The Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials at The University of Texas
Our MRSEC has 2 research groups:
- IRG 1 - Reconfigurable Porous Nanoparticle Networks
- IRG 2 - Materials Driven by Light
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IRG 1, Reconfigurable Porous Nanoparticle Networks, addresses multifunctional, reconfigurable networks of nanoparticles, polymers, and organic molecules that respond to a range of external stimuli. Fundamental principles are elucidated for understanding and contro
lling the assembly and reconfiguration of nanoparticles connected by molecular linkers, with theoretical and experimental efforts combining to create unique optical, chemical, or biological materials functionality. Research advances in this IRG are expected to enable responsive, reconfigurable materials based on integration of nanoparticles and macromolecules for applications in electronics, energy storage, photonics, and biology. Eric Anslyn | Chemistry (IRG 1 Co-Leader)
Roger Bonnecaze | Chemical Engineering
Andrew Ellington | Molecular Biosciences
Benny Freeman | Chemical Engineering
Venkat Ganesan | Chemical Engineering
Rui Huang | Aerospace & Engineering Mechanics
Brian Korgel | Chemical Engineering
Kenneth Liechti | Aerospace & Engineering Mechanics
Nathaniel Lynd | Chemical Engineering
Delia Milliron | Chemical Engineering (IRG 1 Co-Leader)
Adrianne Rosales | Chemical Engineering
Thomas Truskett | Chemical Engineering
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IRG 2, Materials Driven by Light, addresses light-matter interactions that lead to material properties not accessible in equilibrium. Phases and ordered states accessed via light-induced perturbations to energy landscapes, topological material behavior enabled by optical excitation, and formation of exotic quantum phases are explored to provide new understanding of and control over optically responsive materials. Research advances in this IRG are expected to lead to new understanding of material behavior accessible and controllable using temporally structured light, with potential applications in a broad range of technologies for communications and information processing. Deji Akinwande | Electrical & Computer Engineering
Andrea Alu | Electrical & Computer Engineering
Seth Bank | Electrical & Computer Engineering
Alexander Demkov | Physics
Gregory Fiete | Physics (IRG 2 Co-Leader)
Junichiro Kono | Electrical & Computer Engineering - Rice University
Keji Lai | Physics
Xiaoqin (Elaine) Li | Physics (IRG 2 Co-Leader)
Allan MacDonald | Physics
Chih-Kang Shih | Physics
Edward Yu | Electrical & Computer Engineering
Jianshi Zhou | Mechanical Engineering
