About the group

The group is located in 145 Higgins Hall on the main campus of Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA. Our research focus is the exploration of magnetism, lattice dynamics, and phase phenomena in strongly electron correlated materials and unconventional superconductors. Specific systems under investigation include the high temperature superconducting (high-Tc) cuprates, iron pnictides, and ruthenium oxides. We are also beginning an exploration of lattice dynamics in thermoelectric nanocomposite materials.

The primary experimental tool used in our studies is neutron scattering in addition to complementary scattering and spectroscopic probes. We conduct experiments at both national and international neutron and x-ray sources exploring both static and fluctuating order in condensed matter systems. Single crystal growth, novel materials synthesis, and post-growth materials' treatment are conducted within our campus research facility for subsequent study.