Royce at Imperial researchers share more about their research
Our researchers shared more about their cutting-edge research using new facilities at the Royce Facility at Imperial College London.
At the Royce Institute, our state-of-the-art research facilities cater to electronic, spintronic, and optoelectronic device development.
We are a collaborative hub, hosting researchers and spin-outs with various objectives, including developments in quantum technologies, net-zero energy solutions, healthcare, and the novel textile materials.
In these recent interviews, our users provide an insightful look into their research endeavours, showcasing the cutting-edge capabilities of our facilities.
Dr Cindy Tseng, Research Associate in the Department of Materials
Dr Cindy Tseng explains how she uses the Royce facility to research water-splitting reactions to generate green hydrogen for renewable fuel applications.The impact of her research could open up a design space for improved catalysts.
Dr James MacDonald, CTO Solena Materials
Dr James MacDonald explains how the Royce facilities have supported his company, Solena Materials. Solena is a protein materials design company using world-leading computational design, machine learning, and automation to accelerate the development of bespoke materials targeted at multiple sectors, from fashion apparel to medical textiles.
Dr Shelly Conroy, Lecturer in the Department of Materials
Dr Shelly Conroy uses the Royce facility to investigate the growth and design of functional thin films for the future of electronics, quantum materials and energy devices.
Her group aims to produce thin films for more energy efficient devices, such as memory types of deices for nano-electronics and developing new materials for next-generation quantum technology.
Dr Ryan Bower, Research Associate in the Department of Materials
Dr Bower uses the Royce facility to advance his research on passively antimicrobial surfaces in high-contact areas. Working in collaboration with researchers at the facility, Sheffield Hallam University and HIPIMS, he hopes to develop these surfaces to kill bacteria in hospitals and public spaces.
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