By Emily Hubbell

Dr. Lena Ivanova visited Ohio University in November to discuss her nanoscience research with NQPI members. During her visit she also presented her research in a seminar to students and faculty members.

Her presentation, “Characterization of GaAsN Quantum Wells, GaInNAs Quantum Dots and GaN (1-100) surfaces by Scanning Tunneling Microscopy,” was based on findings from her doctoral work.

Dr. Ivanova received her diploma degree and PhD in solid state physics from the Technical University Berlin, Germany. Her research interests include compound semiconductors and low-dimensional structures.She is currently working with non-polar GaN surfaces and InN/GaN heterostructures using scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy.

Dr. Art Smith and Dr. Lena Ivanova pause for a quick photo.

Kangkang Wang, Dr. Lena Ivanova, Dr.Yinghao Liu and Wenzhi Lin pose in the Smith group lab.