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  5. New organic semiconductors for bioelectronic and neuromorphic applications

New organic semiconductors for bioelectronic and neuromorphic applications

Research Group: Chemistry
Number of Students: 1
Length of Study in Years: 4 Years
Full-time Project: yes

Funding

Funding is provided via the China Scholarship Council.  

    • Available to Chinese applicants only.
    • Applicant required to start in September 2025.
    • The studentship arrangement will cover overseas tuition fees for the duration of the studentship.

Project Description

In the Nielsen Lab (https://nielsen-lab.com/), we have extensive experience in designing and synthesising organic semiconductors for electronic applications. Most recently, we have focused on systems that can interface with biology and act as ion-to-electron transducers in transistor configurations. To build on this, we propose in this PhD project to prepare new organic semiconductors and tailor their properties to meet requirements for neuromorphic computing such as controlled hysteresis and switching times. We will do this by incorporating selective binding sites for specific ions into the semiconductor framework. We will also explore chemical approaches to creating semiconducting channels that can mimic dendritic networks.

Requirements

Application Method:

To apply for this studentship and for entry on to the Chemistry programme (Full Time) please follow the instructions detailed on the following webpage:

https://www.qmul.ac.uk/spcs/phdresearch/application-process/#apply

Deadline for application - 29th of January 2025

Application Method:

To apply for this studentship and for entry on to the Chemistry programme (Full Time) please follow the instructions detailed on the following webpage:

https://www.qmul.ac.uk/spcs/phdresearch/application-process/#apply

Supervisor Contact Details:

For informal enquiries about this position, please contact Dr Christian Nielsen

Email: c.b.nielsen@qmul.ac.uk

 

SPCS Academics: Dr Christian Nielsen

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