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MAGNETOFON – Ultrafast opto-magneto-electronics for non-dissipative information technology
Ultrarýchla magneto-optoelektronika pre nedisipatívnu informačnú technológiu
Registration code:	CA17123
Program:	COST
Project leader:	Dr. Mruczkiewicz Michal
Project webpage:	https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA17123/#tabs|Name:overview
Duration:	3.10.2018 – 2.10.2022

ATOPLOT – The atomic-layer 3D plotter
3D ploter na báze nanášania po atómových vrstvách
Registration code:	ID: 950785
Program:	Horizon 2020
Project leader:	Ing. Fröhlich Karol, DrSc.
Project webpage:	https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/950785
Duration:	1.5.2020 – 30.4.2022

Advanced Microcantilevers from Wide Bandgap Materials
Pokročilé mikromechanické nosníky zo širokopásmových polovodičových materiálov
Registration code:	DS-FR-19-0051
Program:	Bilateral – other
Project leader:	Ing. Vanko Gabriel, PhD.
Duration:	1.3.2020 – 31.12.2021

Technology and properties of superconductig and magnetic oxide films for modern electronic application
Technológia a vlastnosti supravodivých a magnetických oxidových vrstiev pre moderné elektronické aplikácie
Program:	Inter-governmental agreement
Project leader:	Ing. Chromik Štefan, DrSc.
Duration:	1.1.2019 – 31.12.2021

ERA.Net RUS Plus – Terahertz spintronics and magnonics of ferro- and antiferromagnets
Terahertzová spintronika a magnonika feromagnetov a antiferomagnetov
Registration code:	177550
Program:	ERANET
Project leader:	Dr. Mruczkiewicz Michal
Project webpage:	http://p3.snf.ch/Project-177550
Duration:	1.7.2018 – 30.6.2021

ARIES – Accelerator research and innovation for european science and society
Výskum a inovácie urýchľovačov pre európsku vedu a spoločnosť
Registration code:	H2020-730871
Program:	Horizon 2020
Project leader:	Mgr. Seiler Eugen, PhD
Project webpage:	http://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/207680_en.html
Duration:	1.5.2017 – 30.4.2021

An individual stimulating system with 3D nano-structure carbon/graphene based transducer and wireless heater for automated tiny insects behavior monitoring
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Registration code:	SAS-MOST JRP 2017/1
Program:	JRP
Project leader:	Ing. Vanko Gabriel, PhD.
Duration:	1.1.2018 – 31.12.2020

FASTGRID – Cost effective FCL using advanced superconducting tapes for future HVDC grids
Nákladovo efektívne obmedzovače skratových prúdov využívajúce pokročilé supravodivé pásky pre budúce vysokonapäťové jednosmerne rozvodné siete
Registration code:	H2020-721019
Program:	Horizon 2020
Project leader:	doc. Ing. Gömöry Fedor, DrSc.
Annotation:	Sustainability of energy systems goes through high penetration of renewable energy with huge volumes of electricity to transmit over long distances. The most advanced solution is the HVDC Supergrid. But fault currents remain an issue even if DC circuit breakers have emerged. These are not satisfying, whereas Superconducting Fault Current Limiters (SCFCLs) using REBCO tapes bring an attractive solution. SCFCLs have already proved their outstanding performances in MVAC systems, with a few commercial devices in service. However, present REBCO conductors cannot be readily used at very high voltages: the electrical field under current limitation is too low and leads to too long tapes and high cost. FASTGRID aims to improve and modify the REBCO conductor, in particular its shunt, in order to significantly enhance (2 to 3 times) the electric field and so the economical SCFCL attractiveness. A commercial tape will be upgraded to reach a higher critical current and enhanced homogeneity as compared to today’s standards. For safer and better operation, the tape’s normal zone propagation velocity will be increased by at least a factor of 10 using the patented current flow diverter concept. The shunt surface will also be functionalized to boost the thermal exchanges with coolant. This advanced conductor will be used in a smart DC SCFCL module (1 kA, 50 kV). This one will include new functionalities and will be designed as sub-element of a real VDC device. In parallel to this main line of work, developments will be carried out on a promising breakthrough path: ultra high electric field tapes based on sapphire substrates. FASTGRID will bring this to the next levels of technology readiness. In conclusion, FASTGRID project aims at improving significantly existing REBCO conductor architecture to make SCFCLs economically attractive for HVDC Supergrids. However, availability of such an advanced conductor will have an impact on virtually all other applications of HTS tapes.
Project webpage:	http://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/206750_en.html
Duration:	1.1.2017 – 30.11.2020

ASuMED – Advanced superconducting motor experimental demonstrator
Pokročilý experimentálny model supravodivého motora
Registration code:	Horizon2020-723119
Program:	Horizon 2020
Project leader:	Mgr. Pardo Enric, PhD.
Project webpage:	http://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/209910_en.html
Duration:	1.5.2017 – 31.8.2020

