معرفی
Dr. Kalpathy B. Sundaram is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Central Florida. His research specializes in thin film microelectronic materials, optoelectronic thin films, and protection design/simulation. He directs the Argis Research group and maintains active collaborations across materials science and engineering disciplines.
His primary research explores thin film deposition techniques, semiconductor materials characterization, and applications in thermoelectrics, transparent electronics, and antibacterial coatings. Recent work focuses on optimizing delafossite materials (CuCrO₂, CuGaO₂) for transparent electronics and developing novel thermoelectric materials (Bi₂Te₃, Sb₂Te₃) for energy harvesting.
Awards and Honors:
- Joseph M. Biedenbach Outstanding Engineering Educator (IEEE Region-3, 2000)
- Thomas Callinan Award (ECS Dielectric Science & Technology Division)
- IEEE Student Branch Counselor Award (2014)
- Fellow of the Electrochemical Society (2013)
- IEEE Region-3 Outstanding Engineer (2008)
- UCF Teaching Incentive Program Award (2008)
- IEEE Region-3 Outstanding Service Award (2011)
