Latest Advances in AFM and Photothermal AFM-IR for 2D Materials and MEMS Applications
Explore new advances and research trends
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at the University of California San Diego and Bruker are pleased to co-host an Atomic Force Microscopy Seminar on May 28, 2026.
This free seminar presents latest AFM measurement capabilities on MEMS and 2D Materials, with a special focus on the use of Photothermal AFM-IR for nanoscale chemical analysis.
Lunch will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you at the event!
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Preliminary Schedule — Thursday, May 28
| Time | Topics | Presenter |
| 11:00AM | Introduction | UCSD MRSEC and Bruker |
| 11:15AM | Talk 1 (virtual): Characterization of Advanced Devices using AFM | Ming Ye, PhD, Bruker |
| 11:45AM | Talk 2 (in person): Photothermal AFM-IR for Nanoscale Characterization of 2D Materials | Jin Hee Kim, PhD, Bruker |
| 12:15PM | Lunch & Networking | |
| 01:00PM | End of Seminar |
Organizing Commitee
Prof. Andrea Tao
Professor & Vice Chair of Education, NanoEngineering
Deputy Director | San Diego Nanotechnology Infrastructure
IRG1 Lead | UC San Diego MRSEC
Founding Faculty | UC San Diego Institute for Materials Discovery & Design
Ricardo Deluna
Facilities Manager
UC San Diego MRSEC
Rand Kingsford
Facility Engineer
UC San Diego MRSEC
Location
University of California San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
MRSEC, Room NSB 3211
