Jurgen Michel

Jurgen Michel is a Senior Research Associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), affiliated with MIT’s AIM Photonics Academy. He has been at MIT since 1991 and teaches courses such as 3.155J (Micro/Nano Processing Technology) and silicon photonics. His research focuses on silicon-based photonic materials and devices, with prior experience at AT&T Bell Laboratories, where he studied defect reactions in semiconductor materials.

Education: He holds a Diplom in Physics from the University of Cologne and a doctorate (Habilitation) in Applied Physics from the University of Paderborn, Germany. His expertise spans semiconductor materials, photonics, and nanotechnology.

Research Contributions: Over 300 refereed papers, five book chapters, and 30+ patents highlight his impactful work. His research bridges semiconductor physics and advanced material applications, with contributions to silicon photonics and defect engineering in semiconductors.

Labs/Teams: Active in MIT’s AIM Photonics Academy, contributing to advanced manufacturing and research in photonic materials.