Matthew D Smith

Dr. Matthew D Smith is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Physics, University of Bristol, specializing in wide bandgap semiconductor devices. His research focuses on gallium nitride (GaN) and gallium oxide (β-Ga₂O₃) technologies for power electronics and radiofrequency applications.

• Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer
• Key Research Areas: GaN/β-Ga₂O₃ devices, semiconductor defects, power transistor reliability
• Email: matt.smith@bristol.ac.uk

His recent work explores breakdown mechanisms in β-Ga₂O₃ trench Schottky diodes, multichannel device architectures, and thermal management solutions for GaN electronics. Articles span topics from carrier transport to radiation-hardened HEMTs, emphasizing device stability and performance optimization.

Current projects include the VertiGaN initiative (funded by EP/X014924/1), aiming to develop vertical GaN-on-Si membrane power transistors for mass-market applications. The project has attracted significant industry attention and media coverage.