Prof Aaron Thean is the Deputy President (Academic Affairs) and Provost at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Formerly, he served as Dean of the College of Design and Engineering at NUS and held senior roles at IMEC (Belgium) as Vice President of Logic Technologies and Director of Logic Devices Research. His expertise spans advanced semiconductor device technologies, including FinFETs, nanowire FETs, III-V/Ge channels, and emerging beyond-CMOS architectures. He holds degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering) and has published over 300 papers with 50+ patents. His awards include the Gregory Stillman Award (2001) and Compound Semiconductor Innovation Award (2014). Research interests focus on semiconductor innovation, device-process co-optimization (DTCO), and monolithic 3D integration. Notable contributions include industry-first Gate-First HKMG technologies, advanced strained silicon platforms, and neuromorphic computing hardware. His work bridges academia and industry through collaborations with Qualcomm, IBM, and foundry partners. Current initiatives emphasize energy-efficient computing and wearable sensor systems. Prof Thean’s leadership spans NUS-wide academic strategy and global research partnerships. His technical legacy includes foundational advancements in transistor scaling, low-power CMOS design, and AI-driven failure analysis methodologies.
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Elias Passerini is a Researcher at the Institute of Electromagnetic Fields (IEF), ETH Zürich, part of the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. His work focuses on memristive devices and their applications in neuromorphic computing, photonics, and nanoelectronics. He completed his doctoral thesis on 'Memristors for Neuromorphic Computing' in 2025, exploring volatility control and synaptic response tuning. His research emphasizes atomic-scale memristive systems, three-terminal architectures, and material innovations like Sn alloying for improved device stability. Key contributions include developing versatile nanoscale memristive switches with gate tuning capabilities and demonstrating metamaterial graphene photodetectors with record-breaking bandwidth. Passerini collaborates with the Center for Single-Atom Electronics and Photonics, advancing low-power neuromorphic hardware and optoelectronic integration. His publications span conferences like MEMRISYS and journals such as ACS Nano and Light: Science & Applications .
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Zwick is a full professor and director of the Institute of High Frequency Engineering and Electronics (IHE) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). He holds a Dipl.-Ing. (M.S.E.E.) and Dr.-Ing. (Ph.D.E.E.) from the University of Karlsruhe. His career includes roles at IBM Research (2001–2004), Siemens AG (2004–2007 managing automotive radar teams), and KIT since 2007. He leads research in high-frequency technologies, antennas, radar systems, and wireless communications. Research interests include radio wave propagation, antenna design, automotive radar architectures, and millimeter-wave systems. He has authored/co-authored over 400 papers, 20 patents, and received IEEE Fellow status (2018), honorary doctorate from Budapest University (2022), and membership in the Heidelberg Academy and acatech. His work emphasizes integrating sensing and communication systems, 3D-printed RF components, and high-frequency measurement techniques. Teaching focuses on high-frequency engineering, electronic circuits, and radar systems. He oversees the IHE’s laboratories, including the Microwave Engineering Lab and Student Innovation Lab. Recent work explores sub-THz communication, RIS-aided ISAC systems, and beamforming for reduced EMF exposure in urban scenarios.
- Neuroscience
- Neural Circuits
- Optogenetics
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Dr. Hillel Adesnik is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley, and a leading researcher in the neural basis of sensory perception. His lab focuses on cortical microcircuits, optogenetics, and neural coding, with emphasis on visual processing and memory formation. Key Research Areas: Cortical Microcircuits Optogenetic Tools Gamma Band Rhythms Neural Coding Mechanisms Dr. Adesnik has pioneered high-speed optical methods like 3D-MAP and 3D-SHOT to manipulate neural activity. His work spans cortical dynamics, synaptic plasticity, and cortical layer interactions, with applications in understanding learning algorithms and sensory inference. Selected Trends from Publications: Recent preprints and papers highlight advancements in cortical VIP neuron function, channelrhodopsin structures, and inter-areal computations. His team utilizes two-photon holography, cryo-EM, and computational modeling to decode perception-related neural codes. Scientific Awards: NIH Director's New Innovator Award (2013) Dr. Adesnik's lab collaborates with institutions like NIH and develops tools for awake animal studies. Funding includes grants from the Beckman Young Investigator Program and NIH.
