Atoms to Devices

Atoms to Devices is the quantum scale engineering of new technologies, that can translate into applications ranging from photonics, imaging, semiconductors and sensors, through to energy storage, biomedical materials and quantum technologies.

The research area comprises modelling, design, growth, fabrication, characterisation, and testing of electronic, spintronic and opto-electronic devices.

The common thread that runs through the Atoms to Devices theme is the deposition of thin films, their fabrication into devices, their characterisation both chemically and structurally (XRD, Raman, XPS, EPMA) and their electrical testing, exploring the response of films exposed to electromagnetic fields from DC, through microwave and terahertz, to optical frequencies.

• Development of electronic materials for the energy transition to meet net zero carbon targets by 2050, including research into photovoltaics, calorics and thermoelectrics, and low-loss electronics.
• Demonstration of efficient catalysts to support carbon-free hydrogen generation.
• Development of new device paradigms, including ‘chargeless’ electronics, new computing architectures, and quantum technologies.
• Design of bioelectronic sensors to support personalised healthcare, and clinical assessment.
• Development of resource abundant, scalable and recyclable materials.

• South Wales Semiconductor Cluster
• Materials for the Energy Transition
• Centre for Centre for Quantum Computing and Communication Technology (CQC2T)
• UK Quantum Technology Hubs