Advanced Materials Research Center (AMRC)

Overview

• The Advanced Materials Research Center (AMRC) at XJTLU is dedicated to advancing materials development and innovation on both national and international levels. It is designed to significantly optimize electronics, medical, and clean energy technologies, aligning with China’s 14th 5-year plan.
• The AMRC specializes in pioneering the development of advanced materials, including semiconductor materials, biomaterials, energy-related materials, and environmentally beneficial materials.
• The Center forms strategic alliances with top universities, research institutions, and industry partners globally to enhance research and commercialization efforts.

Research Themes

Potential research areas that align with the fundamental research conducted within the AMRC might include:

Research Division on Dual Carbon Strategic Materials

• New Energy Materials: Investigating new materials that can enhance the efficiency and sustainability of energy systems.
• Catalytic Materials: Exploring materials that can accelerate chemical reactions for industrial and environmental applications.
• Biomaterials: Developing materials for medical and biological applications, including tissue engineering and medical implants.
• Additive Manufacturing of Materials: Investigating materials and processes for 3D printing and additive manufacturing to create innovative and sustainable products.
• Sustainable Materials: Research materials that have a lower environmental impact and enhance sustainability, such as biodegradable polymers and recyclable composites.

Research Division on Information Materials

• Advanced Nanofabrication Techniques: Developing cutting-edge techniques for fabricating nanoscale materials to enable new electronics and photonics applications.
• Advanced Materials for Semiconductor Devices: Investigating new materials and processes to enhance the performance and efficiency of semiconductor devices, crucial for electronics and computing.
• Quantum Computing Materials: Investigating and designing materials with tailored quantum properties to develop quantum computers and information processing.
• Artificial Intelligence Hardware: Designing and developing materials and devices that improve the performance and efficiency of hardware in AI applications, such as neuromorphic computing components.

Research Division on Frontier New Materials

• Quantum Materials for Energy: Investigating materials with quantum properties for more efficient energy conversion and storage solutions, including quantum dots for photovoltaics.
• Nanomaterials in Catalysis: Exploring the catalytic properties of nanomaterials for sustainable chemical reactions and processes.
• Nanomedicine: Exploring nanomaterials for targeted drug delivery, diagnostics, and therapeutics in healthcare and personalized medicine.
• Superconducting Materials: Exploring novel superconducting materials that operate at higher temperatures, enabling more practical applications in power transmission and medical imaging.
• Nanoelectronics: Exploring novel nanoscale materials and devices for electronics, such as nanowires, nanotubes, and 2D materials like graphene, for high-performance transistors and sensors.
• Graphene-Based Technologies: Researching the use of graphene in energy storage devices, flexible electronics, ultrasensitive sensors, and advanced materials for its exceptional electrical conductivity and mechanical strength.

Mission & Objectives

Mission

• To become a global leader in materials development, driving transformative advancements at national and international levels. The AMRC aims to enhance the performance of electronics, communication systems, medical, and clean energy technologies.

Objectives

• Establish comprehensive research programs that cover a broad range of materials science topics, including synthesis, characterization, processing, and applications of advanced materials, build state-of-the-art infrastructure, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and engage with industry and academic institutions to advance research and its practical applications.

Significance

• Enhances XJTLU’s academic prestige and contributes to scientific advancements with potential real-world applications promoting collaboration between academia and industry.
• Cutting-edge facilities and enabling services platforms for advanced experiments, attract top-tier researchers, industry experts, and visionary entrepreneurs to accelerate the development of novel technologies and ensures their successful integration into the market, fostering a cycle of innovation and economic growth.

Team (Director and members)

• The leadership team includes a scientific director, co-directors for thematic research areas, and an Executive Committee comprised of Deans from involved schools.
• The Center is also structured into research divisions focusing on specific themes in advanced materials, led by faculty members with expertise in these areas.

Outcomes

• Drive innovation in advanced materials, position XJTLU at the forefront of research, and attract top talent.
• The research conducted at the Center will lead to new materials with improved properties and a wide range of applications and significantly impact society and industry, contributing to a sustainable future.

Future Directions

• To establish a foothold in the scientific community, establish early collaborations, recruit leading researchers, and publicize preliminary findings through workshops and conferences.
• Diversify research scope, secure external funding, expand international collaborations, commercialize research findings, and enhance educational offerings to attract top-tier students and researchers.
• Position the AMRC as a global leader in advanced materials research, creating a sustainable innovation ecosystem, and addressing global challenges such as climate change and energy efficiency.