Dr. Zahid Durrani

Biography

Zahid Durrani is a Professor of Quantum Nanoelectronics at Imperial College London, leading the Optical Semiconductor Devices Group. He is a fellow of the Institute of Physics and a member of the Institution of Engineering Technology. His recent research focuses on single-atom electronic devices and 'beyond CMOS' single-electron quantum dot devices, emphasizing nanoscale thermodynamics. He has interests in applications of quantum dots in quantum computing, the use of nanoscale materials for thermoelectric applications, and the fabrication of silicon nanocrystals and nanowires through electron beam and scanning probe lithography. Professor Durrani has published over 70 journal papers and book chapters and has authored one book in the fields of electrical engineering, nanotechnology, and applied physics. His research has been funded by various programs including the EU and EPSRC in the UK. He has collaborated with institutions across Europe and Japan, including University College London, IBM Zurich, and Tokyo Institute of Technology, contributing to efforts in advanced semiconductor research and development.

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