Moiré Quantum Matter Nanofabrication Training Workshop

The workshop is planned to take place at the Jarillo-Herrero Lab at MIT in Cambridge, MA in June of 2024.

The Moiré Quantum Matter Nanofab Workshop aims to provide training in the nanofabrication of 2D moiré quantum devices. This workshop is open to the entire condensed matter physics/materials science community and it will include:

  • Demonstration of 2D materials exfoliation methods
  • Shape engineering based on the laser cutting method
  • Stacking of 2D materials with twist angle control
  • Tips on how to increase yields, subsequent device nanofabrication, improving contacts, device characterization, etc.

The Moiré Quantum Matter Nanofabrication Training Workshop will take place at MIT in Cambridge, MA, in June 2024 and will be hosted by the Jarillo-Herrero research group. Our main focus is on training small groups, enabling a more effective and direct training environment. Applicants should be able to spend 3-4 days at MIT during June 2024. Preference will be given to applicants with some 2D materials experience but without extensive moiré devices nanofabrication experience.

Application

Application Deadline: March 22, 2024

Eligibility

  • Able to secure own VISA/VISA waiver.
  • Be a current Graduate Student or Postdoc
  • A condition for participation in the workshop is that applicants commit to training members of at least two other groups at their institution and/or local area institutions upon their return home.
  • The training may be video recorded for instructional purposes and posted on Youtube or other platforms. Photographs may be taken also during the training, and used for reporting and/or dissemination of the group activities. Must be able to agree to being recorded/photographed as a participant in the training workshop.

Application Materials (Combine all into a single PDF file)

  • CV (2 Page)
  • Brief Research Statement (Max 500 Words)
    • Research statement should outline your current research interests, any relevant methodologies or approaches, and describe experience with 2D materials nanofabrication.
  • Provide Advisor Contact Information for Letter of Support (advisor will be contacted separately. Letter of support should be 1 page, PDF)
  • File name should follow the following Format: (Firstname_Lastname.pdf)

Workshop Support Provided:

  • Travel Support:
    • Domestic Graduate Students/Postdocs; Up to $500
    • International Graduate Students/Postdocs; Up to $1,000
  • Hotel Accomodations:
    • Shared hotel room with another attendee for workshop length

No Longer Accepting Applications