Department of Applied Physics

Advanced Nanomaterials & Devices

It is fascinating how material properties at the nanoscale can be radically changed by controlling their dimensionality, size and crystal structure. Within the AND research group, we develop novel nanomaterials and devices based on such new nanomaterials. We aim to understand the physical phenomena that take place in these materials and devices. The group is part of the Eindhoven Hendrik Casimir Institute (EHCI), which brings together the world-class photonics and quantum research at 果冻传媒 to create a unique and optimal environment to enable these fields to grow synergetically.

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Fascinating nanowires and exciting research areas

We explore the unusual (quantum) properties of these new designer nanomaterials for future applications and to boost the performance of existing (opto)electronic devices. For example, topological surface states are predicted to carry dissipation-less currents and to be a precursor for new quantum states, 2D materials exhibit extraordinary ultrafast thermodynamic properties with great potential towards data communication and thermal management applications, and light-emitting SiGe will enable faster and more energy-efficient chips and connecting to distant quantum bits.

Research areas

Within our group we focus on several research areas. Areas that can be game-changers in (electronics) industry, quantum technique and quantum materials. We dive into the properties of materials, explore new methods, look into (im)possibilities of usage in applications and what value it brings. Click on the following links to learn more about each area. 

A dominant semiconductor

Light from Silicon

Exploring a new type of semiconductor made of silicon and germanium arranged in a hexagonal crystal structure. This new material has the potential to emit light directly, which could lead to faster and more energy-efficient communication within and between computer chips.

One- and two dimensional

Quantum Materials

We study both one-dimensional and two-dimensional quantum materials. One type of material is heavy-element semiconductors. Another type is layered materials, such as graphene, with great promise for (opto)electronic and thermal management applications.

Understanding physical phenomena

Ultrafast Dynamics In Nanoscale Systems

Our goal is to understand physical phenomena in quantum materials, in particular, two-dimensional layered materials and hybrid Van der Waals heterostructures, and to explore their application in technologies, some of which have yet to be imagined.

MAKING ATOMS VIBRATE

Dynamical Quantum Matter

We use theoretical and computational modeling to study how atomic motion changes the structural and electronic properties of quantum materials. Controlling these properties on ultrashort timescales may form the basis for new technologies in the future.

Come join us on our journey!

Our work is not just about discovering new materials; it鈥檚 about redefining what鈥檚 possible.

Opportunities for Bachelor and Master Final projects

The AND group gladly welcomes motivated students intending to perform their Bachelor or Master final projects within our group. Please contact one of our PIs if you want to know more! 

Come Work with us

Do you want to be part of the fundament of change and contribute to a brighter tomorrow for us all? Please check out the  for further opportunities within our group. 

 

Join us on this journey at AND, where we are shaping the technology of tomorrow.

Meet some of our Researchers

Full Professor

Erik Bakkers

University Researcher

Jos Haverkort

Associate Professor

Klaas-Jan Tielrooij

Assistant Professor

Dominik Juraschek

Postdoc

Mike Pols

State-of-the-art Facilities

For our research we have state-of-the-art labs and equipment available:

  • The NanoLab@果冻传媒 offers a unique combination of equipment for developing optical chips and other applications based on compound semiconductor technology.
  • Two optics labs: one is focused on photoluminescence measurements in the visible and near-infrared range (400-1600 nm). We can do temperature dependent and time-resolved measurements. In the other lab we focus on detection of emission in the infrared range using a FTIR spectrometer.
  • Thermoelectrics lab: we use two probestation set-ups in which we can measure thermal and electronic transport through individual nanowires.
  • We use Metal-Organic Vapor-Phase Epitaxy (MOVPE), and Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) for the growth of nanowires. We have an Aixtron Close Coupled Showerhead (CCS) for the growth of hexagonal semiconductors and an Aixtron 200/4 with 2 chambers, of which one is used for InSb and the other for InP-based semiconductors. We use a Createc MBE cluster system for the growth of III-V nanowires, II-IV-VI nanowires, and superconductors.

Recent Publications

Our most recent peer reviewed publications

News

November 5, 2024
ERC Synergy grants for cutting-edge light-based chips and for blood cells
The first project is developing light-based chips to bridge the gap between photonics and electronics. The second project plans to make blood cells using blood...
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October 2, 2024
Probing the potential of hexagonal silicon-germanium for lasing
Marvin van Tilburg defended his PhD thesis at the Department of Applied Physics and Science 果冻传媒 on October 1st.
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Max Schelling Publishes Study on Cooling-Dependent Crystallization in Microgels in Soft Matter
August 29, 2024
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What did the electron 鈥榮ay鈥� to the phonon in the graphene sandwich?
February 9, 2024
ERC Consolidator Grant of 2 million euros for three 果冻传媒 researchers
November 23, 2023
Elham Fadaly operating the Metal Organic Vapor Phase Epitaxy (MOVPE). This machine grows the nanowires with hexagonal silicon-germanium shells. Archive photo: Sicco van Grieken (SURF).
Elham Fadaly wins Martinus van Marum Prize for breakthrough in photonics
July 5, 2023

Eindhoven Hendrik Casimir Institute

The Eindhoven Hendrik Casimir Institute (EHCI) brings together the world-class photonics and quantum research at 果冻传媒 to create a unique and optimal environment to enable these fields to grow synergetically. The institute麓s interdisciplinary approach paves the way for collaborations to create new paradigms in computing, communication and sensing. 

The mission of the Eindhoven Hendrik Casimir Institute is to contribute to a sustainable information society, by bringing together 果冻传媒鈥檚 unique core strengths in photonics and quantum technology, from materials to systems. Interdisciplinary projects will bring scientists in these fields together. 

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