Powering the Future with New Materials
Our group works in a broadly defined area of advanced functional materials. The disciplinary focus of our work lies within inorganic materials chemistry, with strong interdisciplinary crossover to physical and organic chemistry, as well as to condensed matter physics and machine learning.
Active Projects
Our current research interests include molecular qubits for quantum information processing, photo-switchable molecular materials, intermetallic magnets for magnetic refrigeration and electric vehicles, and quantum magnetic materials with non-trivial spin textures for spintronic applications.
Solid State Magnetism
Exploring intermetallic magnets for magnetic refrigeration and permanent magnet applications.
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Molecular Spin Qubits
Designing molecular spin qubits for quantum information processing and quantum sensing.
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Quantum Materials
Using chemistry to discover quantum materials for spintronic applications.
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Stimuli-Responsive Materials
Developing ultrathin stimuli-responsive 2D materials for electronic and optical devices.
Learn more →Lab Skills & Equipment
Students and postdocs obtain broad training in inorganic and organic syntheses, X-ray and neutron scattering methods, magnetic and electrical property measurements, optical, infrared, NMR, EPR, and X-ray spectroscopy, as well as in computational approaches to elucidation and discovery of new functional materials.
Advanced Synthesis
Design and make complex molecules using Schlenk lines, gloveboxes, and modern synthetic techniques.
Air-Free Chemistry
Master the art of working with air-sensitive materials in controlled atmospheres.
High-Temp Methods
Perform arc melting, induction heating, and crystal growth at extreme temperatures.
X-Ray Crystallography
Solve crystal structures and identify new materials with single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction.
Magnetometry
Investigate magnetic properties of materials with SQUID and torque magnetometry.
Spectroscopy Suite
Use UV-Vis, IR, NMR, EPR, X-ray, and neutron spectroscopies for advanced characterization of materials.
Latest Publications
News & Highlights
Twisting Spins
December 2025
FSU researchers explore chemical boundaries to create a new magnetic material with exotic spin texture
Research Highlight
December 2024
FSU researchers develop new methods to generate and improve magnetism of 2D materials
Mike is AAAS Fellow
April 2024
FSU Researchers named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
