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HATNA-Based Polymers for Brain-Inspired Computing

HATNA-Based Polymers for Brain-Inspired Computing

HATNA-Based Polymers for Brain-Inspired Computing

Brain-inspired computing aims to replicate the function of biological neural networks using advanced materials. To realize this goal, it is important to develop a new type of molecular switch that can switch in the same way as synapses do.  Hexaazatrinaphthylene (HATNA) is a promising molecule   with synapse-like switching. In this project, HATNA-based polymers will be and to test the material’s properties for neuromorphic computing applications.


We are looking for a Bachelor/Master student to join this research, with the focus on the following depending on interest:

  1. How can the switching speed be increased?
  2. Can the stability be improved?
  3. How can processability be optimized to control film thickness and uniformity of HATNA polymer films, taking into account their chemical properties (such as solubility, molecular weight, and viscosity)?
  4. What are the electrical and physical properties of HATNA-based films, and how do they rate to switching mechanisms?


This research offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in polymer synthesis, device fabrication, and electrical characterization, contributing to the development of organic electronic devices that simulate brain-like processing.

Contact info:

Supervision:
Christian A. Nijhuis, c.a.nijhuis@utwente.nl

Daily supervisor:
​​​​​​​Xinyu Li, xinyu.li@utwente.nl