The Applied Physics Division has long served as a premier forum for device physicists, engineers, material scientists, technologists, and surface analysts working at the forefront of renewable energy and storage technology, nano-engineered materials, quantum technologies, biomedical devices, and high-frequency communications. Research topics encompass material synthesis, device engineering, surface/interface characterization, modeling, and system-level integration. The Applied Physics Division invites original research contributions spanning advanced materials, device physics, and emerging engineering technologies. The division’s scope includes the following topics:
– Solar Cells, Batteries, Thermoelectric Devices, and Supercapacitors
– Catalysis, Fuel Cells, and Water Splitting
– Bio-batteries, Bio-solar Cells, and Microbial Fuel Cells
– Nanomaterial Synthesis, 2D Materials, and Related Devices
– Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and Transistors
– Materials for Quantum Information Science
– Biomedical Devices and Wearables
– Antenna, Amplifiers, and Passive Devices for High-Speed Communication

2D materials have emerged as a powerful platform for next-generation optoelectronic technologies due to their unique electronic structure, strong light matter interaction, and ultrafast carrier dynamics. Their atomic thickness, mechanical flexibility, and compatibility with diverse substrates make them particularly attractive for scalable and energy efficient device integration
This talk will present recent advances in the synthesis and engineering of 2D materials, with emphasis on phase, defect, and nanoscale structural control for optoelectronic applications. The impact of geometry and interfaces on charge transport and photoresponse will be discussed using insights from optical spectroscopy, scanning probe measurements, and device characterization. Finally, key challenges and prospects for integrating 2D materials into scalable ultrafast optoelectronic platforms will be outlined.