Stephen Goodnick

Stephen M. Goodnick is the David and Darleen Ferry Professor of Electrical Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. He serves as Deputy Director of ASU LightWorks within the Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation and the DOE ULTRA Energy Frontier Research Center. His roles include leadership in interdisciplinary energy research and global sustainability initiatives.

Education:

• Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, Colorado State University (1983)
• M.S. Electrical Engineering, Colorado State University (1979)
• B.S. Engineering Science, Trinity University (1977)

Research Interests:

• Transport phenomena in semiconductor devices
• Computational modeling of nanoscale electronics
• Quantum and nanostructured device physics
• High-efficiency photovoltaic systems
• Ultra-wide bandgap materials for power electronics

Grants & Service:

• Over 50 grants funded by NSF, DOE, DOD, and industry partners (e.g., Intel, Northrop Grumman).
• Leadership roles in IEEE Nanotechnology Council, IEEE HKN, and ECE Department Heads Association.
• Organized major conferences like IEEE International Conferences on Nanotechnology and Electron Dynamics.

Awards:

• IEEE Fellow (2004)
• Alexander von Humboldt Fellow (1985–1986)
• Robert M. Janowiak Leadership Award (2008)

Labs & Initiatives:

• ASU LightWorks: Focuses on solar energy and sustainability.
• DOE ULTRA Center: Advances energy conversion research.
• QESST ERC: Pioneered quantum energy and solar technologies.