Kees De Groot

Professor Kees De Groot is a leading academic at the University of Southampton in the Department of Electronics and Computer Science, where he holds the title of Professor of Nanoelectronics and Nanotechnology. He is also the Head of the Sustainable Electronics Technologies group.

• Research Focus: Integration of nanotechnology with silicon electronics, including 2D materials, phase change memory, and smart radiative cooling
• Collaborations: Work with EPSRC, Royal Society, and EU-funded projects like META-REFLECTOR

Prof. De Groot’s recent work includes groundbreaking studies on electrodeposition of 2D materials, SiC resistive memory, and thermoelectric nanomaterials. His team explores scalable fabrication techniques and neuromorphic computing applications.

Current research trends emphasize non-aqueous electrodeposition, transition metal dichalcogenides, and smart glass technologies using metal oxides like Al-doped ZnO and W-doped VO2. Publications span journals in applied materials, physical chemistry, and optoelectronics.

PhD students under his supervision include William Christopher Webb, Yuxin Du, Shaokai Song, Bingkai Ding, Qin Liu, Syeda Ramsha Ali, and Thomas Michael Howe.