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10 October 2016
‘Missing link’ found in the development of bioelectronic medicines
Memristor chip
Related Links:
• Nature Communications paper
• Nanoelectronics and Nanotechnology Research Group
• Case study - brain inspired circuits
New research, led by the University of Southampton, has demonstrated that a nanoscale device, called a memristor, could be the ‘missing link’ in the development of implants that use electrical signals from the brain to help treat medical...
10 October 2016
First demonstration of brain-inspired device to power artificial systems
The memristor chip
Related Links:
• Undergraduate degrees in Biomedical Electronic Engineering
• MSc Biodevices
New research, led by Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) at the University of Southampton, has demonstrated that a nanoscale device, called a memristor, could be used to power artificial systems that can mimic the human brain.Artificial neural networks (ANNs) exhibit learning abilities and can...
04 October 2016
Prestigious Royal Society Fellowship for Southampton academic
Dr David Thomson
Related Links:
• ORC website
• Dr David Thomson academic profile
Dr David Thomson has been appointed as a University Research Fellow (URF) by the Royal Society.Dr Thomson, from the Optoelectronics Research Centre, is one of 44 new URFs, all outstanding early career scientists who have the potential to become leaders in their chosen fields.His research interest is ‘Computing at the speed of...
03 October 2016
Lasers of the future to be developed by Southampton scientist
Professor Michalis Zervas
Related Links:
• ORC website
• SPI Lasers
New fibre-optic lasers that can deliver high-power beams efficiently over long distances are to be developed by a new Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair at the University, with support from SPI Lasers.Professor Michalis Zervas of the University’s Optoelectronic Research Centre (ORC), will build on his years of research in high-...
21 September 2016
Industry Day success for Future Photonics Hub
Copyright: University of Southampton
The Future Photonics Hub’s inaugural industry day was hailed a resounding success by delegates and exhibitors alike.Held on Tuesday 13th, with some 150 attendees participating from industry sectors such as manufacturing, photonics, aerospace, defence, advanced materials, electronics, telecommunications and healthcare, the event drew together industry representatives, leaders and researchers to share the latest in advanced materials technology and photonics.Hub...
23 August 2016
See optics entrepreneur explain how UK companies can capitalise on photonics research at free event
Dr Andrew Rickman OBE, CEO and Chairman of Rockley Photonics will be the keynote speaker at the Future Photonics Hub Industry Day
Related Links:
• Register for the Future Photonics Hub Industry Day
• Book an exhibition stand
• The Future Photonics Hub website
UK companies have a unique opportunity to learn how to translate academic photonics research into commercial benefits from a leading...

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