Advanced force microscopy and nanolithography (ForceTool)

The research activity is focused on the development of analytical tools and methodologies based on scanning probe technology for exploring the nanoscale. The research activity is divided in four scientific domains: Advanced force microscopy, nanomechanics, nanomedicine and nanolithography. The specificity of scientific activity rests on five pillars. (i). The development of 3D high-speed AFM imaging for soft matter. (ii) Water at interfaces. (iii) The study of the relationship between nanomechanical properties and disease. (iv) The development of tip-based nanolithographies and nanofabrication methods. (v) Integration of instrumentation and theoretical modelling to develop functional devices for the nanoscale.