College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences

Vivek Aji and Nathan Gabor

‘Twisting’ atomic materials may convert light into electricity

A pair of physicists at the University of California, Riverside, are aiming to convert light falling on atomically thin semiconductor materials into electricity, having received more than $582,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of the Army. Nathaniel Gabor and Vivek Aji, both associate professors of physics and astronomy, will focus on how the fundamental...
By Iqbal Pittalwala | UCR News |
Dr. Nathaniel Gabor in his office (c) UCR

Creating through crises

As the coronavirus pandemic continues across the U.S., many are finding that discovering and engaging in creative hobbies offers a welcome outlet for stress and anxiety. But sustaining the motivation to create during times of high stress can be challenging. Members of the UCR community share the ways they have been exploring their own creativity...
By Jessica Weber | UCR News |
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