Tom Ratcliff

Dr. Tom Ratcliff is a Research Fellow in the Electronic Materials Engineering Department at the Australian National University's Research School of Physics. His research focuses on semiconductor materials science, particularly in the areas of memristive devices, silicon hyperdoping, and transition metal oxides.

Dr. Ratcliff's research interests include:

• Semiconductor Materials Science and Engineering
• Memristive Devices and Neuromorphic Computing
• Silicon Hyperdoping and Defect Engineering
• Transition Metal Oxides for Electronic Applications
• Phase Transitions in Materials
• Nanoelectronics and Novel Device Concepts

With a consistent publication record from 2013 to 2024, Dr. Ratcliff has contributed significantly to understanding electrical characteristics of novel semiconductor materials. His recent work has focused on gold-hyperdoped silicon, memristive switching in transition metal oxides, and phase transitions induced by ion implantation. These research areas have implications for next-generation electronic devices, neuromorphic computing, and infrared photodetection, with publications appearing in high-impact journals like Journal of Applied Physics and ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces.

Dr. Ratcliff is affiliated with the Electronic Materials Engineering Department at the Australian National University and is part of the Electronic Materials Research Group. His work demonstrates strong collaboration with senior researchers including Emeritus Professors Robert Elliman and Jim Williams, continuing ANU's legacy of excellence in semiconductor physics research.