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Jesús A. del AlamoView profile

Professor

• Semiconductor Devices
• Microelectronics
• Nanoelectronics
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Jesús A. del Alamo serves as the Donner Professor of Science and Professor of Electrical Engineering in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He also directs the Microsystems Technology Laboratories (MTL) at MIT, a leading nanofabrication facility supporting cutting-edge research across multiple disciplines. His research interests focus on semiconductor device physics, particularly nanoscale electronic devices based on novel materials including III-V and III-N compound semiconductors. His work aims to expand microelectronics frontiers by developing transistors with higher frequencies, greater speed, smaller size, extremely low power consumption, and higher operating temperatures. A significant portion of his recent research explores novel devices for artificial intelligence applications, including analog deep learning hardware. His publication trends show consistent contributions to advanced transistor architectures, with recent work emphasizing nanoscale transistors, compound semiconductor devices, and hardware for artificial intelligence. His research spans fundamental device physics to practical applications, with strong industry collaboration through MIT.nano facilities. Intel's 2023 Outstanding Researcher Award (with Yanjie Shao) IEEE Electron Devices Society Education Award (2012) Amar Bose Award for Excellence in Teaching (2002) Louis D. Smullin Award for Excellence in Teaching (2001) H. E. Edgerton Junior Faculty Achievement Award (1993) Baker Memorial Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (1992) Professor del Alamo has advised numerous PhD, Master's, and undergraduate students throughout his career at MIT, with alumni now working at leading technology companies including Analog Devices, Texas Instruments, IBM, and academic institutions worldwide. His research group, the Xtreme Transistors Group, maintains close connections with industrial partners and leverages MIT.nano facilities for device fabrication and characterization. The group's research spans experimental device design, fabrication, characterization, reliability testing, and modeling, with a strong emphasis on practical applications and educational impact through his widely-used textbook.

Ali ManzakView profile

Academic

• Low Power VLSI Design
• Embedded Systems
• Mixed-Signal IC Design
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Ali Manzak is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Florida State University (FSU). He holds a M.Sc. in Control Systems from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Ph.D. in VLSI Systems from Arizona State University. Prior to academia, he worked as a digital IC design engineer at Lattice Semiconductor in California. His research focuses on low-power VLSI design, embedded systems, mixed-signal IC design, and hardware implementation of machine learning algorithms. He actively contributes to academia through teaching and lab supervision, designing ICs for both educational and research purposes. Education: Ph.D., Electrical Engineering (VLSI Systems), Arizona State University M.Sc., Electrical Engineering (Control Systems), University of Colorado Boulder Research Interests: Dr. Manzak’s work emphasizes energy-efficient VLSI circuits, emerging nanotechnologies like carbon nanotube FETs, and applying machine learning to hardware systems. His publications span IEEE journals and conferences, addressing topics such as power-aware cache design, low-power latch optimization, and AI-driven solutions for electromagnetic problems. Teaching & Labs: He instructs courses like EEL 3705/L, EEL 3927, and EEL 4742/L, and maintains hands-on IC design experience across multiple platforms. His labs integrate industry practices with academic research, fostering practical engineering skills.

• Micro-Nanoelectronics
• Semiconductor Physics
• Materials Science
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Dimitrios Skarlatos is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Patras, specializing in Micro-Nanoelectronics and Semiconductor Physics with applications in Microelectronics. His academic career spans over two decades, with progressive appointments from Assistant Professor to his current position as full Professor since August 2023. He maintains extensive research collaborations with institutions including EKETE Demokritos, international universities, and semiconductor research centers across Europe. Skarlatos earned his Doctoral Degree from the Department of Physics of the School of Sciences at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2000, with a thesis on "The role of point and extended silicon defects in the operation of MOS transistors." Prior to this, he completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Condensed Matter Physics from the University of Crete (1993) and his undergraduate degree in Physics from the University of Athens (1990). His research focuses on Group IV semiconductor materials (Silicon, Strained Silicon, Germanium) for CMOS technology applications. Key areas include experimental study of extended defects, ion implantation and dopant diffusion/activation, MOS gate dielectric development, and novel memory device architectures (nanocrystal memories, MANOS, ReRAM). His work combines advanced cleanroom processing techniques with electrical characterization and simulation methods. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on germanium-based semiconductor devices, with particular attention to dopant behavior, interface engineering, and memory applications. His research has evolved from traditional silicon processing to emerging germanium technologies and novel memory architectures, demonstrating consistent innovation in semiconductor materials science. Skarlatos has supervised 3 completed doctoral dissertations (with 1 in progress), 5 postgraduate theses, and 12 undergraduate theses. He has led multiple research projects including EU-funded initiatives (ESPRIT, GROWTH, IST) and national research programs (GGTE, HERACLES II), focusing on semiconductor front-end processes, memory technologies, and solar cell applications. His laboratory work involves advanced cleanroom processing (ALD, thermal processing, optical lithography), electrical characterization (C-V, G-V, I-V), and collaboration with TEM facilities. He maintains strong connections with semiconductor research centers including CEMES/CNRS in Toulouse and has extensive experience with TCAD simulation tools.

