We are pleased to share that Tyndall’s Distinguished Visiting Fellows Programme returned for its second year. The programme supports our strategic goals by connecting our research community with globally recognised research leaders as well as establishing new collaborations while strengthening and deepening our existing ones.
This year we welcomed Professor Robert M. Wallace to Tyndall as Visiting Fellow. Prof. Wallace is an Erik Jonsson Distinguished Chair and Professor of Materials Science and Engineering in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, at The University of Texas, Dallas. Professor Wallace is also a PI in GUIDE, a US-Ireland research project (funded through the National Science Foundation (NSF), Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland, formerly Science Foundation Ireland and the Department for the Economy (DfE) in Northern Ireland). GUIDE has enabled the University of Texas at Dallas and the Tyndall National Institute, to collaborate in the field of semiconducting oxides.
During his visits to Tyndall, Professor Wallace has presented talks to the Tyndall community on the topics of ‘Characterization of Contacts on 2D Device Materials’ and the ‘Fundamentals of Photoelectron Spectroscopy’.
1. Please provide a short synopsis about your area of research:
My research specialises in the field of electronic materials and devices with an emphasis on their materials and electronic/electrical properties characterization.
2. What motivated you to participate in Tyndall’s Distinguished Fellows programme?
I have worked with the Nanoelectronic Materials and Devices group for over 20 years. Initially as an external proposal reviewer for Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland, followed by serving as an external advisor on the FORME project. The talent and products produced by the researchers impressed me greatly and drove me to pursue research collaborations with Prof. Paul Hurley and his team. This eventually resulted in three US-Ireland research grant awards from the NSF, Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland and the DfE in Northern Ireland since 2009 (FOCUS, UNITE, GUIDE).
The Distinguished Visiting Fellow programme enables further close collaboration and opportunities for new research directions in chip technology between our institutions.
3. What lasting impression of Tyndall will you take away from your time with us?
The world-class talent, productivity, and extensive facilities at TNI will be my most lasting impression. I am honored and proud to be associated with the Institute!