Professor Stephan Hofmann

Professor Stephan Hofmann is a Professor in Nanotechnology at the University of Cambridge, Department of Engineering. His research focuses on nanomaterials and technology, with an emphasis on in-situ metrology. Hofmann's work explores materials such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, and semiconductor nanowires, aiming to understand and control their properties for applications in information technologies, energy, and environmental systems. He leads large research projects funded by organizations such as the ERC and EPSRC, and maintains close industrial and international collaborations.

Stephan Hofmann is a Professor of Nanotechnology at the University of Cambridge, specializing in nanomaterials, materials science, semiconductor engineering, in-situ metrology, and electronic material synthesis. His research focuses on the development and characterization of nanomaterials for flexible electronics, energy harvesting, and advanced semiconductor applications. Hofmann's work includes in-situ studies of catalyst dynamics, nanotube growth mechanisms, and the synthesis of carbon nanotubes and silicon nanowires. His research also explores the use of nanomaterials in lithium-ion batteries and graphene growth on copper substrates. Hofmann's contributions span both fundamental and applied nanotechnology, with an emphasis on understanding and controlling nanoscale processes for commercial applications.