MaNEP is a National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR)on Materials with Novel Electronic Properties. It is organised as a research network of collaborating partners in Switzerland.

Recently launched by the Swiss National Science Foundation, MaNEP is a long term program to promote the study of the fundamental properties of new materials, to develop techniques for their synthesis, and to prepare for their applications. The leading house is based at the University of Geneva. The Director of MaNEP is Professor Fischer at the Department of Condensed Matter Physics of the University of Geneva. The participants of the research network are from academic institutions and industries throughout Switzerland.

Why MaNEP?

History shows that major advances in technology are often made possible by breakthroughs in materials science. Remarkable examples of new materials are the high temperature superconductors, materials showing colossal magneto resistance, ferroelectrics, materials based on condensed carbon structures like fullerenes and nanotubes, intermetallics and organic metals.

These materials have great potential for future applications and shall undoubtedly play an increasing role in future technology. MaNEP establishes a strong reseach effort in this field and promotes the training of scientists and students involved in the research programmes. Research related to materials, and training of students in this field are essential factors in providing cuttng edge leadership in the ever increasing high-tech oriented industrial competition.

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