Semiconductors
Through advancements in electronic materials and cutting-edge device design and fabrication, our research is driving the next generation of semiconductor innovation.
Our teams collaborate with industry leaders to develop faster, more energy-efficient semiconductors and explore AI integration to optimise manufacturing processes. These efforts aim to position the UK at the leading edge of the global semiconductor industry, supporting technological growth and sustainability.
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News
UCL spinout part of landmark AI hardware investment as UK momentum builds
AMD's £2bn commitment to UK AI and semiconductor research is the latest signal of growing industry confidence in the UK's chip ecosystem, and UCL spinout is at its heart.
11 Jun 2026
Four UCL EEE ventures selected for national ChipStart programme
Four ventures from UCL Electronic & Electrical Engineering have been selected for the UK’s ChipStart incubator, highlighting the department’s strength in semiconductor innovation.
20 Mar 2026
Sixteen UCL EEE students awarded national Semiconductor Talent Award
Sixteen undergraduate students from UCL Electronic & Electrical Engineering have been recognised as 2025/26 Semiconductor Talent Award holders by the UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF).
30 Oct 2025
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Case studies
How UCL is powering the next generation of semiconductor innovation
UCL researchers are advancing semiconductor science, from new materials and devices to AI-ready hardware, driving innovation, skills and partnerships across the UK.
03 Dec 2025
EEE Alumni Stories: Luisa Schrempf
Luisa Schrempf, now an R&D Engineer at Lumiphase, reflects on how the MSc in Nanotechnology at UCL helped her shift from soft matter physics into the fast-paced world of semiconductor research.
21 Aug 2025
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