Nanoscale Optoelectronic Materials and Devices for Energy Conversion
Nanostructure of materials and interfaces is a key issue in achieving improved efficiencies for organic photovoltaic devices (OPV) and organic light emitting diodes (OLED).
One Dimensional Semi-Conducting Architectures for Hybrid Solar Cells
Santra’s lab is synthesizing CdTe nanorods/nanowires for making solution processable CdTe/P3HT hybrid film.
Conductive Supramolecular Assemblies with High Charge Mobility
As more strain is placed on current energy supplies, due to increasing demand, solar energy will become an indispensable addition to available energy resources.
Computer Modeling for the Energy Conversion Technologies of the Future
One of the research directions in my group is theory and modeling of energy conversion processes and design of functional materials used for that purpose.
Catalysts for Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells and Alternative Energy Sources
One of the research directions in my group is theory and modeling of energy conversion processes and design of functional materials used for that purpose.
Novel electrochemical and electrical sensing methodologies: Schottky Based Gas Sensors
The integration of electrochemistry and scanning probe microscopy will permit the preparation of desired surface morphologies based on redox active molecules.
