Hamid Fardi

Hamid Fardi is a full Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Colorado Denver, part of the College of Engineering, Design and Computing. He coordinates the NIST PREP Program, which facilitates student and researcher placements at NIST labs. He earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1986. Prior roles include a postdoctoral fellowship at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and research at the NSF Center for Millimeter-Microwave CAD. He is a frequent research visitor at NIST and led a $2.7M grant through the NIST PREP program.

Education:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder, 1986

Research Interests:

Dr. Fardi specializes in semiconductor device physics, solar cell technologies (including SiC, GaAs, and CdTe), and photonic devices. His work spans analog/digital electronics design, IC modeling, and 2D simulations. He actively explores applications in renewable energy and medical technologies.

Awards & Grants:

• $2.7M U.S. Department of Commerce award for NIST PREP program

Teaching & Mentorship:

Teaches undergraduate and graduate electronics courses across CU Denver and Boulder campuses. Oversees PhD students through the EASPhD program, focusing on semiconductor devices and photovoltaic systems. Coordinates the NIST PREP program to provide hands-on research opportunities for students and postdocs.

Labs & Collaborations:

Collaborates with NIST through frequent visits and program coordination. Utilizes software tools like SimWindows, AFORS-HET, PC1D, and Silvaco International for device simulation research.