جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Akhilesh Jaiswalمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Device-Circuit Co-design
• Processing-in-Pixel
• In-Memory Computing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Akhilesh Jaiswal serves as Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where his research pioneers device-circuit co-design for next-generation computing systems. His work focuses on enabling extreme-edge intelligence through processing-in-pixel technology, in-memory computing architectures, and bio-inspired neuromorphic systems. His academic credentials include: PhD in Nano-electronics from Purdue University (2019) MS from the University of Minnesota (2014) Bachelor of Technology from Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology (2011) Dr. Jaiswal's research program centers on revolutionizing edge computing through hardware innovations that integrate sensing and processing. His device-circuit co-design approach leverages alternate state variables to create energy-efficient systems for real-time applications, with particular emphasis on retina-inspired sensors and photonic memory architectures. This work bridges semiconductor physics with AI acceleration needs, targeting applications from autonomous systems to biomedical devices. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in photonic SRAM-based in-memory computing (40% of output), retina-inspired motion processing (30%), and secure hardware architectures (20%). His team consistently develops novel bitcell designs that enable XOR logic execution within memory arrays while maintaining compatibility with CMOS fabrication processes. Recent work shows increasing focus on biomedical applications of processing-in-pixel technology. His distinguished recognition includes: Three consecutive ISI Exploratory Research Awards (2020-2023) IEEE Brain Community Best Paper Award (2022) 27 issued US patents with multiple pending applications Nomination for USC Moore Inventor Fellowship (2022) Dr. Jaiswal actively mentors graduate researchers through ECE 790/890/990 courses while securing exploratory funding through ISI and Keston Foundation awards. His patent portfolio demonstrates exceptional translational impact, with industry game-changer classifications from USPTO. The 2022 VLSI-SoC nomination and multiple research highlights in major outlets validate his contributions to hardware security and neuromorphic vision sensors. His laboratory develops integrated hardware platforms combining magnetic tunnel junctions, photonic memory, and CMOS image sensors to create unified processing-in-sensor systems. Current projects include retina-inspired motion segmentation for event cameras and electro-optic frequency transducers for quantum computing interfaces, with strong industry collaboration through patent licensing.

Di Zhuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Integrated Quantum Photonics
• Superconducting Detectors
• Nonlinear Optics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Di Zhu is a Presidential Young Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a B.Eng. from Nanyang Technological University and M.Sc./Ph.D. from MIT, both in Electrical Engineering. His postdoctoral research at Harvard focused on lithium niobate integrated photonics and superconducting detectors. He previously worked as a research scientist and PI at A*STAR's Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE). Research Interests : Integrated quantum photonics, superconducting detectors, nonlinear optics, and nanofabrication. His group develops scalable quantum photonic devices using lithium niobate and superconducting materials, emphasizing applications in quantum computing, communication, and sensing. Awards : National Research Foundation (NRF) Fellowship Harvard Quantum Initiative (HQI) Postdoctoral Fellowship MIT Jin-Au Kong Thesis Award Advising & Recruitment : Actively recruiting postdocs, PhD students, and interns in areas like integrated photonics, quantum optics, and superconducting detectors. Positions include work on thin-film lithium niobate, quantum simulation, and microwave-optical transduction. Group website: dizhulab.org .

Carlos Errando Herranzمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• quantum photonics
• integrated photonics
• color centers
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carlos Errando Herranz serves as an Assistant Professor in the Quantum and Computer Engineering Division at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) and as a Principal Investigator at QuTech. His research focuses on developing scalable quantum photonic integrated circuits using semiconductor fabrication processes compatible with existing infrastructure for quantum internet applications. He received Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Universitat Politècnica de València (2013) and a PhD in Micro and Nanosystems from KTH Royal Institute of Technology (2018), followed by postdoctoral positions at KTH and MIT as a Marie Curie fellow. His lab investigates quantum photonics, integrated photonics, and color centers with emphasis on diamond tin-vacancy systems and silicon-based quantum emitters. Recent publications demonstrate strong expertise in tuning quantum emitters via strain engineering, heterogeneous integration of spin-photon interfaces, and MEMS-enabled reconfigurable photonics. Key advancements include cavity-enhanced quantum memories, superconducting detector integration, and spectral control of solid-state emitters for quantum networks. Dr. Herranz advises seven graduate students including PhD candidates Vicky Dominguez Tubio, Arjan Mejas, Matteo Pirro, Christian Primavera, Jan Riegelmeyer, and Elena Volkova, along with Master student Bram Zijlstra. His team comprises postdocs Lin Jin and Pat Laferriere, and interns Elsa Herranz Valiente and Ernest Staffetti Cruañas. The Errando Herranz Lab operates within QuTech's Quantum Internet Division at Delft University, maintaining specialized facilities for nanofabrication and optical characterization of quantum photonic devices. Current research directions include developing CMOS-compatible quantum memories operating at telecom wavelengths and scalable architectures for quantum repeaters.