Jaime Cardenasمشاهده پروفایل
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Jaime Cardenas serves as an Assistant Professor at The Institute of Optics and holds a joint appointment as Assistant Professor of Physics at the University of Rochester. He joined the faculty in July 2016 after earning his Ph.D. in Optical Science and Engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and gaining industry experience as a process engineer followed by research at the Cornell Nanophotonics Group. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Optical Science and Engineering, University of Alabama in Huntsville Professor Cardenas' research centers on integrated photonics, nanophotonics, and nonlinear photonics, with current projects targeting photonic packaging, 2D materials integration, nonlinear optical phenomena, and on-chip quantum photonics. His group develops nanostructured photonic devices that manipulate light within chip-scale platforms, enabling applications in precision sensing, communications, and quantum technologies. This work bridges fundamental optical physics with practical engineering solutions for real-world implementation. Analysis of his recent publications reveals dominant themes in chip-scale photonic systems, particularly advancements in silicon nitride and lithium niobate platforms. Key research trajectories include weak-value amplification for ultra-precise optical gyroscopes, adiabatic frequency conversion in microring resonators, photonic packaging innovations via laser fusion splicing, and multispectral imaging sensor development. His work consistently emphasizes translating theoretical concepts into manufacturable integrated photonic devices with applications spanning navigation systems, spectroscopy, and quantum information processing. Professor Cardenas leads the Cardenas Lab, which specializes in creating photonic devices that fit on the tip of a needle. The lab's research portfolio spans from fundamental nonlinear optical phenomena to applied educational initiatives, including hands-on photonic kits designed to train the next generation of integrated photonics engineers. Current projects focus on developing robust, manufacturable photonic systems for industrial and defense applications while maintaining strong connections to quantum photonics research.
Michal Lipson serves as the Eugene Higgins Professor of Electrical Engineering and Professor of Applied Physics at Columbia University's Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. Elected to both the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Sciences, she pioneered critical building blocks in silicon photonics that have transformed the field, with over 50,000 related publications annually. Her research has generated more than 250 scientific publications and 45 issued patents. Lipson's research focuses on nanophotonics and silicon photonics, where she demonstrated the ability to tailor electro-optic properties of silicon in landmark 2004 and 2005 Nature papers. Her work has enabled the development of photonic devices and circuits that now form the foundation of over 1,000 papers published yearly. She investigates novel optical phenomena while developing practical applications that address major bottlenecks in microelectronics. Her research spans fundamental physics to practical device implementation, with particular emphasis on integrated photonic systems. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strategic expansion from foundational silicon photonics into emerging applications including quantum information processing, machine learning acceleration, biomedical sensing, and topological photonics. While maintaining core expertise in silicon-based devices, her work increasingly incorporates 2D materials, heterogeneous integration, and novel optical phenomena to push performance boundaries. The research demonstrates consistent progression from fundamental device physics to system-level implementations with practical applications. National Academy of Engineering (2025) National Academy of Sciences MacArthur Fellowship Blavatnik Award Optica's R.W. Wood Prize IEEE Photonics Award John Tyndall Award NAS Comstock Prize in Physics Thomson Reuters Top 1% Highly Cited Researcher (annually since 2014) Professor Lipson has mentored an exceptional research group, graduating 40 PhD students and 2 MS students, with numerous postdocs and visiting researchers. Her alumni occupy prominent positions including professorships at major universities (Rochester, Ottawa, UNICAMP, Johns Hopkins), leadership roles at Intel, Bell Labs, and startups she co-founded (HyperLight, Voyant Photonics). Her laboratory has received substantial research funding supporting cutting-edge work in nanofabrication, optical characterization, and device development. Current research directions include quantum photonics, AI-accelerated optical systems, and novel materials integration. The Lipson Research Group operates state-of-the-art facilities for nanophotonic device design, fabrication, and characterization. The team comprises principal investigators, postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and administrative staff working collaboratively across disciplines including electrical engineering, materials science, physics, and applied physics. The group maintains strong industry partnerships while pursuing fundamental scientific advances in light-matter interactions at the nanoscale.
Nathan Youngbloodمشاهده پروفایل
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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.
