Steele Group

The Steele Group operates in the field of material science, with a specific focus on optoelectronics and semiconductors.

A prevailing paradigm within materials research is that "structure defines properties"; however, the question of "what is the structure?" often remains unanswered. While fully understanding the nature of lattice vibrations and phase transitions in dynamic crystals, such as lead halide perovskites, is a formidable challenge, unlocking technologically relevant insights is crucial for making significant advances.

The group is an experimental-focused team of physicists, device engineers, and chemists dedicated to uncovering the connection between atomic and molecular dynamics and emergent material properties. They develop new approaches and analytical methods to understand and control material properties at the shortest length and time scales. To achieve this, they employ a combination of state-of-the-art optical spectroscopy methods, electronic transport measurements, and synchrotron-based techniques to address the most pressing questions in the field.