Electronic and Magnetic Materials Design

This course combines materials chemistry and condensed matter physics to understand the design of nanoscale electronic and magnetic devices. This course integrates fundamental atomistic understanding, heterostructure design, and macroscopic properties. We will learn and apply knowledge of chemistry, crystallography, defects, deposition, and device physics to delve into thin film materials used in fuel cells, solid state sensors, quantum information science, logic and memory, and data storage. We will not only study examples used today, but also explore cutting-edge research on the frontier of these areas. Our goal is to better understand the functional materials and heterostructures used in solid states devices. The course is intended to support graduate students conducting research in nanoscale devices.