Materials and Nanotechnology for Electronics and Photonics underpin the continued advancement of high-performance electronic and optical systems by enabling precise control of charge, light, and energy at micro- and nanoscales. This session explores how engineered materials and nanoscale architectures drive improvements in speed, efficiency, miniaturization, and functionality across electronic circuits, photonic components, and integrated optoelectronic platforms. By tailoring composition, structure, and interfaces, researchers create materials that meet the demanding requirements of modern information technologies.

Electronic and photonic devices rely heavily on material properties such as band structure, carrier mobility, optical absorption, and refractive index. Nanostructuring introduces quantum and surface effects that enable enhanced performance and novel functionalities not achievable with bulk materials. Advances in thin films, heterostructures, and low-dimensional materials support faster switching, lower power consumption, and improved signal integrity. These developments are central topics at Materials Science Conference forums, reflecting their importance to computing, communication, and sensing technologies.

A key focus of the session is material innovation for next-generation electronics. Engineered semiconductors, dielectric materials, and conductive nanostructures enable continued device scaling and integration density. Control over defects and interfaces is essential for reliability and long-term performance. In parallel, photonic materials are designed to manipulate light with high precision, supporting applications in optical communication, imaging, and signal processing. Closely linked to these advances is Electronic and Photonic Materials, which combine electrical and optical functionality within unified material systems.

The session also examines nanofabrication and integration strategies that enable complex device architectures. Layer-by-layer assembly, patterning techniques, and interface engineering allow seamless integration of electronic and photonic components on common platforms. These approaches support compact, multifunctional systems while maintaining manufacturing compatibility and scalability.

Characterization and modeling play a critical role in optimizing electronic and photonic materials. Advanced spectroscopy, microscopy, and transport measurements provide insight into carrier dynamics, optical response, and interfacial effects. Computational methods complement experiments by predicting material behavior and guiding design decisions, reducing development time and cost.

Energy efficiency and sustainability considerations are increasingly important in electronics and photonics. Material innovations that reduce power consumption, improve thermal management, and extend device lifetime contribute to more sustainable technology ecosystems. By integrating material science with nanoscale engineering, Materials and Nanotechnology for Electronics and Photonics continue to enable transformative advances in information processing and communication technologies.