DLSU Solid State Physics Laboratory

De La Salle University

Physics Department

About Our Group

We offer the necessary training designed to provide a broad understanding of solid state physics as well as the fundamental techniques of materials science and engineering.

We begin with a background in basic chemistry, mathematics, and physics -- the foundation for broad-based materials properties, processing, and applications courses.

About Our Group

We provide technical support for companies and universities involved in the preparation and characterization of new materials, and failure analysis of commercial products manufactured locally and abroad.

We also provide exclusive training for industries who intends to learn failure analysis, high vacuum technology, and different characterization techniques.

About our Research

Students who intend to join the research group are exposed to specialized courses in the following areas:– Semiconductors – Superconductivity – Conducting Polymers – Biomaterials– Nanomaterials – Shape Memory Alloys

Members

Dr. Gil Nonato Santos (HEAD) Enrique Manzano Carla Manzano

Students: Chiara Lanuza Reina Sasaki Jan Empino Parviz Gomari Gene Uy

Conducting Polymers (plastic electronics)

Conducting-Polymer-Based electronic, electrical and biomedical devices:

-solar cell & storage device

-thermoelectric device (power generation)

-pH meter, electrolyte sensor

-printed conducting polymers/ printed electronics

TiO2 Nanomaterials

Ultrasound activation of TiO2 nanopowders for cancer therapy

Photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanopowders for possible application on cancer therapy

Foreign Linkages

Kasai Laboratory, Research on Spintronics, Osaka University

Hangyo Laboratory, Research on Terahertz Spectroscopy, Osaka University

Sarakura Laboratory, Laser Research Center, Institute for Molecular Science, National Institutes of Natural Sciences

Industry Linkage

Perform Failure Analysis and Test

– Motolite– FEP Printing

Corporation– Sun Power Corporation– JG Summit– MRT– UNOCAL– Aries Tech Inc.– ADVANTEK

– Nippon Sheet Glass – TDK – Visteon – Cambridge – TIPCO – Texas Instruments – INTEL – Jacinto Steel– Marubeni Corporation– PNOC– TEMIC Auto Philippines– Philippine Air Force

Academic Linkage

Perform sample test on surface, elemental, electronic, and thermal analysis

– Condensed Matter Physics Laboratory, UP Diliman

– Materials Science and Engineering, UP Diliman

– UP Manila, Dentistry– High Vacuum Laboratory,

Ateneo de Manila– UP Baguio, Physics– UP Los Banos, Chemistry– MIT, Materials Science– UST, Chemistry– FEU, Dentistry– CEU, Chemistry– CLSU, Agriculture– UE, Dentistry

– Pangasinan State University– Baguio University, Engineering– Emilio Aguinaldo College,

Dentistry– DLSU Dasmarinas, Biology and

Engineering– Don Mariano Marcos University– Batangas State University– Philippine Science High School– Batangas Science High School– DLSU Taft, Biology, Chemistry,

Chemical Engineering– NW University– Recto High School

Facilities

The Solid State Physics Research Group maintains a state-of-the-art laboratory facility that provide students with hands-on training in materials synthesis, processing, and characterization.

(Science and Technology Research Center)

A fully-equipped computer lab containing PC's, printers, and a scanner is made available for our students.

SEM Gold Coater

SEM/EDX and Gold Coater Facilities

Thermal and Electrical Characterization Facility

DTAHMS

High Vacuum System and LN2 Facility

HVS Liquid Nitrogen Plant

High Temperature Furnace and XRD Facility

Furnace LaboratoryXRD

Fabrication Lab

Gas Blowing

Optical Characterization Facility

Safety

All students are required to pass the Experimental Methods subject and take an Apprenticeship subject in order to work in the Solid State Physics Laboratory.

Students are taught on the safety precautions in the laboratory.

Research Activities

The Solid State Physics Research Group participates in different Conferences sponsored by professional organizations such as MICROSPHIL, SPP, PPS, and ASEMEP to enhance the students educational experience. Programs like PHYSOJT lets the students combine their training in the lab with real-world experience in the field they choose.

Professional Organizations mentioned give a head-start on forming a network of colleagues, public speaking experience, and leadership training.

The Solid State Physics Research Group assists students in securing summer employment within their discipline through the summer PHYSOJT program.

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarships and Research Grants are available to all students who meet the qualifications. Most scholarship and grants are based strictly on academic merit and track record in research and publication. However, we do have several scholarships and grants that make provisions for those students with financial need thru our STUFAP program and research funding thru the URCO, DOST PCASTRD, CHED Funding, and Externally funded researches sponsored by industries.