جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Semiconductor Physics
• Gallium Nitride (GaN) Electronics
• Two-Dimensional Materials
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Tomas Palacios is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) , where he directs the Center for Graphene Devices and 2D Systems and leads the Microsystems Technology Laboratories (MTL). His research focuses on pushing the boundaries of microelectronics through novel semiconductor materials and device architectures, including Gallium Nitride (GaN) and 2D materials like graphene and molybdenum disulfide (MoS2). Professor, MIT Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Director, MIT Center for Graphene Devices and 2D Systems Clarence J. LeBel Professor, MIT Faculty Director, Northeast Microelectronics Internship Program (NMIP) Research Interests span multiple cutting-edge domains: High-frequency electronics (>300 GHz) for 6G and quantum applications High-voltage power devices (600V–10kV) for energy conversion Post-silicon logic devices using 2D materials High-temperature electronics (e.g., Venus rover applications) Distributed neural networks on large-area 2D materials Graphene-based biosensors and chemical detection systems Scientific Contributions include: Double recipient of the IEEE George Smith Award for groundbreaking GaN transistor work Co-invented first MoS2 electronic circuits Developed world’s first Wi-Fi-to-electricity conversion antenna Led MIT’s Microsystems Technology Laboratories since 2021 Advising Philosophy emphasizes cross-layer expertise, with students gaining experience from materials synthesis to system-level prototyping. His lab has incubated startups like Vertical Horizons , focused on GaN power devices for AI and EVs.

Subhasish Mitraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robust Computing
• NanoSystems
• Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Subhasish Mitra is the William E. Ayer Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Stanford University, holding dual appointments in both departments. He leads the Stanford Robust Systems Group and serves on the leadership team of the Microelectronics Commons AI Hardware Hub under the US CHIPS and Science Act. His research spans Robust Computing, NanoSystems, Electronic Design Automation (EDA), and Neurosciences, with breakthroughs in X-Compact test compression, carbon nanotube computing, and 3D integration. He has held international roles like the Carnot Chair at CEA-LETI and Visiting Professorships globally. Education & Honors: Recipient of over 40 awards including the IEEE Computer Society’s Harry H. Goode Memorial Award, ACM/IEEE’s A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award, and the Intel Achievement Award. He earned top academic accolades from IIT Kharagpur and Jadavpur University, and is a Fellow of ACM and IEEE. Research Impact: Pioneered first-of-their-kind systems like the carbon nanotube computer and monolithic 3D integration. His work on robust computing techniques like QED validation and X-Compact compression has industry-wide adoption, saving billions in manufacturing costs. Collaborates with industry leaders like Intel, Google, and Samsung. Publications & Grants: Over 400 publications, including award-winning papers in DAC, ISSCC, and IEEE journals. Leads grants from NSF, DoE, and industry partnerships. His lab explores cutting-edge topics like neuromorphic computing, 3D thermal scaffolding, and AI hardware acceleration. Administration & Outreach: Serves as Associate Chair (Faculty Affairs) for Stanford’s Computer Science Department. Recognized by students for mentorship, and frequently invited to global forums like the World Economic Forum and National Academy of Engineering.

Rakesh Kumarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Architecture
• System-Level Design Automation
• Low Power Computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rakesh Kumar is a Professor and John Bardeen Faculty Scholar in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His work focuses on computer architecture, system-level design automation, and low-power computing. PhD in Computer Engineering from University of California, San Diego BS in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur His research spans all layers of the computing stack, with key contributions to flexible computer systems , waferscale computing , error-resilient architectures , and approximate computing . He has pioneered work on voltage-reliability tradeoffs and peak power management techniques. Recent publications highlight trends in space microdatacenters , printed microprocessors , and neural graph accelerators . His work on plastic chips was recognized as one of the three biggest semiconductor headlines of 2022 by IEEE Spectrum. IEEE Fellow (2024) ISCA Influential Paper Award MICRO Test-of-Time Award ICCAD Ten Year Retrospective Most Influential Paper Award Best Paper Awards at CASES, SELSE, HPCA He has received teaching accolades including the Stanley H. Pierce Faculty Award and Ronald W. Pratt Outstanding Teaching Award . His research group explores hardware-software co-design for emerging applications in AI, IoT, and sustainable computing.

