Nanotechnology Research – Directory

Preparation and optimisation of thin film solar cells based on compound semiconductors like CuInS2 or CuGaSe2 as well as the optoelectronic nanocharacterisation of new materials for photovoltaic application.

Developing nanopores as probes.

The Lieber Research Group at Harvard focuses on the bottom-up paradigm for nanoscience and nanotechnology.

The Marcus Lab at Harvard deals with the fabrication of submicron electronic structures, known as quantum wires and quantum dots, and the measurement of electron transport in these structures at millikelvin temperatures.

The Mazur group at Harvard University studies the dynamics of molecules, chemical reactions, and condensed matter on very short timescales - down to femtoseconds.

Park's group at Harvard probes physical and chemical properties of nanostructured materials and develops neuron-electronic interfaces.

The Westervelt Group has three areas of focus: 1) Imaging the coherent flow of electrons inside semiconductor nanostructures at low temperatures using scanning probe microscopy; 2) Studies of tunnel-coupled quantum dots and the fabrication of artificial molecules composed of few-electron quantum dots to implement qubits for quantum information processing; 3) Development of micro-electromagnets to trap, move, and assemble particles.

The Zhuang research lab works on the forefront of single-molecule biology and bioimaging, developing and applying advanced optical imaging techniques to study the behavior of individual biological molecules and complexes in vitro and in live cells.

CNS was created to assist and support the research community of Harvard University researchers and collaborators. The inclusion of CNS in the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network has expanded that function.

The goal of the center, a collaboration of several universities, is to develop tools for understanding nanoscale systems that link Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

The Nano Science research group at Hebrew University focusses on chemistry, physics and applications of semiconductor clusters, nanocrystals and nanorods.

Analytical and fabrication facilities with training for graduate level students available.

The group's research interest range from the interaction of drugs and exogenous nanomaterials with biological matter to electrokinetic manipulation of bioparticles (e.g., cells, DNA).

The NanoMaterials Group is among the top aerosol technology laboratories in the world and offers a unique environment for strong interdisciplinary research and a proven track record of productive cooperation. The main research areas of the group are synthesis and mechanistic studies of formation of carbon nanotubes and nanoparticles, pharmaceutical materials, electron microscopy, and computational fluid dynamics modelling.

Nano-optics and work on self organization

The objectives of the HelsinkiNano initiative are to spur the Helsinki region into a central position in nanoscience and technology, promote the use of nanotechnology in commercial applications, and strengthen cooperation networks within the field.

The nano-optics group at Heriot-Watt is working on the combination of new ideas in semiconductor physics with new ideas in optics.

Nano-crystalline oxidic powders and their material applications.

(German language site) An initiative to support nanotechnology activities from the Ministry of Economy of the German state Hesse.

The RCNS consists of four research divisions: Nanodevice; Nanoprocess; Molecular Assembly and Materials Synthesis ; and System Design and Architecture.

Hokkaido Innovation through NanoTechnology Support (HINTS) is a nanotechnology support project centered at Hokkaido University (Research Institute for Electronic Science, Catalysis Research Center, Center for Advanced Research of Energy Conversion Materials, and Research Center for Integrated Quantum Electronics) with close cooperation of Chitose Institute of Science and Technology.

Research activity of the MBE Electronics Group is based on the advanced semiconductor nanotechnology utilizing molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) crystal growth and a unique UHV (ultra-high vacuum)-based multi-chamber system.

The main objective of this Research Group is to carry out intensive research on formation of compound semiconductor nanostructures and their high-density arrays by utilizing metalorganic vapor-phase epitaxial (MOVPE) growth.

Holst Centre is an independent centre for open innovation, which develops generic technologies and technology platforms for wireless autonomous transducer solutions and systems-in-foil.

In partnership with local industries, NAMI will conduct market-driven, demand-led development of nanotechnology and advanced materials.