The objective of this new Center is to commercialize computational engines that facilitate and accelerate the design and testing of novel materials and device elements, with a special focus on nanostructured materials and devices.

The center is focused on two computational engines: Materials Designer (MaDes) and Device Simulator (DeSim). The algorithms of MaDes predict the structural and mechanical properties of new materials based on first principles analysis at the level of atomic forces, while De- Sim models the electrical properties and performance of components constructed with novel materials.

2002-03
2003-04
2005-06

Highlights

• A patent is now pending on the design for a carbon nanotube electromechanical
  pressure sensor
• A web based user interface for on-line computational applications has been successfully demonstrated

Spin Out Companies

• Visco

Benefiting Companies

• Fairchild Semiconductor

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