Nicolas WyrschView profile

Researcher

• Photovoltaics
• Energy Systems
• Electronics
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Nicolas Wyrsch is a Researcher at the Laboratory of Photovoltaics and Electronic Thin Films (PV-LAB) within the School of Engineering (STI) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). He holds a dual role as a lecturer for a course on 'Large-area electronics: Materials and devices.' His career includes a PhD from the University of Neuchâtel in 1991 and post-doctoral research at Princeton University. Wyrsch leads research in particle sensors, photovoltaic module efficiency, energy system digitalization, grid integration of renewables, and electric mobility infrastructure. He has authored/co-authored over 200 publications and advised numerous PhD students. Education: Physics diploma (ETH Zurich, 1984), PhD (University of Neuchâtel, 1991). Research Interests : Particle detection technologies, photovoltaic systems optimization, energy grid modernization, and sustainable mobility solutions. His work bridges material science, electronics, and energy policy to address global sustainability challenges. Labs/Teams : PV-LAB at EPFL, focusing on advanced photovoltaic materials and energy systems.

• Material Science
• Biomedical Engineering
• Nanotechnology
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Dr. Tetiana Voitsekhivska is a Researcher at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), affiliated with the Ion Beam Physics and Materials Research Institute under the Department of Intelligent Materials and Devices. She serves as the Business Development Manager for the FlexiSens project, focusing on advanced sensor technologies and implantable medical devices. Her work integrates nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and materials science to develop innovative solutions for healthcare diagnostics and treatment. She is based in Dresden, Germany, with contact details at t.voitsekhivska@hzdr.de and ORCID 0000-0002-6406-6127 . Her research emphasizes real-time biomarker detection, implantable therapeutic devices, and flexible electronics. Key projects include nanosensors for saliva-based stress analysis, biocompatible medical implants for cancer treatment, and advanced material fabrication methods like laser-treated inkjet layers. Her work bridges fundamental material research with applied medical technology, aiming to improve diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic efficacy. Publications reflect a focus on biosensor systems, portable measurement tools, and device reliability under dynamic conditions. While no specific awards are listed, her contributions to interdisciplinary sensor development highlight her impact in biomedical engineering and materials innovation.

• Microjoining Processes
• Laser Welding of Biological Materials
• Direct Bonding
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Michael Mayer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Canada. His research focuses on microjoining processes, laser welding of biological materials, and direct bonding for photonics applications. He has extensive industrial collaboration experience with companies like Bosch, Intel, and Tesla. Education: PhD in Technical Sciences, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich, 2000 Diploma in Physics, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich, 1994 Research Interests: Dr. Mayer's work addresses challenges in microelectronics, medical devices, and aerospace through advanced joining techniques. His lab develops real-time monitoring systems using ultrasonic sensors and numerical modeling to improve process reliability. Current projects include laser welding for surgical applications and low-temperature direct bonding for solid-state lasers. Recent Article Trends: Publications emphasize thermal management, electromigration in solder joints, and wire bonding optimization. Recent work explores nanocomposite gels for laser tissue welding and interface characterization of bonded glass substrates. Awards: 2010 Best Paper of Session (IEEE) Advising & Grants: Supervises graduate students who have joined leading tech firms. Collaborates with industry on reliability testing and process development. Holds Sole-Supervisory Privilege Status (SSPS) for graduate admissions. Labs/Teams: Leads a multidisciplinary group integrating experimental, analytical, and numerical investigations. Partners with campus research teams on materials innovation and microsystem technologies.

• Integrated Circuit Design
• Analog Circuit Design
• CAD for Integrated Circuits
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Günhan Dündar is a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Boğaziçi University. His primary research focuses on integrated circuit design with an emphasis on analog circuits, CAD tools for IC design, and biomedical sensor systems. He specializes in low-power and radiation-hardened analog circuits, RF front-ends, and machine learning applications in analog design. Key projects include embedded ocular pressure sensors in contact lenses, super-regenerative receivers for biomedical implants, and yield-aware analog circuit synthesis tools using AI. His work spans from nanoscale CMOS processes (65nm/40nm) to MEMS sensor systems for medical applications. He has published extensively on topics like SAR ADCs, IR-UWB transmitters, and multi-objective optimization frameworks. His design tools (e.g., DATA-IP, Radispice) address challenges in analog IP development and radiation effects mitigation. His research bridges theoretical circuit design with practical biomedical and aerospace applications.

