Twisting two-dimensional materials

Professor: Andrew Joe

Description: Recent developments in two-dimensional (2D) materials research involve twisting similar 2D materials (graphene, WSe2, MoSe2, hBN, etc.) to create long-range moire potentials that can generate new material properties. One method to create these relative twists is to cut a single layer of the 2D material and twisting the two parts relative to each other. The Cal-Bridge scholar will learn the mechanical exfoliation method to create 2D materials and use the AFM to develop methods for cutting these materials reliably.

Preferred Qualifications: Some python/Matlab skills can be beneficial for plotting data; otherwise no specific capabilities are required