Maciej Noras

Maciej Noras is an Associate Professor in the Engineering Technology and Construction Management department at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Engineering Science from Southern Illinois University and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from UNC Charlotte and Wroclaw University of Technology.

• Ph.D. in Engineering Science, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL (2000)
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland (1994)

Noras's research focuses on electrostatics, power engineering, and sensor design, with applications in semiconductor manufacturing, actuator technology, and non-contact charge measurement. He has explored

• Electrostatic voltmeter design for semiconductor wafers
• Ionizer monitoring in ESD-sensitive environments
• Charge feedback systems for piezoelectric actuators
• Surface potential measurement techniques

His recent publications highlight advancements in electrostatic sensor technology, actuator control systems, and charge accumulation analysis across semiconductors and data storage devices. Key trends include

• Development of high-resolution electrostatic voltmeters
• Optimization of ionizer systems in manufacturing
• Integration of piezo-driven sensors for precision applications
• Charge feedback amplifiers for actuator control

No scientific awards or honors are mentioned in the provided data.

He has submitted multiple research grants, including

• DOE Grant (2010-2012) for a Net-Zero Energy Building Operator Training Program as Co-PI
• Unfunded UNC Charlotte Faculty Grant (2008) on Doherty Amplifier feasibility
• Pending Army Research Laboratories proposal (2008) on geophysical anomaly detection
• Multiple declined NSF grants (2009-2010) for power engineering and pharmaceutical blend research