Project description
Training in sustainable reconfigurable metasurfaces
Advances in electronics and digital technologies are creating an ever-greater need to control electromagnetic waves with precision, as seen in applications such as medical sensors, smart devices and holographic or lensing systems. Metasurfaces – engineered materials that manipulate these waves – are among the most promising solutions. Until now, most metasurfaces have been static, with properties fixed at the design stage. Reconfigurable designs, desirable for adaptable sensing, tuneable holography and next-generation displays, often prove too complex, costly or energy-intensive for practical use. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the MetaTune project will train researchers to overcome these barriers, developing reconfigurable metasurfaces that combine adaptability, multifunctionality, energy efficiency, durability and industrial viability – ensuring that scientific breakthroughs are ready for real-world impact.
Objective
The evolving needs of society demand advanced control of electromagnetic waves. At the forefront of science are metasurfaces—ultrathin engineered layers with tailored electromagnetic responses. While traditional metasurfaces are statically predesigned, current research is shifting toward reconfigurable metasurfaces, which can dynamically adjust their properties after fabrication. This capability expands their potential for real-world applications across a range of industries. Despite their promise, most reconfigurable metasurfaces rely on the element-by-element tunability of large arrays that require high energy consumption, complex implementation, and high costs.
MetaTune addresses these challenges by training the next generation of researchers to develop a new class of reconfigurable metasurfaces combining simplicity of implementation, multifunctionality, and industrial viability. These metasurfaces will feature unified tunability mechanisms, reducing complexity and energy usage, while incorporating innovative materials for enhanced adaptability, robustness, and endurance. Furthermore, the project will pioneer cost-effective fabrication techniques, ensuring compatibility with large-scale production.
The program adopts a multidisciplinary approach, conducting application-driven research in four high-impact domains: communication systems, thermal management, sensing, and imaging. Beyond scientific training, participants will gain comprehensive industry exposure and develop transversal skills, preparing them for diverse career pathways in academia and industry.
By tackling these critical technological challenges, MetaTune not only advances fundamental knowledge in physics and engineering but also bridges the gap between laboratory research and industrial implementation. This project paves the way for integrating reconfigurable metasurfaces into practical systems, delivering societal benefits through improved connectivity, sustainability, safety, and innovation.
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-DN - HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2024-DN-01
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Spain
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