Vivek Subramanian

Vivek Subramanian is a professor of electrical engineering, currently affiliated with Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland, while maintaining an adjunct appointment at UC Berkeley. He holds a B.S. from Louisiana State University (1994), and M.S./Ph.D. from Stanford University (1996/1998). He co-founded Matrix Semiconductor in 1998 and joined UC Berkeley’s EECS faculty in 2000, progressing through ranks of Assistant (2000–2005), Associate (2005–2011), and Full Professor (2011–2020) before his move to EPFL.

His research focuses on physical electronics, power systems, and integrated circuits, particularly in printed electronics, semiconductor materials, and flexible devices. Notable contributions include gravure-printed transparent conductors, solution-processed transistors, and RFID technologies. He has authored/co-authored over 200 publications and patents, earning awards like the IEEE Kiyo Tomiyasu Award (2015), NSF CAREER Award, and MIT TR100 (2002).

• Education:
  • Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, 1998
  • M.S. Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, 1996
  • B.S. Electrical Engineering, Louisiana State University, 1994

His publications span advanced materials, transistor fabrication, and sensor technologies, reflecting expertise in both fundamental science and applied engineering. He has supervised numerous students and holds leadership roles in interdisciplinary research teams.