Adhesion In Nanoscale Asperity-Apserity Contacts

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National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States)

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REU Site: Biological, Green, and Materials Chemistry Research at Texas A&M University

# researcherOn[].awardedBy.label
National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States)

# streetAddress
Texas A&M University; Chemistry Department; 3255 TAMU

# organizations[]
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)

# schools[]
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)

# inTheNews[].label
Crushing it: Digital exhibit explores history of mechanochemistry

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National Science Foundation Awards Chemistry Department $1.8 Million Grant

# etdChairOf[].label
Skiles, Stephanie Lyn (2014-12). Chemical and Physical Properties of Nanomaterials for Model Catalytic Systems and Smart Polymer Membranes. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Chalker, Cody Jon (2019-12). Electrical Properties of Nanoscale Materials for Energy Conversion Applications. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Liu, Zhuotong (2020-05). Tribological Properties of MoS2 on Semiconducting and Metallic Surfaces. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Allen, Ainsley Larue (2012-07). Covalent Layer-by-Layer Synthesis of Responsive Porous Filters. Master's Thesis.

# etdChairOf[].label
Pravitasari, Arika (2013-12). Tuning the Optical Properties of Nanoscale Materials on Surfaces Through Controlled Exchange Reactions on Cadmium Selenide Quantum Dots and Patterning of Gold and QD Nanoparticle Arrays. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Parija, Abhishek (2019-08). Design of Low-Dimensional Materials for Energy Storage, Computing, and Catalysis Based on Electronic Structure Considerations. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Schuckman, Amanda Eileen (2011-05). Charge Transport through Organized Organic Assemblies in Confined Geometries. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Pickett, Ammon T. (2008-08). THE INFLUENCE OF WATER ON THE DEGRADATION AND WEAR OF AL2O3 SURFACES. Master's Thesis.

# etdChairOf[].label
Pawlicki, Alison Andrea (2016-12). Charge Transport and Directed Assembly of Nano-confined Porphyrin Molecules on Surfaces: Towards Molecular and Organic Electronics. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Chang, Chi-Yuan 1980- (2012-12). Electrical and Optical Characterization of Nanoscale Materials for Electronics. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Elinski, Meagan B. (2018-08). Tailoring Surface Forces to Control the Frictional Properties of Graphene. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Jones, Ryan Lane (2011-05). Mitigating Wear on Surfaces Utilizing Self-Assembled Wear Passivating Films. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Ewers, Bradley William (2014-12). Geometric Nanoconfinement Effects on the Electronic and Mechanical Properties of Self-Assembled Molecular Systems. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Spear, Jessica (2015-12). Understanding and Controlling the Tribological Properties of Graphene on Rough Surfaces. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Chan, Yang-Hsiang (2010-05). Applications of Self-assembly for Molecular Electronics, Plasmon Coupling, and Ion Sensing. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Werke, Carrie Beth (2014-12). Chemical and Physical Modification of Graphitic Materials by Oxidative Processes and Solvent Intercalation. Master's Thesis.

# etdChairOf[].label
Cable, Robert E. (2007-12). Synthesis and characterization of patterned surfaces and catalytically relevant binary nanocrystalline intermetallic compounds. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Wan, Albert (2011-08). Self-Assembly of Organic Nanostructures. Doctoral Dissertation.

# etdChairOf[].label
Zhou, Zihao (2012-10). Scanning Tunneling Microscopy Studies of Metal Clusters Supported on Graphene and Silica Thin Film. Doctoral Dissertation.

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