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Center for Advanced Materials, University of Houston

The Center for Advanced Materials (CAM), formerly the Space Vacuum Epitaxy Center, is a laboratory established in 1986 at the University of Houston for researching the science and application of advanced materials. It is hosted in 8,000 square feet (740 m2) of space in three buildings on the Houston campus. Its facilities contain equipment dedicated to thin-film deposition, processing and characterization of III-V compound semiconductors, high-temperature superconductivity, and ferroelectric oxide material systems. The Wake Shield Facility was developed at this center.

Today, CAM’s research focuses on energy materials, nanoelectronics, and materials at the physical-biological interface, with an emphasis on sustainability and industry applications.

CAM’s current research is focused in the following key areas:

As of March 2025, current projects include:

Since its founding, CAM has focused on both fundamental science and technological applications. The center’s ability to secure funding and industry partnerships has enabled it to play a key role in advancing materials science research and its applications.

Funding and Industry Partnerships

CAM operates under a project-based structure, where project leaders are responsible for the scientific, technical, and financial productivity of their research. This structure allows the center to effectively transition scientific advances into commercial applications, contributing to the center’s sustainability and economic impact.

CAM’s facilities, located in three buildings at the University of Houston, are dedicated to thin-film deposition, processing, and characterization of advanced materials. The equipment supports research in superconductivity, photovoltaics, nanoelectronics, and materials science.

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