On April 23, 2025, the Nanoscale & Quantum Systems Research Area hosted a seminar titled “Constructing Atomically Thin Electronics Using MEMS.” The session was led by Dr. Jhonathan Rojas, research area coordinator, alongside affiliates Dr. Hussain Alsalman and Dr. Abdulaziz Almutairi.

The seminar highlighted the pivotal role of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) in driving innovations across miniaturized technologies, from advanced sensors to biomedical devices. It focused on the principles, fabrication methods, and functional capabilities of MEMS, showcasing how these systems are shaping the path toward atomically thin electronics.

The speakers explored cutting-edge techniques that enable the manipulation of two-dimensional materials with atomic precision, emphasizing their potential for scalable, reconfigurable electronic platforms. A recent breakthrough study published in Nature was presented, illustrating how MEMS can be harnessed to assemble and control 2D materials at the atomic level—marking a significant step forward in the future of quantum and nanoscale devices.

The following are the highlights of the event: