Tyler James
Research Associate (Atomic Manipulationand Scanning Probe Microscopy), Faculty of Science
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Research Summary
My current research is focussed on ultra-high vacuum and cryogenic temperature scanning probe microscopy (SPM) as a member of the Nottingham Nanoscience Group. This research has two main aims: to… read more
Current Research
My current research is focussed on ultra-high vacuum and cryogenic temperature scanning probe microscopy (SPM) as a member of the Nottingham Nanoscience Group. This research has two main aims: to build and investigate the properties of structures formed by manipulating single atoms on surfaces, and to investigate the magnetic properties of materials down to the atomic scale using spin-sensitive SPM techniques.
In addition to my SPM work, I have an additional interest in 2D materials, in particular fabricating and measuring van der Waals heterostructure devices. My current research in this area is focussed on combining carbon nanotubes (1D materials) with a range of 2D materials to produce devices with very small lateral areas.
Past Research
During my Undergraduate projects and PhD, I have worked as part of the graphene and hexagonal boron nitride molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) group. I have also worked on incorporating layers of organic molecules into van der Waals heterostructure devices and investigations into their optical and electronic properties.