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If you are interested, feel free to send emails to Mengyu at&nbsp;<mark><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">mengyu.gao[at]bc.edu<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark>&nbsp;or send a message through &#8220;<strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Contact Us<\/mark><\/strong>&#8221; box below (<em>the messages are invisible to the public<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students in our group receive interdisciplinary training in materials synthesis, advanced characterization (such as electron microscopy and scanning probe microscopy), electron transport measurements, and optics (including the development of home-built microscopy and spectroscopy tools). Our research combines both fundamental and applied perspectives, bridging chemistry, quantum physics, and micro-electronics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Undergraduate Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Undergraduate students from chemistry, physics, engineering, and related fields are encouraged to join the group. Please contact&nbsp;Mengyu&nbsp;with your transcript, CV (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.careereducation.columbia.edu\/resources\/creating-undergraduate-cv\">how to prepare your CV<\/a>), and a short research statement (describing your research interests and goals). Here are what we expect from undergrad researchers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Genuine interest in scientific discovery and research;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Commitment to regular research activities in the lab (typically 10-15 hours per week during the semester, and &gt;25 hours per week during the summer);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Active engagement in group discussions and scientific presentations with professionalism, responsibility and a collaborative attitude;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">No prior research experience is required. Students interested in long-term involvement and growth within the group are particularly encouraged to apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Undergrads in the group will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engage in interdisciplinary research at the frontiers of chemistry, physics and materials engineering;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop skills in critical thinking, data analysis, and scientific communication;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present research and contribute to publications;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive eligible research funding for financial support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Graduate Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate students already admitted to Boston College are encouraged to contact&nbsp;Mengyu&nbsp;to schedule a meeting to discuss joining the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Postdoctoral Scholars <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are particularly interested in postdoctoral researchers with expertise 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