Isabelle Bord-Majek is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Materials Integration from Material to System (IMS Bordeaux) within the University of Bordeaux . She works in the WAVES research group and is affiliated with the DEVICES, MATERIALS team. Research Interests: Her work spans materials synthesis for electronic applications, focusing on Supercritical fluid synthesis of nanomaterials Low-temperature sintering strategies Dielectric composites for embedded capacitors Reliability of wide bandgap semiconductors Electromagnetic compatibility in automotive and medical devices Publication Trends: Recent articles highlight her expertise in Photomagnetic molecular compounds Biocompatible InGa nanoparticles Supercritical fluid processing 3D electromagnetic simulations for component design Advanced dielectrics for RF and power applications Collaborations: She partners with institutions like CEA Leti , LAAS CNRS , and companies such as STMicroelectronics and Stellantis .
Rajesh Kedia is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad . He received his Ph.D. from IIT Delhi under the supervision of Prof. M. Balakrishnan and Prof. Kolin Paul, and holds a B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from MNIT Jaipur (2006). His research focuses on computer architecture , embedded systems , and VLSI design automation , with specific emphasis on thermal management of processors and memories , shared resource management , and FPGA-based accelerator design . His recent publications address CNN execution time prediction, thermal modeling for 3D systems, and efficient resource allocation in multi-accelerator environments. Rajesh has received multiple scientific awards including the Visvesvaraya Ph.D. fellowship , IEEE Senior Member designation, and a BEST PAPER NOMINATION at DATE 2022 . He has mentored several Ph.D. and M.Tech students, including Lakshay Arora , Venugopal Ramamurthy , and M A Muneeb , with research topics spanning compilers, thermal management, and RISC-V architecture. He actively contributes to the academic community as a reviewer for leading conferences/journals (ASPDAC, DAC, IEEE ESL, CODES+ISSS) and previously served as Design Contest co-chair for ISLPED 2024 . His work has been supported by a SERB startup research grant (INR 20.26L) for shared resource management research.
Professor Stephen R Clark is a faculty member at the University of Bristol's School of Physics, holding the Professor title. His research focuses on non-equilibrium phenomena in many-body systems, including ultra-cold atoms and strongly correlated electron materials. He specializes in tensor network theory, quantum entanglement, and foundational quantum mechanics. Ultra-cold atomic systems Strongly correlated electron materials Quantum entanglement and correlations Tensor network algorithms (DMRG, TEBD) Quantum-classical simulation interfaces Clark has developed the open-source Tensor Network Theory Library , advancing classical simulability of quantum systems. His work connects tensor networks to variational Monte Carlo and dynamical mean-field theory, with applications to light-driven quantum systems and thermodynamics of small systems. Current projects include QuamNESS (2020-2024) and EPSRC-funded research on strong driving correlations. He actively supervises research and has produced 77 research outputs including datasets and software tools. Article trends show a focus on quantum transport , non-Markovian dynamics , machine learning for quantum states , and nonequilibrium quantum thermal machines . Clark's tensor network innovations span 1D to 2D systems, with applications in superconductivity, polarons, and photonic lattices.
Olesya Yarema is a Researcher at the Institute for Electronics within the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zürich. Her research focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanocrystals and semiconductor materials, with particular expertise in multicomponent systems including quantum dots, phase-change materials, and colloidal nanocrystals. Her research interests center on the fundamental understanding of nanocrystal properties, including structural ordering, electronic structure, and optical behavior. She investigates how composition, size, and surface chemistry affect the performance of nanomaterials for applications in optoelectronics, memory devices, and energy conversion. Her work combines experimental synthesis with theoretical modeling to establish structure-property relationships in nanoscale materials. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent contributions to understanding cation distribution in multicomponent nanocrystals, phase-change behavior in chalcogenide materials, and the development of novel nanocrystal synthesis techniques. Her research demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach, bridging materials science, chemistry, physics, and electrical engineering. Dr. Yarema collaborates extensively with Professor Vanessa Wood's research group and other scientists at ETH Zürich, as well as international collaborators. Her work has been published in high-impact journals including Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, ACS Nano, and other leading materials science publications.
