National Epitaxy Facility
@epitaxyfacility.bsky.social
EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility: Providing semiconductor materials, structures and devices.
We have a funded PhD studentship available for research and development in AI-assisted discovery and development of semiconductor materials and devices.
For more details on this exciting opportunity please visit: shorturl.at/mk3Tc
For more details on this exciting opportunity please visit: shorturl.at/mk3Tc
Funded PhD studentship in AI-assisted materials discovery at the UK National Epitaxy Facility at University of Sheffield on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Funded PhD studentship in AI-assisted materials discovery at the UK National Epitaxy Facility at University of Sheffield, listed on FindAPhD.com
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December 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We have a funded PhD studentship available for research and development in AI-assisted discovery and development of semiconductor materials and devices.
For more details on this exciting opportunity please visit: shorturl.at/mk3Tc
For more details on this exciting opportunity please visit: shorturl.at/mk3Tc
🎄 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at the National Epitaxy Facility! 🎄
We hope you enjoy reading a summary of this year's news and achievements in our Christmas Newsletter.
www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/christmas-ne...
We hope you enjoy reading a summary of this year's news and achievements in our Christmas Newsletter.
www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/christmas-ne...
Christmas Newsletter 2025 - National Epitaxy Facility
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at the National Epitaxy Facility! Please see our Christmas Newsletter below. We hope you enjoy reading a summary of this year's news and achievements...
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December 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
🎄 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at the National Epitaxy Facility! 🎄
We hope you enjoy reading a summary of this year's news and achievements in our Christmas Newsletter.
www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/christmas-ne...
We hope you enjoy reading a summary of this year's news and achievements in our Christmas Newsletter.
www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/christmas-ne...
Our Director Prof Jon Heffernan attended the UK Semiconductor Centre Workshop in Southampton last week, which was part of a series of national workshops to share insights and help shape the UK Semiconductor Centre’s priorities.
#semiconductors #UKSC
#semiconductors #UKSC
December 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Our Director Prof Jon Heffernan attended the UK Semiconductor Centre Workshop in Southampton last week, which was part of a series of national workshops to share insights and help shape the UK Semiconductor Centre’s priorities.
#semiconductors #UKSC
#semiconductors #UKSC
Registration for UK Semiconductors 2026 is now open!
🗓️ Dates: Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd July 2026
📍Location: Sheffield Hallam University
🔗 Book here: uksemiconductors.com?page_id=183
📹 View this year's video: uksemiconductors.com?page_id=3047
🗓️ Dates: Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd July 2026
📍Location: Sheffield Hallam University
🔗 Book here: uksemiconductors.com?page_id=183
📹 View this year's video: uksemiconductors.com?page_id=3047
November 28, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Registration for UK Semiconductors 2026 is now open!
🗓️ Dates: Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd July 2026
📍Location: Sheffield Hallam University
🔗 Book here: uksemiconductors.com?page_id=183
📹 View this year's video: uksemiconductors.com?page_id=3047
🗓️ Dates: Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd July 2026
📍Location: Sheffield Hallam University
🔗 Book here: uksemiconductors.com?page_id=183
📹 View this year's video: uksemiconductors.com?page_id=3047
Our head of MOVPE, Dr Elisa Maddalena Sala, is giving an invited talk on 'Exploring the MOVPE growth of Droplet Epitaxy InAs/InP Quantum Dots for Quantum Photonic Application' at @iop.org's Quantum Dot Day tomorrow in Cardiff.
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Home - Quantum Dot Day | Site Controlled Quantum Emitters
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November 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Our head of MOVPE, Dr Elisa Maddalena Sala, is giving an invited talk on 'Exploring the MOVPE growth of Droplet Epitaxy InAs/InP Quantum Dots for Quantum Photonic Application' at @iop.org's Quantum Dot Day tomorrow in Cardiff.
iop.eventsair.com/qdd2025/
iop.eventsair.com/qdd2025/
A reminder that we are exhibiting with University of Surrey Ion Beam Centre tomorrow at UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2025!
We will be at Booth 64 - hope to see you there!
#QuantumShowcase25
We will be at Booth 64 - hope to see you there!
#QuantumShowcase25
November 6, 2025 at 12:29 PM
A reminder that we are exhibiting with University of Surrey Ion Beam Centre tomorrow at UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2025!
We will be at Booth 64 - hope to see you there!
#QuantumShowcase25
We will be at Booth 64 - hope to see you there!
#QuantumShowcase25
We are exhibiting at @innovateuk.bsky.social's National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2025 this Friday in London!
We are collaborating with the Surrey Ion Beam Centre and will be at Booth 64. Hope to see you there!
#QuantumShowcase25 #QuantumWeek
We are collaborating with the Surrey Ion Beam Centre and will be at Booth 64. Hope to see you there!
