Paul Chow

Paul Chow is a Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His research focuses on semiconductor power devices, wide bandgap semiconductors, and high-voltage electronics, with over 458 publications in engineering and materials science.

• Key Research Areas: Semiconductor Power Devices and ICs, Wide Bandgap Semiconductors, High-Voltage Device Design, Power Electronics.

His recent work examines GaN and SiC-based transistors, including superjunction technology, bidirectional devices, and radiation-induced failure mechanisms like single-event burnout. Articles highlight advancements in vertical and lateral device structures for power applications.

Paul Chow is affiliated with the Center for Future Energy Systems (CFES) and the Center for Materials, Devices, and Integrated Systems (CMDIS). His research integrates power transistors with LEDs and explores next-generation semiconductor technologies.