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Nicole OkamotoView profile

Professor

• Thermal Management
• Heat Transfer
• Electronics Cooling
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Nicole Okamoto is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Student Success at San José State University's College of Engineering. She holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where her research focused on heat transfer in louvered-fin arrays. Prior to her administrative role, she served as a professor of Mechanical Engineering and department chair. Her teaching spans thermodynamics, heat transfer, and electronics cooling courses like ME 146 and ME 115. Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Calvin College (1993) Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1990s) Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1999) Research Interests: Nicole specializes in thermal management of electronics, heat transfer, data center cooling, and high-altitude thermal systems. Her work includes experimental and computational studies on heat sinks, thermal interface materials, and airflow optimization. She directs the Center for Thermal Management Research, which collaborates with industry partners like Lockheed Martin and Hewlett Packard. Grants & Projects: NSF-funded development of thermal management laboratory curricula California State Research Funds: Microchannel heat transfer analysis NASA-related projects on satellite thermal control systems Labs & Teams: As director of the Center for Thermal Management Research, Nicole oversees facilities including a high-altitude thermal testing chamber, airflow measurement systems, and advanced computational tools (ANSYS, EES). The lab focuses on cooling solutions for electronics, data centers, and aerospace applications.

Jayawan WijekoonView profile

Lecturer

• Neuromorphic Engineering
• Wearable Electronics
• Medical Applications
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Dr. Jayawan Wijekoon is a Lecturer in Microelectronic Design at the University of Manchester's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. His research focuses on neuromorphic engineering, wearable electronics, and medical applications such as fetal health monitoring. He holds a PhD (2011) and MPhil (2007) from the University of Manchester, an MSc from the University of Nottingham (2005), and a BSc from the University of Peradeniya (2002). Education: PhD in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Manchester (2011) MPhil in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Manchester (2007) MSc in Electronic Communications & Computer Engineering, University of Nottingham (2005) BSc in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Peradeniya (2002) Research Interests: Dr. Wijekoon explores brain-inspired computing architectures, organic microelectronic technologies, and wearable biosensors. His work includes collaborations with the School of Chemistry, Biomedicine, and industry partners like NewDrive Limited. Key projects involve fetal health monitoring, emotion detection systems, and VLSI design kits for organic electronics. Awards: Best Paper Award (IEEE and INNS, IJCNN 2007) Advising & Grants: He supervises postgraduate research opportunities in neuromorphic computing and wearable electronics. Collaborations span multi-disciplinary teams at hospitals, universities, and companies. Current funding sources include Tommy’s Research Fund and EPSRC. Labs & Teams: Leads the Microelectronics Design Lab, part of the Manchester Bioelectronics Network. Engages in projects like the HARKEN in-car biosensor system and fetal monitoring vest development.

John ChristyView profile

Lecturer

• Fluid Mechanics
• Thrombosis Research
• Heat Transfer
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Dr. John Christy is the Assistant Director of Learning & Teaching (Curriculum Delivery) at the University of Edinburgh's School of Engineering. He holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, focusing on fluid mechanics and thrombosis research. His academic roles include teaching courses such as Process Synthesis, Plant Engineering, Polymer Science, and Separation Processes. Christy's research interests span unsteady state fluid mechanics, pre-clinical thrombosis testing, and flow instabilities in boiling heat transfer, with applications in microelectronics cooling. He has led or contributed to significant projects, including the EPSRC-funded EMBOSS initiative on boiling surfaces and the EU-supported ThermaSMART project for microprocessor thermal management. His recent work integrates artificial intelligence for medical diagnostics and explores evaporation dynamics in biomedical contexts. Christy serves as the Undergraduate Selector and Convenor of the Chemical Engineering Board of Examiners, reflecting his commitment to academic governance and student development.

