Regular biography
Tim Echtermeyer is a Reader in the Microelectronics and Nanostructures Research Group within the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at The University of Manchester. He holds a Master in Electrical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on graphene and related 2D materials, with an emphasis on applications in photodetectors and soft robotics. Echtermeyer's work contributes to sustainable development goals, particularly SDG 7, Affordable and Clean Energy. He is also involved in various research projects and serves as an assistant editor for several scientific journals.
Scholar-generated biography
Tim Echtermeyer is a researcher at the University of Manchester with expertise in Graphene & 2D-Materials, Nanoelectronics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics, and Sensing. His work explores the development and application of graphene-based devices, including field-effect transistors, photodetectors, and sensors. He investigates the interaction between light and graphene, focusing on plasmonic enhancement and photovoltage generation. His research also includes the synthesis of graphene on silicon dioxide and the integration of graphene into CMOS technology. Additionally, he examines the electrical properties of graphene, such as mobility and non-volatile switching, and explores its use in optoelectronic applications like Schottky diodes and MIM diodes.