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Read more at: Grant awarded EPSRC-NSF in collaboration with Oxford University and Buffalo University on X-ray detectors

Grant awarded EPSRC-NSF in collaboration with Oxford University and Buffalo University on X-ray detectors

3 February 2024

Judith was pleased to have an online kick-off meeting on her new joint EPSRC-NSF grant on BiOI X-ray detectors. Robert Hoye (Oxford), Quanxi Jia and Wanyi Nie (Buffalo) were on a zoom call with her to discuss our first steps.


Read more at: Spin out company NanoPrint first prototype

Spin out company NanoPrint first prototype

2 February 2024

The spinout company from our group (current and past members, Thomas Sun and Robert Hoye), NanoPrint, is moving fast along with its first prototype machine nearly built. We are grateful to Maxwell for allowing us to start up there. We are also grateful for the networking opportunities with other start-ups in Maxwell.


Read more at: Goodbye Erik!

Goodbye Erik!

31 January 2024

The group wishes farewell to Erik, who has been with the group and wider DMG for over 2 years! Erik has been incredibly helpful to all group members, you will be missed!


Read more at: PhD Muirean de h-Ora visits Tyndall National Institute as part of ASCENT+ programme

PhD Muirean de h-Ora visits Tyndall National Institute as part of ASCENT+ programme

26 January 2024

PhD Muirean de h-Ora has visited the Tyndall National Institute hosted by Dr Lynette Keeney. As part of ASCENT+ programme, they conducted magnetoelectric coupling with piezo force experiment on VAN films. See below for more information about this programme, or find more information on this multidisciplinary and...


Read more at: Driscoll group presents at IOP Memristor 2024 Conference

Driscoll group presents at IOP Memristor 2024 Conference

26 January 2024

Members of the Driscoll attended the IOP Memristor 2024 conference. Dr Hellenbrand presented his work on Resistive Switching Nanocomposites and Prof. Driscoll gave a talk on Materials Challenges for Oxide Memristors. Thank you to the organisation and all speakers for the excellent event and great discussions.


Read more at: Prof Bilge Yildiz talk hosted by the Driscoll group at the Materials Science Department - Goldsmith Seminar Series

Prof Bilge Yildiz talk hosted by the Driscoll group at the Materials Science Department - Goldsmith Seminar Series

25 January 2024

We were honoured to host Prof Yildiz at the Goldmisth Seminar series. She presented her and her group's outstanding work on exsolution for energy conversion applications. Their work investigates the role of oxygen vacancies, enabling to controllably tune size, density, composition and position of the exsolved metal...


Read more at: IOM3 Neuromorphic Webinar organised by Prof Driscoll

IOM3 Neuromorphic Webinar organised by Prof Driscoll

23 January 2024

Prof. Driscoll organised an online seminar with prominent speakers from various universities, institutes, and career levels to discuss materials for neuromorphic computing. The webinar included excellent talks on the topic of neuromorphic implementation and materials design by Dr Markus Hellenbrand (Dept of Materials...


Read more at: Grant award for neuromorphic Tsinghua - Cambridge Joint Research

Grant award for neuromorphic Tsinghua - Cambridge Joint Research

9 January 2024

The Driscoll group has been awarded a grant incollaboration with Prof. Li from Ts Tsinghua University (PI: Huanglong Li from Dept. of Precision Instrument; co-PI: Fang Wang from Dept. of Precision Instrument; co-PI: Rong Yu from School of Materials Science and Engineering; co-PI: Pu Yu from Dept. of Physics). The grant...


Read more at: Driscoll Group Christmas Party

Driscoll Group Christmas Party

13 December 2023

The Driscoll group also celebrated the festive season at Judith's house!


Read more at: Device Material Group Christmas Party

Device Material Group Christmas Party

13 December 2023

The DMG gathered to celebrate before the holiday break! Group members from the Driscoll, Di Martino and Kar-Narayan joined. It was a night of incredible food (thank you to all who brought something along), mulled wine, festive songs and activities.