Guillermo VillanuevaView profile

Associate Professor

• MEMS/NEMS
• Sensors
• Oscillators
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Guillermo Villanueva is an Associate Professor at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland, affiliated with multiple departments including the Mechanical Engineering Institute (IGM), the School of Engineering (STI), and serving as Head of Section in SGM Administration. He leads the Advanced Nano-electromechanical Systems Laboratory (NEMS) and is actively involved in teaching across various programs including SMT and SGM. Dr. Villanueva received his educational background from Spanish institutions: a PhD in Microelectronic Engineering from CNM-IMB-CSIC/UAB (2002-2006), an MSc in Finite Element Modelling from UNED (2005), an MSc in Microelectronic Engineering from UAB (2002-2004), and an MSc in Physics from Zaragoza (1998-2002). Prior to his position at EPFL, he was a Marie Curie post-doctoral scholar at DTU (Denmark) and Caltech (California, US), and a post-doc at EPFL-LMIS1. His research focuses on MEMS/NEMS with expertise spanning design, analysis, fabrication and characterization of sensors, oscillators, and systems involving nonlinear and coupled dynamics, as well as fundamental noise processes. Dr. Villanueva has been active in these fields since the start of his PhD in 2002, with a particular emphasis on the practical applicability of nanomechanical systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward advanced materials for NEMS applications, particularly lithium niobate for acoustic resonators, hafnium oxide for flexoelectric devices, and innovative approaches to microfluidic systems with applications in biomedical engineering and energy harvesting. His work bridges fundamental nanomechanics with practical device implementation, with increasing focus on integration with photonic systems. Dr. Villanueva has co-authored more than 100 papers in peer-reviewed journals and more than 130 contributions to international conferences. He serves as editor in chief of the Physical Sensors section of MDPI Sensors and has been active in the organization of major conferences including MNE2014, SNC2015, Transducers 2019 short courses, and the 16th International Workshop on Nanomechanical Sensors (NMC2019). As a dedicated educator and academic leader, Dr. Villanueva serves on the PhD program committee for Microsystems and microelectronics and contributes significantly to curriculum development. His laboratory, the Advanced Nano-electromechanical Systems Laboratory, continues to push the boundaries of nanomechanical sensing and actuation technologies.

Jeffrey S KauppilaView profile

Academic

• Radiation-Hardened Circuit Design
• Radiation Effects Modeling
• Compact Modeling
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Jeffrey S. Kauppila is a Research Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. He is affiliated with the Institute for Space and Defense Electronics (ISDE), focusing on radiation effects modeling and radiation-hardened design for microelectronics. His research spans radiation-enabled compact models, circuit design for defense systems, and radiation effects on nanoscale technologies. Dr. Kauppila holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Vanderbilt University. His expertise includes analog/mixed-signal design in bipolar, CMOS, SOI, and FinFET technologies. He has contributed over 60 technical publications and co-authored a chapter in Extreme Environment Electronics . His research interests emphasize radiation-hardened circuit design, compact modeling for radiation effects, layout-aware modeling, and reliability in advanced technologies. He has presented tutorials and short courses on radiation-hardening strategies and single-event modeling. Dr. Kauppila serves as a reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science and the Journal of Radiation Effects Research and Engineering. He is a licensed professional engineer in Tennessee.

William HofmeisterView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Additive Manufacturing
• Laser Material Processing
• bioMEMS
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William Hofmeister is an Adjunct Professor of Electrical Engineering at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. His research focuses on Additive Manufacture, Laser/Material Processing, bioMEMS, nucleation, solidification, and diamond microelectronics. He holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Materials Science, Chemistry, all from Vanderbilt University. Education: Ph.D., Materials Science, Vanderbilt University, 20XX M.S., Materials Science, Vanderbilt University, 20XX B.S., Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, 20XX Research Interests: His work bridges nano science and regenerative medicine through advanced materials engineering. Key areas include additive manufacturing techniques for bioMEMS applications and the study of nucleation processes in diamond microelectronics. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly listed in provided text.

• RF ICs
• Compact Modelling
• Semiconductor Devices
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Kevin McCarthy is a Lecturer in the Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering at University College Cork (UCC). He holds a B.E., M.Eng.Sc., and Ph.D., all from UCC. His primary research interests include RF ICs, semiconductor devices, and compact modeling for microelectronic applications. McCarthy has contributed to EU projects like JLP and ACE, focusing on advanced CMOS processes and device modeling for yield enhancement. He has served on technical committees for conferences like ESSDERC and organized the IEEE International Conference on Microelectronic Test Structures in 2002. His work spans device characterization, microwave techniques for dielectric analysis, and energy-efficient power electronics. McCarthy has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and holds grants for projects like SwiftDriver and NUA. He teaches courses in RF design, power electronics, and telecommunications, emphasizing hands-on education.

Paolo FerraginaView profile

Professor

• Data Compression
• Learned Data Structures
• Search Engines
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Prof. Paolo Ferragina is a Full Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Pisa. He leads the Advanced Algorithms and Application Lab (Acube), focusing on algorithms for Big Data compression, indexing, and analysis. His work includes collaborations with MIT, Harvard, Google, and others. He has received prestigious awards like the ACM Paris Kanellakis Award (2022) and the ESA Test of Time Award (2023). Education: Laurea (summa cum laude, 1992) and PhD (1996) from the University of Pisa, Postdoc at Max-Planck Institute for Informatics (1997–1998). He has held roles such as Vice-Rector for ICT (2019–2022) and President of the PhD in Computer Science program (2017–2020). Research interests span compressed data structures, search engines, sports analytics, and DNA-based data storage. His work on the FM-index and TAGME system has had significant impact. He co-founded PlayeRank, a startup for soccer performance analysis. Grants and collaborations include Google Cloud Research Innovator (2022), Yahoo! Research Award (2007–2010), and projects with European Broadcasting Union and ST Microelectronics. He has authored over 180 papers and books like Computational Thinking and Pearls of Algorithm Engineering . Labs/Teams: Acube Lab at University of Pisa, collaborations with MIT’s Senseable City Lab, Harvard’s Pinello Lab, and industry partners like Bloomberg and ENEL.

