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Christopher Hinkle is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Concurrent Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Notre Dame. He leads the Hinkle Lab, located in the Notre Dame Nanofabrication Facility (NDNF), focusing on semiconductor materials, quantum devices, and 2D materials for nanoelectronics. His research integrates machine learning for materials discovery with advanced growth techniques like molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) and atomic layer deposition (ALD). Key interests include semiconductor defects, topological materials, and 3D integration strategies.
Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University. Awards include the Bettex Collegiate Chair. His work is funded by the Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC), DARPA, and the National Science Foundation (NSF) through programs like FuSe, DMREF, and QuIC-TAQS.
Research emphasizes AI-driven materials optimization, scalable synthesis of 2D materials, and device fabrication for applications in next-generation electronics. Recent articles highlight advancements in AI-accelerated discovery, interconnect materials, and magnetic properties of doped transition metal dichalcogenides.
Labs/Teams: Hinkle Lab at NDNF. Collaborations include industry partners like Intel, Samsung, and TSMC.
