Smart, edge sensors are a cornerstone of Industry 4.0, enabling the seamless integration of physical and digital systems. The key aspects of their application include data collection and monitoring (real-time data on parameters such as temperature, pressure, humidity, specific gas concentration in the environment etc.), predictive maintenance, quality control and most importantly safety and compliance, […]
Spin-orbit torques (SOTs) in 2D material stacks offer a route to ultralow-power magnetic memory and logic[1]. We will design, build, and understand van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures that combine topological insulators (TI), transition-metal dichalcogenides, graphene, and 2D magnets (e.g., Fe3GeTe2) to generate and control SOTs. Taking advantage of atomically sharp interfaces, symmetry, and twist angle, […]
This project is a multidisciplinary initiative at the frontier of energy efficiency and information technology, focusing on thermal management and energy harvesting in low-dimensional materials. It addresses the growing demand for innovative solutions that overcome the limitations of conventional silicon-based devices, which face severe thermal bottlenecks in advanced architectures. The doctoral research will target thermal […]
The PhD project is fully aligned with the cutting-edge research at ICN2 on the modelling of semiconducting spin qubits within the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing technologies. It is embedded in a vibrant international network, with Roche’s group maintaining close collaborations with leading experimental teams fabricating qubits at the Niels Bohr Institute (Denmark), IST […]
High-temperature superconducting (HTS) films are key for future energy technologies, with outstanding relevance in compact fusion reactors, but their performance remains highly sensitive to irradiation-induced damage. This project will unravel how different irradiation environments—high-energy electrons, protons, alpha particles, gamma rays or neutrons—affect the structural, electronic, and superconducting properties of HTS films. Through collaborations with CIEMAT, […]
Overdoping high-temperature superconducting (HTS) films is probably the major critical challenge to boost performance to the extreme limits, as increasing the carrier density enhances the condensation energy directly increasing the vortex pinning force. This project will investigate strategies to achieve and control overdoping in REBa₂Cu₃O₇₋ₓ (REBCO) thin films, including Ca-doped compositions, to access higher doping […]
The rapid expansion of portable electronics, sensors, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices is creating a strong demand for energy storage systems that are compact, versatile, and capable of operating under diverse conditions. Solid-state batteries represent a promising solution, as the use of inorganic electrolytes and electrodes enables higher energy density, long-term stability, and reliable […]
Functional ceramics play a key role in energy storage technologies such as all-solid-state lithium and sodium batteries. Traditionally, their processing relies on long and energy-intensive high-temperature sintering steps (700.1200°C for 12–48 h), which limit efficiency and restrict materials design. Ultrafast high-temperature sintering (UHS) has recently emerged as a disruptive alternative, enabling ceramic consolidation within seconds […]
ObjectiveDevelop a planar micro‑TEG using ultrathin (~70–100 nm) Si films, CMOS‑compatible, fabricated on Si-on-insulator (SOI) substrates, to harvest low-grade waste heat for low‑power applications (µW–mW range). Device Design Utilize SOI wafers featuring a (~70-100 nm device Si layer). Pattern arrays of suspended Si membranes (tens of µm lateral dimensions) alternately doped n- and p‑type (e.g. phosphorus and […]
Objective Develop and optimize nanosized PVDF and copolymer fibers obtained by electrospinning for flexible electrocaloric cooling applications. Optimize electrospinning parameters (voltage, flow rate, distance, humidity, collector) to maximize electrocaloric response of PVDF and derivates. Carry out structural (FTIR, XRD), morphological (SEM/AFM), electrical and electrocaloric characterization. Model the electrothermal behavior of membranes and correlate it with […]