Yogananda Isukapalliمشاهده پروفایل
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Yogananda Isukapalli is a Teaching Professor and Vice Chair in the Computer Engineering Program at the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department , University of California, Santa Barbara . He joined the faculty in Winter 2017 after a career as a staff scientist at Broadcom (2010–2017), where he designed Wi-Fi chips (11n/11ac/11ax) and worked on underwater wireless communication models during a postdoctoral stint at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (2009–2010). His PhD in Communication Theory and Systems from UC San Diego (2009) forms the basis of his expertise in wireless systems and digital design .
Tzu-Chien Hsuehمشاهده پروفایل
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Tzu-Chien Hsueh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where he leads the Integrated Communication Circuits Lab. His research focuses on advanced CMOS and heterogeneous process technologies for high-speed, low-power communication systems, including transceiver design, silicon photonics, and data link optimization. He holds a B.S. and M.S. from National Taiwan University (1999-2001) and a Ph.D. from UCLA (2010). Before joining UCSD, he served as a Senior Research Scientist at Intel Labs (2010-2018), leading projects like 200Gb/s SerDes Links and 7nm CMOS Memory I/Os. He currently serves on the Technical Program Committee of IEEE CICC and IEEE SSCS mentoring programs. His honors include the IEEE JSSC Best Paper Award (2015) and multiple Intel recognitions. His lab emphasizes practical design innovations, theoretical analysis, and robust circuit implementations for applications in data centers, cloud computing, and broadband communication networks.
Wai Pang Ng is a Professor and Head of the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering at Northumbria University. He holds a BEng (Hons) in Communications and Electronic Engineering from the University of Northumbria and a PhD in Electronic Engineering from the University of Wales, Swansea. His research focuses on radio-over-fiber systems, distributed fiber sensing, high-speed optical communications, and adaptive signal processing. Ng has held leadership roles in IEEE chapters and conferences, including chairing the IEEE UK&RI Communications Chapter (2011–2015) and serving as publicity chair for IEEE ICC 2015 and 2016. His research interests include innovative fiber optic sensor designs, acoustic wave devices for biomedical applications, and hybrid communication systems combining radio-over-fiber and free-space optics. Recent work emphasizes ultra-sensitive pressure/temperature sensors using microstructured fibers and acoustofluidic platforms for lab-on-a-chip applications. Ng has supervised seven PhD/MSc projects and actively contributes to standards development in optical communication systems. Ng’s publications span advanced sensor technologies, nonlinear compensation in optical systems, and turbulence-resistant free-space optical links. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in telecommunications, environmental monitoring, and healthcare diagnostics. Professional affiliations include IEEE technical committees (SPCE, TCGCC, ONTC) and guest editorships for IET Communications.
Georg Fantnerمشاهده پروفایل
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Georg Fantner is an Associate Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) with dual appointments in the School of Engineering (STI) within the Institute of Bioengineering and the School of Life Sciences (SV) for teaching. He directs the Laboratory for Bio- and Nano-Instrumentation (LBNI) and holds leadership roles including President of the Open Science Strategic Committee and the Association des Professeurs de l'EPFL. Research Focus: Bioinstrumentation, Nanotechnology, Scanning Probe Microscopy, and Metrology Teaching: Structural Mechanics for Life Sciences, Metrology, and Metrology Practicals His research pioneers advanced instrumentation for nanoscale characterization, emphasizing data-driven approaches to enhance microscopy techniques. Recent work integrates deep learning with scanning probe microscopy for real-time biological imaging and develops novel MEMS devices for fluid-compatible nanoscale manipulation. Key innovations include hermetically sealed sample chambers for pathogen studies and deterministic nanotopography engineering. Professor Fantner actively mentors 7 current PhD students and has supervised 14 graduates. His laboratory fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, physics, and life sciences to advance nanoscale measurement technologies and instrumentation development.
