Research Area
My research focuses on the surface physics and nanophysics of complex metallic alloys, particularly quasicrystals and intermetallic compounds, and the growth and characterisation of atomic and molecular thin films. Beginning with studies of quasicrystal surfaces, my work now encompasses a wider range of complex intermetallic materials. I investigate their atomic and electronic structures, adsorption behaviour, and the processes that govern how atoms and molecules organise on surfaces. This research advances fundamental understanding and informs potential applications in catalysis and thin-film technologies.
There are three main areas of interest:
- Surfaces of Quasicrystals and Complex Intermetallic Alloys. Characterising surface atomic and electronic structures and adsorption behaviour to understand their relationship with the physical properties of these materials.
- Atomic and Molecular Thin Films and Nanophysics. Investigating how metallic elements and molecules grow and organise on quasicrystal and intermetallic surfaces, including the formation of quasiperiodic structures. Understanding the factors that govern growth and ordering can inform the controlled fabrication of thin films with tailored structures and properties.
- Surface Science of Intermetallic Catalysts. Using surface science approaches to understand how atomic structure, electronic structure, and adsorption behaviour influence catalytic activity.
Ultra High Vacuum Chamber Equipped with STM and LEED
