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Atomic-Scale Microscopy<\/h2>\n

\n Exploring structure and chemistry at the level of individual atoms\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Bridge Scale and Function<\/strong>
By observing materials at the atomic level under real-world conditions, we reveal the interplay between composition, structure, and performance\u2014crucial for next-generation materials design.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n

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Machine Learning in Microscopy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Explore the intersection of artificial intelligence\/machine learning in microscopy to unlock new insights in materials characterization. As part of this research, you’ll leverage machine learning algorithms to enhance the analysis and interpretation of microscopy data, revolutionizing how we understand, control, and manipulate functional material properties.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Cryo- and In Situ\/Operando Methods<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Enabling New Discoveries<\/strong>
Dive into the world of cryogenic and in situ\/operando <\/em>microscopy, where you’ll investigate material behavior in real-time and at high spatial resolution under external stimuli (temperature, electrical bias, stress, liquid, and gas). This research will allow you to directly observe and analyze dynamic material transformations, providing invaluable insights into the functional behavior of nanomaterials.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n

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Cryo- and In Situ\/Operando Microscopy<\/h2>\n

Our lab specializes in real-time, environment-responsive imaging: from observing materials under varying temperature, pressure, or electrical conditions to dynamic behavior in liquid and gas environments. These methods enable direct observation of structural transformations and performance under functional conditions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Nanoscience Characterization<\/h2>\n

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Atomic Engineering<\/strong>
Reignite your childhood curiosity of building with Legos, but this time, at the atomic scale. Explore the world of advanced materials, where you\u2019ll use aberration-corrected STEM to observe and manipulate the atomic structure to control properties and functional behavior of cutting-edge materials. Unlock the building blocks of the future, one atom at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n

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Innovations in Characterization Methods<\/h2>\n

We\u2019re pioneering new microscopy workflows and data-analytic tools to enhance the fidelity and interpretability of electron microscopy. This includes image simulations, processing pipelines, and emerging machine learning approaches to correlate structure, property, and function at unmatched resolution.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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