TAY LABS — 2D Nanomaterials Research Group

01 / RESEARCH

Building functional materials for a Sustainable, Intelligent and Resilient future.

Our research spans synthesis, characterization, and device integration of 2D nanomaterials. Eight active thrusts translate fundamental atomic-scale insight into applications across energy, quantum, and extreme environments.

01 / FEATURED

Synthesis of 2D & emerging nanomaterials

CVD and wet-chemistry routes to low-dimensional materials: graphene, hBN, TMDs, MXenes, MBenes and other nanocomposites.

CVD h-BN Graphene MXene TMDs

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02 / FEATURED

Energy storage & catalysis

2D-engineered electrodes and catalysts for next-generation batteries, supercapacitors, and electrochemical conversion — from atomic interfaces to device-scale performance.

Batteries Supercapacitors HER / OER CO₂ reduction

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Memristive devices

2D-material based memristors for neuromorphic computing and in-memory logic.

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Quantum emitters in 2D hosts

Deterministic creation, manipulation, and integration of single-photon emitters in hexagonal boron nitride — toward scalable quantum photonic platforms.

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Integrated photonics

2D-material-enabled waveguides, modulators, and on-chip photonic components for next-generation optical computing and communications.

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Thermal management

Anisotropic heat-spreader films and interface materials for high-power electronics.

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Electromagnetic absorption

Lightweight, broadband EM-absorbing composites built on conductive 2D networks for stealth and shielding applications.

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Protective coatings for extreme environments

Ultrathin barrier films against atomic oxygen erosion and thermospheric drag — operating from cryogenic to high-temperature regimes.

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03 / PEOPLE

The team behind the work.

An interdisciplinary group of materials scientists, physicists, chemists, and engineers — united by a shared interest in atomic-scale matter.

Principal Investigator

Group Lead

Roland Yingjie Tay

Principal Investigator · Tay Labs

Roland leads an interdisciplinary research group focused on the synthesis of 2D and emerging nanomaterials and their application across quantum, thermal, energy, and extreme-environment domains. His work bridges fundamental materials chemistry with device-scale engineering.

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Research Leads

LEAD INVESTIGATOR

Wenwen Liu

Energy Storage · Electrocatalysis

Wenwen leads the development of rechargeable metal-air batteries, high-energy-density supercapacitors, and earth-abundant electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution and water splitting, bridging fundamental structure–activity insights with all-solid-state, flexible device platforms.

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Postdoctoral Researchers

Graduate Students

Alumni

Join the lab

Build the next generation of functional materials with us.

We're always looking for curious, rigorous people across materials chemistry, condensed-matter physics, and electrical engineering. PhD students, postdocs, and visiting researchers are welcome to reach out.

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Open positions 04 / 04

Postdoctoral Researcher — 2D material synthesis for quantum applications

Apply by 2026.06.30

Open

Postdoctoral Researcher — Thermal management for high-power electronics

Apply by 2026.06.30

Open

PhD Student — Integrated photonics and device fabrication

Fully funded · 4 years

Open

PhD Student — Advanced energy storage devices

Fully funded · 4 years

Open

Engineering matter one atomic layer at a time: From synthesis to application.

Building functional materials for a Sustainable, Intelligent and Resilient future.

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The team behind the work.

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Build the next generation of functional materials with us.