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Materials discovery and design from quantum mechanics-based computational approaches
Understanding novel physics in nanoscale materials is critical for the development of modern electronics technology.However, such delicate materials are difficult to manipulate and characterize experimentally because of their tiny size. This raises the conundrum of how to proceed forward quickly with exploration and subsequently design of properties.In principle, materials properties are determined by the electronic structure. Quantum mechanics based computational approaches are able to address fundamental electronic, optical and magnetic properties in such materials.This provides a powerful complement to the …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- Science and Engineering Faculty
- School
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Research centre(s)
- Centre for Materials Science
Understanding how structure influences electronic properties in molecular films
Organic electronic materials based on small molecules have a range of interesting applications: they enable lightweight, flexible devices that can be biodegradable and very cheap to manufacture.One challenge working with small molecules controlling how they crystallise into a film, since this affects the electronic properties of the resulting device. Since a wide range of parameters affect the way the film crystallises, this can be a complex problem to understand and control.The aim of this project will be to investigate the …
- Study level
- Honours, Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Science and Engineering Faculty
- School
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Research centre(s)
- Centre for Materials Science
2D heterostructures for future electronics
The traditional approach to the miniaturisation of electronic devices is coming to a halt. Experts agree that the Moore’s law prediction of doubling the number of transistors per chip every two years will cease to be fulfilled in 2020, as the heat produced in small structures cannot be cooled down quickly enough.However, by reducing the size of the device, the quantum nature of atoms and solids can be turned into an asset. By exploiting the phenomena occurring at these scales, …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- Science and Engineering Faculty
- School
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Research centre(s)
- Centre for Materials Science
Centre for Clean Energy Technologies and Practices
New 2D heterostructures on silicon carbide for two dimensional electronics
Graphene has attracted a great deal of interest due to its remarkable electronic, optical and mechanical properties. However the absence of a bandgap limits its use in many applications.Future applications in nanoelectronics will depend critically on the development of novel approaches to introduce a bandgap while preserving carrier mobility. An example includes stacking graphene with other two-dimensional (2D) materials with complementary properties.This project will look at systematically refining the integration of different 2D materials with graphene grown epitaxially on silicon …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours, Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Science and Engineering Faculty
- School
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Research centre(s)
- Centre for Materials Science
Centre for Clean Energy Technologies and Practices