#QuantumShowcase25 #QuantumWeek
November 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
We are exhibiting at @innovateuk.bsky.social's National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2025 this Friday in London!
We are collaborating with the Surrey Ion Beam Centre and will be at Booth 64. Hope to see you there!
#QuantumShowcase25 #QuantumWeek
We are collaborating with the Surrey Ion Beam Centre and will be at Booth 64. Hope to see you there!
#QuantumShowcase25 #QuantumWeek
A paper titled 'Spin properties in droplet epitaxy grown telecom quantum dots' has been published from MOVPE growth at the National Epitaxy Facility, exploring the spin properties of telecom C-band Quantum Dots.
journals.aps.org/prb/abstract...
journals.aps.org/prb/abstract...
Spin properties in droplet epitaxy grown telecom quantum dots
We investigate the spin properties of InAs/InGaAs/InP quantum dots grown by metalorganic vapor-phase epitaxy (MOVPE) deposition using droplet epitaxy, which emits in the telecom C band. Using pump-pro...
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October 15, 2025 at 1:05 PM
A paper titled 'Spin properties in droplet epitaxy grown telecom quantum dots' has been published from MOVPE growth at the National Epitaxy Facility, exploring the spin properties of telecom C-band Quantum Dots.
journals.aps.org/prb/abstract...
journals.aps.org/prb/abstract...
We are delighted to congratulate our Director Prof Jon Heffernan in being elected a Fellow at the @raeng.org.uk!
#RAEngFellows
#RAEngFellows
New Fellow: Professor Jon Heffernan FREng is a pioneer in the semiconductor industry. Over 12 years, he’s made @epitaxyfacility.bsky.social a cornerstone of the UK’s national semiconductor strategy, enabling groundbreaking R&D. raeng.org.uk/about-us/fel...
#RAEngFellows
#RAEngFellows
RAEng Fellow 2025: Professor Jon Heffernan FREng
Professor Jon Heffernan is an expert in semiconductor materials and devices with an extensive career in industry and academia, where he pioneered developments in a range of semiconductor devices.
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September 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We are delighted to congratulate our Director Prof Jon Heffernan in being elected a Fellow at the @raeng.org.uk!
#RAEngFellows
#RAEngFellows
We are pleased to announce that we have passed the annual ISO9001 external audit.
The external audit, carried out by LRQA, shows our commitment to our Quality Assurance and Management processes to continue to improve our customer service.
www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/iso9001-exte...
The external audit, carried out by LRQA, shows our commitment to our Quality Assurance and Management processes to continue to improve our customer service.
www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/iso9001-exte...
ISO9001 External Audit – National Epitaxy Facility
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September 18, 2025 at 9:35 AM
We are pleased to announce that we have passed the annual ISO9001 external audit.
The external audit, carried out by LRQA, shows our commitment to our Quality Assurance and Management processes to continue to improve our customer service.
www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/iso9001-exte...
The external audit, carried out by LRQA, shows our commitment to our Quality Assurance and Management processes to continue to improve our customer service.
www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/iso9001-exte...
A reminder that the call for applications to our Pump Priming scheme is open, with a deadline of Tuesday 9th September!
The scheme provides a limited number of wafers to researchers free of charge and without the need for a current EPSRC grant.
shorturl.at/22HR9
The scheme provides a limited number of wafers to researchers free of charge and without the need for a current EPSRC grant.
shorturl.at/22HR9
Pump Priming – National Epitaxy Facility
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August 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
A reminder that the call for applications to our Pump Priming scheme is open, with a deadline of Tuesday 9th September!
The scheme provides a limited number of wafers to researchers free of charge and without the need for a current EPSRC grant.
shorturl.at/22HR9
The scheme provides a limited number of wafers to researchers free of charge and without the need for a current EPSRC grant.
shorturl.at/22HR9
We are delighted to share the UK Semiconductors 2025 video!
To view the conference photos click on the following link using Guest password UKS!25 - shorturl.at/0eRdh
Many thanks to Laure Divisia-Astill of ADVA Photography.
youtu.be/AZHIz_x58go
To view the conference photos click on the following link using Guest password UKS!25 - shorturl.at/0eRdh
Many thanks to Laure Divisia-Astill of ADVA Photography.
youtu.be/AZHIz_x58go
UK Semiconductors 2025
YouTube video by National Epitaxy Facility
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July 31, 2025 at 1:42 PM
We are delighted to share the UK Semiconductors 2025 video!
To view the conference photos click on the following link using Guest password UKS!25 - shorturl.at/0eRdh
Many thanks to Laure Divisia-Astill of ADVA Photography.
youtu.be/AZHIz_x58go
To view the conference photos click on the following link using Guest password UKS!25 - shorturl.at/0eRdh
Many thanks to Laure Divisia-Astill of ADVA Photography.
youtu.be/AZHIz_x58go
We are pleased to announce the next call for applications to the NEF Pump Priming scheme!