TRANSCOE – Development of new designed transparent conductive electrodes for organic electronics
Vývoj nových vodivých priehladných elektród pre organickú elektroniku
Program:	Bilateral – other
Project leader:	Ing. Fröhlich Karol, DrSc.
Annotation:	Subject of the proposed project is preparation of new transparent conductive electrodes with high transparency and low sheet resistance for organic photovoltaic\’s (OPVs) and organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). The project will focus on five issues; i) electrode design ii) synthesis of conductive electrodes; iii) fabrication, characterization and optimization of transparent electrodes; iv) fabrication and characterization of OPVs and OLEDs to test the performance of the prepared transparent conductive electrodes; v) encapsulation. We will prepare OPVs and OLEDs with incorporated novel electrode design and test the performances of the devices when the electrode materials will be deposited on glass and/or flexible substrate. Transparent conductive electrodes will be based either on organic Ag-nanowire network -organic multilayered structure or on atomic layer deposited Al-doped ZnO films. The electrodes will be characterized and optimized by measuring the sheet resistance and light transmission. The sheet resistance of the electrode should be adjusted to below 12 Ω and 50 Ω sq−1 for organic and Al-doped ZnO films transparent electrodes, respectively. Finally, OPVs and OLEDs will be encapsulated using atomic layer deposited thin films and their performance will be examined. Proposed project includes two different approaches of transparent conducting electrodes preparation for OPVs and PLEDs. Evaluation of performance of these two types of electrodes presents important and unique output of the project. As a result of the project A step to commercialization of new transparent conductive electrodes, OPVs and OLEDs will be achieved through international collaboration. Funding of the proposed project will create seed for setting up a new research on flexible electronics, Organic Field Effect Transistors (OFETs), Organic Thin Film Transistors (OTFTs), and nanotechnology applications in electronic and photonics for both partners.
Duration:	1.2.2017 – 31.1.2020

Topological spin waves
Topologické spinové vlny
Registration code:	SAS-ERC/2018/576PHOTONOMETA
Program:	Other
Project leader:	Dr. Mruczkiewicz Michal
Duration:	1.3.2019 – 30.5.2019

SAFEMOST – Highly Safe GaN Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Transistor Switch
Vysokobezpečný GaN MOS spínací tranzistor
Program:	International Visegrad Fund (IVF)
Project leader:	Ing. Kuzmík Ján, DrSc.
Project webpage:	http://www.safemost.sav.sk/
Duration:	1.10.2015 – 30.3.2019

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Príprava a vlastnosti supravodivých, magnetických, a dielektrických vrstiev pre kryoelektronické štruktúry
Registration code:	24
Program:	Inter-governmental agreement
Project leader:	Ing. Chromik Štefan, DrSc.
Duration:	1.1.2016 – 31.12.2018

HERALD – Hooking together European research in atomic layer deposition
Zachytenie spoločného európskeho výskumu v nanášaní po atomárnych vrstvách
Registration code:	MP1402
Program:	COST
Project leader:	Ing. Fröhlich Karol, DrSc.
Project webpage:	http://www.cost.eu/COST_Actions/mpns/Actions/MP1402
Duration:	4.12.2014 – 4.12.2018

TO-BE – Towards Oxide-Based Electronics
Smerom k elektronike na báze oxidov
Registration code:	MP1308
Program:	COST
Project leader:	Ing. Chromik Štefan, DrSc.
Project webpage:	http://www.cost.eu/COST_Actions/mpns/MP1308
Duration:	1.2.2016 – 30.4.2018

EUROTAPES – European development of superconducting tapes: Integrating novel materials and architectures into cost effective processes for power applications and magnets
Vývoj supravodivých pások v Európe: Nové materiály a architektúry pre zníženie nákladov silnoprúdových aplikácií a magnetov
Registration code:	NMP3-LA-2012-280432
Program:	FP7
Project leader:	doc. Ing. Gömöry Fedor, DrSc.
Project webpage:	http://eurotapes.eu/
Duration:	1.9.2012 – 31.1.2018

Hard X-ray focussing andX-ray detectors for applications in medicine and plasma diagnostics
Hard X-ray focussing andX-ray detectors for applications in medicine and plasma diagnostics
Program:	Bilateral – other
Project leader:	Ing. Dubecký František, CSc.
Duration:	1.1.2016 – 31.12.2017

Perovskite heterostructures of nanometric thickness for sensors and spintronics
Perovskitovské heteroštruktúry nanometrových hrúbok pre senzory a spintroniku
Program:	Inter-governmental agreement
Project leader:	RNDr. Štrbík Vladimír, CSc.
Duration:	1.1.2015 – 31.12.2017

Advanced GaN nano-hetero-structures – preparation and characterization
Príprava a charakterizácia pokročilých GaN nano-hetero-štruktur
Registration code:	21-17
Program:	Inter-academic agreement
Project leader:	doc. Ing. Novák Jozef, DrSc.
Duration:	1.1.2017 – 31.12.2017

National

Real-time grow studies of hybrid van der Waals heterostructures
Časovo-rozlíšené štúdium rastu hybridných van der Waalsových heteroštruktúr
Registration code:	17-0352
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	Dr. rer. nat. Hulman Martin
Duration:	1.8.2018 – 30.6.2022

Tribological properties of 2D materials and related nanocomposites
Tribologické vlastnosti 2D materiálov a príbuzných nanokompozitov
Registration code:	17-0560
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	Dr. rer. nat. Hulman Martin
Duration:	1.8.2018 – 30.6.2022

