Didem Dede

Didem Dede is a researcher at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Engineering and the Institute of Materials, specifically within the Laboratory of Molecular Simulation and Catalysis (LMSC). Her work focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and application of two-dimensional materials for advanced technological applications.

Research Interests:
Dr. Dede's research spans materials science and nanotechnology, with a strong emphasis on 2D materials such as transition metal dichalcogenides, black phosphorus, and hexagonal boron nitride. Her work integrates experimental synthesis with atomic-scale characterization and computational modeling to explore electronic, optical, and catalytic properties.

Her investigations into strain engineering, defect dynamics, phase transitions, and heterostructure interfaces contribute to fundamental understanding and practical development in nanoelectronics, energy conversion, and quantum materials.

Publication Trends:
Her recent publications (2019–2024) reveal a consistent focus on the electronic and structural properties of 2D semiconductors. Themes include carrier mobility modulation, excitonic behavior, interfacial engineering, and scalable synthesis methods. The work is frequently published in high-impact journals such as Nano Letters and ACS Applied Nano Materials, reflecting strong contributions to the nanomaterials community.

Scientific Funding:
Her research has been supported by major funding bodies, including:

• Swiss National Science Foundation
• NCCR QSIT (National Centre of Competence in Research Quantum Science and Technology)
• CIME (Interdisciplinary Center for Electron Microscopy)
• EPSRC
• European Cooperation in Science and Technology

Advising and Collaboration:
While formal advisees are not listed, her co-authorship on a doctoral thesis and frequent collaboration with leading scientists such as Anna Fontcuberta i Morral and Nicholas Morgan suggests active mentorship and integration within EPFL’s research ecosystem. She contributes to collaborative projects involving advanced microscopy, quantum materials, and energy applications.

Laboratories and Facilities:
Dr. Dede operates within the LMSC at EPFL, leveraging state-of-the-art facilities such as CIME-GE for electron microscopy and materials characterization. Her access to cleanroom environments and computational resources enables a multidisciplinary approach combining synthesis, experimentation, and simulation.