Applications are now open with a deadline of Tuesday 9th September.
To apply visit: www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/facility/pum...
Applications are now open with a deadline of Tuesday 9th September.
To apply visit: www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/facility/pum...
Pump Priming – National Epitaxy Facility
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July 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We are pleased to announce the next call for applications to the NEF Pump Priming scheme!
Applications are now open with a deadline of Tuesday 9th September.
To apply visit: www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/facility/pum...
Applications are now open with a deadline of Tuesday 9th September.
To apply visit: www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/facility/pum...
UK Semiconductors Conference 2025 starts tomorrow! Registration starts at 9:30am with the first session at 10:15am.
We look forward to seeing you then!
uksemiconductors.com
We look forward to seeing you then!
uksemiconductors.com
UK Semiconductors 2025 | An annual conference on all aspects of semiconductor research
uksemiconductors.com
July 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
UK Semiconductors Conference 2025 starts tomorrow! Registration starts at 9:30am with the first session at 10:15am.
We look forward to seeing you then!
uksemiconductors.com
We look forward to seeing you then!
uksemiconductors.com
We are hiring!
We are looking for a Research Associate in Molecular Beam Epitaxy to join us at @sheffielduni.bsky.social.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the development of MBE of III-V semiconductors.
Read the full description below:
jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research...
We are looking for a Research Associate in Molecular Beam Epitaxy to join us at @sheffielduni.bsky.social.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the development of MBE of III-V semiconductors.
Read the full description below:
jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research...
Research Associate in Molecular Beam Epitaxy
Research Associate in Molecular Beam Epitaxy
jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk
June 19, 2025 at 8:51 AM
We are hiring!
We are looking for a Research Associate in Molecular Beam Epitaxy to join us at @sheffielduni.bsky.social.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the development of MBE of III-V semiconductors.
Read the full description below:
jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research...
We are looking for a Research Associate in Molecular Beam Epitaxy to join us at @sheffielduni.bsky.social.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the development of MBE of III-V semiconductors.
Read the full description below:
jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research...
NEF staff attended the bi-annual Programme Grant (‘Quantum and Many Body Physics Enabled by Advanced Semiconductor Nanotechnology’) Away Day @sheffielduni.bsky.social Edge Centre in April, organised by the Physics Department.
May 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
NEF staff attended the bi-annual Programme Grant (‘Quantum and Many Body Physics Enabled by Advanced Semiconductor Nanotechnology’) Away Day @sheffielduni.bsky.social Edge Centre in April, organised by the Physics Department.
We held our bi-annual PhD Open Day yesterday at @sheffielduni.bsky.social for undergraduate students to find out more about our Facility and PhD studentships.
Our funded PhD studentships are available on the research & development of the epitaxy of semiconductor materials and devices.
Our funded PhD studentships are available on the research & development of the epitaxy of semiconductor materials and devices.
May 15, 2025 at 9:47 AM
We held our bi-annual PhD Open Day yesterday at @sheffielduni.bsky.social for undergraduate students to find out more about our Facility and PhD studentships.
Our funded PhD studentships are available on the research & development of the epitaxy of semiconductor materials and devices.
Our funded PhD studentships are available on the research & development of the epitaxy of semiconductor materials and devices.
We attended the @sheffielduni.bsky.social Careers Fair today to promote our PhD studentships!
Our PhD Open Day is next Wednesday 14th May starting at 12:30, to sign up click here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-e...
Our PhD Open Day is next Wednesday 14th May starting at 12:30, to sign up click here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-e...
May 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We attended the @sheffielduni.bsky.social Careers Fair today to promote our PhD studentships!
Our PhD Open Day is next Wednesday 14th May starting at 12:30, to sign up click here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-e...
Our PhD Open Day is next Wednesday 14th May starting at 12:30, to sign up click here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-e...
We are delighted to announce @sheffielduni.bsky.social has been awarded a £7 million investment to fund new MBE equipment, which will be installed at the National Epitaxy Facility!
Read the full article here: shorturl.at/DyC9F
Read the full article here: shorturl.at/DyC9F
UK’s discovery of new semiconductor materials to be revolutionised by University of Sheffield
New AI-driven equipment will transform the UK’s semiconductor R&D, following a £7 million award in investment to the University of Sheffield.
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April 30, 2025 at 9:51 AM
We are delighted to announce @sheffielduni.bsky.social has been awarded a £7 million investment to fund new MBE equipment, which will be installed at the National Epitaxy Facility!
Read the full article here: shorturl.at/DyC9F
Read the full article here: shorturl.at/DyC9F
Our Head of Characterisation Dr Paul Fry attended SIOE 2025 conference this week at @cardiffuni.bsky.social, organised by the Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub.
