Dr. Xi Ling

Biography

Xi Ling joined the Department of Chemistry at Boston University in September 2016, following a postdoctoral associate position at MIT in 2012. His research group specializes in the synthesis of two-dimensional van der Waals materials and their hybrid structures, aiming to develop novel nanodevices. The Ling Group focuses on three primary research areas: first, exploring effective methods to synthesize functional hybrid nanostructures in a controlled manner; second, revealing the physical nature of nanomaterials and interface phenomena using advanced spectroscopy techniques; and third, developing high-performance, multifunctional, flexible transparent devices for energy conversion and chemical sensing. His current research interests include the synthesis of novel inorganic-organic 2D materials and hybrid structures, while employing chemical vapor deposition techniques combined with surface engineering. Notably, his work on surface-enhanced Raman scattering structures highlights the advantages of 2D materials in quantitative sensing applications. Furthermore, his group explores integrating functionalities in nanodevices for opto-electronics, focusing on flexible and transparent devices such as solar cells and LEDs.

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