Nanostructured Materials for Advanced Electronics and Quantum Technologies
Nanostructured Materials for Advanced Electronics and Quantum Technologies are revolutionizing how we think about computing, communication, and device innovation. As we enter the era of quantum supremacy, atomic-scale engineering and precisely designed nanomaterials are becoming critical for building the next generation of electronic and quantum devices.
At the Global Conference on Materials Science and Advanced Manufacturing (MSAM – 2026), this session will spotlight cutting-edge research at the intersection of nanomaterials, electronics, and quantum technologies.
We invite submissions and expert talks on:
• 2D Materials and Beyond: Exploring atomically thin materials like graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), black phosphorus, and MXenes for their unique electronic, optical, and quantum properties in nanoelectronic applications.
• Quantum Dots and Single-Photon Emitters: Investigating semiconductor nanocrystals and quantum dots engineered for quantum communication, quantum sensing, and quantum computing architectures.
• Nanostructured Semiconductors for High-Speed Electronics: Designing nanoscale semiconductors, nanowires, and superlattices for ultra-fast, low-power electronic devices that surpass classical scaling limits.
• Topological Materials and Quantum Hall Systems: Delving into topological insulators, topological semimetals, and quantum Hall effects enabled by nanostructured systems to build robust quantum devices resistant to decoherence.
• Spintronics and 2D Magnetism: Exploring nanomaterials for spin-based devices where information is encoded using electron spin rather than charge, opening up new possibilities for quantum and ultra-low-power electronics.
• Superconducting Nanomaterials for Quantum Circuits: Advancing the development of superconducting qubits and Josephson junctions using nanoscale superconductors for fault-tolerant quantum computing.
• Nanofabrication Techniques for Quantum Device Engineering: Discussing emerging methods like atomic layer deposition (ALD), electron beam lithography, and self-assembly for creating defect-free nanostructures at scale.
• Nanoelectronic Devices Based on Molecular Systems: Highlighting how single-molecule electronics and nanoscale organic materials can be harnessed for future-generation flexible, wearable, and quantum technologies.
• Quantum Sensors Powered by Nanomaterials: Presenting breakthroughs in ultra-sensitive detection technologies for medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and navigation based on nanostructured quantum sensors.
• Nano-Photonics and Integrated Quantum Photonics: Exploring how nanostructured photonic crystals, plasmonic systems, and nanocavities are enabling light-matter interactions critical for quantum computing and secure quantum communications.
• Low-Dimensional Systems for Quantum Transport: Understanding electron and phonon transport phenomena in 1D and 2D nanostructures and their implications for quantum materials and devices.
• Defects and Quantum Emitters in Nanostructures: Engineering defect centers in diamond, silicon carbide, and other wide-bandgap materials to create highly coherent qubits and single-photon sources.
• Hybrid Nanomaterial Architectures for Quantum Networks: Discussing the integration of various nanomaterials into hybrid systems that combine the strengths of different platforms to build scalable and robust quantum networks.
• Materials Challenges for Quantum Scalability: Addressing the key material science barriers to scaling quantum devices, such as material defects, noise reduction, and cryogenic compatibility.
• Environmental Stability and Reliability of Nanostructured Quantum Devices: Evaluating how aging, thermal cycling, and external perturbations affect the performance and longevity of quantum materials and devices.
This session will bring together materials scientists, quantum physicists, nanofabrication experts, and technology visionaries to discuss the breakthroughs that are shaping the future of electronics and quantum innovation.
Join us at MSAM – 2026 to explore how nanostructured materials are unlocking the potential of quantum technologies and advanced electronics for a new technological revolution!