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Huamin Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University at Buffalo, specializing in nano-scale electronics and optoelectronics based on low-dimensional materials. His research bridges fundamental material science with practical device applications for next-generation computing and energy systems.
Education:
- PhD in Nano Science and Nano Technology, Sungkyunkwan University (2013)
- MS in Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (2010)
- BS in Physics, Shandong Normal University (2007)
Dr. Li's research focuses on 2D materials for transistor engineering, optoelectronic devices, and energy applications. His team pioneers atom-thin transistors operating at half the voltage of conventional semiconductors (as highlighted in IEEE IEDM 2020 coverage by major tech media), steep-slope devices for beyond-CMOS electronics, and nanohybrid systems for batteries and hydrogen evolution. Key innovations include metal-semiconductor interface engineering and ferroelectric gating in 2D transistors.
His publication trends reveal three dominant trajectories: (1) fundamental 2D device physics with emphasis on charge transport anisotropy, (2) energy applications through nanohybrid catalysts and battery materials, and (3) neuromorphic computing via synaptic transistors. Recent work increasingly integrates machine learning for materials discovery.
Scientific Awards:
- Chinese Government Award for outstanding self-financed students abroad (2012)
Dr. Li leads the Emerging Nanoelectronics Research Group, which has filed five US and Korean patents with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. His team secures collaborative grants spanning semiconductor physics, energy storage, and neuromorphic systems. He actively mentors graduate students and collaborates with interdisciplinary groups in physics, chemistry, and material science.
The Emerging Nanoelectronics Research Group maintains strong industry partnerships and focuses on translating fundamental 2D material discoveries into practical electronic and energy applications through its highly collaborative environment.