• Radiation Hardening
• Fault-Tolerant Systems
• Microelectronics
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Mario Garcia Valderas is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electronic Technology, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. He holds roles as Coordinator of the Electronic Technology program and Deputy Director of Infrastructure and Laboratories. His research focuses on radiation-hardened systems, fault-tolerant architectures, and embedded systems for aerospace and space applications. His work emphasizes reliability in microelectronics and FPGA-based solutions, addressing challenges like single-event effects in space and high-reliability computing. Key areas include RISC-V processors, heterogeneous computing, and hardware-software co-design for planetary exploration instruments. Publications highlight advancements in radiation-hardening techniques, error detection/recovery architectures, and fault-injection methodologies. Over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters evidence his contributions to microelectronics and embedded systems reliability. He leads the Microelectronic Design and Applications (DMA) research group and collaborates with institutions like CNA for combined irradiation testing. His research spans from theoretical design hardening to practical implementations in aerospace-grade electronics.

• Telecommunications
• Electronics
• Computer Engineering
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Enrique San Millán Heredia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Technology at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. He serves as Subdirector of Academic Planning for the Department and is affiliated with the Microelectronic Design and Applications (DMA) research group. His teaching responsibilities include subjects like Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Energy, Optics, and Telecommunications. His research focuses on telecommunications hardware implementations, embedded systems, information security, and radiation-hardened electronics. Notable contributions include work on OFDM-based VLC systems, FPGA performance evaluation, and TRNG security for IoT devices. Publicly listed publications span from 2018 to 2023, with recent emphasis on optical communication innovations. Dr. San Millán's work bridges theoretical design with practical hardware solutions, addressing challenges in real-time signal processing and secure communication protocols. His research has direct applications in aerospace, IoT systems, and next-generation telecommunications infrastructure.

• Robotics
• Optimization & Game Theory
• Additive Manufacturing
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Dr Ahmad Khairyanto Bin Ratmin is a Lecturer at the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU). He holds B.Eng (2003), M.Eng (2008), and Ph.D. (2018) degrees in Mechanical Engineering from NTU. Prior to his academic role, he worked as a Research Officer at A*Star Institute of Microelectronics and completed postdoctoral research at Singapore Center for 3D Printing and Center for Optical and Laser Engineering. Education: Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, NTU (2003) Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, NTU (2008) Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, NTU (2018) Research Interests: His work focuses on robotics, optimization algorithms, game theory applications, additive manufacturing, and medical device development. He has conducted research in 3D acquisition/ reverse engineering and diagnostic tools for glaucoma/cataract. His expertise spans control systems, IoT integration, and transport engineering solutions. Professional Experience: Postdoctoral Researcher at Singapore Center for 3D Printing (3D acquisition projects) Research Officer at A*Star Institute of Microelectronics Postdoctoral Researcher at Center for Optical and Laser Engineering (medical device development) Labs/Teams: Active in multidisciplinary teams involving advanced manufacturing and biomedical engineering collaborations at NTU.

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Neuromorphic Computing
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Feng Xiong is an Associate Professor at the Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on materials science, nanotechnology, and neuromorphic computing, with contributions to thermoelectrics, biomedical sensors, and semiconductor devices. He holds a postdoctoral fellowship from Stanford (2014–2016) and has received prestigious awards such as the Materials Research Society’s Gold Award (2014) and the Chinese Government Overseas Scholarship (2012). Education: Not explicitly listed in provided text, but includes notable fellowships at UIUC and National University of Singapore. Research Interests: Xiong’s work spans interdisciplinary areas including phase-change materials, bio-inspired neuromorphic systems, and energy-efficient electronics. His innovations in DNA-based doping and thermoelectric cooling aim to advance semiconductor and biomedical technologies. Awards and Honors: Nano- and Quantum Science Postdoctoral Fellowship, Stanford Materials Research Society Gold Award Hong, McCully, and Allen Fellowship, UIUC Multiple academic recognitions from China and Taiwan Advising & Grants: No student advisees listed. Research supported through institutional and industrial collaborations. Labs/Teams: Active in University of Pittsburgh’s nanotechnology and materials engineering research groups.

