Welcome to the Heske Research Team web page!

The approach of the Heske Research Team is to combine spectroscopic and structural methods to study surfaces and interfaces of devices devoted to the conversion of energy. We utilize spectroscopic methods, both in the lab at UNLV as well as at third-generation synchrotron light sources around the world. Furthermore, we use microscopic probes and diffraction methods to study the morphology and structure of surfaces.

With this “tool chest”, we team up with national and international partners to unravel the secrets of surfaces and interfaces in a large number of different (mostly solar) devices.

Events and Reports:
Spring 2024: Two new projects on surface and interface characterization of solar energy materials are starting! We're looking for motivated post-docs and graduate students to join the team!
Interested? Send us an e-mail (heske@unlv.nevada.edu)!

December 2023: M.Sc. Mary Blankenship is an Outstanding Graduate at the Fall 2023 UNLV Graduate Commencement!

May 2023: Dr. Amandee Hua is the Student Speaker at the Spring 2023 UNLV Graduate Commencement! (starts at 1:16:54 and 2:05:25)

March and May 2023: Samuel Chen wins first place at the Southern Nevada Regional Science & Engineering Fair and represents Southern Nevada at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Dallas!

Fall 2022: Prof. Jared Bruce joins the UNLV Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry and our research cluster. Check out his web page!

The Machine is hungry!

"Alternative Buffer Materials and Their Electronic and Chemical Properties in Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)₂ and CdTe Thin-Film Solar Cells"

"Exploring the Structure of Aqueous Solutions with SALSA"