In our group, we aim to understand how electron spins interact with excitons, phonons and magnons and ultimately use these interactions to precisely control spins. We will develop an advanced spectroscopic tool combining optical and microwave techniques to investigate spin dynamics in materials with exceptional temporal and spatial resolution. We will identify the microscopic spin interactions present in solids, such as exchange, dipolar, and spin-orbit interactions and understand their chemical origin.  Ultimately, the insights gained from our research will enable us to tailor the properties of materials to suit specific applications, including but not limited to quantum transducers, hardware-based neural networks, and magnetic memory devices.