This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $319,474 to the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) to advance the development of a new type of computer memory device using magnetic molecules. The goal is to manipulate the quantum spin states of porphyrin molecules placed between two magnetic layers to create more efficient data storage and enable smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient memory devices. The project will also promote the professional development of the postdoctoral researcher leading the work and provide opportunities for students to engage in cutting-edge nanotechnology studies. This research aims to reveal new ways to control molecular spin states for device switching, potentially enabling three-state memory and logic applications beyond conventional binary spintronic devices. The award period runs from March 15, 2025 to February 28, 2027.
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