Hooman FarkhaniView profile

Associate Professor

• Neuromorphic Computing
• Spintronics
• Magnetic Memory Devices
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Hooman Farkhani is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Aarhus University. His primary research focuses on spintronics, neuromorphic computing, and energy-efficient circuit design. He leads projects including the PHOTON-NeuroCom: Photonic-assisted Neuromorphic Computing system (2017-2019) and Hybrid Enhanced Regenerative Medicine Systems (2019-2023). His work spans magnetic tunnel junctions, spin-torque nano-oscillators, and resistive switching memories. Notable contributions include neuromorphic computing architectures, low-power analog/digital converters, and laser-assisted spintronic systems. Recent publications (2023-2024) highlight advancements in neuromorphic engineering, thermal effects on memristors, and energy-efficient spintronic circuits. His research bridges hardware design and neuroscience, emphasizing practical implementations in nanoscale electronics. Key projects involve hybrid spin-CMOS systems and photonic integration. He collaborates on multi-state memristor development and RF signal classification front-ends.

• Photonics
• Telecommunications
• Medical Device Technology
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Dr. Peter O'Brien is Head of the Photonics Packaging Group at the Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork. He holds a PhD in Physics from UCC and a Master's in Electronic Engineering from Trinity College Dublin. His research focuses on advanced photonic packaging and integration for telecom and medical device applications, leveraging Silicon and InP technologies. Dr. O'Brien has led industry-academia collaborations with institutions like UC Berkeley, IMEC, and companies such as Medtronic and Lake Region. He founded Epi-Light Limited and co-founded Biosensia, both specializing in photonic systems for medical and pharmaceutical sectors. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Arizona's College of Optical Science. His work spans state-of-the-art photonics integration labs, developing fiber coupling and micro-optical systems. Key projects include SFI-funded initiatives like the Irish Photonic Integration Centre (IPIC) and EU-funded programs such as Access CenTer for PHotonics innovation. Grants total over €4 million, supporting projects in photonic biosensors, advanced packaging, and UV light source development. Dr. O'Brien’s expertise encompasses thermal, mechanical, and electrical design challenges in photonics. His team collaborates globally, advancing telecom and medical device technologies. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, with recent work highlighted in IEEE Photonics Technology Letters and Journal of Optics .

• Microelectronics
• Nanotechnology
• CMOS Technology
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Ernst Thomas is a Chief Scientist and Vice President of Research at CEA-LETI, leading long-term research strategy and partnerships. He co-leads the French National Electronics Program, coordinating major research institutes. His work focuses on advanced semiconductor devices, including Ge transistors, strained-Si technologies, and 3D-stacked nanowires for sub-3nm CMOS nodes. He holds a PhD and accreditation from Grenoble Polytechnics Institute. Research Interests: Microelectronics and Nanoelectronics CMOS Device Innovation Advanced Materials and Process Technologies Semiconductor Device Simulation Awards: CEA Fellow (2022), ERC Grant (2009), IEEE Senior Member (2015), and multiple best-paper awards at IEEE conferences. Collaborations include industry partners like STMicroelectronics, IBM, and SOITEC. He has authored 190+ papers and 20 patents, contributing to foundational advancements in transistor design and CMOS scaling.

Zhihong HuangView profile

Professor

• Medical Imaging
• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Ultrasound
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Professor Zhihong Huang is a faculty member at the University of York since July 2024, holding the position of Professor of Healthcare Engineering in the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology. She earned a B.Sc. in instrumentation and a PhD in mechanical engineering, and previously worked at the University of Dundee for over two decades. Her research focuses on cross-disciplinary biomedical engineering, particularly in medical ultrasound, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and elastography for disease diagnosis and intervention. She leads projects involving medical device development, tissue-mimicking phantoms, and translational technologies for clinical applications. Education: B.Sc. in Instrumentation (university unspecified), PhD in Mechanical Engineering (institution unspecified). Research Interests: Medical ultrasound technology, photonics-based imaging, tissue characterization, and interventional medical devices. She explores novel techniques like sono- and OCT-elastography, robotic-assisted imaging, and optical coherence tomography angiography for applications in cancer detection, wound healing, and neuromodulation. Recent work emphasizes silicon photonics for high-speed optical communication systems and non-volatile optical memory. Publications highlight advancements in medical imaging systems, photonic devices, and AI-driven image analysis. Her research has attracted international doctoral candidates, with opportunities for students in engineering, clinical, and medical technology fields.

