Welcome to the Pioneering Emergent Nanomaterials at the Atomic-limit (PEÑA) Lab!
We focus on defect and strain engineering at the atomic-scale in nanomaterials, to enable next-generation energy-efficient nanoelectronics.
Peña Lab is currently hiring postdoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate researchers who are excited to work at the intersection of Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, and Physics. Please email Tara a copy of your CV and a brief description of your research interests and expertises.
Nanoscale Spectroscopic Mapping of Nanoribbons
We look at the ultimate limits of scanning probe and optical spectroscopy, to unravel strain, defects, and disorder on the nanoscale.
Nanoscale Strain & Interface Engineering
We leverage process-induced strain engineering techniques to design strain at the atomic-scale. With this technique, we can examine new fundamental materials’ properties as a function of strain.
Next-Generation Devices Concepts & Integration
Leveraging our knowledge from spectroscopy and fundamental materials’ discovery, we can actualize new device concepts that exceed beyond conventional nanoelectronics.