Past projects have involved the use of the sol-gel method to fabricate high quality inorganic/organic composite films doped with various organic dyes.  The targeted applications of these films are in the areas of non-linear optical switching devices and nanoscale optical sensors.  In addition, I have also worked on the developement of new fluorescent probes and techniques for the detection and in vivo imaging of RNA/DNA.  My current research interest focuses on the use of computer algorithms for materials composition and function optimization, in the areas of display materials, energy conversion, and sensors.

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