Welcome to the 2D Materials lab
at Tel Aviv University!

We are interested in studying the growth of different 2D atomic-films (like graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, hexagonal boron nitride, etc.). We believe that revealing the growth mechanism of such materials will enable the controlled growth of atomic films with the desired phase, number of layers, chemical composition (alloys and dopants) and thus, dictate the electrical, optical and chemical properties. Therefore, the group's research is dedicated to the rational growth of atomic-films and to explore the structure (phase, number of layers, chemical composition, stacking registry, etc.) – property (electrical, optical, etc.)

The 2D Materials Lab is equipped with state of the art chemical vapor deposition systems and characterization tools, such as Micro-Raman, electrical measurement systems, etc.

Meet the Team

Research

Growth mechanism studies

The formation of 2D materials at the single- and few-layer level is very challenging and requires basic knowledge of the processes taking place during growth. Moreover, their controlled formation on large-scales is a prerequisite for the successful integration of 2D materials in new and existing technologies. In order to address this important issue, we use chemical vapor deposition (CVD) methodologies for the growth of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), mainly of the Mo and W families (MoX2 and WX2; X = S, Se and Te). Some basic questions we are trying to address: what's the influence of the surface on the growth? What's the influence of the precursor type (solid, liquid and gas – volatile or not, etc.)? What are the requirements to grow a single-layer over large-areas (surface-mediated growth, layer-by-layer, 3D islands growth, etc.)? Furthermore, we are targeting the growth of more exotic layered materials not explored so far.

M.Sc, Ph.D. and Postdoc Open Positions

The 2D Materials Lab is looking for talented and highly motivated M.Sc, Ph.D. and Postdocs to lead projects related to growth, characterization and applications of 2D materials.

1. Development of new methodologies for in-situ doping for metal oxides and carbon based materials during growth, for enhancement of electrical and magnetic properties for applications in supercapacitors and catalysts. In collaboration with partners in the industry, Germany and China.

2. Development of growth schemes for the formation of atomically thin semiconductor and magnetic materials for electronic, optoelectronic and memory applications. In collaboration with Northwestern University, UT Austin.

3. Study of Van der Waals and Quasi Van der Waals epitaxial growth of 2D materials on various substrates. In collaboration with Northwestern University.