Theme 4 – Novel Heterogeneous Nanodevices

 Lead: Prof Kang Wang (UCLA)

 The aim of Theme 4 is based on the seamless transition from CMOS to other potential new logic and memory devices based on the new materials and new synthesis methods developed from Themes 1-3 pursued in three directions: (1) nanowires and dots, (2) molecular memories and (3) spintronics devices. There is great deal of interactions and new ideas have been germinated from these interactions, particularly in the areas of nanowires and molecular devices.

In addition to exploiting the salient features of nanostructures mentioned above, we will also address the means to overcoming intrinsic problems of nanodevices, such as charge fluctuations and low current drive. Some projects include:

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

• Prof Kang Wang (UCLA)
• Prof Yang Yang (UCLA)
• Prof Jason Woo (UCLA)
• Prof Chongwu Zhou (USC)
• Prof David Goldhaber-Gordon (Stanford)
• Prof Philip Kim (Columbia)
• Prof H.-S. Philip Wong (Stanford)
• Prof Chi-On Chui (UCLA)