Jonathan J. Wierer Jr.

Dr. Jonathan J. Wierer Jr. is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NC State University. His research focuses on semiconductor device physics, optoelectronics, and wide bandgap semiconductors, particularly III-nitride materials. He previously worked at Philips-Lumileds, Sandia National Labs, and Lehigh University, contributing to advancements in LEDs, solar cells, and nanowire devices. He holds 42 patents and has authored/co-authored over 200 publications.

Education: Ph.D. (1999), M.S. (1995), and B.S. (1994) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Research Interests:

• Wide bandgap semiconductor devices
• III-nitride LEDs and solar cells
• Photonic crystal structures
• Nanowire optoelectronics
• High-power and high-temperature electronics

Recent publications emphasize semiconductor superlattices, GaN-based micro-LEDs, and novel HEMT designs. His work bridges fundamental material science and applied engineering, with applications in solid-state lighting and power electronics.

Awards:

• Optica Fellow (2024)
• R&D100 Awards (2012, 2004)
• Teaching Excellence Award (2018)

Editorial Roles: Senior Editor for IEEE Photonics Technology Letters and Associate Editor for IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics.