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Nanotechnology & materials science

Research Goals and Vision

The nanotechnology and materials science research at the KAIST School of Electrical Engineering aims to develop advanced nanoscale devices for next-generation electronic systems. This research focuses on new materials and next-generation device development, covering key areas of future electronics such as logic, memory, sensors, power devices, and RF/mmWave devices. These innovative research outcomes are actively applied across various industries, including semiconductor, AI hardware, ultra-fast telecommunications, and flexible sensors.

Key Research Areas

Logic

  • High-Performance Logic Circuits : Designing and implementing high-performance, low-power logic circuits using nanoscale semiconductor technology.
  • Reliability Enhancement : Improving the reliability and performance of logic circuits through new materials and structures.

Memory

  • Non-Volatile Memory : Developing next-generation non-volatile memory technologies to maximize the efficiency and stability of data storage.
  • High-Speed Memory Architecture : Researching high-speed memory architectures with enhanced data transfer rate beyond conventional memory systems.

Sensor

  • Nanoscale Sensor Technology : Developing high-sensitivity nanoscale sensors capable of accurately detecting various physical and chemical elements.
  • Sensor Applications Technology : Researching application technologies utilizing sensors in various fields, such as bio-medical, environmental monitoring, and industrial sensors.

PIM, Neuromorphic, etc.

  • Processing In Memory (PIM) : Developing new computing systems that integrate memory and processors to reduce data bottlenecks and improve computational efficiency.
  • Neuromorphic Chips : Designing neuromorphic chips that mimic the structure of the human brain to reduce energy consumption and enhance the performance of AI and machine learning.

Power Devices

  • High-Efficiency Power Devices : Developing high-efficiency power devices to maximize power conversion efficiency.
  • High-Voltage/High-Power Devices : Researching power semiconductor devices for high-voltage and high-power applications, such as automotive semiconductors.

RF/mmWave Devices

  • High-Frequency Devices : Developing high-performance devices operating in RF and mmWave bands to enhance wireless communication performance.
  • Communication and Radar Applications : Researching RF/mmWave devices for next-generation communication systems and radar applications.

Recent related activities in Nanotechnology & materials science

See below for specifc ongoing research topics related to Nanotechnology & materials science of KAIST EE.