Hongmei Dang

Hongmei Dang, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). She holds a Doctor of Philosophy and specializes in VLSI and nanotechnology, with a focus on improving solar cell efficiency and nanotechnology education. Her roles include teaching courses like Electronics I and II, and she has served on committees such as the Undergraduate Study and Graduate Research Committee at UDC since 2016.

Dr. Dang's research spans nanotechnology applications in solar energy, semiconductor device design, and materials science. She has secured significant grants, including NSF Major Research Instrumentation grants and a DOE MSRDC grant. Notably, she received the 2024 Excellence in Funding award from UDC. Her leadership roles include serving as a Grant Panel Reviewer for the Department of Energy (DOE) and membership in the American Semiconductor Academy.

Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining computational modeling with experimental material science. Dr. Dang has authored over a dozen peer-reviewed publications since 2012, focusing on topics like CdS nanowire solar cells, perovskite solar cell stability, and nanotechnology education strategies. Her research often addresses real-world challenges in renewable energy and sustainable materials.

• Grants: DOE MSRDC (2022), NSF MRI (2020), Apple HBCU Initiative (2021)
• Leadership: DOE Grant Panel Reviewer (2022), Member of ECE Department (2019–2022)