Dr. Richard Newbury

Biography

Richard Newbury is a Professor in the School of Physics at the University of New South Wales. His research focuses on low-dimensional semiconductor systems, investigating the electronic properties of semiconductor structures and the behavior of electrons confined in 2D and 1D dimensions. He conducts experimental studies at low temperatures to explore quantum mechanical processes that give rise to new phenomena. Additionally, he engages in high-pressure studies, applying pressures of up to 60 thousand atmospheres to tune the crystal structure of solids at low temperatures, seeking novel electronic processes. His current research also includes molecular electronics, where there is a growing interest in the fabrication and electronic properties of conductors and 'circuits' based on single molecules and self-assembled molecular structures. Newbury aims to push the limits of conventional semiconductor microfabrication approaches and harness molecular electronics as an alternative pathway for further scale reduction in device fabrication.

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