Since joining Rutgers, Dr. Manish Chhowalla has set up a fully operational, state-of-the-art laboratory for the synthesis of novel nanomaterials and thin films. Specifically, he has commissioned a radio frequency (RF) Sputterer for the deposition of various types of metallic and insulating thin films, a furnace for growth of single walled carbon nanotubes, a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) system for preferential growth of aligned carbon nanotubes, a filtered cathodic arc (FCA) apparatus for oxide and nitride thin films.

He has assembled a team of undergraduates and two graduate student along with a research associate. During the summer intenship program, he mentored a high school student and an undergraduate intern.

Dr. Chhowalla has also been active in building a nanotechnology curriculum with the Department as well as recruiting of more students. Since joining Rutgers, he has developed the ‘Photonic, Electronic, and Magnetic Applications of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures’ course and lab course. He has helped to organize and participated in NanoDays at Rutgers for high school students and teachers. He has also designed demonstrations and presentations about nanotechnology for high school students.