Vertical GaN MOSFET for power switching applications
Vertikálny GaN MOSFET pre výkonové spínacie aplikácie
Registration code:	18-0054
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	Ing. Kuzmík Ján, DrSc.
Annotation:	Owing the ever growing demand for the energy volume, energy attainability represents one of the most important issues of today’s society. However, there are great reserves in the energy savings available. According to available analyses, more than 10% of all electricity is ultimately lost in the form of conversion losses. Clearly, even partial improvement in the conversion efficiency can have strong economic impact. As the most of energy is now used for the electronics, corresponding scale of the losses forms at the end-user side, where the electricity is converted into a form suitable for a particular appliance. The main effort towards the conversion efficiency improvements therefore targets the area of power AC/DC and DC/DC converters for consumer and industrial electronics. Significant improvement in the conversion efficiency can be achieved by using GaN based transistors, as they are capable to operate at much higher frequencies with almost three times lower switching losses compared to Si devices.The main goal of the project is the research and development of vertical GaN MOSFET without using p-doping, and gaining the original knowledge on electrical and physical properties of the developed devices. From the quantitative point of view, our proof-of-concept device will target RON<2 mOhm/cm2 and VBD>600 V. An original feature of the proposed concept is utilization of the semi-insulating (SI) GaN as a channel layer (instead of p-type GaN), which blocks the current flow through the transistor at zero gate voltage. To open the transistor channel, positive voltage applied to the gate will be needed to induce down bend-bending in the SI GaN, allowing electron injection from the source to the drift region (along the side walls of SI GaN). This concept therefore represents a unipolar enhancement-mode transistor, while drift region is formed of un-doped GaN with extremely low density of dislocation grown directly on GaN substrate.
Duration:	1.7.2019 – 30.6.2022

Application of the metadynamics algorithm to micromagnetism
Adaptácia algoritmu metadynamiky na problémy mikromagnetizmu
Registration code:	2/0150/18
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Tóbik Jaroslav, PhD.
Annotation:	The subject of micro-magnetism studies are phenomena which are possible to describe on classicallevel of the theory. Micromagnetism describes processes in devices like bit-patterned media in harddisks,magnetic memories, magnetic radio-waves detectors, or bio and medical applications. Typicaldimensions of the devices active parts are order from micro-meter to few nanometers. Typical operationtemperature is room temperature. Usual model for these condition is classical physics. The mainproblem of the magnetic state stability simulation is the time-scale on which the magnetic statetypically persist. The magnetic state in memories is stable for years. There are several effectivealgorithms for finding lowest energy paths among metastable states. In order to search for stablemagnetic states effectively, we decided to implement matadynamics algoritm into micro-magneticsolvers.
Duration:	1.1.2018 – 31.12.2021

Perovskite thin films and structures for modern electronics and sensorics
Perovskitovské tenké vrstvy a štruktúry vhodné pre modern elektroniku a senzoriku
Registration code:	2/0117/18
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	RNDr. Španková Marianna, PhD
Annotation:	We prepare different types of perovskite films -ferromagnetic, superconducting, dielectric- (thickness up to 100nm) and micro- and nano structures. YBa2Cu3Ox superconducting microstrips will be irradiated by electrons (30keV) with the aim to create channels for easy vortex motion. We also focus on detailed study of Si/dielectric layerinterface using unconventional materials (SrO, TiN) with the aim to enable epitaxial growth of buffer layersnecessary for realization of uncooled microbolometers on the base of La0.67Sr0.33MnO3 films working and atfrequencies in THz range. Beside the Bi4Ti3O12 studied so far different types of other buffer layers will be testedin order to develop new types of bolometers. We continue in study of perovskite superconductor S/ferromagnet Fand S/F/S structures with the aim to resolve the phenomenom of S/F thin films interaction (proximity effect). Theimplementation of pi-type Josephson junction in digital and quantum circuits may solve some problems of superconducting qubits.
Duration:	1.1.2018 – 31.12.2021

Advanced III-N devices for energy and information transfer
Pokročilé III-N súčiastky pre prenos informácie a energie
Registration code:	2/0012/18
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Kuzmík Ján, DrSc.
Annotation:	Gallium Nitride (GaN) and related compounds commonly referred as III-N have significantly more flexible energy gap, higher breakdown electric field intensity, a large spontaneous polarization, high thermal and radiation resistance, but also the high mobility of electrons. Therefore there is an effort to develop III-N semiconductor devices, mainly HFETs, which have the potential to gradually replace Si, Si/SiGe, GaAs and InP devices in microwave and power applications, switches, switching amplifiers, logic circuits and mixed-signal electronics. Consequently, in this manner we aspire to develop HFETs with InN channel for ultra-fast information transfer, advanced GaN-based transistor switches for energy conversion, technology of GaN-based fast mixed-signal electronics, and GaN-based UV sensors for space applications.
Duration:	1.1.2018 – 31.12.2021

Advanced MgB2 superconductor without diffusion barrier
Pokrokový MgB2 supravodič bez difúznej bariéry
Registration code:	2/0140/19
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Kováč Pavol, DrSc.
Annotation:	The essence of the project is to prepare and optimize the method of preparation of superconducting composite wire (filaments) by the method of magnesium infiltration or diffusion into boron. The main emphasis will be focused on the simplicity of preparation (without the diffusion barrier), the availability and suitability of the sheath materials and their electro-mechanical properties. The properties of the MgB2 superconducting core will be controlled by technological preparation, annealing conditions, and possible doping. Selection of suitable materials and technological processes allows monitoring of effects on micro-structure, mechanical properties and superconductive properties: critical current density at temperatures in the range of 4.2 – 20 K, critical temperature, connectivity or losses in alternating magnetic field. The role of the project will be also to examine the possibility of creating superconducting links.
Duration:	1.1.2020 – 31.12.2021

Growth and characterization of a material from the group of transition metal dichalcogenides: titanium diselenide
Rast a charakterizácia materiálu zo skupiny dichalkogenidov prechodových kovov: diselenid titánu
Registration code:	2/0131/19
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Precner Marián, PhD.
Duration:	1.1.2019 – 31.12.2021

