The Hellenic Mediterranean University is pleased to host an online invited talk by PD Dr.-Ing. habil. Andreas Bablich of the University of Siegen (Germany), in the ATHENA Talks of the ATHENA European University, entitled:
“When 2D Materials Meet Conventional Semiconductors”
Date: Friday, 13 November 2026
Time: 10:00 CET (11:00 Greece time)
Venue: Online, via Zoom
Free registration: Register through the online form
About the talk
Combining atom-thin 2D materials with established semiconductor technology produces material properties and device functions that neither could offer alone. Dr. Bablich will explain how standard semiconductor processing can be combined with 2D-material platforms to build a new generation of photonic sensors and systems. The talk will cover:
- Heterostructure photodetectors for enhanced sensing
- Nonlinear amorphous-silicon and graphene photodetectors for optical ranging and 3D imaging
- Thin-film memristors for advanced readout circuitry and neuromorphic computing
- How these hybrid devices perform against the current state of the art
About the speaker
Dr. Bablich completed his habilitation in 2025 on novel nonlinear photonic sensors based on amorphous semiconductors and 2D materials. He has secured more than €3.8 million in research funding, written over 30 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and co-invented five patent families. He has also helped build and run semiconductor research infrastructure and technology lines at the University of Siegen.
Who should attend
Researchers, students and industry professionals working in photonics, sensing, microelectronics or neuromorphic hardware are all welcome.
The talk will be delivered in English. The ATHENA Talks are coordinated by the Hellenic Mediterranean University and its International Relations Office.