Professor Jörgen Olsson is a faculty member at Uppsala University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering with a specialization in Solar Cell Technology. He serves as Deputy Head of Department and Director of Postgraduate Studies, while also participating in multiple university committees including the Doctoral Education Board (FUN), Teknat Faculty Advisory Committees for both Research and Education, and the Teknat Equal Opportunities Committee. Ph.D. in Electronics from Uppsala University (1996) Visiting Scientist at Digital Semiconductor, Hudson, MA (1997) Promoted to Professor in Solid-State Electronics (2008) Professor Olsson's research spans semiconductor device physics with evolving focus areas. Early work centered on high-frequency MOS-based devices, SOI-technology, and RF-power devices. His more recent research has shifted toward photovoltaics, particularly thin-film solar cells including CIGS and CZTS technologies. His publications demonstrate expertise in both fundamental semiconductor physics and practical device applications, with significant contributions to understanding device behavior under various conditions. Analysis of his recent publications (2016-2022) reveals a dual research trajectory: continued work on RF power devices and amplifiers for particle accelerators, alongside growing contributions to photovoltaic technology. His work bridges electrical engineering and materials science, with applications ranging from wireless communications to renewable energy. The consistent publication record demonstrates sustained research productivity across multiple domains of semiconductor device physics. Professor Olsson has served in significant academic leadership roles including Director of Postgraduate Studies and Deputy Head of Department. His extensive publication record (over 180 scientific papers) indicates substantial research activity and mentorship within his field. His work with the Doctoral Education Board suggests active involvement in graduate education and academic program development. At the Ångström Laboratory, Professor Olsson headed the Solid State Device Group, where research spanned semiconductor device fabrication, characterization, and modeling. His work connects fundamental device physics with practical applications in both electronics and renewable energy sectors, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of modern materials science research.
Dr. Eng. Bartosz Piotr Woszczyna is a Lecturer at the Department of Electrical Engineering within the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cracow University of Technology. His research focuses on optimizing electrical traction systems and power electronics, with emphasis on real-world applications in urban transportation infrastructure. Research Interests: His work spans power quality, semiconductor technologies, and electromagnetic compatibility in traction systems. Primary areas include: Switching loss reduction in multilevel inverters Harmonics analysis in tramway power grids SiC transistor applications for high-efficiency converters Load variability modeling in traction substations EMC solutions for power electronics Voltage stability in on-board vehicle networks Publication Trends: His 14 recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on empirical solutions for tram traction systems. Dominant themes include experimental validation of SiC-based converters, measurement of harmonic distortions in traction networks, and optimization of substation load distribution. Collaborative works frequently address practical engineering challenges in urban rail transport.
Alfonso Conesa Roca is a faculty researcher at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, affiliated with the Department of Electronic Engineering within the Barcelona East School of Engineering. He is an active member of the GREP (Power Electronics Research Group) and ACaPE (Advanced Control and Power Electronics Systems) research teams. His research focuses on: Power electronics and conversion systems Advanced control methodologies for energy applications Renewable energy integration and optimization High-efficiency power amplifier design Electromagnetic component characterization His publications demonstrate sustained research in power conversion topologies (multilevel converters, resonant converters), motor drive systems, and renewable energy integration, with a consistent focus on efficiency optimization across industrial applications. Scientific recognitions include: SGR 2017-2019 research group award He has led/participated in competitive research projects including: Next-generation power conversion based on switching cell arrays Advanced power electronics for electric vehicles Procesado de Potencia para Centrales Fotovoltaicas (POCEFO)
Dr. Gabriel Zieger serves as Group Leader (Arbeitsgruppenleiter) in the Photonics and Quantum Detection Department at the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (Leibniz-IPHT) in Jena, Germany, where he heads the IR Radiation Detection working group. His research spans advanced materials engineering with particular focus on nanoporous platinum structures, thermoelectric materials, and infrared detection systems. With continuous publication output from 2017 through 2025, Dr. Zieger maintains an active research program within this photonics research institute. Dr. Zieger's research interests center around the development and characterization of novel photonic materials, particularly platinum-based nanostructures for infrared applications. His work explores electrochemical fabrication methods for nanoporous materials, optical properties of nanoscale structures, and energy conversion technologies. He investigates how material composition and nanostructure affect optical absorption, electrical conductivity, and thermoelectric performance across various applications from security imaging to wearable energy harvesting systems. His research bridges fundamental materials science with practical device engineering for photonics applications. Analysis of Dr. Zieger's publication record reveals consistent focus on material engineering for photonics applications, with particular emphasis on platinum-based nanostructures for infrared detection. His work demonstrates progression from fundamental studies of nanoporous platinum growth mechanisms toward increasingly applied research in thermoelectric devices and security imaging systems. The interdisciplinary nature of his publications spans materials science, optics, electrochemistry, and device engineering, showing collaboration across multiple research groups at Leibniz-IPHT. Recent publications indicate growing emphasis on practical applications including textile-based energy generation and terahertz security cameras. As Arbeitsgruppenleiter, Dr. Zieger leads the IR Radiation Detection research group, which appears to focus on developing advanced materials for infrared sensor applications. His laboratory work involves electrochemical deposition techniques, materials characterization using electron microscopy and spectroscopy, and device testing for optical and thermoelectric properties. The group maintains strong collaborative ties within Leibniz-IPHT, particularly with researchers working on nanomaterials, sensor development, and photonic devices.
