Our research is driven by synthesis and understanding structure-property relationship in new energy and catalytic materials. One particular aim is to achieve a true atomic-level structural and chemical characterization of materials using electron microscopy techniques (In situ TEM, HRTEM, STEM, EELS, EDX), and using this ability to develop new materials with novel functionality. Our current focus areas include mechanistic studies of oxide nanocrystal formation and reactivity, catalyst support materials, and designing materials and devices with adequate properties of energy capture, conversion and storage (solar/fuel cell and battery etc.).

Dr. Ruigang Wang
Associate Professor, Materials Chemistry/TEM
Department of Chemistry
Youngstown State Univeristy
One University Plaza
Youngstown, OH 44555
Office: WBSH 5034
E-mail: rwang01@ysu.edu
Phone: 330-941-2763

Research Sponsors: National Science Foundation, American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Funds, Department of Transportation, Department of Energy, and Youngstown State University.