Nanoscale Charge and Heat Transfer at Metal-Semiconductor Interfaces

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The Hybrid Nanosystems group at NWO-Institute AMOLF is looking for a PhD candidate to unravel how the atomic-scale structure of metal-semiconductor interfaces governs charge and heat transfer, using cutting-edge correlative single-particle optical spectroscopy and in situ electron microscopy.
Metal-semiconductor interfaces are central to technologies ranging from computer chips to photocatalytic devices. These atomically thin interfaces are decisive for device performance, as they control how efficiently charge and heat are transported, yet the fundamental connections between atomic-scale interface structure and these transport properties remain poorly understood. This project investigates model metal-semiconductor nanosystems using single-particle optical spectroscopy correlated with transmission electron microscopy on the same individual nanoparticle, providing direct insight into how interface chemistry and structure govern charge transfer. Pioneering ...