Himadri Shekhar Dhar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, specializing in theoretical quantum physics with applications in quantum information processing and quantum technology development. His research focuses on four interconnected domains: Quantum entanglement and resource theories in many-body systems and quantum optics Theoretical modeling of light-matter interactions in cavity QED and hybrid quantum platforms Quantum dynamics analysis using tensor networks, quantum trajectories, and variational algorithms Optimal control frameworks for quantum device engineering enhanced by machine learning Recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate sustained contributions to photon condensation phenomena, quantum coherence preservation, and entanglement characterization, frequently appearing in Physical Review Letters and Nature Photonics through international collaborations. His work bridges fundamental quantum theory with practical quantum technology applications.
Erwin Kessels is a Full Professor at the Department of Applied Physics within the Applied Physics and Science Education school at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). He serves as the scientific director of the NanoLab@TU/e facilities, which provides full-service and open-access clean room infrastructure for R&D in nanotechnology. His academic career is deeply rooted at TU/e, where he completed both his MSc (1996) and PhD (with honors) (2000) in Applied Physics, with doctoral work partly conducted at the University of California Santa Barbara. Professor Kessels' research focuses on the synthesis of ultrathin films and nanostructures using advanced deposition techniques such as (plasma-enhanced) chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD). His work spans applications in nanoelectronics and photovoltaics, with particular prominence in plasma-assisted ALD, ALD for photovoltaics, and ALD for nanopatterning including area-selective ALD. Currently, he is directing his research toward atomic scale processing, a field expected to rapidly grow in importance across various application domains. His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on atomic layer etching mechanisms, spatial ALD techniques for complex surface topologies, and the development of novel equipment for Ångstrom-era processing. Throughout his distinguished career, Kessels has received numerous scientific accolades including the prestigious Peter Mark Memorial Award from the American Vacuum Society (2007), an NWO Vici grant (2010) for establishing a research program on 'nanomanufacturing,' and the ALD Innovator Award (2019). He was also appointed as a DFG Mercator fellow at Ruhr University Bochum since 2019. Professor Kessels has secured significant research funding through multiple projects including "TKI-HTSM/24.0176 - ASPEA: Atomic-Scale Processing Equipment for the Ångstrom Era" and "Understanding H2 plasma surface interaction: from EUV optics to 2D materials." As an academic leader, he has served as President of the Netherlands Vacuum Society, is an associate editor of the Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology, and founded the ALD Academy (www.ALDacademy) and the blog AtomicLimits.com. His laboratory, centered around the NanoLab@TU/e facilities, supports extensive research in atomic scale processing and has produced over 748 research outputs including more than 300 papers, 100+ invited presentations, and 4 patents. Kessels frequently (co-)organizes ALD-related workshops and has supervised 129 students through their academic work.
Danial Bavi is a Researcher affiliated with the School of Engineering and Faculty of Science and Engineering at Macquarie University. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and focuses on semiconductor device modeling, particularly in high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs), silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs, and ESD diodes. His work integrates physics-based approaches with advanced computational techniques like neural networks. Research Interests: Compact modeling of power devices Manufacturing variability analysis Artificial intelligence applications in semiconductor characterization Temperature-dependent behavior of SiC MOSFETs His publications (6 total) emphasize advancements in GaN and SiC technologies, with notable contributions to ESD diode modeling and neural network-based approaches. Collaborations span international conferences like IEEE ICMTS and LAEDC. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. Advising and grants remain unspecified in the provided data. His research is centered around lab-scale device characterization and compact model development without explicit mention of lab facilities or teams.
