We will develop and employ cutting-edge miniaturized technologies to facilitate the advancement of our strategic research.
Thinking big often means thinking small-scale. Our ability to control matter at the molecular interfaces of materials allows us to create unique tools that cross fundamental disciplines. Sensors and actuators made on the nano- and micro-scales can take measurements and create actions in medical devices, civil infrastructures and more. By studying and controlling interfacial phenomena, we can achieve new solutions in realms including energy storage, medical solutions and surgical tools.
A New Era for Nano-MicroManufacturing
The UC Davis Center for Nano-MicroManufacturing (CNM2), home to a 10,000 square foot cleanroom, is UC Davis’ hub for nano- and micro-fabrication. With state-of-the-art equipment for techniques such as photolithography, electron beam lithography, dry etching, thin film deposition, thermal processing, characterization and more, the facility serves scientists and engineers across the university, as well as industry and other institutions.
