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Halil Kerim YildirimView profile

Researcher

• Quantum Computing
• Microelectronics
• Semiconductor Devices
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Halil Kerim Yildirim is a Doctoral Assistant at the Advanced Quantum Architecture Lab (AQUA) under the School of Engineering (STI) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). He is also enrolled in the Doctoral Program in Microsystems and Microelectronics as part of EPFL's Student category. Research Interests: His work focuses on Quantum computing architectures Power semiconductor devices (GaN-on-Si, AlGaN/GaN) Integrated circuit design for high-frequency applications Passivation techniques in microelectronics Photonics and LiDAR systems Article Trends: Recent publications highlight advancements in gallium nitride (GaN) transistors, photonic-electronic integration for LiDAR, and high-frequency power electronics. Key subfields include device optimization, materials science, and circuit miniaturization. Laboratory Affiliation: Yildirim contributes to the Advanced Quantum Architecture Lab , which explores quantum technologies and integrated systems.

• Microelectronics
• Power Electronics
• Semiconductor Devices
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Sandra Veljkovic is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Electronic Engineering, University of Nis, specializing in Microelectronics and Microsystems. She holds a Master’s degree (2019) and a Bachelor’s degree (2018) in Electronic Components and Microsystems from the same institution. Her research focuses on semiconductor reliability, radiation effects on electronics, and SPICE modeling of power devices. She is actively involved in national and international projects, with 12 scientific papers published in impact factor journals. Education: Master’s Degree: 2019, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, University of Nis (Electronics and Microsystems) Bachelor’s Degree: 2018, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, University of Nis (Electronic Components and Microsystems) Research Interests: Power VDMOS transistors reliability under stress conditions Radiation effects on semiconductor devices Self-heating and NBT stress analysis SPICE model development for semiconductor components Publications Trends: Her work emphasizes practical applications of semiconductor reliability analysis, with a focus on radiation testing, thermal stress effects, and device performance under extreme conditions. Recent contributions include advancements in SPICE modeling for radiation sensors and NBTI stress mitigation strategies in power electronics. Professional Affiliations: Member of the SSCS Chapters Steering Committee Chair of IEEE ED/SSC University of Nis Student Branch Member of IEEE & Serbian Ceramic Society (SKD) Student Representative for Region 8 in SSCS Ad Hoc Committee European Chair for Arduino Contest Member of IEEESTEC Conference Secretariat Labs/Teams: Actively involved in research groups investigating power electronics reliability and semiconductor device characterization at the Faculty of Electronic Engineering.

• Microelectronics
• Semiconductor Devices
• Power Electronics
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Danijel M. Dankovic is a Full Professor at the Department of Microelectronics within the Faculty of Electronic Engineering, University of Nis. He holds positions as Head of Department, Assistant Editor of Microelectronics Reliability , and President of the scientific conference IEEESTEC. His academic journey includes a PhD (2009) and master’s degree (2006) in Microelectronics and Nanotechnology from the same faculty, alongside a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunications (2001). His research focuses on semiconductor reliability, particularly Negative Bias Temperature Instability (NBTI) in power devices, IoT applications, and nanotechnology. He has authored 35+ impact-factor papers and leads 4 national and 1 international research projects. His work bridges theoretical semiconductor physics with practical applications in power electronics and smart systems. Publications highlight NBTI mechanisms in VDMOSFETs, IoT-enabled smart systems, and device reliability under irradiation. His educational contributions include innovative PCB design curricula and measurement methodologies for power transistors. Awardees of his mentorship are not explicitly listed, but he supervises a dynamic research team. His lab’s activities align with the University of Nis’ broader research in microelectronics and control systems.

Milos MarjanovicView profile

Assistant Professor

• Microelectronics
• Thermoelectric Systems
• Semiconductor Device Modeling
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Milos Marjanovic is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Microelectronics and Microsystems, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, University of Niš. He holds a degree in Microelectronics and Microsystems from the same institution (2013). His research focuses on semiconductor device modeling, thermoelectric systems, energy harvesting, and SPICE-based circuit simulation. Education: Bachelor/Master in Microelectronics and Microsystems, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, University of Niš (2013) Research Interests: His work spans thermoelectric generator design, high-frequency device characterization, material science (e.g., doped ceramics), and aging effects in semiconductor devices. He emphasizes practical applications in energy harvesting and wireless sensor networks. Publications Trends: His articles address transient modeling of thermoelectric systems, NBTI effects in VDMOS transistors, and SPICE simulation techniques. Recent work highlights energy conversion efficiency and thermal management strategies. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed. Advising & Grants: Leads the MICROSIM laboratory (Modeling and Simulation of Microcomponents and Microsystems). Involved in 3 national research projects. Serves as President of IEEE Student Branch Niš and Vice President of IEEESTEC Conference. Labs/Teams: Head of the Laboratory for Modeling and Simulation of Microcomponents and Microsystems (MICROSIM), part of the Science Club Niš.

