About our NIRT

One of the necessary prerequisites for the successful application of nanotechnology is the ability to direct the self-assembly of nanoscale structures into ordered arrays. In this NIRT, we will develop technology that allows for dispersion and for accurate control over the location of the dispersed nanoparticles leading to the next generation of nanostructured materials and devices. The ultimate result of this research will be guided dispersion of nano-scale objects within the bulk, near surfaces or within confined geometries enabling the controlled design of materials and subsequent device manufacture.