Daniel F. Moore

Nonscientific Research Interests

The core focus of my nonscientific research interests is in international relations theory and policy, particularly as it relates to addressing scientific/worldwide issues, the development and dissemination of technologies, and collaborative academic measures. Back to home page

Scientific Research Interests

My main research interest is in the synthesis, characterization, and functionalization of one dimensional nanostructures, particularly bio-functionalization of nanowires. This research helps explore the interaction of organic and inorganic materials to aid in the use of technologies in biological applications. I am also interested in their semiconducting and luminescent properties and using those properties in the development of display and other semiconducting device applications. My dissertation work was in the physical synthesis of nanostructures, particularly those with the wurtzite structure, including ZnO, ZnS, CdSe, and GaN. These materials have many interesting properties ranging from piezoelectricity to luminescence that make them very useful for nanotechnology applications. To investigate the properties and uses of these nanostructures, I use SPM, SEM, XRD, TEM, and HR-TEM microscopy techniques. For the potential uses of one-dimensional nanostructures, I'm interested in the optical and electrical responses of the nanostructures and in the chemical/biological functionalization of the different crystallographic surfaces. Back to home page