The Gangopadhyay Research Group is an electrical engineering and materials science research facility at the University of Missouri Columbia's College of Engineering and is associated with the International Center for Nano/Micro Systems and Nanotechnology. It is dedicated to expanding the realm of science and technology through optimization of existing techniques and exploration of new dimensions of knowledge. The group's research includes discovering, integrating, and optimizing new materials, processing methods, and characterization techniques. By promoting an interdisciplinary approach, our unique and modern research facility was designed to train, educate and prepare students to join and lead the workforce in innovative solutions to scientific challenges.