Martin SweetingView profile

Professor

• Satellite Engineering
• Space Systems
• Microsatellites
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Professor Martin Sweeting is a Distinguished Professor of Space Engineering at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the Surrey Space Centre and the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering. He is Chair of the Surrey Space Centre and holds a dual role at Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL). His work pioneered microsatellite technology, including the UoSAT-1 mission, and focuses on cost-effective spacecraft engineering for applications in satellite communications and Earth observation. Education: PhD in HF (shortwave) antennas from the University of Surrey (1970s). Research Interests: Revolutionizing space technology through microelectronics, developing low-cost satellites, and advancing Earth observation and telecommunications via microsatellites. His work emphasizes practical applications and global collaboration, with systems monitored by schools and radio amateurs worldwide. Awards: Knighthood (2002) for services to space engineering OBE (1996) for research contributions Royal Institute of Navigation Gold Medal (GIOVE-A mission) Grants & Advising: Secured modest research funding to develop satellite subsystems and payloads. Advised on missions like LEOPARD Phase 0-A, focusing on active debris removal. Collaborates with industry through SSTL for applied research. Labs/Teams: Leadership at the Surrey Space Centre, a hub for innovative space systems research and education.

Fiona BarryView profile

Lecturer

• Public Health
• Sensor Technology
• Environmental Monitoring
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Ms Fiona Barry is a Lecturer in Health Protection at the School of Public Health, University College Cork (UCC). She is based in the Western Gateway Building, Cork, and can be reached via email FionaBarry@ucc.ie or telephone +353 21 4205528. Her work focuses on advancing sensor technologies and public health initiatives, with a particular emphasis on environmental monitoring, healthcare applications, and antimicrobial stewardship. Her research interests span sensor development for rapid detection of chemical contaminants, short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and dissolved oxygen, with applications in animal welfare and gut health. She also investigates infection prevention and control guidelines implementation, contributing to evidence-based practices in healthcare settings. Her recent projects include the development of portable electrochemical sensing platforms (e.g., PULSE system) and studies on antimicrobial stewardship in Ireland. Ms Barry’s expertise includes electrochemical sensor design, nanoporous gold microdisc arrays for drug analysis, and the integration of sensors on silicon for biomedical and environmental uses. Her interdisciplinary work bridges engineering, public health, and clinical practice, addressing challenges in healthcare policy and environmental quality. While specific grants or advising roles are not detailed here, her contributions to scoping reviews on antimicrobial stewardship and frailty care bundles highlight her commitment to improving healthcare outcomes. She collaborates with academic and clinical teams to advance practical solutions for public health challenges.

• Microelectronics
• Nanotechnology
• VLSI Design
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Sumeet Gupta is the Elmore Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University's Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His research focuses on device-circuit co-design in emerging nanotechnologies, spintronics, and low-power VLSI design. He leads interdisciplinary efforts in ferroelectric devices, neuromorphic computing, and energy-efficient hardware for AI applications. Education: B.Tech from IIT Delhi (2006), M.S. and Ph.D. from Purdue University (2008, 2012). Research Interests: Ferroelectric and spintronic materials for next-gen computing Non-Boolean computing architectures Compute-in-memory accelerators Low-power and variation-tolerant VLSI design Domain wall dynamics in thin films Neuromorphic engineering Key Contributions: Over 50+ peer-reviewed publications on ferroelectric transistors, crossbar array optimizations, and fault-tolerant neural network hardware. His work bridges material science, device physics, and circuit design to enable energy-efficient computing systems.

Yuji ZhaoView profile

Associate Professor

• Electronic Materials
• Advanced Devices
• Nanotechnologies
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Dr. Yuji Zhao is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University, leading the Wide bandgap Innovative Device Engineering (WIDE) Lab. His research focuses on electronic materials, advanced devices, and nanotechnologies, particularly wide bandgap semiconductors for energy efficiency, RF, power electronics, and quantum photonics. He holds a Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara (2012) and a B.S. from Fudan University (2008). Education: Ph.D., UC Santa Barbara, ECE (2012) B.S., Fudan University, Microelectronics (2008) His research interests include GaN, diamond, gallium oxide, and their applications in power electronics, RF devices, sensors, and integrated photonics. Key achievements include 80+ journal papers, 90+ conference presentations, and 20+ patents. Notable awards include the 2019 U.S. Presidential PECASE Award, MIT TR35-China Award, and multiple grants. His lab explores materials science and device engineering for extreme environments (e.g., Venus), high-temperature operation, and novel optoelectronic systems. Recent work includes GaN-based transistors, diamond nanostructures, and ultrawide bandgap materials.

