Theme 1 – Atomic and Molecular Functional Materials

Lead: Prof Fraser Stoddart (Northwestern)

The aim of Theme 1 is create new self assembled and self organized atomic and molecular functional structures. Theme 1 focuses on new materials with novel properties required for device functionality, interconnects to nanoscale devices and interfaces for monolithic, heterogeneous integration. Of prime importance are n ew nano-structured materials and functional molecular materials that involve both inorganic and organic materials, which assemble themselves into structures that exhibit spatial control at nanometer length scales. Some of these materials, such as the nanowires and molecular switches, can be integrated with ultimate CMOS systems in a seamless manner; the integration will be achieved through a combination of supra-atomic and supramolecular synthesis and nanosubstructure engineering.

 The Principal Investigators contributing to this theme include (click to view bio): 

• Prof Fraser Stoddart (Northwestern)
• Prof Jeffrey Zink (UCLA)
• Prof Richard Kaner (UCLA)
• Prof Ya-Hong Xie (UCLA)
• Prof Jane P. Chang (UCLA)
• Prof Jianlin Liu (UCR)
• Prof Chongwu Zhou (USC)
• Prof Jim Bain (CMU)