Manoj Sachdevمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Semiconductor Devices
• Low-Power Electronics
• VLSI Design
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Manoj Sachdev is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on semiconductor devices, low-power electronics, and secure hardware systems. He leads projects in flexible electronics, nanotechnology, and radiation-hardened circuits, with applications in displays, memory technologies, and biomedical sensors. His work integrates advanced materials science with circuit design to address challenges in energy efficiency and security. Education: Not explicitly stated in provided text. Research interests span thin-film transistors (TFTs), resistive switching memories, neuromorphic computing, and physically unclonable functions (PUFs). Recent efforts include developing low-power circuits for flexible substrates and secure microprocessors. His contributions to semiconductor device physics and integration techniques have advanced applications in wearable electronics and medical diagnostics. Publications highlight innovations in low-power flip-flops, energy-efficient display drivers, and memristor-based systems. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects combining photonics, nanoelectronics, and biomedical engineering. Awards: None explicitly listed in provided text. Grants and advising: Advises on semiconductor fabrication, secure hardware design, and radiation effects in electronics. Leads research groups focused on next-generation memory technologies and flexible integrated systems. Labs/Teams: Active in the University of Waterloo's semiconductor and flexible electronics research clusters, contributing to both academic and industry partnerships.

• Microelectronics
• Nanotechnology
• RF Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Amelie Hagelauer holds a professorship in Micro- and Nanosystem Technology at the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology, Technical University of Munich. Her work focuses on advanced electronics and systems integration across quantum computing hardware, resistive memory technologies, and high-frequency RF systems. She has contributed to innovations in superconducting qubit readout architectures, multi-level RRAM designs, and 3D-integrated CMOS-compatible quantum devices. Research interests span quantum hardware design, nanoelectronic devices, RF front-end systems, and emerging memory technologies. Her work emphasizes practical implementation challenges such as low-power operation, high-voltage handling in RF switches, and wafer-scale fabrication processes. Recent projects include D-band radar systems, energy-efficient 60 GHz transceivers, and antenna tuning solutions for 5G applications. Publications from 2023-2025 showcase advancements in resistive switching device characterization, mitigation of TLS losses in superconducting qubits, and reconfigurable AI accelerators using RRAM-based digital twins. Her work bridges theoretical device physics with practical integrated circuit design, addressing scalability and reliability in next-gen electronics. Awards and grants: None explicitly listed in provided texts. Active collaborations include EU-funded projects on quantum computing platforms and TUM's Electronic Photonic Integration initiatives. Leads research teams in microsystem technology with emphasis on cross-disciplinary approaches combining CMOS processes, MEMS, and quantum engineering.

Nathan Youngbloodمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Photonics
• Neuromorphic Computing
• Artificial Intelligence Hardware
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nathan Youngblood is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh , with a secondary appointment in the Department of Physics and Astronomy . His research focuses on reconfigurable photonic materials and devices for energy-efficient artificial intelligence applications. Educational Background: PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota Postdoctoral research at the University of Oxford (2017–2019) His work explores photonic in-memory computing, neuromorphic systems, and phase-change materials to minimize computing latency and energy consumption. Recent publications highlight advancements in magneto-optical non-reciprocity, coherent crossbar arrays, and plasmonic-enhanced phase-change devices. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2024) AFOSR Young Investigator Award (2024) William Kepler Whiteford Faculty Fellowship (2024) Dr. Youngblood's lab develops photonic accelerators like LightML and LightBulb for machine learning, emphasizing scalable integration and novel material applications in silicon photonics.

