Research undertaken collaboratively with: Professor Kevin P. O’DonnellProfessor Robert W. MartinDr Carol Trager-CowanDr Ben HourahineDr Paul R. Edwards

Motivation:

Nitride semiconductors and their alloys are of increasing scientific interest as with improving manufacturing technology they become greatly applicable in various fields.

Nitride lighting the future

  • 21st century light source
  • Solving the global drinking water problem
  • A big market
  • A highly versatile material

 

Research at Strathclyde

  • Dislocations and structure of nitrides
  • Tuning nitrides – alloys and rare earth doping
  • Characterisation methods