Muhannad S Bakirمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Heterogeneous Integration
• 3D IC Packaging
• Advanced Cooling Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Muhannad S. Bakir is the Dan Fielder Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology and serves as the Director of the 3D Systems Packaging Research Center. His research focuses on heterogeneous integration of microsystems, including 2.5D and 3D ICs and packaging technologies, with significant contributions to advanced cooling systems, electrical and photonic interconnects, and biosensor integration with CMOS. Dr. Bakir's research interests span heterogeneous microsystem design and integration, advanced cooling and power delivery for emerging architectures, electrical and photonic interconnect technologies, biosensor technologies, and nanofabrication. His work addresses critical challenges in next-generation electronics, enabling polylithic integration that concatenates heterogeneous ICs of various functionalities while mimicking monolithic-like densities. His research particularly focuses on co-design of thermal technologies, power delivery networks, and signaling networks for silicon nanoelectronic systems. His recent publications demonstrate strong trends in fused-silica stitch-chip technology for heterogeneous integration, with particular emphasis on RF and mm-wave applications, power delivery for AI accelerators, and thermal management solutions. His work bridges electrical engineering, materials science, and thermal management to solve critical bottlenecks in computing performance and efficiency. 2013 Intel Early Career Faculty Honor Award 2012 DARPA Young Faculty Award 2011 IEEE CPMT Society Outstanding Young Engineer Award 2012 National Academy of Engineering Frontiers of Engineering Symposium Invited Participant 2015 IEEE CPMT Society Distinguished Lecturer 2014 Best Paper of the IEEE Transactions on Components Packaging and Manufacturing Technology More than 25 conference and student paper awards Twelve issued US Patents Dr. Bakir leads the Integrated 3D Systems Lab (I3DS) at Georgia Tech, which is actively researching advanced packaging, interconnects, electrical and thermal design, and system integration. His team has received significant recognition for their work, including multiple best paper awards from major conferences like ECTC, IITC, and CICC. The lab is currently seeking postdoctoral researchers and research faculty to advance next-generation electronics through collaborative research. His lab focuses on enabling the next phase of Moore's Law through polylithic integration, which concatenates heterogeneous ICs of various functionalities (digital, analog, photonic, and mm-wave) using advanced off-chip '2.5D' and '3D' heterogeneous interconnects and packaging. This work impacts applications in high-performance computing, machine learning, edge intelligence, autonomous vehicles, augmented/virtual reality, and healthcare.

Jonathan Klamkinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Integrated Photonics
• Silicon Photonics
• Optical Communications
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Klamkin is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). He also serves as the Director of the Nanofabrication Facility, overseeing advanced photonics fabrication resources. His research focuses on integrated photonics, silicon photonics, optical communications, and compound semiconductor integration. Klamkin holds a PhD in Materials from UCSB, an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UCSB, and a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University. His research interests span cutting-edge areas such as electronic-photonic integration, nanophotonics, and microwave photonics. He has pioneered techniques for heterogeneous integration of compound semiconductors on silicon, enabling scalable photonic systems for applications in LiDAR, high-speed communications, and quantum technologies. Notable awards include the DARPA Young Investigator Award, NASA Early Career Faculty Award, and the PIERS Young Scientist Award. His recent work emphasizes beam steering systems, high-power quantum dot lasers, and photonic integrated circuits for remote sensing and lidar. Klamkin’s lab develops both fundamental materials science and applied photonic devices, with a focus on bridging the gap between semiconductor growth and integrated system design. Key contributions include innovations in grating coupler design, antiphase boundary-free epitaxy for GaAs on silicon, and analog coherent detection for energy-efficient data centers. His research bridges photonics, electronics, and materials science to address challenges in high-performance integrated systems.

