Jean-François Dayen, a researcher from the University of Strasbourg and a member of the 2DFerroplex project team, presented his current research at the 2nd Workshop on “2D Materials for Future Electronics”. The event took place at the SuperC building of RWTH Aachen University on March 3rd and 4th. During his presentation, Dayen also introduced the EU Pathfinder project 2DFerroplex to an audience of international experts in the field of next-generation semiconductors.
Dayen’s presentation, entitled “Van der Waals ferroelectric heterostructures for in-memory computing and emergent electronics”, focused on the development of reconfigurable electronics that utilize 2D ferroelectric materials to rethink circuit topology. Dayen detailed how these systems can emulate synaptic plasticity for AI and neuromorphic computing, demonstrating high compactness with up to an 80% reduction in transistor count compared to standard CMOS designs.He also showcased how light-structure interactions in these van der Waals systems allow for both electrical and optical control of ferroelectric polarization.
The workshop, held in Aachen (Germany), brought together researchers and industry experts to discuss the role of 2D materials in enabling energy-efficient electronics. Organized by AMO GmbH, the Aachen Graphene & 2D Materials Center, and RWTH Aachen University, the two-day in-person event highlighted novel device concepts and materials integration. The program focused on the key challenges shaping the next generation of electronic systems and continues a successful series of events dedicated to the future of 2D materials research.