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Grover Larkins is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at Florida International University (FIU), and Director of the Future Aerospace Science and Technology (FAST) Center funded by the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research. His research focuses on cryogenic communications systems and superconductivity for space applications. The FAST Center develops advanced cryoelectronics for aerospace environments, leveraging interdisciplinary expertise in materials science and microwave engineering.
His academic career spans over three decades with affiliations in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at FIU. Research interests include cryogenic sensor design, superconducting microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), and high-frequency superconducting devices. He has led projects involving dielectric material integration, thermal cycling effects on superconductors, and novel fabrication techniques for space-qualified components.
Key research themes include:
- Superconductivity in 2D materials like graphene
- Cryogenic sensor and actuator development
- MEMS-based RF circuit design
- Space-qualified electronic systems
Publications span 1982–2021 with recent work emphasizing cryogenic ventilator systems, graphene doping effects, and superconducting-MEMS hybrid devices. His work bridges theoretical condensed matter physics with practical aerospace electronics applications.
Labs under the FAST Center include advanced cryogenic testing facilities and cleanroom fabrication environments for MEMS devices. Collaborations involve U.S. Air Force Research Labs and NASA-related space technology initiatives.