Ming C. Wuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Micro/Nano Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
• Physical Electronics
• Silicon Photonics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ming C. Wu is the Nortel Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. He co-directs the Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center (BSAC) and the Berkeley Emerging Technologies Research Center (BETR), and is affiliated with the NSF Challenge Institute for Quantum Computation. He earned his B.S. from National Taiwan University in 1983 and Ph.D. from UC Berkeley in 1988, following a postdoctoral stint at AT&T Bell Laboratories (1988–1992) and faculty role at UCLA (1992–2004). Research Areas: Silicon Photonics Optoelectronics Nanophotonics Optical MEMS Optofluidics Prof. Wu's recent publications focus on scalable photonic systems, including wafer-scale silicon photonic switches, MEMS-based LiDAR, and quantum technologies. His work bridges fundamental research and commercialization, exemplified by co-founding OMM, Inc. (MEMS optical switches) and Berkeley Lights, Inc. (optoelectronic tweezers). Scientific Awards: Paul F. Forman Engineering Excellence Award (OSA 2007) William Streifer Scientific Achievement Award (IEEE Photonics Society 2016) C.E.K. Mees Medal (OSA 2017) Robert Bosch MEMS Award (IEEE EDS 2020) Bakar Prize (UC Berkeley 2021) IEEE Fellow (2002) Packard Fellow (1992) He leads the Integrated Photonics Laboratory , which develops technologies for optical communication, sensing, and biomedical applications.

David J. Thomsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Photonics
• Silicon Photonics
• Optical Computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor David J. Thomson is a Professorial Fellow in the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) at the University of Southampton, holding a prestigious Royal Society University Research Fellowship. He pioneers photonics research for computing applications and LIDAR systems, commanding over £10 million in research funding and leading a 12-member team focused on novel photonic device development and electronic integration. Thomson's research centers on silicon photonics and optical computing, with critical advancements in high-speed optical modulators, photonic integrated circuits, and LIDAR technologies. His work drives innovations in programmable photonics using phase-change materials and the co-integration of photonic and electronic systems, enabling breakthroughs in energy-efficient data communication and next-generation computing architectures. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a dominant focus on silicon photonics for ultra-high-speed optical interconnects, featuring programmable circuits with Sb2Se3 phase-change materials, 224 Gbaud transmitters, and MOSCAP ring modulators with sub-5nm insulators. These works collectively address bandwidth and energy challenges in data centers and high-performance computing through monolithic integration and novel material systems. Scientific Awards: Royal Society University Research Fellowship Thomson actively supervises eight PhD students across the ORC and Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, while managing substantial grants exceeding £10 million from the Royal Society, EPSRC, Horizon Europe, and Huawei Technologies. His projects include DOLORES (Digital Optical Computing Platform), Tunnel Epitaxy of III-V on Silicon, and PIXEurope, targeting revolutionary photonic integration for neural networks and communications. He leads a specialized research team within the ORC's state-of-the-art facilities, focusing on photonic device design, fabrication, and characterization. This group collaborates on major European initiatives like Horizon Europe's DOLORES and PIXEurope, advancing silicon photonic platforms for optical computing and LIDAR applications.

Amy Fosterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Integrated Photonics
• Silicon Photonics
• Optical Communications
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Amy C. Foster is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, affiliated with the Whiting School of Engineering. She leads the Integrated Photonics Laboratory, focusing on nanoscale design of silicon-based photonic devices for optical communication systems and security applications. Her work emphasizes CMOS-compatible fabrication techniques for integrated photonic devices with applications in sensing, imaging, and high-speed processing. Education: BS (Electrical Engineering, University at Buffalo, 2003); MS & PhD (Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University, 2007 & 2009) Postdoctoral Research: Cornell University (2009–2010) Professional Roles: Associate Editor of Optics Express (OSA), Chair of OSA Frontiers in Optics Committee, IEEE Photonics Conference Committee Member Her research interests center on silicon photonics, nonlinear optics, and photonic physical unclonable functions (PUFs). Key areas include developing secure authentication systems using chaotic microcavities, optimizing high-index materials like NbTiOx for visible light photonics, and advancing integrated photonic interconnects for multi-layer systems. Recent work explores machine learning-resistant PUFs and parametric nonlinear effects in sputtered metal oxides. Foster's publications highlight advancements in optical frequency combs, autofluorescence analysis of waveguides, and GHz-rate optical parametric amplifiers. Her lab’s innovations address challenges in quantum photonics, secure communications, and ultra-low-power signal processing. Awards: 2016 Johns Hopkins Catalyst Award, 2012 DARPA Young Faculty Award Grants: IARPA, NSF, APL, DARPA Her lab develops cutting-edge photonic devices for applications in space communications, neural stimulation, and security. Current projects aim to enhance multi-layer photonic integration and leverage nonlinear effects for novel signal processing architectures.

