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Welcome to the Energy Photonics Group. Our group has two major thrusts.

Breaking directional symmetry of thermal emission
    1. Nanophotonic control of infrared thermal radiation:
      We study nanostructures and microstructures for manipulating light-matter interactions. We design metamaterials that violate common generalizations associated with thermal radiation phenomena.
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      Materials being studied for thermophotovoltaics. Collaborators: Pawan Vedanti, Swarnendu Das, and Eric Stach (UPenn)
    2. Developing sustainable materials for energy harvesting and thermal management:
      We study energy materials for thermophotovoltaic energy conversion (selective thermal emitters) that can potentially become a primary technology for energy harvesting and waste heat recovery. We are also interested in dynamic radiative cooling and thermal regulation using phase-change media..
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Recent News:

Nov 17, 2024: Prof. Ghanekar and Prof. Liang Zhu receive the Technology Catalyst Fund ($10,000)