The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $197,780 Project Grant under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to the Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University (SIU) in Carbondale, Illinois. The grant, awarded on September 1, 2024, will support research and development of a novel quantum magnetometer sensor based on an organic chromophore coupled with a mechanical resonator. This innovative sensor design aims to enable the development of portable, wearable, and high-performance magnetometer sensors that can operate at room temperature. The research will explore the fundamental physics of molecular quantum systems and characterize the sensing performance of this unique magnetometer, which has potential applications in areas such as robotics, healthcare, and consumer electronics. No sub-awards are planned for this project, which is expected to be completed by August 31, 2026.
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