Atomic, Molecular and Quantum Energy Transport and Conversion, Ultrahigh Precision Sensing, Scanning Probe Microscopy, Thermal Radiation and Nano-optics
Dr. Cui's research group focuses on the development of nanostructure- and nanoengineering-based tools and techniques capable of resolving energy transfer, conversion, and dissipation processes to the scale of single atoms and single molecules. These techniques are leveraged to provide fundamental understandings of properties and performance of nanoscale thermal, electrical and optical devices. His research has covered the topics include picowatt-resolution thermal sensors, quantum transport at the single-atom and single-molecule scale, molecular thermoelectrics, near-field thermal radiation, and nano-optics.
