NASHVILLE, TN – International FemtoScience, Inc. (FemtoSci), a leader in diamond-based electronics and nanomaterials, has been selected as a key industry partner for a four-year Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) program funded by the National Science Foundation.

The multimillion-dollar research initiative, titled "Exploring the limits of electron and phonon transport in diamond: nanoscale devices and extreme environments," will advance fundamental understanding of diamond's electronic and thermal properties at the nanoscale.

In this prestigious collaboration, FemtoSci will partner with Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) through its Princeton Plasma Innovation Center (PPIC) and a consortium of leading research institutions to develop next-generation diamond-based technologies for sensing, computing, and power electronics applications capable of operating in extreme environments.

"Being selected as an industrial partner for this MRSEC program represents a significant validation of our expertise in diamond-based electronics," said Dr. Jim Davidson, President of FemtoSci. "This collaboration with PPIC will accelerate the fundamental research needed to push diamond electronics to unprecedented performance levels while creating new opportunities for technology transfer between academia and industry."

The research will focus on understanding and controlling electron and phonon transport in diamond at nanometer scales, with applications ranging from quantum sensing to ultra-high-power electronics. FemtoSci's role will include providing specialized diamond fabrication capabilities, characterization expertise, and pathways for commercializing research breakthroughs.

"Diamond's extraordinary properties make it the ideal material for electronics operating in extreme environments, but many fundamental questions about its behavior at nanoscales remain unanswered," said Dr. David Kerns, CEO of FemtoSci. "This MRSEC program will address these questions while simultaneously developing the technologies needed to harness diamond's full potential in next-generation electronic devices."

The Princeton Plasma Innovation Center at PPPL serves as an innovation hub connecting plasma science expertise with industrial applications. The Center's capabilities in plasma-based materials processing and characterization align perfectly with FemtoSci's diamond technology development needs.

The NSF's Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers provide sustained support for interdisciplinary materials research and education while addressing fundamental problems in science and engineering that require collaborative approaches. MRSEC programs represent some of the most prestigious and competitive research initiatives in materials science, with only a select number funded nationwide.

For more information about FemtoSci's participation in the MRSEC program or its diamond-based technologies, visit www.femtosci.com or contact:

About Princeton Plasma Innovation Center

The Princeton Plasma Innovation Center (PPIC) at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory serves as a hub for innovation, connecting plasma science expertise with industrial applications and academic research. PPIC facilitates collaborations between PPPL scientists and engineers with external partners to solve challenging problems in energy, materials science, and advanced manufacturing. Visit the PPIC website for more information.

About the NSF MRSEC Program

The National Science Foundation's Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSECs) program provides sustained support of materials research and education of the highest quality while addressing fundamental problems in science and engineering. MRSECs build interdisciplinary teams of faculty members and students to address complex materials science challenges that require collaborative expertise across traditional disciplinary boundaries. Visit the MRSEC website for more information.