The primary focus of Professor Leseman's research group is to understand the physics of nano/micro-materials. Our approach to this understanding is primarily through design of novel experiments followed by modelling. Project topics include studies in the adhesion of of micro/nanodevices, length scale effects in thin films, Phononic Crystals, nanothickness material synthesis and alteration of the electrical, magnetic, and thermal properties.

• Prevention of stiction failure in NEMS/MEMS
• Improved etching of Si using XeF₂
• In-situ investigations of Au films less than 100nm in thickness
• Low temperature synthesis of graphite on patterned surfaces
• Ultra high vacuum studies of MEMS vibrations.
• Fabrication and charactrization of phononic crystals operating at super high frequencies(SHF)