Semiconductor Nanostructures for Light Energy Conversion

The project involves synthesis of chalcogenide and halide perovskite semiconductor nanoparticles for harvesting light energy and convert it into electricity (solar cells) or chemical energy (H2 generation). The energy and electron transfer processes are probed through spectroscopy techniques. A better understanding of photoinduced processes will assist in designing efficient light harvesting assemblies.

Name of research group, project, or lab
Kamatlab
Why join this research group or lab?

To gain research expertise to join graduate school (PhD) program

Logistics Information:
Project categories
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Student ranks applicable
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Student qualifications

Need General Chemistry/Physics background to handle chemicals and operate spectroscopic instruments. 

Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours
Compensation
Research for Credit
Number of openings
2
Project start
Fall or Spring semester
Contact Information:
Mentor
pkamat@nd.edu
Name of project director or principal investigator
Prof. P. Kamat
Email address of project director or principal investigator
pkamat@nd.edu
2 sp. | 2 appl.
Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours
Project categories
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (+1)
Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringChemistry and Biochemistry