Research topics
- Shock Wave Compression of Materials
Studying how materials behave when subjected to sudden, intense pressure – like during explosions or meteor impacts. - Real-Time Diagnostics of Shocked Materials
Using advanced tools like ultrafast lasers and X-rays to observe how materials change at the microscopic level during shock events. - High-Pressure Semiconductor Physics
Investigating how semiconductors respond to extreme pressures, revealing new electronic and optical properties. - Diamond Anvil Cell Experiments
Compressing materials between diamonds to simulate the extreme conditions found deep inside planets. - High-Energy Density Physics
Exploring matter under extreme energy conditions, relevant to nuclear fusion and astrophysical phenomena.
- Pressure of Sound Waves
Studying how intense sound waves can push on objects – useful for manipulating droplets and bubbles in fluids. - Acoustics in Microgravity
Investigating how sound behaves in low-gravity environments, such as aboard the International Space Station. - Sound Scattering and Fluid Dynamics
Exploring how sound waves interact with objects and fluids, with applications in underwater acoustics and medical imaging.