Electronics, Photonics and Magnetic Devices

The Electronics, Photonics, and Magnetic Devices (EPMD) Program is a grant that supports innovative research efforts in the fields of electronics, optics and photonics, optoelectronics, magnetics, opto- and electromechanics, electromagnetics, among others. The main objective of the EPMD program is to spearhead technological advancements in micro-, nano-, and quantum-based devices that function within the electromagnetic spectrum. The program envisages contributing to various sectors such as information and communications, imaging and sensing, healthcare, Internet of Things, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing.

The program emphasises the emergence of technologies that promote miniaturization, integration, and energy efficiency. It is also interested in novel material-based devices that possess new functionalities for increased efficiency, flexibility, tunability, wearability, and reliability.

Under the supervision of Program Directors, the program manages multiple areas, including electronic devices and nanoelectronics along with wide/extreme- and narrow-bandgap, semiconductor devices. It involves devices with new functionalities based on material-device interactions and reliability, device-related electromagnetic effects, and microwave devices, to name a few.

Further, the EPMD program comprises of carbon-based electronics, thermoelectric devices, photonic devices with advanced optical emitters and photodetectors, optical communication components, and magnetic devices. It also promotes research on biomagnetic and nanomagnetic devices, and spin electronics for future logic and memories.

Additionally, the program encourages projects dealing with 2D material devices and circuits, devices based on paper electronics, bioelectronic devices, photovoltaic and energy harvesting devices, metamaterial and plasmonic-based devices, and sensor device technologies. Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out to a Program Director listed in the EPMD staff directory to discuss their area of interest.