The Centre for Graphene Science is proud to be sponsored by an EPSRC grantAbout us
The Centre for Graphene Science unites the University of Exeter and the University of Bath in undertaking cutting-edge research into an exciting and revolutionary new material.
We are building internationally leading teams in graphene research by bringing together highly motivated and skilled people at each institution. We provide state-of-the-art equipment and high-quality research environments for our academics and partners at both Exeter and Bath. The Centre is the hub of an international network of leading institutions researching graphene, and is rapdily building connections with industry.
Our research
Our work is highly interdisciplinary, encompassing elements of physics, engineering, chemistry, biology and medicine. The core of the Centre is formed by the two Physics departments at Exeter and Bath.
Our research at the Centre focusses on:
- production and nanofabrication methods
- experimental and theoretical studies
- new electronic, optical and mechanical devices
At Exeter researchers are concentrating on large scale and large area graphene production, advanced lithographic techniques for device fabrication, and electrical and optical studies. In Bath, research is focussing on nanofabrication and device prototyping by scanning probe and nanostencilling techniques and atomic scale surface studies.
Strong collaboration between colleagues at Exeter and Bath enables these two distinct areas of investigation to advance faster through shared learning.
Our funding
The Centre for Graphene Science has been funded by strategic investments by the Universities of Exeter and Bath into materials research, and by a £5 million award from the EPSRC/HEFCE Science and Innovation Awards Scheme 2008.
