Nanomaterials design and synthesis via bottom-up and top-down approaches.

Special interest in functional and sustainable metal chalcogenides, metal chalcohalides, 2D transition-metal dichalcogenides, high entropy materials and nanocomposites.

Using advanced techniques such as X-ray diffraction and Electron Microscopy (TEM), complemented by computational methods like Density Functional Theory (DFT) to support spectral interpretation and predict structural properties.

Detailed analysis of nanomaterials using techniques such as (NMR) Solution and Solid State and XPS as a toolbox to study surface-ligand dynamics and surface modifications through reactions designed to tailor functionality.

Development of nanostructured thermoelectric materials using earth-abundant elements such as copper and caesium.

Optimising the thermoelectric performance through controlled composition, doping, and morphology.