Systematic investigation of Ohmic contacts for devices based on rhombohedral gallium oxide (alfa-Ga2O3)
Systematický výskum Ohmických kontaktov pre súčiastky na báze romboedrického oxidu gália (alfa-Ga2O3)
Registration code:	APP0234
Program:	DoktoGranty
Project leader:	Mgr. Egyenes Fridrich
Duration:	1.1.2021 – 31.12.2021

Study of magnetic effects at nanoscale
Štúdium magnetických efektov na nanoúrovni
Registration code:	2/0160/19
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Šoltýs Ján, PhD
Duration:	1.1.2019 – 31.12.2021

Thin film structures for energy applications
Tenkovrstvové štruktúry pre využitie v energetike
Registration code:	2/0136/18
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Fröhlich Karol, DrSc.
Annotation:	The project is aimed at preparation of thin film structures for energy applications. We will focus on preparationand study of properties of transparent conducting electrodes for organic photovoltaic cells and organic lightemitting diodes as well as on encapsulation of these devices in the first part. We will concentrate also onpreparation and study of properties metal-insulator-semiconductor structures suitable as photoanodes for watersplitting under sun light. The next part of the project will be devoted to study of thin film electrodes for energystorage in batteries and ton preparation of structures for supercapacitors. Thin film in these devices will beprepared by atomic layer deposition and liquid injection metal organic chemical vapour deposition. Preparedstructures will constitute a base for new advanced devices for energy applications.
Duration:	1.1.2018 – 31.12.2021

Superconducting coils made of uniform MgB2 wires with tubular filaments
Supravodivé vinutia z homogénnych MgB2 drôtov s trubičkovými vláknami
Registration code:	18-0271
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	Ing. Kováč Pavol, DrSc.
Annotation:	The aim of this project is to develop the process of infiltration/diffusion (IMD) for long and uniform superconducting wires with tubular MgB2 filaments resulting in high engineering current densities measured in coils cooled by solid nitrogen in persistent mode. The main aim is to increase three times the engineering current density in long IMD MgB2 wires in comparison to those commercially obtained by powder-in-tube (PIT) process, especially in the range of magnetic fields 1-5T and temperatures around 20K
Duration:	1.7.2019 – 30.11.2021

MAPKO – Magnetic cloaks from superconductor/ferromagnet composites
Magnetické plášte z kompozitov supravodič/feromagnetikum
Registration code:	16-0418
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	doc. Ing. Gömöry Fedor, DrSc.
Annotation:	Realization of a magnetic cloak allowing to hide objects from being observed by a magnetic detector enables the experimental study of several fundamental problems of electromagnetism as well as the searching for innovative solutions of practical problems of magnetic field shielding and shaping. Main aim of the project is the development of methods for design and realization of magnetic cloaks that would provide the possibility to investigate these topics. Basic property we will pursue is the magnetic invisibility when a detector placed outside the cloak will not notice the cloak itself nor a “magnetic cargo” it would contain. Theoretical predictions for reaching perfect invisibility assume unrealistic properties of the used materials and work with ideal and simple shapes without any limitation of dimensions. That is why an important part of the project will be the search and testing of new numerical modelling methods able to include these substantial aspects of real objects. With help of these novel methods we plan to demonstrate the 99% perfection in magnetic invisibility at frequencies from DC to 1000 Hz. Our research could help to reach the following goals: a) Creation of space for experiments in biology shielding the Earth magnetic field as well as that produced in urban environment. Room temperature cylindrical space with at least 50 mm diameter and 150 mm height should allow easy sample exchange and manipulation. b) Design and manufacturing of the cloak for magnetic fields in the 0.1 T range with the volume exceeding 1000 cm3 for the purpose of protecting a sensitive electronic circuitry or e.g. formation of working space for DC arc welding in vicinity of electrical machines generating the stray field at this level. c) Investigation of force exerted on the cloak by a non-uniform magnetic field, in particular the possibility of a magnetic propulsion with help of controlling the magnetic moment of the superconductor/ferromagnet composite.
Duration:	1.7.2017 – 28.2.2021

2D materials and ionic liquids in microelectronics and sensors
2D materiály a iónové kvapaliny pre využitie v mikroelektronike a senzorike
Registration code:	2/0149/17
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Mgr. Sojková Michaela, PhD.
Annotation:	Two-dimensional (2D) materials and nanoparticles are a very hot topic. Project proposal builds on our knowledgegathered so far and it is focused on fabrication of 2D materials and nanoparticles (using ionic liquids ILs) and thecombination of three materials. The aim of the project is the fabrication of experimental materials and devices forsensors. Concerning 2D materials, we will focus on the optimization of the growth parameters of thin films ofselected materials. In field of nanoparticles, we will continue to prepare facetted metallic and carbonnanoparticles. Facetted ones will be used for the decoration of thin film 2D materials influencing thus the electricaltransport within the film, which is applicable e. g. in gas sensors. Carbon nanoparticles are fluorescent whichimplies their suitability for the use in fluorescence microscopy. The ionic liquids will be used both for preparationof nanoparticles in vacuum and also for formation of EDL gate to control the electrical transport in 2D materials.
Duration:	1.1.2017 – 31.12.2020

Photonic nanostructures prepared by 3D laser lithography for biosensing
Fotonické nanoštruktúry pripravené laserovou 3D litografiou pre biosenzory
Registration code:	16-0129
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	doc. Ing. Novák Jozef, DrSc.
Duration:	1.7.2017 – 31.12.2020

