LOW-DIMENSIONAL FERROELECTRICS FOR ADVANCED ELECTRONIC AND BIOMEDICAL DEVICES

The FeLow-D project at the Institute of Solid-State Physics of the University of Latvia (ISSP UL) aims to boost research in low-dimensional ferroelectric (FE) materials for electronic and biomedical applications. This research field is now burgeoning due to multiple discoveries of novel functionalities and various applications of FEs in ambient energy harvesting, flexible sensors, smart implants, piezocatalytic devices, scaffolds for tissue regeneration, and many more. This initiative plans to establish ISSP UL as a leader in this field by creating a state-of-the-art research laboratory and making structural enhancements for sustainable growth. By appointing an outstanding ERA Chair holder, Dr. Andrei Kholkin (h=66), FeLow-D will attract top talents, prevent brain-drain, and promote open knowledge sharing within Research & Innovation system. Focusing on industry collaboration and intensive transition from lab innovations to market viability, the project will significantly contribute to European Research Area objectives. Through its dedication to advancing low-dimensional ferroelectrics, FeLow-D will ensure the development of novel FE materials and structures with exceptional performance, providing pathways to next-generation technologies for localized energy sources, smart biomedical systems, wearable sensors, piezoelectric scaffolds, etc., which will have a significant impact on scientific and technological development in Latvia and Europe. The development of FE devices will definitively improve the European position in the corresponding markets and bridge the gap between fundamental research, technology development, and practical applications of low-dimensional ferroelectrics.