Professor Jiyoung Kim is a faculty member at The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Materials Science & Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin (1994), an M.S. and B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering from Seoul National University (1988, 1986). Her research focuses on nanoelectronics, atomic layer deposition (ALD), ferroelectric materials, and next-generation CMOS technology. Key projects include developing novel ALD applications for high-k gate dielectrics, memory devices, and nano-sensors. She has led grants totaling over $500,000, including NSF-NER and SEMATECH-funded projects. Notable awards include the 2004 Korean Ministry of Science and Technology Outstanding Research Award and 'Who's Who in Science and Engineering' (2000). Her lab collaborates internationally, with recent work on EUV lithography, ferroelectric transistors, and low-thermal-budget materials. Advising over 20 graduate students and postdocs, her team includes recent PhD students like Hyunah Sung and Soham Shirodkar. Research is supported by industry partners such as Samsung and ASM America. Research interests span gate stack engineering, nanostructured materials, and ALD-derived applications. Her team explores ferroelectric Hf0.5Zr0.5O2 capacitors for FRAM, EUV photoresist materials, and 2D semiconductor integration. Recent breakthroughs include low-temperature ferroelectric fabrication and tunable vanadium dioxide devices. The lab's infrastructure includes advanced characterization tools and cleanroom facilities at UTD.
Sven Lange is an Associate Professor in Optics and Spectroscopy at the Institute of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Tartu, Estonia, where he has held academic positions since 2011. He currently serves as an Associate Professor (since February 2024) and previously served as Head of Laboratory (February 2021-February 2024). His academic career at the University of Tartu has progressed from Research Fellow to Senior Research Fellow and now to Associate Professor, demonstrating a steady trajectory in the field of physics and materials science. Born: June 14, 1980 Current Position: Associate Professor in Optics and Spectroscopy (1.00 FTE) Institution: University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Physics Email: sven.lange@ut.ee Phone: 737 4718 Lange received his Doctor's Degree in 2010 from the University of Tartu with a dissertation titled 'Spectroscopic and Phase-stabilisation Properties of Pure and Rare-earth Ions Activated ZrO2 and HfO2,' supervised by Ilmo Sildos and Mikhail Brik. His educational background includes bachelor's (1999-2003) and master's (2003-2005) studies in physics at Tartu University, followed by doctoral studies (2005-2010) in the same field. Lange's research focuses on advanced materials for optical sensing applications, particularly oxygen sensors based on photoluminescent materials. His work spans multiple disciplines including optics, spectroscopy, nanomaterials, and thin film technology. He has made significant contributions to the development of optical oxygen sensors using doped metal oxides such as TiO 2 , ZrO 2 , and HfO 2 . His research integrates fundamental material properties with practical applications in packaging, environmental monitoring, and biomedical fields. The consistent theme across his publications is the investigation of luminescent properties of rare-earth doped materials and their applications in sensing technologies. Analysis of his recent publications (2014-2023) reveals a strong focus on oxygen sensing technologies, nanomaterials for barrier applications, and photoluminescent properties of doped metal oxides. His work demonstrates expertise in sol-gel processing, nanoparticle synthesis, thin film deposition, and advanced optical characterization techniques. The research spans from fundamental material science to applied technologies with commercial potential. Scientific Awards: Tartu University Physics Institute student scholarship (2002/2003) Tartu University Physics Institute student scholarship (2004/2005) Lange has contributed to numerous collaborative research projects, often focusing on low-dimensional structures and their applications. His work involves interdisciplinary collaboration across physics, materials science, and engineering disciplines. While specific grant details aren't provided in the CV, his publication record indicates active participation in research projects that have produced significant scientific output. Lange's laboratory work appears to focus on optical characterization of nanomaterials, particularly for sensing applications. His research group likely investigates photoluminescent properties of doped metal oxides, thin film fabrication techniques, and sensor development for various applications including food packaging and environmental monitoring.
