معرفی
Sanjay Banerjee is the Cockrell Family Regents Chair Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Director of the Microelectronics Research Center at the University of Texas at Austin. He holds a B.Tech from IIT Kharagpur (1979), M.S. (1981), and Ph.D. (1983) from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. With over 1,000 publications, 35 patents, and 80+ Ph.D. students, his research spans nanoelectronics, 2D materials, spintronics, and photovoltaics. His work includes breakthroughs in graphene-based devices, flexible solar cells, and beyond-CMOS technologies. He has received prestigious awards such as the IEEE Grove Award (2014) and NAI Fellow (2021). His lab operates in the MRC cleanroom, focusing on device fabrication, material growth, and advanced characterization.
Education:
- B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, IIT Kharagpur (1979)
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering, UIUC (1981)
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, UIUC (1983)
Research Interests:
- Beyond-CMOS nanoelectronics using 2D materials
- MOSFET fabrication and modeling
- Photovoltaic systems with flexible substrates
- Topological insulator-based spintronic devices
- Emerging non-volatile memory technologies
Awards:
- 2021: Fellow, National Academy of Inventors
- 2017: SIA/SRC University Researcher Award
- 2014: IEEE Andrew S. Grove Award
- 2004: Industrial R&D 100 Award
- 1997: Cullen Professorship
Lab & Facilities: Leads the Microelectronics Research Center (MRC) with state-of-the-art tools including MBE, CVD systems, and cryogenic magnetotransport setups. His group collaborates on NSF-funded projects and industry partnerships.