Kaustav BanerjeeView profile

Professor

• Nanoelectronics
• 2D Materials
• Photonics
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Kaustav Banerjee is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). He is a globally recognized leader in nanoelectronics, specializing in 2D materials such as graphene and van der Waals heterostructures. His research focuses on energy-efficient electronics, photonics, bioelectronics, and 3D integrated circuits. Banerjee holds visiting/adjunct professorships at institutions including Tokyo Institute of Technology, Universität der Bundeswehr München, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Banerjee earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley. His work has led to commercialized innovations in nanoscale interconnects and 3D ICs, including the groundbreaking Kinetic Inductor overcoming Faraday's 200-year-old inductance density limit. His research interests emphasize strain engineering in 2D FETs, quantum computing interconnects, and cryogenic CMOS integration. Notable contributions include high-performance monolayer 2D stacked nanosheet FETs and advancements in ferroelectric FET-based memory systems. Banerjee has been honored with prestigious awards, including the IEEE Kiyo Tomiyasu Award, Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award, and recognition as a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate Analytics. He advises students who have won multiple awards, including the UCSB Lancaster Dissertation Award and IEEE Electron Devices Society PhD Fellowships. His interdisciplinary work spans collaborations with industry and academia, addressing challenges in next-generation electronics, quantum computing, and biomedical applications.

Robert WallaceView profile

Professor

• Surface Science
• Interface Engineering
• Materials Integration
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Robert Wallace is the Erik Jonsson Distinguished Chair Professor in Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), within the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Pittsburgh (1988), along with earlier degrees in Physics and Applied Mathematics from the same institution. His research focuses on surface science, interface engineering, and advanced materials integration for nanoelectronics, including studies on high-k dielectrics, nanoelectronic devices, and 2D materials. Wallace has held leadership roles such as Director of the Materials Science & Engineering Program and has been affiliated with Texas Instruments. His honors include IEEE and AVS Fellowships, the IBM Faculty Award, and recognition as a Clarivate Analytics 'Highly Cited Researcher.' Notable contributions include co-inventing high-k dielectrics and pioneering atomic-scale manufacturing techniques. He teaches courses on nanotechnology, materials characterization, and semiconductor physics. His research has been widely published, with key areas including interface chemistry in 2D materials, contact engineering for transistors, and thermal stability studies. Wallace collaborates with industry and academia, contributing to breakthroughs in semiconductor and nanoelectronics technologies.

Antonio Martinez MunizView profile

Associate Professor

• Quantum Transport
• Nanotransistors
• Semiconductors
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Dr. Antonio Martinez Muniz is an Associate Professor in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Swansea University. His primary affiliation is with the Faculty of Science and Engineering, specializing in quantum transport phenomena and nanoelectronics. He has held roles such as EPSRC Career Acceleration Fellow and Senior Lecturer, contributing to advanced device simulation methodologies. His research focuses on quantum and semi-classical carrier transport in semiconductors, with a strong emphasis on Non-Equilibrium Green’s Function (NEGF) simulations for nanotransistors, including silicon nanowire FETs and MOSFETs. He has developed 2D and 3D ballistic device simulators, studied variability in nanoscale transistors due to surface roughness and dopants, and explored phonon scattering effects on device performance. Recent work includes analyzing short channel effects in high-voltage JFETs, thermal effects in SiC power MOSFETs, and hot electron dynamics in nanowire transistors. He has secured significant grants, including a £712,369 EPSRC Career Acceleration Fellowship to develop atomic-resolution quantum device simulators. Dr. Muniz supervises PhD students in areas like quantum transport modeling, gallium oxide power electronics, and power dissipation studies. He also co-edits the Transaction on Nanotechnology Journal and teaches modules on analogue design and semiconductor materials. His contributions bridge fundamental physics with practical applications in next-generation semiconductor technologies.

• Semiconductor Devices
• Nanoelectronics
• Quantum Transport
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Professor Karol Kalna is a faculty member in the Electronic and Electrical Engineering Department at Swansea University's School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. His expertise lies in semiconductor device simulation, nanoscale transistor design, and computational modeling. He pioneered the use of III-V MOSFETs in digital applications and developed advanced simulation toolboxes for quantum-corrected drift-diffusion and Monte Carlo analyses. His work focuses on sub-10 nm technology nodes, emphasizing variability in nanoscale devices and material-process interactions. Research interests include nanowire and nanosheet FET architectures, III-V semiconductor materials, and high-performance CMOS scaling. He coordinates EU-funded projects like DUALLOGIC and leads the Nanoelectronic Devices Computational Group (NanoDeCo). Over 270 publications span top journals such as Nano Letters, IEEE Transactions, and Applied Physics Letters, with 20 invited talks at international conferences. Key contributions include 3D finite element simulations of stacked nanosheet transistors, statistical variability analysis of FinFETs, and self-heating effects in GaN HEMTs. His work bridges computational modeling with experimental validation, addressing challenges in device scaling and reliability.