The MSCA Doctoral Network HINA project focuses on the hybrid integration of alkaline niobate-tantalate thin films (K,Na)(Nb,Ta)O₃ (KNTN) — materials with exceptional electro-optic, piezoelectric, and nonlinear properties — into photonic and acoustic devices. Its goal is to develop cost-effective thin-film technologies suitable for industrial applications, promoting technology transfer and competitiveness.
The project unites academic and industrial leaders to create an integrated approach covering material synthesis, characterization, modeling, and device integration. The thirteen doctoral candidates (DCs) will follow a multidisciplinary “engineered molecule–advanced material–designed device–smart system” strategy. HINA also aims to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry and train highly skilled researchers to advance Europe’s leadership in new materials and device technologies.