Supervisory Team: Firman Simanjuntak, Themis Prodromakis
Project description
The Centre for Electronics Frontiers is a dynamic interdisciplinary Centre that delivers novel solutions for advanced sensory systems, energy technologies, and unconventional computing architectures. Our team encompasses diverse expertise ranging from materials process development to electronic devices, circuits, and systems. This knowledge, combined with our state-of-art facilities and strong collaborations with industry, enables us to offer unique solutions to real-world problems. Our ambition is to push the frontiers of electronics through emerging nanotechnologies, disrupting current ways of thinking by innovating advanced nano/bio-sensors, safe and efficient energy storage solutions, and novel Hardware for AI. To realise this vision, we are seeking exceptional candidates to join our team, interested in devoting their passion to addressing some of the challenges we have identified. More information on the Centre for Electronics Frontiers can be accessed at: https://cef.soton.ac.uk
Project description: This PhD studentship aims at developing radiation-hardened (rad-hard) nitride memristor synapses for enabling artificial intelligence (AI) hardware accelerators in space.
This project exploits the architectonic of memristor technology to realize AI computing capability onboard the satellites and space stations. The student will be trained to fabricate memristor synapse prototypes and investigate their reliability towards harsh photon & particle radiations. The student will have the opportunity to conduct in-situ electrical testing at our collaborator’s or industry partner’s radiation facility, either in the UK or abroad. The final objective of this project is to build an application demonstrator memristor chips that will be launched to space (low earth orbit).
If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr. Firman Simanjuntak, Centre for Electronics Frontiers, Email: [email protected],
Entry Requirements
A very good undergraduate degree (at least a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent) or an MEng/MSc (or equivalent, or near completion) with first class honours or distinction in Physics, Engineering, Materials Science or a closely related subject, such as Electronics and Chemistry.
Closing date: applications should be received no later than 31 August 2022 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place.
Funding: For UK students, Tuition Fees and a stipend of £15,285 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years.
How To Apply
Applications should be made online. Select programme type (Research), 2021/22, Faculty of Physical Sciences and Engineering, next page select “PhD Nanoelectronics (Full time)”. In Section 2 of the application form you should insert the name of the supervisor.
Applications should include:
Research Proposal (free form, 1 page A4)
Curriculum Vitae
Two reference letters
Degree Transcripts to date
Apply online: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/postgraduate-applications.page
For further information please contact: [email protected]
The School of Electronics & Computer Science is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.