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Dr. Rob Moore
Curriculum Vitae
I joined the Shen group in September 2006. My focus in experimental condensed
matter physics involves understanding the surface properties of correlated
electron systems. With properties as superconductivity, colossalmagnetoresistance,
ferroelectricity, and enhanced catalytic reactions, the immense potential from
both academic and technological points of view are evident. The surfaces of
such systems offer a unique opportunity to not only investigate the intricate
coupling degrees of freedom responsible for such exotic phases but an opportunity
to search for new phases. The strive for nanoscale applications, where surface
properties dominate, emphasizes the importance of interfaces and reduced dimensionality.
My Ph.D. work at the University of Tennessee involved bulk and surface investigations of Transition Metal Oxides utilizing a variety of techniques. My work included bulk phonon measurements employing inelastic neutron scattering, surface phonon measurements and other quasi-particle excitations utilizing High Resolution Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (HREELS), surface structural determination by quantitative Low Energy Electron Diffraction (LEED-IV), and investigations of surface structure and electronic properties by Scanning Probe Microscopy including Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Scanning Tunneling Spectroscopy (STS). My M.S. work at the University of Washington involved studying the microscopic magnetic return point memory of Co/Pt multilayered thin films by coherent soft x-ray speckle metrology.
I enjoy not only unraveling material properties but advancing experimental techniques to fully capture the underlying physics necessary to design materials with the properties we desire. My intentions are to expand my horizons into the world of electronic structure with ARPES.
Outside of physics, I also enjoy hiking, motorcycle riding and playing Go (Weiqi).