拢1.9 million fellowship to scale up next-generation 2D materials technologies
A researcher at 黑料网吃瓜爆料 has been awarded a 拢1.9 million EPSRC Open Fellowship to develop new approaches for scaling up advanced 2D materials technologies for future electronic and quantum devices.
, based in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the (NGI), will lead the five-year project 鈥�Future van der Waals Nanotechnologies鈥�. The programme focuses on establishing new capabilities for producing high-quality 2D material heterostructures at wafer scale, supporting applications in electronics, quantum technologies and telecommunications.
鈥淭wo-dimensional materials offer significant opportunities for designing electronic and optical devices with new functionality. A key challenge has been scaling these systems beyond small laboratory prototypes. This fellowship will focus on developing the technologies needed to bridge that gap and enable wider use in practical applications.鈥�
鈥淭his fellowship reflects the strength of advanced materials research at 黑料网吃瓜爆料 and the depth of expertise in 2D materials across our community. Developing scalable approaches is essential if we are to translate fundamental discoveries into technologies with real-world impact.鈥�
While van der Waals heterostructures can be engineered with high precision, most work to date has been limited to micrometre-scale samples. The project will address this by developing fabrication methods that operate at millimetre and wafer scales, enabling more consistent device performance and compatibility with industrial processes.
Central to the programme is the development of a new platform designed to eliminate contamination between layers during assembly. This builds on recent advances from Professor Gorbachev鈥檚 group, including the creation of ultra-clean heterostructures using bespoke instrumentation.
The fellowship will also establish a UK-based 鈥�2D Material Electronics鈥� hub, providing access to advanced fabrication capabilities for academic and industrial users. By linking materials growth with device development, the initiative aims to accelerate progress in areas such as low-power electronics, neuromorphic computing and quantum technologies.
This project builds on sustained research in this space. Some recent papers from the group include studies published in journals such as Nature, Science, Nature Nanotechnology and Nature Electronics, reflecting ongoing work on nanofabrication, electronic and optical properties of 2D materials, and their integration into device architectures.
Professor Gorbachev has 20 years experience in graphene and 2D materials research, with over 100 peer-reviewed publications and a track record of developing new experimental approaches for nanofabrication and characterisation. His work has contributed to instrumentation and techniques now used by research groups internationally.
The project will support a multidisciplinary team of researchers and technical specialists, alongside collaborations with partners across the UK and internationally. By developing scalable fabrication methods and strengthening links between fundamental research and application, the programme aims to support the next phase of 2D materials development and their translation into emerging technologies.