Physical problems of MISFET and MISHFET structures based on III-V and III-N semiconductors
Fyzikálne problémy štruktúr MISFET a MISHFET na báze III-V a III-N polovodičov
Registration code:	2/0112/17
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Osvald Jozef, DrSc.
Annotation:	The project is oriented towards physical problems of III-V and III-N semiconductors. Many problems with these semiconductors are not solved yet or we have not their technological solution. Among these questions we may name in first the problems connected with the physics and chemistry of an interface between a semiconductor and a dielectric, solving of which is crucial for quality of this interface. The density of interface states of the prepared samples and structures depends directly on the solution of these problems and a possible presence of Fermi level pinning at the semiconductor surface, too. By III-V MISFET structures we want to study frequency dependence of capacitance curves. There are theories that in accumulation a dispersion of the capacitance is caused by a low density of states at the bottom of the conduction band and that the capacitance increase in inversion is connected with the states in the middle of the gap. We shall try to verify these theories or maybe modify them on the basis of the obtained results.
Duration:	1.1.2017 – 31.12.2020

Magnetic interaction of superconducting and ferromagnetic layers: modelling, characterization and applications
Magnetická interakcia supravodivých a feromagnetických vrstiev: modelovanie, charakterizácia a aplikácie
Registration code:	2/0097/18
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Mgr. Seiler Eugen, PhD
Annotation:	The project aims to investigate the mutual magnetic interaction between superconducting and ferromagneticlayers. Theoretical investigation will rely on numerical models based on the Finite Element Method and theMinimum Electro-Magnetic Entropy Production method. The project will greatly improve the capabilities of thenumerical methods, enabling accurate modelling of real geometries.Experimental investigation is based on characterization of the individual superconducting and ferromagneticlayers and on characterization of simple compound structures, with emphasis on conditions of AC field.Commercially available superconducting tapes will mainly be used as the superconducting elements andcomposites containing ferrite powder will mainly be used as ferromagnetic elements.Using the developed numerical models, the project will analyze and optimize motors with superconductingwindings, as well as design and construct improved magnetic cloaks for shielding AC field.
Duration:	1.1.2018 – 31.12.2020

Advanced nanostructures prepared by sophisticated MOVPE technology
Moderné nanoštruktúry pripravené sofistikovanou MOVPE technológiou
Registration code:	2/0104/17
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	doc. Ing. Novák Jozef, DrSc.
Annotation:	This project is focused on the preparation of advanced nanowires and nanocones prepared by MOVPEtechnology. The main goal of the project is to study the growth and properties of GaP and GaN based nanowiresprepared by vapour-liquid-solid (VLS) technique. In addition we will concentrate our efforts on improvements andenhancement of the most recent experience obtained within previous projects. Our research will be focused intothree areas: (i) stemming from the expected application a most suitable material system will be applied (ii) themodification of the growth conditions (mainly diameter of seeds, growth temperature andV/III ratio) with the aim tomodify mechanical dimension of the nanowires (i.e. transfer from nanowires to nanocones) (iii) acquire newknowledge on the deposition of the metallic nanograins on the top of the nanocones and nanowires with aim tooptimize their properties for the SERS experiments.
Duration:	1.1.2017 – 31.12.2020

MOSSLE – Modification of YBCO thin film structures using low energy electron beam processing for superconducting electronics
Modifikácia YBCO tenkovrstvových štruktúr nízkoenergetickými elektrónmi pre supravodivú elektroniku
Registration code:	16-0315
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	Ing. Chromik Štefan, DrSc.
Annotation:	The proposed project deals with the effect of low energy electron irradiation of YBCO microstrips with the aim to fabricate channels for easy vortex motion. Detailed analyses will be focused on the subtle balance of many processes involving kinetic (kick-off) process, thermal activation of oxygen as well as ordering of Cu-O chains by incident electrons. The study of these phenomena together with the effect on introducing of artificial pinning in the illuminated channels, having influence on the dynamics of the vortices in the channel, lead to the contribution to basic reserach and also to the realization of functional model structure for the application in superconducting electronics.
Duration:	1.7.2017 – 31.12.2020

Design and preparation of high-temperature superconducting tapes joints using lead-free solders and characterization of their properties
Návrh a príprava spojov vysokoteplotných supravodivých pások bezolovnatými spájkami a charakterizácia ich vlastností
Registration code:	1/0151/17
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	doc. Ing. Gömöry Fedor, DrSc.
Annotation:	This project of fundamental research is aimed to design and preparation of functional joints made ofhigh-temperature superconducting tapes using lead-free solders based on tin or other low-melting elements. Aconventional and induction soldering will be used for preparation of the joints and suitable parameters of joiningprocess should be found by optimization methods. Development of microstructure, electrical and mechanicalproperties will be studied in prepared joints. Achieved results will be published in CC journals and presented onworld-level scientific conferences.
Duration:	1.1.2017 – 31.12.2020

Surface processing of semiconductors as the way towards new III-As and III-N electronic devices
Opracovanie povrchu polovodiča ako cesta k novým III-As a III-N elektronickým súčiastkám
Registration code:	2/0109/17
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	RNDr. Gregušová Dagmar, DrSc.
Annotation:	Surfaces of III-V semiconductors exhibit large densisties of surface states that limit the use of the semicondutorsin electronics. Native oxides on III-V surfaces do not match the qualiy of oxides on the surface of silicon. Thesurface states have been studied and manipulated by many researchers with the aim to eliminate their infuence.Our aim is to find out how technology is used to eliminate or passivate the states. We intend to useheterostrucutres whose surface will be manipulated to allow for the preparation of high quality MOSHFETs.Manipulation with surface states leads to new types of device. It will thus be possible to integrate various types oftransistor on a single wafer. To explore properties of individual layers of heterostructure by optical measurementwill necessite their release from original substrates and transfer to host substrates. Procedures of heterostructurerelease and transfer will be used in the integration of other semiconductor devices on planar and non-planarsubstrates.
Duration:	1.1.2017 – 31.12.2020

