University of California
Topological Research on Antiferromagnets for Computing and Energy Efficiency (TRACE)

We propose a materials-centered multidisciplinary research program to exploit the unique properties of antiferromagnetic materials to address fundamental challenges to the microelectronic industries by creating new spintronic devices for next-generation low-power computing that supports and grows our current data-centered society.

Theory & Modeling

Analytical theory, micromagnetic modeling, and numerical simulation for antiferromagnetic textures, dynamics, and interfaces.

Experimental Platforms

Thin-film growth, transport, magnetic imaging, and ultrafast probes for antiferromagnets across bulk and heterostructure platforms.

Collaborative Network

Integrated work spanning universities, national laboratories, and cross-disciplinary teams linking theory, synthesis, and measurement.

Our Team

Professor Name

Prof. Eric E. Fullerton

CMRR, UC San Diego Magnetic recording and
nano-technologies
Professor Name

Dr. Peter Fischer

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Materials Sciences
Professor Name

Prof. David Lederman

UC Santa Cruz Magnetic nanostructures and interfaces
Professor Name

Dr. Sujoy Roy

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Coherence and Magnetism, Photon Science Operations
Professor Name

Dr. Charles Reichhardt

Los Alamos National Lab Fellow highly complex and organized structures and dynamics
Professor Name

Prof. Ilya Krivorotov

UC Irvine Spin dynamics in magnetic nanostructures
Professor Name

Prof. Judit Romhanyi

UC Irvine Strong interaction emergent quantum phenomena
Professor Name

Dr. Christoph Klewe

Advanced Light Source, LBNL Spin dynamics