Mark M. TehranipoorView profile

Professor

• Hardware Security
• IoT Security
• Electronics Supply Chain Security
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Mark M. Tehranipoor is the Sachio Semmoto ECE Department Chair and the Intel Charles E. Young Preeminence Endowed Chair Professor in Cybersecurity at the University of Florida's Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. He leads the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and co-founded major initiatives like the IEEE International Symposium on Hardware-Oriented Security and Trust (HOST), IEEE AsianHOST, and IEEE PAINE. His research focuses on hardware security, IoT security, and VLSI design, with over 650 publications and 25 patents. Education: PhD, Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at Dallas (2004) MS, Electrical Engineering, University of Tehran (2000) BS, Electrical Engineering, Tehran Polytechnic University (1997) Research Interests: His work addresses hardware security vulnerabilities, supply chain integrity, and trustworthy microelectronics. Notable contributions include developing methodologies for secure IC design, electromagnetic side-channel analysis, and countermeasures against hardware Trojans. Awards: He is a Fellow of IEEE, ACM, and the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Honors include the 2023 SRC Aristotle Award, 2018 IEEE HOST Hall of Fame, and multiple best paper awards. His leadership roles include directing the Florida Institute for Cybersecurity Research (2015–2022) and co-directing the AFOSR/AFRL CYAN Center and National Microelectronic Security Training Center (MEST). Grants & Advising: His projects are funded by 50+ organizations, including NSF and industry partners. He advises graduate students and leads interdisciplinary teams in hardware assurance, with a focus on transitioning research to industry through Edaptive Computing Inc. Transition Center (ECI-TC). Labs & Initiatives: Directs centers like MEST and CYAN, advancing secure hardware design practices. He also co-founded the Journal on Hardware and Systems Security (HaSS) and led the development of the NSF-funded Trust-Hub platform for hardware security resources.

Jacqueline RohdeView profile

Researcher

• Engineering Education
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Student Belonging
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Jacqueline (Jacki) Rohde is an Academic Professional at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology. She serves as the assessment coordinator, managing accreditation documentation and supporting faculty in educational research and classroom innovations. Her work focuses on student belonging, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in engineering education. Rohde holds a bioengineering degree from Clemson University and a graduate degree in engineering education from Purdue University. She received the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship for her doctoral research on engineering students’ career decision-making. Her research emphasizes ecological belonging interventions, equity-focused faculty development programs, and pandemic impacts on engineering students. Key initiatives include scalable belonging interventions to improve engineering representation, peer leadership frameworks for first-year students, and multidisciplinary collaborations between engineering and the arts. Her work bridges quantitative methods (e.g., topological data analysis) with qualitative narratives to understand student experiences and systemic barriers. Rohde has contributed to NSF-funded projects like Project ELEVATE (equity-focused faculty support) and AGEP initiatives. Her awards include the NSF CAREER grant for diversity-focused research. She actively advises on course adaptations, equity metrics, and DEI strategies in engineering education.

• Semiconductors for hostile environments
• Device physics and modeling
• Microelectronic device and sensor design
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Hugh Barnaby is a Professor at Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering since 2001. Previously, he was an Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona and a Staff Scientist at Mission Research Corporation. His research focuses on semiconductors for extreme environments, radiation-hardened electronics, and analog/RF circuit design. Education: Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, Vanderbilt University (2001) M.S. Electrical Engineering, Vanderbilt University (1999) B.A. Mathematics and Philosophy, University of California-Berkeley (1992) Research Interests: Barnaby specializes in radiation effects on microelectronics, device physics, and the development of radiation-hardened technologies for aerospace and medical applications. His work includes memristive structures, semiconductor reliability under hostile conditions, and analog/mixed-signal circuit design. Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator on over 30 grants, including NASA-funded research on neutron/gamma-ray spectrometers (2015–2018), DOD-AFRL projects on radiation-hardened memory (2015–2018), and JPL initiatives for space-based sensors (2009–2016). Key collaborators include institutions like Sandia National Labs, Boeing, and Medtronic. Advising & Teaching: Supervises graduate students through individualized instruction programs and teaches advanced courses on circuits, analog integrated systems, and extreme environment electronics (e.g., EEE 433, EEE 334, EEE 335). Labs & Teams: Leads research teams focused on radiation-hardened electronics, memristor applications, and sensor development for space and medical technologies.

• Metrology and lithography
• Precision mechatronics
• Machine intelligence and industrial AI
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Associate Professor Steve Shu is the Academic Director of the Research and Prototype Foundry (RPF) at the University of Sydney's Sydney Nanoscience Hub, part of the Australian National Fabrication Facility network. He holds a position in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering. With a B.Eng from Shanghai Jiaotong University (2002), M.Eng from Nanyang Technological University (2004), and Ph.D from the University of Melbourne (2007), his career spans over a decade in microelectronics industry roles at IMEC and ASML before academia. His research focuses on metrology, precision mechatronics, and industrial AI applications. Key projects include EUV nanometrology systems and machine learning-based phase retrieval algorithms. He teaches courses like ELEC1004 and ELEC5405, and oversees capstone projects. Current research students include Zhiyi HUANG and Carson LIU. Shu has secured grants such as the DSI Ignite project for ptychographic imaging software-hardware co-optimization. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and a Professional Member of the Australian Microscopy & Microanalysis Society.

