Nathan C. Flanders

I am a researcher at Argonne National Laboratory specializing in the development and utilization of multimodal laser and X-ray characterization techniques. My research leverages in situ and time-resolved methodologies to observe dynamic materials transformations, with a particular focus on materials for quantum information science. I employ a suite of X-ray techniques, including coherent diffraction methodologies, X-ray spectroscopies, and ultrafast measurements, to uncover the fundamental structure-property relationships that enable the precise tuning of materials for targeted functional outcomes. My expertise spans a diverse range of systems, from framework materials (COFs, MOFs) to solid-state quantum systems, developed through previous research at Northwestern University, Kyoto University, and the University of Chicago. Today, my work bridges materials chemistry and physics through the use of user facilities, including the Advanced Photon Source (APS), the Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM), and the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS).