About the project
This project will explore transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) semiconductors to build transistors and memristive devices enabling energy-efficient neuromorphic systems. The project forms part of the EPSRC EXPRESS Programme Grant and combines nanofabrication, device physics and advanced materials characterisation.
This project will focus on the development of transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC)–based nanoelectronic devices, including transistors and memristive devices, using electrodeposited TMDC materials developed within the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) EXPRESS Programme Grant (Exploiting Single Source Precursors for the Electrochemical Growth of Functional 1D and 2D Metal Dichalcogenide Semiconductors). EXPRESS is a major interdisciplinary research programme led jointly by the Universities of Southampton and Warwick.
Layered TMDC semiconductors are emerging as key materials for next-generation electronics due to their atomically thin structure, tunable bandgaps, and rich electronic behaviour. In particular, they offer exciting opportunities for energy-efficient computing technologies, including neuromorphic architectures inspired by biological neural systems. The project will explore the fabrication, characterisation and optimisation of TMDC-based nanoelectronic devices, with the aim of demonstrating device functionalities relevant to neuromorphic information processing, such as synaptic plasticity, threshold switching and memristive behaviour.
You'll gain experience in nanofabrication, electronic device measurement and advanced materials characterisation, working closely with researchers across chemistry, physics and electronic engineering. You'll join a vibrant and collaborative research environment at the University of Southampton with access to state-of-the-art cleanroom facilities, device fabrication tools and advanced electrical characterisation laboratories. The project also offers interdisciplinary training, collaboration with researchers across the EXPRESS consortium, and opportunities to present research at international conferences and engage with academic and industrial partners.
The School of Electronics and Computer Science is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.
