Heriot-Watt University – Bonato group

Our research focuses on harnessing individual spins in semiconducting materials to develop quantum technologies for secure communication and nanoscale sensing. Our goal is to enhance the capabilities of quantum spintronic devices by integrating spins with different functionalities (micro-electronics, integrated photonics, machine learning and AI). We expect our devices to find applications in high-resolution nanoscale magnetic sensing, pushing magnetic resonance detection down to the level of individual nuclear spins or probing biological effects inside living cells for healthcare applications, and in exteding the range of secure quantum communication networks through the development of quantum repeaters.