Peter Borgesen

Peter Borgesen is the SUNY Empire Innovation Professor at Binghamton University's School of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering. He holds an MSc and PhD from the University of Aarhus, Denmark. His research focuses on manufacturing processes and reliability, particularly in electronics packaging and flexible hybrid electronics. He has extensive experience in cross-disciplinary experimental research, integrating materials science, mechanics, and industrial engineering to develop practical guidelines and models for reliability assessment. His work addresses challenges in solder joint reliability, additive manufacturing, and incomplete data interpretation.

Dr. Borgesen’s career spans academia and industry, including roles at Cornell University and Universal Instruments, where he managed a multimillion-dollar manufacturing research program. He maintains strong industry ties while securing government funding for his research. His publications emphasize thermal fatigue, microstructure evolution, and the reliability of advanced materials under extreme conditions.

His research trends highlight innovations in low-temperature solder systems, additive manufacturing for high-temperature components, and failure mechanisms in solder joints. Collaborations with industry and academic institutions drive his work toward practical, scalable solutions for electronics manufacturing challenges.

Labs and teams: His work is supported by interdisciplinary teams and industry partnerships focused on advancing electronics packaging and materials science.