Applying nanotechnology to solve global problems

Our mission is to deliver excellent science and solutions to real world problems within information technology, planetcare and healthcare.

a vibrant community across three world-leading institutions

The LCN is home to a community of researchers, technicians and support staff based across our three partner institutions: King’s College London, Imperial and UCL. Our members include academics, postdoctoral researchers, PhD students and professional services teams. 

World Class Equipment

The LCN offers access to a wide range of scientific equipment at three of the UK’s leading academic institutions: UCL, Imperial College London and King’s College London. LCN researchers are experts in modelling, design, fabrication and characterisation at the nano-scale.

A UK-based multidisciplinary enterprise operating at the forefront of science and  technology.

A joint venture between King’s College London, UCL and Imperial College London

The London Centre for Nanotechnology is a UK-based multidisciplinary enterprise operating at the forefront of science and technology. Our purpose is to solve global problems in information processing, healthcare, energy and the environment through the application of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Founded in 2003, the LCN began as a joint venture between University College London and Imperial College London, based at the Bloomsbury and South Kensington sites; from 2018 King’s College London joined the collaboration from its base on The Strand.

The LCN occupies a purpose-built eight storey facility in Gordon Street, Bloomsbury (opened in 2006) as well as extensive facilities within different departments at South Kensington and The Strand. The Centre’s experimental research is supported by leading edge modelling, visualisation and theory through its access to state-of-the-art clean-room, characterisation, fabrication, manipulation and design laboratories.

Our impact

Research papers published annually that have nano at their core

Spin-out companies associated with LCN members

Principal Investigators form an active and engaged LCN network

CHALLENGE

Planet care

CHALLENGE

ICT

CHALLENGE

Healthcare

Latest news

Professor Neil Alford elected as a Fellow of Royal Society

Professor Neil Alford elected as a Fellow of Royal Society

Professor Neil Alford has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society! This is a huge honour and a well-deserved recognition of ... Find out more

Nanoneedle Technology Corrects Genetic Mutation in Rare Skin Disease

Nanoneedle Technology Corrects Genetic Mutation in Rare Skin Disease

LCN Researchers from the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences at King’s College London have developed a novel ... Find out more

Our people

The LCN is home to 240 principal investigators, 300 post doctoral researchers, and 500 PhD students

Equipment & Facilities

EDUCATION

Training

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