Thalia Dominguez Bucioمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Integrated Photonics
• Silicon Nitride Photonics
• Optoelectronics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Thalia Dominguez Bucio is a Senior Research Fellow at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), University of Southampton, within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. She is a key member of the Silicon Photonics research group and actively contributes to the Horizon Europe PIXEurope project, advancing integrated photonic technologies. Her work focuses on silicon nitride as a material platform for next-generation photonic integrated circuits. Her research interests center on integrated photonics , silicon nitride platforms , nonlinear optics , and CMOS-compatible fabrication . She investigates low-loss photonic devices, efficient coupling mechanisms, and high-speed electro-optic modulators, with applications in optical communications and signal processing. Recent publications (2024) demonstrate a strong trend toward high-efficiency grating couplers , broadband wavelength conversion via intermodal four-wave mixing, and monolithic integration for low-power operation. These works reflect a cohesive research direction focused on enabling scalable, high-performance photonic integrated circuits using advanced silicon nitride technology. Speaker, Advanced Silicon Nitride Integration for CMOS Photonic Circuits, 2023 She currently supervises PhD students Qian Zhang and Lifeng Bao , and is accepting new PhD applicants. Her research is supported by major EU-funded initiatives like Horizon Europe. She is part of the Photonic Systems, Circuits and Sensors Group and the broader Silicon Photonics team at the ORC, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in photonics research and development.

• Photonics
• Integrated Waveguides
• Optical Sensors
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor B M Azizur Rahman is a distinguished academic in the field of photonics at City University London, where he has served as Professor of Photonics in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering since 2000. Previously, he was Reader in Photonics (1996-2000) and Lecturer (1988-1996) at the same institution. His academic journey began with a BEng (1971-1976) and MSc (1976-1979) from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, followed by a PhD from University College London (1979-1982). His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive research career focusing on photonics, integrated waveguides, and optical sensors. Professor Rahman has made significant contributions to fields including plasmonic biosensors, fiber optic sensing technologies, supercontinuum generation, and metamaterial-based sensing systems. His research bridges theoretical modeling with practical applications in environmental monitoring, healthcare diagnostics, and engineering solutions. An analysis of his most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong focus on advanced sensing technologies with applications across multiple domains. His work demonstrates expertise in combining photonics principles with nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and novel materials to develop highly sensitive detection systems. Key research trends include the integration of deep learning with optical sensing, development of plasmonic-enhanced biosensors, and innovative waveguide designs for improved optical performance. Professor Rahman has maintained a highly productive research career with over 443 publications documented in his ORCID profile. His work shows extensive international collaboration with researchers from institutions in the UK, Bangladesh, Thailand, and other countries. While specific grant information is not provided in the available data, his sustained publication record across high-impact journals indicates successful research funding and supervision of numerous research projects over his career. His research group appears to focus on experimental photonics, computational modeling of optical systems, and development of novel sensing platforms.

Tathagata Srimaniمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Nanotechnology
• Beyond-silicon CMOS technologies
• 3D Integration
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Tathagata Srimani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), affiliated with the College of Engineering. He previously served as a Postdoctoral Scholar in Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. and S.M. in EECS from MIT (2022 and 2018 respectively) and a B.Tech. in E&ECE from IIT Kharagpur (2016). Research Focus: Srimani’s work centers on nanoelectronics and transformative NanoSystems. Key areas include: Carbon nanotube field-effect transistors (CNFETs) and their monolithic 3D integration with silicon Ultra-dense 3D integration of logic and memory to address the 'memory wall' in AI/ML Technology-architecture co-design frameworks for energy-efficient computing Key Achievements: Developed first silicon fab-compatible CNFET processes (TNANO ’18, Nature ’19) Enabled CNFET RISC-V microprocessor and monolithic 3D integration with Analog Devices/SkyWater Recipient of MIT Presidential Fellowship (2016) and Morris Joseph Levin Award (2018) Teaching & Outreach: Teaches semiconductor devices and hardware design, including hands-on 'Hacker Fab' courses. Leads the NEXUS Research Group exploring heterogeneous nanomaterials (e.g., magnetic and oxide semiconductors) and thermal/power management in 3D systems. Future Directions: Expanding into probabilistic computing hardware, co-design frameworks for application-specific systems, and scaling 3D NanoSystem technologies for industrial adoption.

