Dong Hee Son

Prof. Dong Hee Son is a Professor of Chemistry at Texas A&M University with joint appointments in Physics & Astronomy. He holds a BS and MS from Seoul National University, Korea, and a PhD from the University of Texas, Austin. His postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley focused on semiconductor nanostructures. His research explores semiconductor nanostructures for photonics, quantum information science, and photocatalytic systems.

Education:

• PhD, University of Texas at Austin
• MS, Seoul National University
• BS, Seoul National University

Research Interests:

• Semiconductor nanostructures and quantum dots
• Photonic materials and ultrafast optics
• Photocatalytic conversion and energy applications
• Defect engineering in perovskite materials
• Nanoelectronic and wearable sensor technologies

Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes quantum dot superlattices, hot electron generation for photocatalysis, and wearable nanogenerators. Key themes include defect passivation, plasmon dynamics, and light-induced magnetism in nanomaterials.

Advising & Grants: No specific grants or advisees listed. Research focuses on collaborative projects in nanomaterials and energy.

Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams at Texas A&M, exploring quantum dot applications in photonics and energy storage.