Advanced monochromators with added functionality of the beam conditioning for X-ray metrology and X-ray imaging
Pokročilé monochromátory s pridanou funkcionalitou úpravy zväzku pre röntgenovú metrológiu a röntgenové zobrazovanie
Registration code:	2/0092/18
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Zápražný Zdenko, PhD.
Duration:	1.1.2018 – 31.12.2020

NanoSky – Skyrmions in ferromagnetic nanoobjects
Skyrmióny vo feromagnetických nanoobjektoch
Registration code:	16-0068
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	RNDr. Cambel Vladimír, DrSc.
Annotation:	In this project we will focus on the numerical and experimental study of skyrmions in ferromagnetic nanoobjects. The skyrmions were found in structures with multilayer configuration and the confinement due to geometry can increase stability of the skyrmion significantly. Thus nanoobject structures can lead to room temperature stable, reconfigurable magnetic elements. Still a control and experimental investigation of such structures is chalenge. We will concentrate on the facilitation of generation and develop methods for identification and characterization of the skyrmion states. The study will pave the way towards the implementation of skyrmion in magnetic devices based on the patterned nano-objects (single or arrays).
Duration:	1.7.2017 – 31.12.2020

Edge states and Landau levels in electronic artificial graphene
Štúdium okrajových stavov a Landauových hladín v elektronickom umelom graféne
Registration code:	2/0162/18
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Mgr. Feilhauer Juraj, PhD.
Duration:	1.1.2018 – 31.12.2020

Advanced materials and smart structures for progressive applications in electrical engineering, electronics and other fields based on micro- and nano-sized ferrite particles
Pokročilé materiály a štruktúry pre perspektívne aplikácie v elektrotechnike, elektronike a iných oblastiach na báze feritov s rozmermi častíc v oblasti mikrometrov a nanometrov
Registration code:	15-0257
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	Mgr. Soloviov Mykola, PhD.
Duration:	1.7.2016 – 30.6.2020

2DMOSES – 2D materials beyond graphene: monolayers, heterostructures and hybrids
2D materiály iné ako grafén: monovrstvy, heteroštruktúry a hybridné vrstvy
Registration code:	15-0693
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	Dr. rer. nat. Hulman Martin
Annotation:	Two-dimensional (2D) materials have been one of the most extensively studied classes of materials due to their unusual physical properties. The best example is graphene – a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two dimensional (2D) honeycomb lattice. Many graphene´s extraordinary properties have been reported including excellent electronic and thermal conductivities and mechanical properties. Its discovery has also stimulated an extensive research on other 2D materials. It has been shown that it is not only possible to exfoliate stable, single-atom thick 2D materials, but that these materials can exhibit unique and fascinating physical properties. The 2D structure determines the electronic properties that may exhibit correlated electronic phenomena such as charge density waves and superconductivity. In this project, we focus on preparation of ultrathin (< 10 nm) films and monolayers of materials from the family of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs). The goal is to prepare those layers on a centimetre-large scale. For that, pulsed laser deposition and magnetron sputtering are the methods of our choice. As-prepared layers will then be thoroughly characterised in terms of their thickness, crystallinity, homogeneity, optical and electrical properties. As a next logical step, we will proceed in preparation of heterostructures and hybrids – systems where different TMDs materials and TMDs and graphene or graphene oxide are stacked on top of each other, respectively.
Duration:	1.7.2016 – 31.12.2019

Detection of ionizing particles using sensors base on semi-insulating GaAs and 4H-SiC for high energy physics
Detekcia ionizujúcich častíc s využitím senzorov na báze semiizolačného GaAs a 4H-SiC pre fyziku vysokých energií
Registration code:	2/0152/16
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Mgr. Zaťko Bohumír, PhD
Annotation:	The submitted project concern with research of semiconductor detectors based on semi-insulating GaAs and high quality 4H-SiC epitaxial layer as a detectos of ions and fast neutrons, which includes: – the technology study of preparation optimized detection structures of ionizing radiation; – simulation of detection performance of structures and their optimization in term of area and thickness of used metalization contacts as well as whole detection volume of structures; – study of physical and electrical properties of prepared structures, measurement of detection performances of detector structures using alpha particles, high energy ions (40 MeV Xe+), fast neutrons; – investigation of radiation hardness of prepare structures against high energy ions (Kr+, Xe+ 167 MeV) and electrons (5 MeV), study of electrical and detection parameters; – optimization and desing of connected spectrometry chain, which includes modifying and adaption of preamplifier with the aim of reaching best energy resolution.
Duration:	1.1.2016 – 31.12.2019

SENAD – Semiconductor nanomembranes for hybrid devices
Polovodičové nanomembrány pre hybridné súčiastky
Registration code:	15-0243
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	Ing. Kúdela Róbert, CSc.
Annotation:	The project deals with GaAs and GaN-based nanomembranes, including their preparation, study of physical properties, application in new hybrid devices that cannot be effectively prepared with present monolithic technologies. A "GaAs-based (or GaN-based) nanomembrane" can be defined as a monocrystalline structure that was released from its original substrate, is either free-standing or bonded to a host substrate, and its thickness is up to hundreds nanometers and lateral dimensions are more than two orders magnitude larger. Thin organic films, which can modify properties of nanomembranes, will be deposited on some samples.
Duration:	1.7.2016 – 31.12.2019

