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Osama Awadelkarim is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on nanotechnology, nanoelectronics, and nanomaterials, particularly in thin-film transistors, semiconductor devices, and dielectric materials. He leads investigations into Parylene C microfibrous thin films, exploring their optical, mechanical, and dielectric properties. His work also addresses bias temperature instability in SiC MOSFETs and semiconductor reliability under stress conditions.
Notable contributions include studies on luminescent solar concentrators with Parylene-C microfibers and advancements in lithography training modules for semiconductor manufacturing. His research has been supported by grants such as a $4.6 million NSF award for nanotechnology training and collaborations with institutions like the Northeast University Semiconductor Network. Awadelkarim frequently publishes in journals like Journal of Optics, Semiconductor Science and Technology, and IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation.
His technical expertise spans material characterization, thin-film engineering, and device reliability, with applications in optoelectronics, power electronics, and nanostructured materials. He collaborates extensively with researchers like A. Lakhtakia on projects involving multifunctional materials and phononic crystals.
