# Collaborative Research: FEC: Harnessing Artificial Magnetic Semiconductors in the Flatland

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · University of Nebraska-Lincoln (NE) · $1,800,000

## Abstract

Breakthroughs in materials science consistently drive progress in information technologies and beyond. Recently, there has been growing interest in materials with properties driven by macroscopic quantum phenomena. The University of Kansas partners with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to harness the convergence of two such quantum phenomena: magnetism and the unique physics of two-dimensional (2D) materials. Confined to a 2D "flatland", materials can exhibit novel magnetic and electric properties enabling devices with unprecedented functionalities. Experts from two jurisdictions across physics, chemistry, materials science, and engineering will stack and twist atomically thin 2D layers to form artificial structures not found in nature. Insights gleaned from studying their magnetic and electronic behavior will inform the design of next-generation devices including energy-efficient memory and logic components. A key outcome will be the education of future materials scientists and building of a quantum-ready workforce to boost Kansas and Nebraska’s economy. Education and outreach efforts will raise public awareness and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.

The collaboration between the University of Kansas and University of Nebraska–Lincoln will combine complementary expertise in synthesis, nanofabrication, characterization, sensing, and theory to advance both the science and device applications of artificial two-dimensional (2D) magnetic materials. 2D m

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2521415
- **Awardee organization:** University of Nebraska-Lincoln (NE)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** HTQ6K6NJFHA6
- **PI:** Christian Binek
- **Primary program:** 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** Microelectronics and Semiconductors, Translational Research, QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE, EXP PROG TO STIM COMP RES
- **Estimated total:** $1,800,000
- **Funds obligated:** $1,800,000
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 08/15/2025 → 07/31/2029

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2521415

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2521415, Collaborative Research: FEC: Harnessing Artificial Magnetic Semiconductors in the Flatland. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-08 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2521415. Licensed CC0.

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