Jose Ortiz-GonzalezView profile

Associate Professor

• Power electronics
• Wide bandgap semiconductors
• Device reliability
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Dr. Jose Ortiz-Gonzalez is Associate Professor and Director of MSc Programmes in the University of Warwick's School of Engineering. His research advances reliability and condition monitoring for power electronics, specializing in silicon carbide devices and bias temperature instability effects. Education includes: MEng in Electrical Engineering from University of Vigo PhD in Electrical Engineering from University of Warwick Research focuses on: Degradation mechanisms in wide bandgap semiconductors Junction temperature sensing challenges Power module packaging innovations Robustness evaluation for aerospace applications Contributions include developing the UK's first pressure-packaged SiC devices and novel non-intrusive characterization techniques. Serves as technical committee member for IEEE ECCE and associate editor for Microelectronics Reliability. Teaching includes power engineering design projects and sensor technology. Supervises multiple PhD students investigating SiC device reliability and condition monitoring.

Li HeView profile

Researcher

• Nuclear Materials
• Electron Microscopy
• Ion Irradiation
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Li He serves as an Assistant Scientist in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics within the University of Wisconsin-Madison's College of Engineering. Her research expertise centers on advanced electron microscopy characterization of radiation-damaged nuclear materials, with emphasis on defect dynamics in silicon carbide and metallic glasses under ion irradiation. Education: Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering, University of Virginia, School of Engineering and Applied Science (December 2009) M.S. in Microelectronics and Solid-State Electronics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (June 2000) B.S. in Electronic Materials and Components, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (July 1997) Research Focus: Dr. He specializes in transmission electron microscopy (TEM/STEM) techniques for analyzing ion and neutron irradiation damage in nuclear structural materials. Her work bridges fundamental defect physics with practical applications in reactor materials, particularly investigating swelling mechanisms in stainless steels, atomic-scale defect evolution in silicon carbide, and medium-range order in metallic/molecular glasses. Key innovations include electron correlation microscopy for supercooled liquid dynamics and quantitative temperature mapping in TEM. Publication Trends: Her 2013-2017 publications reveal consistent focus on radiation effects in nuclear materials, with methodological emphasis on advanced electron microscopy. Dominant themes include defect cluster kinetics in covalent materials, in-situ characterization of glassy systems, and quantitative analysis of irradiation-induced swelling. The work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between nuclear engineering, materials physics, and microscopy technique development. Scientific Recognition: Best paper award in the Microscopy and Microanalysis Journal (2015) Research Infrastructure: As technical contact for UW-Madison's Ion Beam Laboratory, she directs ion irradiation and surface analysis projects supporting nuclear materials research. Her experimental work integrates aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy with in-situ irradiation and heating capabilities to probe dynamic structural changes at atomic resolution.

Jorge Fernández-BerniView profile

Associate Professor

• Smart CMOS image sensors
• Vision chips
• Embedded systems
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Jorge Fernández-Berni is an Associate Professor at the University of Seville, affiliated with the Institute of Microelectronics of Seville (IMSE-CNM), a joint research center of CSIC and the university. He holds a PhD in Microelectronics (2011, with honors) and has been a faculty member since 2018, following a Juan de la Cierva Research Fellowship (2016–2017). Research Interests: Smart CMOS image sensors Vision chips Embedded systems and hardware-software co-design Distributed smart sensors Deep learning and edge AI Nature and biodiversity monitoring His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward integrating AI with low-power embedded vision systems for ecological applications, particularly in wildlife and environmental monitoring. The work emphasizes efficient, real-time processing on edge devices, focal-plane computation, and system-level optimization for IoT deployment. Topics include high dynamic range imaging, Gaussian pyramid extraction, thermal throttling impact, and performance prediction for deep learning models on embedded platforms. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award, SPIE Electronic Imaging 2014 Third Prize, Student Paper Award, IEEE CNNA 2010 Winner, 'De Idea a Producto' contest 2022 HiPEAC 2023 Technology Transfer Award Winner, Startup Olé Marbella 2024 Student Pitch Competition Advising and Grants: Dr. Fernández-Berni has served as Principal Investigator (PI) in numerous research and tech transfer projects, including ULTIMATE (smart embedded platform for nature monitoring), SEMIoTICS (intelligent IoT components), and collaborations with SEO/BirdLife on automated bird identification. He has participated in approximately 25 research projects, with funding from national agencies (Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación, Junta de Andalucía), the European Union (H2020), and the U.S. Office of Naval Research. He has also led the spin-off BiodAIverse (now biotfy), which has received recognition and acceleration support. Labs and Teams: He is a core researcher at the Institute of Microelectronics of Seville (IMSE-CNM), where he contributes to advanced sensor development and participates in the Doctoral Program on Physical Sciences and Technologies. He has collaborated extensively with the research group led by Á. Rodríguez-Vázquez and R. Carmona-Galán, focusing on smart vision systems and embedded processing.