In the Ajoy Lab, we study and utilize the quantum properties of spin.
We reimagine magnetic resonance—NMR and EPR—as tools for discovery across chemistry, physics, and biology. By harnessing the untapped potential of quantum spins, we develop methods, materials, and devices that advance both fundamental science and practical applications.
We are based at the University of California, Berkeley and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Our Research
Extending the Power of Magnetic Resonance
We advance the sensitivity, resolution, and real-world deployability of magnetic resonance spectroscopies (NMR and EPR). We harness the ubiquity of spin—present in almost every atom — and its unique power to non-invasively report on chemical structure and dynamics. Bridging fundamental and applied science, our work reimagines conventional paradigms of NMR and EPR, and aims to make spin-based measurement broadly accessible across science and technology.
Research Areas
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Non-Equilibrium Spin Systems
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Quantum Sensing and Information
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NMR and EPR in Novel Regimes
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Molecular Sensors and Polarization Agents
News & Updates
What is NMR?
NMR looks inside molecules, figuring out how they're put together.
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy offers a noninvasive window into molecular structure and topology by detecting the spins of atomic nuclei. These spins reveal details of chemical bonding without participating in chemical reactions themselves. Despite its power, NMR traditionally relies on large, facility-scale instruments. Our work seeks to overcome these limitations, making the insights of spin-based spectroscopy broadly accessible across disciplines.
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Why This Work Matters
We innovate new methods to improve NMR.
We harness the ubiquity and power of nuclear and electronic spin as tools for discovery. Our work develops new methods and technologies—including hyperpolarization, microfluidics, advanced instrumentation, bottom-up materials engineering, and quantum sensing—to make NMR and EPR faster, more affordable, and broadly deployable. Through these efforts, we aim to extend the reach of spin-based science across chemistry, physics, materials science, and biology.