Ting Tsui

Ting Tsui is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, serving as Director in an unspecified academic unit. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Rice University (1997), alongside a Master's (1992) and Bachelor's in Ceramic Engineering from Clemson University (1990). His research focuses on low-k dielectrics, nano-mechanics, thin film mechanics, and nanoindentation. He has organized symposia on topics like flexible substrates and low-k dielectrics at MRS and ASME conferences. Tsui has received the 2005 MRS Outstanding Meeting Paper Award. He teaches courses such as Materials Chemistry for Engineers (ECE 109) and Introduction to Nanotechnology (NANO 600), emphasizing recent advancements in nanotechnology and materials science. His work bridges mechanical reliability of materials and semiconductor technology, with industry experience at AMD and Texas Instruments.

Research emphasizes porous ultra-low-dielectric materials, plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD), and fracture mechanics. His studies explore mechanical properties at small scales, including thin film cracking and delamination. Publications from 2017 highlight interdisciplinary applications in nanocrystalline materials, bacterial networks, and cell mechanics on engineered surfaces. Tsui’s academic contributions span materials science, nanotechnology, and biomedical interfaces, reflecting a commitment to advancing both theoretical and applied aspects of his field.