Optical and electrical investigation of organic molecules using 1) self-assembled nanoparticle arrays 2) mechanically controllable break junction. Developed a method to increase the range of target molecules suitable for use in the nanoparticle-array platform. Experience:Project management: designed and implemented laboratory work relating to the EU-FP7 project, FUNMOL, including writing reports and presentations at interim project meetings.Lab management, including equipment maintenance.Student tutoring and mentoring, including tutorials in condensed matter physics and guidance for presentations.Oral presentation at European Conference on Molecular Electronics in Barcelona (September 2011).Skills:- Electrical parameter analysis (LabVIEW control of data acquisition board).- Spectroscopy: UV-Visible and Raman- Device and electrode fabrication (e-beam & optical lithography, reactive ion etching, scanning electron microscopy, etc.).- Data analysis using statistical methods (MATLAB, Origin).- Nanoparticle synthesis, functionalisation and self-assembly.- Micro-contact printing.

Developed a way to use the technique developed during PhD for biological sensing using gold nanoparticles and optical techniques.Training of incoming students in methods and techniques developed during PhD.Oral presentation at International Conference on Molecular Electronics