University of California, Davis

Research Interests

The research interests in the Kauzlarich group are widely varied and include Solid State and Materials Inorganic Chemistry, and Nanomaterials.

 

The design, synthesis and characterization of new materials are vital components of developing new technologies. The search for new materials with novel structures and properties is the primary focus of Dr. Kauzlarich’s research. They have worked in the area of nanomaterials since 1992, starting with porous Si, the synthesis of group IV nanoparticles, and most recently, magnetic nanoparticles. Her group maintains a balance of exploratory and directed research projects, spanning both novel structures and nanomaterials. There are many examples of compounds discovered with exciting properties that have had a global impact and will continue to change the state of science and technology in many different fields. This group has several different projects that address the needs of technology and biology and have made advances in new compounds such as the discovery of magnetoresistance in magnetic Zintl phases, high thermoelectric zT in Zintl phases, the size and surface control of group IV nanoparticles, core/shell group IV nanoparticles, and Fe/Au core/shell nanoparticles. Susan’s interest is on problems that are at the interface of chemistry and physics, biochemistry, and/or engineering with a focus on the design and synthesis of new materials and compounds.

Kauzlarich Research Group