Investigation of advanced materials and structures for photoelectrochemical applications
Výskum progresívnych materiálov a štruktúr pre foto-elektrochemické aplikácie
Registration code:	1/0651/16
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Huran Jozef, CSc.
Duration:	1.1.2016 – 31.12.2019

High temperature characterization, integration and reliability of MEMS pressure sensors based on AlGaN/GaN
Vysokoteplotná charakterizácia, integrácia a spoľahlivosť MEMS senzorov tlaku na báze AlGaN/GaN
Registration code:	2/0150/17
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Vanko Gabriel, PhD.
Annotation:	The project deals with the design, technology and characterization of high temperature stable electroniccomponents integrable with MEMS pressure sensors based on the AlGaN / GaN piezoelectric material systemwhich can operate at extreme ambient conditions, especially at elevated temperatures. The project is based onthe proven concept and manufactured functional prototype of pressure sensor, which has so far not been verifiedunder real operating conditions. The proposed project is original in the high-temperature characterization,reliability testing and exploring the possibilities of integration of passive and active components prepared fromAlGaN/GaN heterostructures . Expected results and knowledge of the characteristics and behavior of thesepromising materials and components enable to design devices and circuits as well as technological improvementfor achieving competitive and qualitatively new sensor systems applicable in industry.
Duration:	1.1.2017 – 31.12.2019

Silicon oxynitride-based photoluminiscent ceramic materials
Fotoluminescenčné keramické materiály na báze oxynitridov kremíka
Registration code:	14-0385
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	Ing. Fröhlich Karol, DrSc.
Duration:	1.7.2015 – 30.6.2019

MioGaN – GaN Monolithic Integrated Circuits
GaN monolitické integrované obvody
Registration code:	15-0673
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	Ing. Kuzmík Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.7.2016 – 30.6.2019

Transistors with InN channel for THz microwaves and logic
Tranzistory s InN-kanálom pre THz mikrovlny a logiku
Registration code:	15-0031
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	Ing. Kuzmík Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.7.2016 – 30.6.2019

Research of the nanomachining technology for active surfaces of the new generation of the X-ray optics
Výskum technológie nanoobrábania pre aktívne povrchy novej generácie rtg optiky
Registration code:	14-0745
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	Ing. Zápražný Zdenko, PhD.
Duration:	1.7.2015 – 30.6.2019

Composite superconductor MgB2 made by internal Mg diffusion
Kompozitný supravodič MgB2 na báze difúznej metódy
Registration code:	2/0129/16
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Kováč Pavol, DrSc.
Annotation:	The goal of this project is to prepare superconducting wire (filament) using new method of diffusion of magnesium (IMD) into the boron layer. The usability of this method is regarded by resulting very high density of superconducting part in the composite. One of the purpose is to optimize the IMD technique in that way, that dense MgB2 wire reach very high critical current density Jc comparing to older techniques (ex situ, in situ). We can expect improvement of important technical parameters like critical current density in low magnetic fields (< 3 Tesla) and critical temperature to be competitive also for low temperature superconductors (Nb3Sn, NbTi, Nb3Al …), having another advantage of more efficient cooling technique without the liquid helium.
Duration:	1.1.2016 – 31.12.2018

Pinning in commercial coated conductors
Pinning v komerčných coated vodičoch
Registration code:	1633/03/01-b
Program:	SASPRO
Project leader:	Mgr. Seiler Eugen, PhD
Annotation:	The project will investigate pinning mechanisms in commercial ReBCO coated conductors coming from different industrial producers. Different manufacturing processes incorporate various kinds of pinning centers into functional superconducting layers of these conductors and as a consequence a very diverse mixture of pinning centers with dissimilar strength dependence on temperature and magnetic field can be found. Main focus will be on the temperature and magnetic field range interesting for applications in electric machinery (electric motors, generators, transformers, etc.) – temperatures 65 K to 77 K and fields 0 to 5 T. The aim is to identify which of the pinning mechanism is the most effective in the temperature and field domain of our interest and develop experimental techniques for its classification and description. Scaling of the critical current density and of the depinning activation energy with temperature and applied magnetic field will be experimentally characterized for all the commercial ReBCO coated conductors considered. At first the experiments in a broad range of available temperatures (4.2 K to 77 K) and applied magnetic fields (0 to 14 T) will be performed, focusing in the second stage on the domain perspective for the electric machinery applications. The experimental results will be compared with the predictions of available pinning models in order to determine and distinguish the different pinning mechanisms. Project combines experimental activity with application and development of theoretical models. Basic experimental techniques will be magnetization loop measurements and magnetic relaxation measurements in the Vibrating Sample Magnetometer, combined with transport measurements of current-voltage characteristics at various orientations of applied magnetic field.
Duration:	1.1.2016 – 31.12.2018

Cantilever based sensors
Senzory na báze nosníkových štruktúr
Registration code:	2/0183/15
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Šoltýs Ján, PhD
Annotation:	Cantilever-based sensors are used for the detection of physical, chemical, and biological analytes. In principle, every external perturbation of magnetic, electrical, thermal, or chemical origin can be transducted into mechanical motion. A cantilever deflection can be measured with extremely high sensitivity and selectivity. The project aims to develop new techniques for modification of commercial scanning force probes and to produce new cantilever-based sensors. The key enabling technology of the novel sensors is focus ion beam ablation and on-chip electron beam lithography. Application of such techniques in cantilever sensing opens new functionalities of the cantilever, which can be used for sensor applications and research purposes in physics and biomedicine.
Duration:	1.1.2015 – 31.12.2018

