Dave Estrada

Dave Estrada is a Professor at the Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering at Boise State University and serves as the Advanced Manufacturing Deputy Director for Academic Research at the Idaho National Laboratory. He leads the Advanced Nanomanufacturing and Materials Lab, focusing on integrating top-down and bottom-up nanoscale techniques for co-designing materials, devices, and systems.

• Educational Background: BS, MS, PhD in Electrical Engineering (Boise State University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

His research spans healthcare, energy, and water applications, emphasizing graphene, MXenes, and triboelectric nanogenerators. Recent work includes energy-harvesting sensors, graphene-cell composites, and high-performance supercapacitors using 2D materials.

Scientific Awards:

• Micron Technology Foundation Graduate Fellow
• Boise State Founders Leadership Society
• John Bardeen Graduate Research Award
• Gregory Stillman Semiconductor Graduate Research Award
• NSF CAREER Award

Dr. Estrada’s lab collaborates on NSF-funded projects, including semiconductor workforce development, eco-friendly sensors, and atomically thin coatings. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for healthcare innovation and clean water.