The Centre for Electronics Frontiers looks at some of the biggest challenges facing the world today and attempts to solve them using our exceptional knowledge and facilities. We have key strategic relationships with many industrial partners, government agencies as well as with numerous universities across the globe that allow us to maximise the impact of our work. AI Hardware AI is reshaping sectors like healthcare and security with complex models like LLMs. CEF is innovating AI architectures that change data flows, enhancing speed and efficiency through "data flow co-optimisation". Neuromorphic computing Since the 1940s, the Von Neumann architecture has caused a "Von Neumann bottleneck" in AI from heavy memory use. CEF is developing neuromorphic architectures that integrate computing and memory like the brain, enhancing AI speed and reducing power consumption. Beyond-CMOS technologies Modern processors face scaling limits, impacting AI efficiency. CEF innovates with beyond-CMOS technologies using reconfigurable devices and memristors integrated with CMOS, enhancing scalability and power efficiency, and enabling a shift from digital to analog AI computation. Sensor technologies CEF develops smart sensors using new materials and advanced circuits for applications in medical diagnostics, IoT, and aerospace. We've made cost-effective protein detectors for clinical use and collaborate with industry to customize and manufacture diverse sensing solutions. Energy harvesting technologies CEF focuses on eco-friendly energy solutions using organic semiconductors suitable for large-scale printing. They develop high-efficiency solar cells for diverse settings and integrate advanced power management circuits, offering comprehensive, sustainable energy-harvesting systems. Bioelectronics CEF researchers develop neural interfaces, sensors, and microchips that interact with biological systems using advanced nanomaterials and ultra-low-power circuits. These innovations enhance health monitoring and medical treatments by improving precision and power efficiency. Radiation resilient electronics CEF focuses on enhancing semiconductor resilience to radiation using nano-ionic memristor technology and innovative chip designs. This boosts electronic system reliability in sectors like space, healthcare, and defense, unlocking new technological capabilities. Flexible electronics CEF enhances flexible electronics with metal oxides, improving transparency, low power use, and flexibility. Leveraging SMC's advanced prototyping, they develop scalable, cost-effective technologies for diverse applications. Recyclable and sustainable electronics CEF focuses on reducing e-waste by developing recyclable electronics that minimize CO2 emissions and eliminate scarce elements. Using advanced techniques and machine learning, they enhance the sustainability of electronics throughout their lifecycle. Download our PDF brochure This article was published on 2025-06-23