• Wireless Communication Security
• Internet of Things
• Machine Learning Applications
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Wen Chen is a Professor in the Department of Electronic Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, with significant research contributions across multiple disciplines including wireless communication security, Internet of Things, and machine learning applications. Their work demonstrates strong collaborations with institutions including Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wayne State University, and various medical research centers. Research interests focus on cutting-edge applications of machine learning to solve real-world problems in cybersecurity, medical imaging, and energy systems. Recent work bridges theoretical computer science with practical implementations, particularly in federated learning approaches for resource-constrained environments and innovative security mechanisms for IoT devices. The research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between electrical engineering, computer science, and medical applications. Publication trends show increasing focus on practical implementations of theoretical concepts, with particular emphasis on security applications for wireless networks and medical diagnostics. Recent work integrates multiple machine learning paradigms to address challenges in non-IID data environments, sparse labeling scenarios, and resource-constrained hardware implementations. Current research directions include advancing secure communication protocols for IoT devices, developing efficient medical diagnostic tools using AI, and optimizing energy systems through intelligent prediction and control mechanisms. The work consistently demonstrates strong technical depth while maintaining practical applicability to real-world challenges.

Michael CrossView profile

Associate Professor

• Battery Electric Vehicles
• Grid-Connected Energy Systems
• Sustainable Energy Systems
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Michael Cross is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Norwich University's David Crawford School of Engineering. He teaches courses in first-year engineering, circuits, electronics, and energy systems. His research focuses on battery electric vehicles, grid-connected energy systems, and sustainable energy solutions. Education: B.S. Physics (Rochester Institute of Technology), M.S. and Ph.D. Materials Science (University of Vermont). Research interests include semiconductor thin films, nanomaterials for energy systems, and engineering education innovation. Prior to academia, he worked as a development engineer at IBM Microelectronics, contributing to semiconductor technologies. His recent publications emphasize remote collaboration in engineering design and techno-economic analysis of cold-region microgrids. He actively contributes to advancing sustainable energy infrastructure and pedagogical methods in engineering education.

• cavitation in microsystems
• two phase flow
• heat and mass transfer
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Damien Colombet is a Lecturer in the Thermal Engineering Department at the University Institute of Technology of Grenoble (IUT), part of Grenoble Alpes University. He conducts research within the ENERGY team at LEGI (Laboratory of Geophysical and Industrial Flows - UMR 5519), focusing on fundamental and applied aspects of two-phase flows and heat transfer. His work bridges theoretical modeling, experimental validation, and practical applications in microfluidic systems. His educational background includes: 2025: HDR (Accreditation to Direct Research) on 'Fundamental and applied aspects of two-phase flow transfers' 2012-2013: PostDoctoral researcher at CNES/LEGI on cavitating flow simulation 2008-2012: PhD at IMFT/LISBP in Toulouse on 'Modelling of gas-liquid reactors with a bubble column' 2002-2007: Engineer in fluid mechanics at INSA Rouen Colombet's research primarily focuses on cavitation phenomena in microsystems, two-phase flows, and heat and mass transfer processes. His work combines experimental approaches using microfluidic platforms ('labs-on-a-chip') with numerical modeling to investigate fundamental fluid dynamics phenomena with applications ranging from space cryocoolers to graphene production. He has developed expertise in hydrodynamic cavitation, radical production quantification, and thermal effects in microchannel flows. His recent publications show a strong trend toward microscale thermal management applications, particularly CO2 evaporation in silicon microchannels for detector cooling systems. The research spans fundamental fluid mechanics, thermal engineering, and materials processing, with increasing emphasis on practical applications in microelectronics cooling and space technology. His scientific contributions include: Fluid degassing process patent (2022) Method for exfoliating particles patent (2019) Colombet has supervised four PhD students to completion, with research topics spanning microchannel cooling, oscillating flows in regenerators, graphene production via liquid-phase exfoliation, and miniaturization of space cryocoolers. His research benefits from access to LEGI's extensive experimental facilities including hydrodynamic tunnels, microfabrication capabilities, and specialized measurement systems for cavitation studies. His laboratory work is conducted within LEGI's ENERGY team, which focuses on energy conversion processes, thermal systems, and fluid mechanics applied to energy challenges. The team leverages Grenoble's strong ecosystem in cryogenics, microfluidics, and thermal engineering.