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The University of Bern<\/a> has announced the creation of a new endowed professorship in molecular quantum materials, supported by Bernese entrepreneur Walter In\u00e4bnit. The initiative, based at the recently opened W. In\u00e4bnit Laboratory for Molecular Quantum Materials, aims to advance research into materials that could eliminate energy loss in electronics. PD Dr. Shi-Xia Liu, a researcher at the University of Bern since 2004, will lead the scientific project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As energy costs and demand continue to rise due to digitalization, the development of energy-loss-free electronics has become critical. Devices with no electronic resistance or energy loss would run continuously without overheating, addressing a major challenge in areas such as artificial intelligence where energy consumption is skyrocketing. The endowed professorship at the University of Bern aims to tackle this problem by developing new classes of materials that could revolutionize electronics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walter In\u00e4bnit, the benefactor behind the professorship, has donated CHF 2 million over ten years to support this groundbreaking research. His contributions have supported several scientific endeavors at the University of Bern, including the stem cell platform and a new laser laboratory. In\u00e4bnit emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, as the project will involve partnerships with the University of Basel and other international institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Shi-Xia Liu’s research will focus on topological quantum materials, which have unique properties such as resistance to external perturbations. Her team will develop atomically thin materials similar to graphene, which could lead to lossless superconducting electronics and more efficient quantum computers. This work will help advance Switzerland’s role as a hub for quantum research.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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