Projects
Developing novel methodologies for the nano-optical characterization of 2D materials KU Leuven
Traditional optical spectroscopies are unparalleled analytical tools in science. However, a fundamental physical barrier known as the diffraction limit prevents them from accessing length scales beneath 200 nanometres. This is especially problematic for the family of 2D materials, such as graphene and the transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), which hold promise for cheap, next-generation LEDs, photovoltaic cells and photodetectors, amongst ...
Heterostructures of superconducting 2D materials as building blocks for emerging quantum technologies University of Antwerp
Piezo and flexoelectricity driven by inhomogeneous strain in 2D materials. University of Antwerp
Towards magnonics by design in 2D magnetic materials. University of Antwerp
Advancing 4D STEM for atomic scale structure property correlation in 2D materials. University of Antwerp
Unraveling the nonlinear optical behavior and boosting the performance of nonlinear photonic integrated circuits enhanced with 2D materials Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Modification of 2D materials like graphene and MoS2 by molecular self-assembly: structure and function. KU Leuven
2Dfun aims at establishing 2D layers and heterogeneous layer stacks as basic building blocks of, and demonstrate them in functional devices. To this end, 2Dfun will develop growth processes for 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (MX2) on graphene (with graphene coming from external resources within the Flagship) as well as high-k dielectric layers on MX2. Almost all work reported in literature in this area is based on natural MX2 material ...
Ab-initio simulations of next-generation devices made of 2D or topological-insulator materials KU Leuven
The purpose of this doctoral research is to explore the properties of new 2-D and topological insulator (TI) materials. These materials are interesting candidates for CMOS scaling, either for sub 10 nm gate length MOSFET transistors or novel devices such as Tunnel-FETS. The materials and devices will be simulated using an existing dissipative localized-orbital-basis Ab-Initio Atomistic NEGF algorithm. Part of the research comprises the ...
Development and optimisation of adhesion mechanisms between rubber and thermoplast materials for 2K injection moulding KU Leuven
Successful two-component (2K) injection moulding of multi-material products requires an efficient production process and an optimal material combination. Specifically for thermoset rubbers with thermoplastics, this is challenging as during injection moulding these materials have opposite temperature requirements. Therefore, a novel process with a mould containing thermally separated heat cavities was developed by Bex et al. [1]. Available ...