The laboratory conducts advanced research in the field of micro- and nanostructured semiconductor materials and electronic, optoelectronic, and energy devices, aiming to develop next-generation technologies for energy conversion and management, information processing, and communications.

The laboratory focuses on the synthesis, investigation, and application of oxidic, lamellar, and composite semiconductor materials, such as ZnO, Ga₂O₃, ZnMgO, InSnGaO, SnS, SnSe, GaS, and related structures, in the form of thin films, nanostructures, and single crystals. These materials are studied in terms of their optical, radiative, photoelectric, electronic, and thermoelectric properties, particularly in reduced-dimension regimes where quantum effects and enhanced functional properties emerge.

A major objective of the laboratory is the development of functional devices based on these materials, including:

· photodetectors and optoelectronic structures (especially for the ultraviolet spectral range),

· magnetoresistive and quantum sensors,

· micro- and nanoscale thermoelectric energy converters,

· devices for alternative and renewable energy sources,

· components for nanoelectronics, spintronics, and communication technologies.

The laboratory integrates advanced synthesis technologies (RF and DC magnetron sputtering, aerosol deposition, sol–gel and spin-coating methods, and growth of lamellar single crystals) with state-of-the-art characterization techniques for morphological, structural, optical, radiative, and electronic analysis, including measurements at low temperatures. This enables precise control of material properties and optimization of device performance.

By investigating charge transport, quantum interference effects, topological electronic transitions, and thermoelectric phenomena in low-dimensional structures, the laboratory aims to enhance energy conversion efficiency, reduce power consumption, and develop intelligent electronic systems.

 

The mission of the laboratory is to bridge advanced materials science with applied device engineering, contributing to the development of innovative solutions for sustainable energy, high-performance electronics, and future communication technologies.

Laboratory staff:

 

1. Rusu Emil Doctor hab. cercetător stiințific principal emil.rusu@iien.utm.md

2. Nikolaeva Albina Doctor hab. cercetător stiințific principal albina.nikolaeva@iien.utm.md

3. Morari Vadim Doctor cercetător științific vadim.morari@iien.utm.md

4. Ghimpu Lidia Doctor cercetător științific coordonator lidia.ghimpu@iien.utm.md

5. Konopko Leonid Doctor cercetător stiințific coordonator leonid.konopko@iien.utm.md

6. Suman Victor Doctorand cercetător științific victor.suman@iien.utm.md

7. Gherghișan Igor Doctorand cercetător științific igor.gherghisan@iien.utm.md

8. Popov Ivan Inginer cercetător științific ivan.popov@iien.utm.md

9. Coromîslicenco Tatiana Inginer inginer tatiana.coromislicenco@iien.utm.md

10. Slobodeniuc Constantin Inginer inginer constantin.slobodeniuc@iien.utm.md

11. Șiverschi Denis Inginer cercetător științific stagiar shiverskidenis@mail.ru

12. Chirilenco Vladislav Inginer cercetător științific stagiar vladislav.chirilenco@mib.utm.m