Cavallo Research Group
Welcome to the Cavallo research group at the Center for High Technology Materials. Founded in August 2014, the Cavallo Research Group engineers materials attributes and device characteristics to create novel or improved functionalities in condensed matter systems. Our work bridges theoretical modeling, innovative synthesis and processing, and advanced material and device characterization, enabling breakthroughs across quantum materials, nanomembranes, and advanced device architectures.
News
New Patient Issue !!!
HELICAL SLOW-WAVE STRUCTURES WITH INTEGRATED COUPLERS OF THz RADIATION: DEVICES AND METHODS OF FABRICATION
New Patient Issue !!!
VERTICAL SPINTRONIC DEVICES BASED ON DISLOCATIONS IN SINGLE-CRYSTALLINE SEMICONDUCTORS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION
QuanTime NM 2026!
Bringing quantum science into K–12 classrooms across New Mexico through teacher professional development, classroom kits, and hands-on quantum activities.
Cavallo Research Group at PCSI-51 (PCSI 2026)
Our group will present at the 51st Physics and Chemistry of Surfaces and Interfaces (PCSI-51), held Jan 25–29, 2026 at the La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Featured presentations include:
- Jan 27, 11:55 AM — “Platforms for Boundary-Controlled Synthesis of Screw Dislocations in Single-Crystalline Semiconductors” — Zachary Handoklow (Student), University of New Mexico.
Jan 29, 9:10 AM — “Surface Passivation in Black Phosphorus/GaAs Ultra-Thin Heterojunctions” — Peter-Jonas Ela (Student); with Francesca Cavallo, Emma Renteria (UNM), and Sadhvikas Addamane (Sandia National Laboratories).
2026 Wellborn Gap Funding Award
The Cavallo Research Group has received a $25,000 Wellborn Gap Funding award through UNM Rainforest Innovations to support the project “Ultra-Thin Infrared Detectors with Integrated Shields of Electromagnetic Interference.” The project is led by Francesca Cavallo, PhD, Associate Professor, with Emma Renteria, Post Doctoral Fellow, and is affiliated with the School of Engineering, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, and the Center for High Technology Materials at the University of New Mexico.
Our Expertise
Inorganic Nanosheets & Nanomembranes
Electromagnetic & Terahertz Devices
Spin-Based & Next-Generation Computing
Heterogeneous Materials Integration
Energy & Optoelectronic Devices
Bio-Integrated & Soft Electronics Platforms
Our Team
Our team brings together researchers, engineers, and students passionate about advancing materials science and quantum technology. We combine diverse expertise to drive innovation from fundamental research to real-world applications.