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Sam Shichijo is a Research Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas. He has been actively contributing to research since 2010, particularly in analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit technologies through his affiliation with the Texas Analog Center of Excellence (TxACE). Prior to joining UT Dallas, he had a distinguished 29-year career at Texas Instruments, where he advanced semiconductor device and memory technologies.
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1980)
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1978)
- B.S. in Electronic Engineering, University of Tokyo (1974)
His research focuses on semiconductor device physics, TCAD simulation, analog and RF devices, and IC process integration. His expertise spans from fundamental device modeling to advanced CMOS and mixed-signal technologies. He has made significant contributions to the development of DRAM and analog transistor technologies, especially in nanoscale CMOS processes.
The recent publications highlight a strong trend in addressing challenges of analog design in scaled CMOS technologies, SRAM and analog transistor variation, and RF IC evolution. His work often intersects with TCAD, device optimization, and system-on-chip integration, emphasizing reliability and performance in deep-submicron processes.
Sam Shichijo has received numerous honors, including:
- IEEE Fellow (1992)
- TI Fellow (1994)
- Outstanding Paper Award, ISSCC (1986)
- Guest Editor, IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices (2003)
- Conference Chair, Device Research Conference (1992)
- Organizer, IEDM Short Course (2000)
He has advised various industry research directions through roles in ITRS, SRC, SEMATECH, and advisory boards. Although no formal students are listed, his leadership in technical programs and industry collaborations suggests significant mentorship and guidance in research teams and consortia. He has been instrumental in shaping technology roadmaps and advancing analog/mixed-signal integration through grants and industrial research programs. His work with TxACE and Organic Electronics at UT Dallas continues to drive innovation in analog electronics.
He is associated with the Texas Analog Center of Excellence (TxACE) and the Organic Electronics program, where he contributes to cutting-edge research in analog components and next-generation electronic materials and devices.
