The focus of our research is on structure-properties relationships in thin-film materials and nanostructures.  One specific group of materials that we explore, complex oxides, have many fascinating properties including superconductivity, magnetism, and ferroelectricity. These properties can be controlled by the crystal growth conditions and by external parameters such as temperature and electric field.

In our laboratory we have several instruments for synthesis of thin-film materials and for materials characterization.  In addition, we use the state-of-the-art synchrotron radiation facilities at national labs.  Motivated students are always welcome to join our research.

Contact information: Alexei Grigoriev,  Assistant Professor, Department of Physics and Engineering Physics, The University of Tulsa, 800 South Tucker Dr., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104 Office: Keplinger Hall, room L159, Phone: 918-631-3030, email: alexei-grigoriev@utulsa.edu

NEWS

Sep-02-2011:  The first test (successful!) of rf-magnetron sputtering guns.

July-14-2011:  New vacuum system for thin-film deposition is assembled. 

July-04-2011:  Substrate heater tests.

June-14-2011:  The first vacuum test of our new system.

May-18-2011:  New vacuum chamber in production.