AccelNet Implementation: Broadening Carbon Ring

Carbon - The new silicon?

Carbon has catalyzed several milestones in human civilization. Although various carbon forms can be created by rich combination of sp, sp2 and sp3 carbon atoms and different existing 0D, 1D, and 2D carbon nanostructures and new emerging applications (such as quantum computing, terahertz communications, next-generation energy storage systems, and carbon capture) that can benefit from these materials are enormous, progress in scaling and integration of carbon devices into carbon systems is still hampered by the knowledge gap between the different carbon allotropes and device fabrication communities.
As was the case for Si technology to take off, an organized and strategic exploration to accelerate the progress in the synthesis of carbon materials and their incorporation in devices and systems is urgently needed. In order to advance and realize new potential of carbon science and technology, convergent research and education efforts by bringing together networks in multiple relevant communities such as carbon allotropes synthesis, micro and nanofabrication, computation/modeling, AI/ML, analytical characterization, advanced manufacturing, and applications are critically needed.
This implementation project “AccelNet – Broadening Carbon Ring” was funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) through grant number 2412500 in 2024 to develop a network of networks of researchers in the area of carbon materials and devices.

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  • Project mission

    The mission of this strategic alliance Broadening Carbon Ring Network of Networks (N-o-N) is to bring researchers from different research communities to catalyze synergistic research for advancing the state of the arts in Carbon materials and devices towards the expected outcomes:

    • to fill the knowledge gap in carbon materials
    • accelerate new carbon materials discovery
    • create and share fabrication and manufacturing toolboxes
    • explore frontier carbon device and new applications
    • train highly diverse researchers and technical leaders with skillsets to conduct complex projects requiring international coordination.

     

     

  • News and announcements

    Summer school registrations for summer 2024 are open - Please click here to register.

    Summer school program

    Week (Time) Presentation Topics

    Week 1 - June 28th (10:00 am to 12:00 pm, EST)

    History of C-MEMS (Prof. Marc Madou, University of California Irvine)

    Leadership in entrepreneurship (Prof. Robert Hacker, Director StartUP FIU)

    Week 2 - July 5th (11:00 am to 1:00 pm, EST)

    C-MEMS: on-chip supercapacitors(Prof. Chunlei Wang, University of Miami)

    Research management

    Week 3 – July 12th (9:00 am to 11:00 am, EST)

    Further Insights on Processing Carbonaceous Materials (Prof. Rodrigo Martinez-Duarte, Clemson University)

    Research Management

    Week 4 – July 19th (10:00 am to 12:00 pm, EST)

    C-MEMS: neuron probes (Prof. Sam Kassegne, San Diego State University)

    Technical/Research management

    Week 5 – July 26th (10:00 am to 12:00 pm, EST)

    Carbon based electrochemical biosensors (Prof. Nezih Pala, Florida International University)

    Technical/Research management

     

    Postdoctoral positions open at Uppsala University. Check the opportunities tab for more details!

    There is a call for papers for The 8th International Symposium on Frontier Technology (ISFT). Check the opportunities tab for more details!

  • Opportunities

    1. Two postdoctoral research positions (fixed term, one year) open from VR (The Swedish Research Council).

    Postdoctoral position 1 Theoretical work on bio-sensing/energy materials.

    Postdoctoral position 2 - Experimental work on carbon electronics.

     

    2. The 8th International Symposium on Frontier Technology (ISFT), July 27-28, 2024

    Call for papers and registration link 

     

  • Core team

    Peggy Wang

    Prof. Chunlei "Peggy" Wang

    University of Miami

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    Marc Madou

    Prof. Marc Madou

    University of California Irvine

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    Nezih Pala

    Prof. Nezih Pala

    Florida International University

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    Rodrigo Martinez

    Prof. Rodrigo Martinez-Duarte

    Clemson University

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    Samuel Kassegne

    Prof. Samuel Kassegne

    San Diego State University

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    Vadym Drozd

    Prof. Vadym Drozd

    Florida International University

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    Siva Ramanathan

    Prof. Sivakumar Ramanathan

    University of Miami

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  • Knowledge gaps addressed through this project 

    Through this implementation project, we intend to address crucial gaps in implementation of carbon materials

    Knowledge gaps being addressed

  • Operating framework 

    The framework for tackling the knowledge gap related to Carbon MEMS and developing the network of networks is shown here. We intend to work on developing networks related to computation and modelling, materials synthesis, analytical/characterization techniques, microfabrication, and application. We intend to conduct annual meetings, facilitate student exchange programs, award seed grants, and provide mentorship for convergent research to realize the project objectives.

     

     

    Work plan

     

     

     

  • Project impacts

    The project will result in the followign beneficial impacts through the various activities planned:

    • technology development for various applications such as batteries, energy generation and storage, prosthetics, sensors, and MEMS
    • in the expansion of the network of networks through collaborations with new members.

     

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