Biography
Louis Piper's current research activities can be summarized as using x-ray spectroscopy techniques to study the interplay between geometric and electronic structure within metal oxides to explain their optical, transport and electrochemical properties. His work has potential benefits in the areas of: flexible electronics; next generation Li-ion batteries; memristors; Mott Physics and photo-catalysis. He has employed research at a range of Synchrotron facilities, including to date: National Synchrotron Light Source (I and II), Advanced Light Source, Advanced Photon Source, Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource and Diamond Light Source (UK).
Education
PhD, BS, University of WarwickResearch Interests
- Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
- X-ray Spectroscopy of Functional Metal Oxides
- Li-ion Cathodes; photo-catalysts; Memristors; Semiconductors
Teaching Interests
- Electrodynamics-
- Quantum Mechanics
- Solid State Physics
- Communications
- Statistical Mechanics
- Material Structure and Properties
- Thermodynamics
- Phase Equilibria and Reactivity
- Characterization Techniques
- Experimental techniques
- Materials Communications and Seminar
- Frontiers in Materials
Clinical Interests
- Developing new photocatalysts (NSF DMREF-1627583)
- Understanding Li-ion cathodes (DOE EFRC "NECCES" - DE-SC0012583)
- Adaptive oxides for biomimicry (DOD AFOSR MURI "CEREBRAL" FA9550-18-1-0024)
Research Profile
http://piperlab.binghamton.edu/