Andrey Turchanin: "New concepts for memory devices"

⏹ What are your expectations for the 2DSPIN-TECH project? 

➡️ – I expect that in the synergetic effort we discover new spintronics phenomena and develop new concepts for memory devices, says Andrey Turchanin.

⏹ Why is 2DSPIN-TECH important?  

➡️ – It concentrates on new device and material concepts simultaneously contributing to the areas of solid-state physics, material science and engineering.  

⏹ What is the unique function of 2D materials in this project? 

➡️ – Various quantum phenomena. 

⏹ What is Janus materials? What is the function of the materials for spintronics? 

➡️ – Janus materials do not exist in the nature; they can be obtained only artificially. Due to the build-in dipole moment they provide a new degree of freedom to manipulate spin in devices.     

⏹ What is lateral heterostructure? What properties can be created with lateral heterostructure? 

➡️ – In a lateral heterostructure two dissimilar monolayers are stitched together within one atomic plane. Employing 2D semiconducting materials, for example atomically sharp p-n junctions can be created in this way.  

⏹ What is your own primary motivation in this project?  

➡️ – To contribute with novel 2D materials to the field of spintronics. 

Text and photo: Jonas Löfvendahl

Four facts about Andrey Turchanin

✅ Professor at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena in Germany.

✅ Favourite quote: "Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today."

✅ Likes to do in spare-time: Playing tennis.

✅ Has worked with Graphene and other 2DM since 2005.

Read more about 2DSPIN-TECH here.