معرفی
Ali Shakouri is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at Purdue University's Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He holds an MS (1990) and PhD (1995) from the California Institute of Technology. His research focuses on quantum electronics, nano/microscale heat and current transport in semiconductor devices, thermoelectric energy conversion, and optoelectronic integrated circuits. Shakouri leads the QUEST (Quantum Engineering and Science) research group, advancing innovations in nanotechnology, energy systems, and sensor technologies. His work bridges fundamental physics with practical applications in manufacturing, environmental monitoring, and aerospace health systems.
Research Interests:
- Quantum sensing and imaging
- Thermoelectric materials and energy harvesting
- Micro/nano-scale thermal and electrical characterization
- Smart sensors for environmental and industrial monitoring
- Advanced semiconductor device reliability
Key contributions include developing low-cost electrochemical sensors for water quality monitoring, quantum-based thermal imaging systems, and woven thermoelectric materials for energy harvesting. His interdisciplinary approach addresses global challenges in sustainable energy, precision manufacturing, and space exploration.
Shakouri has pioneered FA (Failure Analysis) techniques using submicron thermal imaging and collaborated on projects like chipless wireless sensors for subsoil health and adaptive machine learning for sensor calibration. His research has been applied in industrial testing of 3D integrated circuits and real-time agricultural monitoring systems.
Labs and Groups: The QUEST Group at Purdue University's Birck Nanotechnology Center.
