About
PD Dr. Alexandros Emboras is a senior scientist and lecturer at ETH Zurich's Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, leading the center for Single Atom Electronics and Photonics funded by Werner Siemens Stiftung. His research focuses on memristive devices, neuromorphic engineering, and nanoscale photonics. He holds a PhD from CEA-LETI Grenoble (2012) and postdoctoral experience at Hebrew University (2013).
- Education:
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, CEA-LETI Grenoble (2012)
- Postdoctoral Research, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2013)
His research explores atomic-scale memristors, plasmonic devices, and their applications in neuromorphic computing and high-speed communications. Key contributions include photonic-electronic hybrid systems, resistive switching mechanisms in complex oxides, and energy-efficient neuromorphic architectures. Recent work emphasizes memristive photon sources and bio-inspired electronic systems leveraging oxide dynamics.
Publications span advanced topics like gate-enabled memristive switches, inkjet-printed phase change memories, and in-situ reinforcement learning with analog memristors. His work bridges nanotechnology and practical applications in computing and communication systems.
- Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Werner Siemens Stiftung-funded center for Single Atom Electronics and Photonics at ETH Zurich.
