Project Title:

Applying Diamond or related materials to Make Advanced Devices

Professors Jim Davidson and W.P. Kang

Brief Description of Project:

This project will apply the technology established in our nanooelectronics laboratory to create active electronic, electrochemical and NEMS (Nano-electro Mechanical Systems) devices out of diamond or similar materials such as carbon nanotubes. Diamond can be used to make devices that are biocompatible, faster, stronger, more sensitive and even cheaper than other approaches. The specific objectives of the program are to:

- Support design of D-NEMS and other device configurations

- Suggest setup and perform tests that support evaluation of diamond/nanocarbon response to stimulus

Nature of Supervision:

One-on-one

A Brief Research Plan (period is for 10 weeks):

Weeks 1-2:  Learn how applied diamond is processed, support device and experimental design.

Weeks 3-5:  Conduct measurements of devices.

Number of Open Slots:

1

Contact Information:

J.L. Davidson
Professor of Electrical Engineering
615-343-7886
jim.davidson@vanderbilt.edu