David Blaauw is the Kensall D. Wise Collegiate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on ultra-low-power analog/mixed-signal circuits, mm-scale sensors, neural networks, and biomedical applications. He leads the Blaauw Lab, which has pioneered innovations like the Michigan Micro Mote (M^3) and neural recording probes. His work emphasizes real-world deployability, with applications in environmental monitoring (e.g., monarch butterflies), medical devices, and robotics. Education: B.S. in Physics and Computer Science, Duke University (1986) Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1991) Research Interests: Blaauw’s lab explores ultra-low-power computing, mm-scale systems, RF communication, in-memory computing, and genomics acceleration. Key projects include: Millimeter-scale computers (e.g., 0.04mm³ temperature sensors) Wireless neural interfaces for brain-machine communication Energy-efficient accelerators for edge AI and genomics Micro-robotics with sensing/actuation/computation Awards: IEEE Fellow 2016 SIA-SRC Faculty Award Motorola Innovation Award Best Paper Awards at ISSCC, ISCA, and RFIC Advising & Impact: Over 600 publications, 65 patents, and 4 startup companies spun from his lab. Current research includes genome sequencing accelerators (GenAx) and neural recording dust for brain mapping. He directs the Michigan Integrated Circuits Lab and chairs major conferences like ISSCC and DAC. Labs/Teams: Blaauw Lab (University of Michigan) Michigan Integrated Circuits Lab (MICAL)
John M. Dallesasse is the Gregory E. Stillman Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he also serves as Associate Dean for Facilities and Capital Planning. He holds dual roles in academia and industry leadership, with prior experience as CTO, Vice President, and co-founder of Skorpios Technologies. His expertise spans optoelectronics, semiconductor materials, and photonic integration. Dallesasse earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from UIUC ECE in 1985, 1987, and 1991, respectively. His research focuses on III-V semiconductors, heterogeneous integration, quantum cascade lasers, and silicon photonics. He has pioneered innovations like III-V oxidation and the transistor-injected quantum cascade laser. Education: Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, UIUC, 1991 M.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, UIUC, 1987 B.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, UIUC, 1985 Research Interests: Compound semiconductor materials and devices Heterogeneous integration and wafer bonding Quantum cascade lasers and transistor lasers Photonic integration and silicon photonics III-Nitride devices and optoelectronics Awards: IEEE Fellow (2015) Optica Fellow (2013) Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research (2016) Advising and Labs: Leads the Advanced Semiconductor Device and Integration Laboratory Mentors undergraduate researchers in semiconductor innovation and photonics
Ye (Sarah) Sunمشاهده پروفایل
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Ye (Sarah) Sun is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Virginia (UVA), part of the School of Engineering and Applied Science. She joined UVA in 2021 after serving as an Associate Professor at Michigan Technological University. Her work focuses on wearable sensors, robotics, smart health systems, and cyber-physical systems. She leads the WEARLab research group. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University (2021), B.S. in Instrumentation Engineering from Tianjin University (not specified). Research interests include wearable electronics, health monitoring, and human-technology interaction. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates engineering innovations with healthcare applications. Notable projects involve self-powered triboelectric sensors and optical fiber-based health monitoring systems. Recent publications highlight advancements in photodiode technologies for high-frequency applications, including millimeter-wave generation and photonic integrated circuits. Awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2018) and NSF BRITE Award (2022). She has organized major conferences and holds editorial roles in health technology journals. Grants include NSF funding for cyber-physical systems and smart health initiatives. Her lab collaborates on projects involving wearable robotics and connected health solutions, with a focus on real-world applications in healthcare and IoT.
Kevin P. O'Brien is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), affiliated with the Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE). He leads the Quantum Coherent Electronics (QCE) group, focusing on advancing superconducting quantum computing, microwave quantum optics, and quantum metamaterials. His research explores nonlinear and quantum-mechanical light-matter interactions using superconducting circuits, aiming to improve quantum technologies like qubits and amplifiers. Education: B.S. in Physics from Purdue University, Ph.D. in Physics from UC Berkeley, and postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley developing superconducting quantum processors. His group collaborates with MIT Lincoln Laboratory and institutions nationwide. Research Interests: Quantum computing hardware, superconducting circuits, parametric amplifiers, qubit measurement systems, and metamaterials for quantum applications. His work emphasizes scalable architecture design, noise reduction, and novel device concepts. Key projects include directional qubit readout resonators, Floquet-mode amplifiers, and quarton couplers for ultrafast readout. The group actively engages in training graduate students and postdocs, emphasizing open collaboration and problem-solving in quantum technologies. Advising & Grants: Supervises a dynamic team of graduate students and postdocs. Students like Bright Ye and Kaidong Peng have contributed to award-winning projects. The group receives support through fellowships (e.g., Jin Au Kong, NSF GRFP) and industry partnerships. Labs/Teams: Quantum Coherent Electronics Group at MIT, collaborating on quantum device fabrication, theoretical modeling, and experimental validation of quantum systems.