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 LASST is an interdisciplinary research
unit comprised of faculty, research staff, postdoctoral
scientists,
graduate students, and undergraduates from the Departments
of Physics & Astronomy, Chemistry, Electrical & Computer
Engineering, and Chemical & Biological
Engineering.
Research of advanced materials spans the spectrum from
basic science to applied technology in areas related
to microelectronics, sensors, composites, paper, biotechnology,
and other industries both within and outside the State
of Maine. The research effort involves a full-time
support staff, state-of-the-art instrumentation, and
funding from a mix of university, state, federal, and
industrial sources.
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Perform fundamental and applied research
on problems related to surfaces, interfaces,
thin film materials, solid-state devices,
microsystems, and sensor technology through
federal research grants.
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Transfer basic and applied research developments
to the industrial sector and participate
in joint university-industrial funded research
projects.
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Provide research opportunities and advanced
laboratory training for M.S. and Ph.D. students,
undergraduates, postdoctoral fellows, and
visiting scientists.
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Organize internal and external seminar
programs, workshops and topical conferences.
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Offer introductory and advanced courses
in areas such as vacuum technology, thin
film technology, surface physics and chemistry,
materials science, bioengineering, nanotechnology,
microfabrication, sensor technology, and
microelectronics.
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