Professor Torben Daeneke, a research-active academic at RMIT University's School of Engineering, focuses on material solutions for energy, pollution, and CO 2 emissions. With a PhD from Monash University (2013), he leads the multidisciplinary Liquid Metal Research Group, exploring photochemical energy conversion, low-dimensional materials, and liquid metal chemistry. PhD, Inorganic Chemistry, Monash University (2013) Current roles: HDR Manager for Chemical and Environmental Engineering Industry experience: CSIRO (2012-2014), ongoing industry collaborations His research spans Liquid Metal Chemistry , 2D Materials , and Catalysis , with applications in Nano-electronics , Flexible Devices , and CO 2 Reduction . His group has pioneered vacuum-free liquid metal exfoliation techniques for semiconductors and developed high-entropy liquid metal alloys for atomic dispersion catalysis. Recent publications highlight breakthroughs in Crystallization Dynamics , X-ray Structural Analysis , and Surface Chemistry Effects on Conductivity . His team demonstrated Molten Sn Catalysts for hydrogen synthesis and Liquid Metal Electrocatalysts with ultralow platinum loading. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned.
Stephen M. Goodnick is the David and Darleen Ferry Professor of Electrical Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. He serves as Deputy Director of ASU LightWorks within the Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation and the DOE ULTRA Energy Frontier Research Center. His roles include leadership in interdisciplinary energy research and global sustainability initiatives. Education: Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, Colorado State University (1983) M.S. Electrical Engineering, Colorado State University (1979) B.S. Engineering Science, Trinity University (1977) Research Interests: Transport phenomena in semiconductor devices Computational modeling of nanoscale electronics Quantum and nanostructured device physics High-efficiency photovoltaic systems Ultra-wide bandgap materials for power electronics Grants & Service: Over 50 grants funded by NSF, DOE, DOD, and industry partners (e.g., Intel, Northrop Grumman). Leadership roles in IEEE Nanotechnology Council, IEEE HKN, and ECE Department Heads Association. Organized major conferences like IEEE International Conferences on Nanotechnology and Electron Dynamics. Awards: IEEE Fellow (2004) Alexander von Humboldt Fellow (1985–1986) Robert M. Janowiak Leadership Award (2008) Labs & Initiatives: ASU LightWorks: Focuses on solar energy and sustainability. DOE ULTRA Center: Advances energy conversion research. QESST ERC: Pioneered quantum energy and solar technologies.
Dr. Patrick Palmer is a Professor and Graduate Student Supervisor in the School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Vancouver, Canada. He holds a PhD from Imperial College London (UK) and an M.A. from the University of Cambridge (UK). Previously, he was a faculty member at the University of Cambridge and an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia. He is an Emeritus Fellow of St Catharine's College, Cambridge. His research focuses on power semiconductor devices, wide bandgap technologies, sustainable energy systems, and high-power applications such as ship propulsion and electric vehicles. He teaches courses including MSE 353 (Power Electronics and Electrical Motors) and has over 100 peer-reviewed publications in power electronics and related fields. Education: Ph.D., Imperial College London, UK M.A., University of Cambridge, UK B.Sc. (Eng), Imperial College London, UK Research Interests: Power Semiconductor Devices (WBG devices) High-Power Converters Grid Integration for Renewable Energy Electric Vehicle and Ship Propulsion Systems Multi-Physics Simulation and Optimization Publications reflect a strong focus on semiconductor device modeling, high-power switching, and energy-efficient systems. He actively supervises graduate students in wide bandgap device applications and distributed power systems. He is affiliated with the Sustainable Energy Engineering program at SFU and has collaborated on industry 4.0 initiatives through SFU’s technical training programs. His work bridges academic research with practical engineering challenges in advanced manufacturing and smart grids.
Dr. Jiang Cao is a Lecturer at the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zürich. His research focuses on quantum transport phenomena in nanoscale devices, with an emphasis on ab initio simulations of electronic and optoelectronic systems. Key areas include nanoelectronics, thermoelectric materials, and 2D material-based devices. He specializes in advanced computational methods such as the GW approximation and non-equilibrium Green's functions for modeling quantum transport and device performance. Dr. Cao’s work spans topics like spin-charge qubits in van der Waals heterostructures, electron-electron interactions in nanodevices, and exascale simulations for nanoelectronics. His contributions include developing the Jiezi open-source Python framework for quantum transport simulations. His research addresses challenges in next-generation transistors, photovoltaic effects, and ultrafast material characterization. His recent articles highlight advancements in strained FinFET quantum devices, bulk photovoltaic effects in centrosymmetric materials, and the role of carrier-carrier interactions in sub-threshold transistor behavior. These studies bridge fundamental physics with practical device engineering, targeting applications in high-performance electronics and energy-efficient technologies.
