The P2N group investigates the interactions between phonons, photons and electrons in nano-scale condensed matter with a long-term view to develop new information technology concepts where information processing is achieved with novel or multiple state variables. Experimental research is carried out on nanophononics including nano-scale thermal transport and opto-mechanical crystals at the cross roads between nanotechnology and dispersion relation engineering.

The Physics and Engineering of Nanodevices Group focuses on the development of novel devices specifically designed to gain insight into physical properties of materials at the nanoscale, combining state of the art lithographic and chemical methods with magnetic and electrical transport characterisation. The Group’s research is currently centred on spintronic devices in metals, graphene and topological insulators, including thermoelectric effects.

The Supramolecular NanoChemistry & Materials (NANOUP) Group aims to control the supramolecular assembly of (bio)molecules, metal ions and nanoscale building blocks at the nanometer length scale for the creation of multifunctional materials and devices. The use of Supramolecular Chemistry to control the fabrication of nanoscale materials and devices is a key aspect for the future of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology.

The Electron Microscopy Division focuses on the use of electron microscopy techniques for nanoscience and nanotechnology research and applications. Recent advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology, with an ever decreasing size of materials and structures, brings the need for advanced characterisation with high spatial resolution to obtain a deep understanding of the structure-property-function relationships.

The Nanoscience Instrument Development Division focuses on the design, development, improvement and deployment of advanced state-of-the-art instruments for nanoscience and nanotechnology. The main aim is the creation of an integrated scientific and technical platform with a highly qualified multidisciplinary team capable of addressing challenging instrumental projects both for basic nanoscience research as well as for nanotechnological applications.

The group has a long experience on issues such as:      * Development of ultrasonic systems (transducers, electronics and programming).      * Propagation of elastic waves in solids and liquids, homogeneous and heterogeneous media.      * Interaction of mechanical waves with biological tissues. * Interaction of mechanical waves with microbiological and biochemical processes and systems.   These topics find their application in various fields such as biotechnology, biomedicine, food industry, aeronautics, material characterization and non-destructive evaluation. Research lines: Instrum

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The RESULT group develops two R&D lines framed in multidisciplinary themes of application to Biomedicine and Health and Environment to characterize, manipulate and modify particles, cells, tissues and tumors. Conducts research and development of Advanced Technologies addressing cancer processes in personalized medicine(PID2021-128985OB-I00), coordinating international research with Harvard Medical School to develop a pioneering new ultrasound therapy.

MUSP Group focuses its research activity on the development of techniques for analyzing large signal flows as well as large signal sets. Its principal application field is the ultrasonic imaging for Nondestructive Evaluation and Medicine. - Beamforming techniques - Parallel signal processing - Real-time signal processing - Simulation of physic processes

The research group is composed of a Tenured Scientist, a Senior Research Scientist, 1 Postdoctoral, 1 technical personal and 1 Postdoctoral Researcher (with permission to collaborate). The research group is multidisciplinary including physics, mathematics and engineering. The group's main line of research is non-destructive evaluation, NDT, of materials and structures. The research group are focused on: - Material characterization during the manufacturing process and during its lifetime.