• Nonlinear Optics
• Topological Photonics
• Photonic Crystals
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jicheng Jin is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pennsylvania, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on topological photonics, nonlinear optics, and advanced photonic materials like AlScN and lithium niobate. Key interests include Floquet engineering, topological insulators of light, and novel optical devices. Research Interests: Nonlinear optical phenomena in photonic crystals Floquet topological phases and their experimental realization CMOS-compatible materials for integrated photonics Surface-emitting THz/FIR sources Bound states in the continuum and high-Q resonances Recent studies emphasize topological edge states, nonlinear frequency conversion, and device applications of 2D van der Waals heterostructures. His work bridges theoretical predictions with experimental validations in advanced photonic systems. Notable trends in publications include exploration of AlScN-based electro-optic phase shifters, Floquet Chern insulators, and geometric phase effects in magnon polaritons. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Advising and grants remain unspecified in the current dataset. Lab affiliations include collaborations related to the Department's photonics and condensed matter physics groups.

Songbin Gongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• RF and microwave photonics
• Antennas for communication and wireless sensing
• Microwave acoustics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Songbin Gong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, where he has been a faculty member since August 2013. He was promoted from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor in August 2019 and holds the Intel Alumni Fellowship. His research is centered at the Micro and Nanotechnology Lab, where he leads the Integrated RF Microsystems research group. Professor Gong's research focuses on RF and microwave photonics, microwave acoustics, and Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems, with particular expertise in lithium niobate-based devices. His work spans the development of acoustic resonators, filters, and transducers operating from VHF to Sub-THz frequencies. Recent publications demonstrate significant advances in high-frequency acoustic devices, including GHz resonators with high electromechanical coupling and low loss characteristics. His research has direct applications in 5G communications, wireless sensing, and imaging systems. Gong has established himself as a leader in the field of RF MEMS and acoustic devices, with numerous high-impact publications in top journals including IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, and Optics Express. His work shows a clear progression toward higher frequency operation, improved device performance, and novel integration approaches for next-generation communication systems. Among his notable achievements is the development of thin-film lithium niobate devices that overcome traditional frequency limitations of MEMS resonators, enabling operation beyond 10 GHz. This work addresses critical challenges in 5G and future wireless technologies where conventional approaches face scaling limitations. IEEE Ultrasonics Early Career Investigator Award DARPA Young Faculty Award 2014 NASA Early Career Faculty Award 2017 Intel Alumni Fellow 2017-present Multiple Best Paper Awards at major conferences including International Ultrasonic Symposium and International Microwave Symposium Professor Gong actively mentors graduate and undergraduate students, with several of his PhD students achieving notable success, including Ruochen Lu who joined UT Austin as a tenure-track assistant professor. His research group has secured significant funding from agencies including DARPA and NASA, supporting cutting-edge work in RF microsystems. The group maintains strong industry connections, particularly with Intel, reflecting the practical relevance of their research to commercial communication technologies. The Gong Research Group leverages micro/nano electro mechanical systems (N/MEMS), integrated photonic, and compound semiconductor technologies to develop chip-scale hybrid microsystems for RF communication, sensing, and imaging applications. Their current work focuses on pushing the boundaries of acoustic device performance while maintaining compatibility with standard semiconductor manufacturing processes.

Frederic Gardesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Silicon Photonics
• Integrated Optics
• Photonic Integrated Circuits
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Frederic Gardes is a leading academic in the Department of Electronics and Computer Science within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Southampton. He holds a PhD and serves as Principal Investigator on multiple high-impact photonics research projects funded by EPSRC and the European Union. His research spans critical areas of modern photonics: Silicon photonics for energy-efficient communications Integrated optical circuits using silicon nitride platforms Quantum dot systems for sensing and information processing High-speed electro-optic modulators Nonlinear optical phenomena in integrated waveguides Professor Gardes' recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a concentrated focus on advancing silicon nitride photonics, particularly in developing low-loss interfaces, high-speed modulators operating at 100 Gbit/s, and broadband wavelength conversion techniques. His work bridges fundamental nonlinear optics with practical applications in telecommunications and sensing, consistently emphasizing CMOS compatibility and manufacturing feasibility. He actively supervises seven PhD students pursuing cutting-edge research in photonic integration. His leadership extends to major collaborative projects including QUDOS, C-PIC, and Horizon Europe initiatives like DOLORES and PIXEurope, where he works alongside Professors Graham Reed, David Thomson, and Goran Mashanovich. Professor Gardes maintains active industry engagement through speaking roles such as his 2023 presentation on Advanced Silicon Nitride Integration for CMOS Photonic Circuits , demonstrating the translational impact of his research.