Project Availability
- Team Size
- 2 team members
- Open Spots
- 2 spots open
- Affiliations
- College of Engineering and Computer Science
- Semester
- Fall 2026
- Team Leader
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Ravinder Sharma
Nanomaterials Synthesis & Device Fabrication
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- Faculty Mentor
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Jayan Thomas, PhD
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Team Member Qualifications
Preferred: Must have some basic knowledge of physics and materials science.
Required: Need EHS labs safety courses.
Description
This project focuses on developing novel optoelectronic materials for neuromorphic synapse devices that emulate the learning and memory functions of biological synapses. The research involves designing and integrating light-responsive semiconductor materials, including organic and perovskite-based materials, into two-terminal device architectures. The optical and electrical properties of the materials will be investigated to achieve wavelength-dependent synaptic responses, plasticity, potentiation/depression, and memory behavior. The developed devices will be further evaluated for their potential in neuromorphic computing and artificial neural network applications, with the goal of enabling low-power, multifunctional, and optically controlled artificial synaptic systems.