Waves in exotic spin textures
Spinové vlny v exotických štruktúrach
Registration code:	1244/02/01
Program:	SASPRO
Project leader:	Dr. Mruczkiewicz Michal
Annotation:	The research project is focused on thetheoretical investigation of collective excitations in various magnetic architectures and magnetic field configurations (spin textures). In particular, the dynamical properties of magnetic vortices and skyrmions will be studied in disks, nontrivial geometries and ultrathin films. Possible mechanisms of excitations (e.g., current or external field) will be considered and the possibility of experimental verification of numerically studied structures will be evaluated. An important part of the work will be dedicated to the study of collective skyrmion modes, a topic of research that is completely unexplored yet. On the basis of the obtained results a logic device will be proposed.
Duration:	4.1.2016 – 31.12.2018

Investigation of design and manufacturing methods for coils from round high-temperature superconducting conductor
Štúdium metód návrhu a zhotovenia cievok z vodiča s kruhovým prierezom na báze vysokoteplotného supravodiča
Registration code:	14-0438
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	Ing. Šouc Ján, CSc.
Duration:	1.7.2015 – 31.12.2018

Ultra light composite superconductor based on Mg, B, Ti and Al
Ultraľahký kompozitný supravodič na báze Mg, B, Ti a Al
Registration code:	14-0522
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	Ing. Kováč Pavol, DrSc.
Duration:	1.7.2015 – 31.12.2018

Universal nanorod platform for interdisciplinary applications
Univerzálna nanoštrukturovaná platforma pre interdisciplinárne použitie
Registration code:	14-0297
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	doc. Ing. Novák Jozef, DrSc.
Duration:	1.7.2015 – 31.12.2018

Broadband MEMS detector of terahertz radiaton
Širokopásmový MEMS detektor terahertzového žiarenia
Registration code:	14-0613
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	Ing. Vanko Gabriel, PhD.
Duration:	1.7.2015 – 30.6.2018

Resistive switching structures for pattern recognition
Štruktúry odporového prepínania pre rozpoznávanie vzorov
Registration code:	14-0560
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	Ing. Fröhlich Karol, DrSc.
Duration:	1.7.2015 – 30.6.2018

Design and Fabrication of Diamond-on-GaN Hybrid Structures for MEMS
Návrh a príprava hybridných štruktúr na báze diamantu a nitridu gália
Registration code:	0068/01/01
Program:	SASPRO
Project leader:	Mgr. Babchenko Oleg, PhD.
Annotation:	The project is oriented on bilateral transfer of knowledge, design of hybrid electronic devices with efficient thermal management, e.g. AlGaN/GaN based devices passivated by diamond and/or diamond-based devices covered by metal oxides, manufacturing of such devices and their characterisation. It is expected that the project resolving will enable fabrication of hybrid high power electronic devices and/or micro-electro-mechanical systems potentially operating at high frequencies and/or high temperatures.
Duration:	1.5.2015 – 30.4.2018

Thermo-electrical stability of superconductors in unconventional cooling conditions
Tepelno-elektrická stabilita supravodičov pri nekonvenčných spôsoboch chladenia
Registration code:	0061/01/01
Program:	SASPRO
Project leader:	Ing. Vojenčiak Michal, PhD.
Annotation:	Superconductors are materials with strongly non-linear current-voltage characteristic. When the transported electrical current is below the critical value they exhibit zero resistance, while at higher currents their resistance is high. Latter regime is associated with energy dissipation and temperature increase; it can lead to the temperature excursion causing a damage of superconducting material. Stability of the superconducting wire describes how big is the margin against transition to nonsuperconducting state and whether it will be followed by a material degradation. In this project we investigate the stability in conditions representing the situation typical for two configurations: the fault current limiter and the cable for a coil winding.
Duration:	1.4.2015 – 31.3.2018

Perspective thin films and structures for electronic applications
Príprava a štúdium vlastností supravodivých a feromagnetických vrstiev a štruktúr pre kryoelektroniku a senzoriku
Registration code:	2/0120/14
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Chromik Štefan, DrSc.
Duration:	1.1.2014 – 31.12.2017

Growth of thin films using Atomic Layer Deposition
Príprava tenkých vrstiev technológiou nanášania po atómových vrstvách
Registration code:	2/0138/14
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Fröhlich Karol, DrSc.
Duration:	1.1.2014 – 31.12.2017

Growth of 2D materials: graphene and titanium diselenide
Rast 2D materiálov: grafén a diselenid titánu
Registration code:	2/0178/15
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Dr. rer. nat. Hulman Martin
Duration:	1.1.2015 – 31.12.2017

Superconducting coils made of cabled REBCO conductors
Supravodivé cievky z káblovaných REBCO vodičov
Registration code:	2/0126/15
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Vojenčiak Michal, PhD.
Duration:	1.1.2015 – 31.12.2017

High quality active surfaces for new generation of X-ray crystal optics elements
Vysoko kvalitné aktívne povrchy pre novú generáciu prvkov kryštálovej röntgenovej optiky
Registration code:	2/0004/15
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Zápražný Zdenko, PhD.
Duration:	1.1.2015 – 31.12.2017