Dr. Andra-Georgia Boni is a Scientific Researcher III at the National Institute of Materials Physics, working in the Laboratory of Complex Heterostructures and Multifunctional Materials in Romania. Her research focuses on advanced materials science, particularly ferroelectric thin films and heterostructures. With over 30 publications spanning from 2013 to 2025, she has established herself as a significant contributor to the field of functional materials and their electronic applications. Dr. Boni's research interests center around ferroelectric materials , particularly Pb(Zr,Ti)O 3 (PZT) thin films and their electrical properties. Her work spans several key areas: Epitaxial growth and characterization of ferroelectric heterostructures Negative capacitance phenomena and polarization switching dynamics Multifunctional materials for memory and sensor applications Doping effects on ferroelectric properties Interface engineering in metal-ferroelectric-semiconductor structures Pyroelectric materials for energy harvesting applications Her research bridges fundamental materials science with practical electronic applications, particularly in non-volatile memory technologies. Analysis of Dr. Boni's 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on ferroelectric thin films, particularly Pb(Zr,Ti)O 3 (PZT) based systems. Her work demonstrates expertise in understanding how interface effects, doping, strain, and structural quality influence electrical properties. A significant thread throughout her research is the exploration of negative capacitance phenomena and its applications in low-power electronics. She has also made important contributions to understanding polarization switching mechanisms and developing novel approaches for nondestructive reading in ferroelectric memory devices. Dr. Boni works within the Laboratory of Complex Heterostructures and Multifunctional Materials at the National Institute of Materials Physics. Her research involves collaboration with multiple institutions and researchers, as evidenced by her extensive publication record with co-authors from various organizations. Her work utilizes advanced fabrication techniques including pulsed laser deposition and sol-gel methods to create high-quality epitaxial thin films for detailed electrical characterization.
Dr. Magdalena Lidia CIUREA is a Senior Researcher I at the National Institute of Materials Physics (NIMP), where she leads research activities in the Laboratory of Atomic Structures and Defects in Advanced Materials (LASDAM). She also serves as a PhD adviser at the Doctoral School of Physics, University of Bucharest, and is a Full Member of the Academy of Romanian Scientists (2022-2024), having previously been a Corresponding Member (2014-2022). She earned her doctorate in Physics from the Institute of Atomic Physics, Bucharest-Magurele in 1981 under Academician Radu Grigorovici. Her research spans multiple areas in nanomaterials and nanostructures, with a primary focus on Si-Ge-Sn based quantum dots/nanocrystals embedded in various dielectric matrices (HfO 2 , ZrO 2 , TiO 2 , Al 2 O 3 , SiO 2 , Si 3 N 4 ). She investigates ferroelectric HfO 2 /ZrO 2 structures, VIS-SWIR optical sensors for environmental and security applications, non-volatile memories based on nanocrystals, and nanoscale strain phenomena in nanostructures. Her work bridges fundamental materials science with practical applications in optoelectronics and memory devices. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a strong focus on enhancing photosensitivity in the short-wave infrared spectrum through innovative material combinations and nanostructuring techniques. Her research consistently demonstrates how embedding matrix composition, strain engineering, and controlled nanocrystallization can significantly improve device performance. The publications span multiple high-impact journals across materials science, nanotechnology, and optoelectronics, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her work. Scientific Awards: Prize Constantin Miculescu of Romanian Academy (1998) Success Story in 2018 for M-Era.Net Project 'PhotoNanoP' Multiple Gold and Silver Medals from international exhibitions (ProInvent, InventCor, EuroInvent) 2017-2023 12 Best Paper Awards at IEEE International Semiconductor Conference (1995-2022) Dr. CIUREA has received significant research funding through multiple projects including PCE, PED, and M-ERA.NET initiatives. Her most recent project 'Non-volatile memory with multiple GeSn nanocrystals floating gate controlled by electric field and light with low power consumption (LighTinGMemLowP)' runs from 2025-2028. She has also contributed to numerous patents related to nanocrystal-based memory devices and VIS-SWIR photodetectors. Her laboratory work focuses on magnetron sputtering deposition techniques combined with various annealing processes to create advanced nanostructured materials with tailored optical and electronic properties.
