Research Interests:

Nucleation, adsorption and desorption, work functions, interfacial energy
Crystal growth, crystallographic dependence of surface phenomena and epitaxy
High density poly-crystalline and amorphous solids
Atmosphere control
Boron and boron compounds.
Simulation of crystal surfaces.
High purity non-clay slip casting
Sessile drop interface studies
Physical property enhancement of ceramic matrix composites.
Diamonds, Diamond Polytypes and graphite
Vitreous silica and silicon optical properties
Reaction and amorphization milling
Beta alumina electrolyes
Fabrication techniques
Infrared Transmission of Silicon and Germanium
Boron Isotope Separation Techniques