Main Topics

1. Synthesis and characterization of inorganic and organic nanostructures on: graphene, hexagonal boron nitride, silicene, and related materials

  • Nanostructure fabrication by self-assembly and scanning probe microscopy assisted techniques
  • Physical and chemical characterization of nanostructure arrays

2. Surface diffusion phenomena on and below two-dimensional solids

  • Experimental and theoretical exploration of basic atomic and molecular diffusion mechanisms on top and below 2D solids.
  • Analogies to semiconductor nanomembranes and topological insulators

3. Potential applications of nanostructure arrays on two-dimensional materials

  • Potential applications ranging from magnetism via transparent conductive electrodes to biosensors etc.