Entries by Israa Amr

Guidelines for accurate evaluation of photodetectors based on emerging semiconductor technologies

New publication in Nature Photonics We’re proud to share that a Consensus Statement titled “Guidelines for accurate evaluation of photodetectors based on emerging semiconductor technologies” has just been published in Nature Photonics, co-authored by Prof. Max Lemme, Managing Director of AMO GmbH. In recent years, the field of photodetectors based on emerging semiconducting materials — […]

Imaging the Switching Dynamics of Memristors Based on 2D Materials in Real Time

Research team at AMO GmbH and RWTH Aachen University demonstrates for the first time the formation and dissolution of conductive filaments in 2D material-based memristors Aachen, Germany – A research team from AMO GmbH, RWTH Aachen University (Chair of Electronic Devices), and Forschungszentrum Jülich has made significant progress in understanding the dynamics of conductive filaments […]

K-Band CVD-Graphene-Based Compact Reconfigurable Quadrature Coupler for Flexible Electronics

🎉 Exciting News from the Graphene Electronics Community! 🎉 Congratulations to Eyyub BAŞKENT, Zhenxing Wang, Max Lemme, and Renato Negra on their recent publication in IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques! 📰📡 Their work presents a graphene-diode-based quadrature hybrid coupler for high-frequency electronics on flexible substrates, operating in the K-band. This innovation marks a […]

Volatile and Nonvolatile Resistive Switching in Lateral 2D Molybdenum Disulfide-Based Memristive Devices

  🎉 Congratulations to Sofia Cruces (ELD) for the publication of her latest paper in ACS Publications‘ Nano Letters: “Volatile and Nonvolatile Resistive Switching in Lateral 2D Molybdenum Disulfide-Based Memristive Devices”. This exciting work explores the coexistence of volatile and nonvolatile resistive switching in lateral MoS₂-based memristors with silver electrodes. The devices operate at low […]

Graphene Heaters for Tunable Mach–Zehnder Interferometers in Silicon Photonics at the C-Band Wavelength

Congratulations to Jens Samland and the entire team on our latest publication in ACS Applied Optical Materials! 🔍 This work explores graphene micro heaters for thermally tunable MZIs on a silicon-on-insulator platform—pushing the boundaries of C-band photonic switching. 📌 Key Results: ▪️Two heater designs with varying geometries ▪️Achieved Pπτ = 272 mW·μs and 28 dB […]

Shaping the Future of AI: Highlights from Neuromorphic Computing Day 2025

A few impressions from the 3rd Jülich-Aachen Neuromorphic Computing Day at Forschungszentrum Jülich — a vibrant event co-organized by the NeuroSys Cluster and NEUROTEC project. The day was packed with inspiring talks, engaging discussions, and valuable networking opportunities — all centered around the rapidly evolving field of neuromorphic computing. What stood out? The program brought […]

Influence of humidity on the resistive switching of hexagonal boron nitridebased memristors

We are excited to share the latest research by Lukas Völkel and collaborators from Lehrstuhl für Elektronische Bauelemente (ELD), Forschungszentrum Jülich, AIXTRON SE, and AMO GmbH, recently published in npj 2D Materials and Applications. 🔬 The study explores the influence of humidity on the resistive switching behavior of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN)-based memristors. The devices […]

From gingerbread to state-of-the-art NIL competence

Cast molding made in Aachen: from gingerbread to state-of-the-art NIL competence! At AMO GmbH, we have substantial expertise in mastering and stamps for Nanoimprint Lithography. If you want to learn more, don’t hesitate to contact us. Aachener Printen are a special type of brown gingerbread that have been baked in Aachen since around 1820. The […]

nanovate! #7 – On course for the future

This issue is dedicated to the tenth anniversary of two initiatives that have profoundly influenced what AMO is today: the Graphene Flagship and the Johannes Rau Society (JRF).