thin films, surfaces, and nano-engineering
Advanced nanometer–scale thin films have applications in optics, microelectronic systems, protective coatings, selective permeation and gas barrier layers, photovoltaic energy conversion devices, quantum well structures, and many others.
We are working to extend ALD into new and expanding areas, including Molecular Layer Deposition, where the chemical concepts of ALD are utilized for atomic–level integration of organic monomer and molecular building blocks into well defined thin films.
A new and growing focus is on modification of high surface area 3D structures, including nonwoven fibrous mats and natural and synthesized fabric structures for energy conversion devices, biological integration or separation systems.
Barry Hiney, a researcher in our group, leaves to join the Peace Corp in Africa. Follow his blog here: http://barrygoestoburkina.blogspot.com/
Students and postdocs in Parsons' group helped lead lab tours for Nanodays 2012, where more than 2000 middle and high school students and teachers from across NC came to NC State to learn about Nanotechnology and Nanotechnology research.
See photos: "Tour of Dr. Gregory Parsons's Laboratory"
Prof. Parsons' expertise includes:
Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Devices and Manufacturing
Atomic Layer Deposition processing and equipment
Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Displays (AMLCDs) and other flat panel displays
Polymer materials - fibers and films
Cluster Tools and Equipment Design
Photovoltaics
Chemical Vapor Deposition, Plasma Enhanced CVD, Plasma Etching
Electronics materials, especially molecular, organic and inorganic thin films
Parsons' CV