Paul gave a presentation showcasing the NEF's role & capabilities, and the facility's new Micro-Transfer Printing tool.
Paul gave a presentation showcasing the NEF's role & capabilities, and the facility's new Micro-Transfer Printing tool.
April 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Our Head of Characterisation Dr Paul Fry attended SIOE 2025 conference this week at @cardiffuni.bsky.social, organised by the Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub.
Paul gave a presentation showcasing the NEF's role & capabilities, and the facility's new Micro-Transfer Printing tool.
Paul gave a presentation showcasing the NEF's role & capabilities, and the facility's new Micro-Transfer Printing tool.
The UK Semiconductors abstract deadline has been extended to next Friday 25th April!
Please visit the Abstracts page on the UKS website for details on symposia and how to submit your abstract:
uksemiconductors.com?page_id=163
Please visit the Abstracts page on the UKS website for details on symposia and how to submit your abstract:
uksemiconductors.com?page_id=163
Abstracts | UK Semiconductors 2025
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April 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The UK Semiconductors abstract deadline has been extended to next Friday 25th April!
Please visit the Abstracts page on the UKS website for details on symposia and how to submit your abstract:
uksemiconductors.com?page_id=163
Please visit the Abstracts page on the UKS website for details on symposia and how to submit your abstract:
uksemiconductors.com?page_id=163
We are holding a PhD Open Day on the afternoon of Wednesday 14th May!
Book your place below if you are an undergraduate or MSc student interested in undertaking a PhD studentship with us, and want to find out more about what we do:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-e...
Book your place below if you are an undergraduate or MSc student interested in undertaking a PhD studentship with us, and want to find out more about what we do:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-e...
National Epitaxy Facility PhD Open Day
The EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility is holding a PhD open day on Wednesday 14th May 2025 for prospective PhD students
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April 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM
We are holding a PhD Open Day on the afternoon of Wednesday 14th May!
Book your place below if you are an undergraduate or MSc student interested in undertaking a PhD studentship with us, and want to find out more about what we do:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-e...
Book your place below if you are an undergraduate or MSc student interested in undertaking a PhD studentship with us, and want to find out more about what we do:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-e...
This year's UK Semiconductors Conference is on 2-3 July!
UKS 2025 will have a larger exhibition space, exhibitor presentations and some new sessions.
The abstract deadline is coming up on 17 April - please visit the website for more details:
uksemiconductors.com?page_id=163
UKS 2025 will have a larger exhibition space, exhibitor presentations and some new sessions.
The abstract deadline is coming up on 17 April - please visit the website for more details:
uksemiconductors.com?page_id=163
Abstracts | UK Semiconductors 2025
uksemiconductors.com
April 4, 2025 at 11:24 AM
This year's UK Semiconductors Conference is on 2-3 July!
UKS 2025 will have a larger exhibition space, exhibitor presentations and some new sessions.
The abstract deadline is coming up on 17 April - please visit the website for more details:
uksemiconductors.com?page_id=163
UKS 2025 will have a larger exhibition space, exhibitor presentations and some new sessions.
The abstract deadline is coming up on 17 April - please visit the website for more details:
uksemiconductors.com?page_id=163
Our Sheffield MBE team attended the 2025 UK MBE meeting at the University of Warwick this week.
Dr Edmund Clarke, Dr Pallavi Patil, Dr Akshay Verma and Senior Technician Richard Frith engaged in research presentations and networking with industry and academic experts.
#ukmbe #molecularbeamepitaxy
Dr Edmund Clarke, Dr Pallavi Patil, Dr Akshay Verma and Senior Technician Richard Frith engaged in research presentations and networking with industry and academic experts.
#ukmbe #molecularbeamepitaxy
March 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Our Sheffield MBE team attended the 2025 UK MBE meeting at the University of Warwick this week.
Dr Edmund Clarke, Dr Pallavi Patil, Dr Akshay Verma and Senior Technician Richard Frith engaged in research presentations and networking with industry and academic experts.
#ukmbe #molecularbeamepitaxy
Dr Edmund Clarke, Dr Pallavi Patil, Dr Akshay Verma and Senior Technician Richard Frith engaged in research presentations and networking with industry and academic experts.
#ukmbe #molecularbeamepitaxy
We are delighted to congratulate NEF's Professor Rachel Oliver @profrachelgan.bsky.social for being awarded an OBE for her services to Materials Engineering!
www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/news-and-eve...
www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/news-and-eve...
Prof Rachel Oliver OBE - Epitaxy
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February 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
We are delighted to congratulate NEF's Professor Rachel Oliver @profrachelgan.bsky.social for being awarded an OBE for her services to Materials Engineering!
www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/news-and-eve...
www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/news-and-eve...