H.-S. Philip Wongمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanotechnology
• Semiconductor Technology
• Solid-State Devices
• +۵ مورد دیگر

H.-S. Philip Wong is the Willard R. and Inez Kerr Bell Professor in the School of Engineering at Stanford University, where he has been since 2004. He holds the rank of Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and serves as the Director of the Stanford Nanofabrication Facility. Prior to Stanford, he spent 16 years at IBM’s T.J. Watson Research Center and served as Vice President of Corporate Research at TSMC (2018–2020), remaining as Chief Scientist in an advisory role thereafter. Leadership roles include founding the Stanford SystemX Alliance and leading the Microelectronics Commons AI Hardware Hub funded by the CHIPS Act. Research focuses on nanotechnology, semiconductor devices, and next-generation computing architectures, including carbon nanotube electronics, 3D integration (N3XT/MOSAIC), and neuromorphic computing. Awarded IEEE Fellow (2001), the IEEE Andrew S. Grove Award, and the J.J. Ebers Award for contributions to electron devices. His work spans device physics, fabrication, and system integration, with over 600 publications. Key contributions include advancements in phase-change memory, carbon nanotube transistors, and compute-in-memory systems. He advises numerous students and collaborates with industry through initiatives like the Stanford Non-Volatile Memory Technology Research Initiative. Recent efforts emphasize AI hardware acceleration, cryo-CMOS for quantum computing, and scalable memory architectures. His lab innovations include CellChips for synthetic biology and hyperdimensional computing using 3D RRAM.

• Nanochemistry
• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Justin D. Holmes is Professor of Nanochemistry in the School of Chemistry at University College Cork (UCC) and serves as a Principal Investigator at the Environmental Research Institute. He holds the position of Deputy Director at the Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research (AMBER) centre, a Science Foundation Ireland-funded initiative that bridges academic research with industry applications. With more than 400 peer-reviewed publications in materials science, Professor Holmes has established himself as a leading figure in nanochemistry research and development. Professor Holmes' research program centers on developing chemical methods to synthesize and assemble nanostructured materials for environmental and energy applications. His work spans three primary domains: atmospheric sensors for detecting radicals and gases (RADICAL project), energy conversion through nanofluidic platforms for waste heat conversion (TRANSLATE project) and solar-to-chemical energy conversion (FreeHydroCells project), and sustainability through chemical recycling of waste plastics (AMBER project). His interdisciplinary approach integrates chemistry, materials science, and environmental engineering to address critical sustainability challenges through nanoscale innovation. Analysis of Professor Holmes' recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on sustainable materials development and energy applications. His research demonstrates consistent focus on germanium-based nanomaterials for electronics and energy storage, innovative polymer recycling techniques, and sustainable nanomaterial synthesis. The progression of his work shows increasing integration of circular economy principles, with significant contributions to plastic waste management and green chemistry approaches. Professor Holmes has received significant recognition for his contributions to science: Member of the Royal Irish Academy Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry His research is supported through substantial funding mechanisms, including his leadership role in the AMBER centre. Professor Holmes has successfully translated research into commercial applications through co-founding Glantreo Ltd., a UCC spin-out company. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to both fundamental scientific advancement and practical applications that address environmental challenges. Professor Holmes leads an active research group within the School of Chemistry at UCC, collaborating extensively through the Environmental Research Institute and the AMBER centre. His team maintains strong interdisciplinary connections across chemistry, materials science, and engineering disciplines, with sophisticated capabilities in nanomaterials synthesis, characterization, and application development. The research environment fosters innovation in environmental sensing, energy conversion technologies, and sustainable materials development.

Zoya Popovicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• High-Efficiency Circuits
• Microwave Technology
• Millimeter-Wave Imaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zoya Popovic is a Distinguished Professor and holds the Lockheed Martin Endowed Chair in RF Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder's Department of Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering. She earned a Dipl.Ing. from the University of Belgrade (1985) and a PhD from Caltech (1990). She has advised over 50 PhD students and was a visiting professor at Technical University of Munich (2001). Her research focuses on high-efficiency microwave/millimeter-wave circuits, smart antenna arrays, wireless powering systems, and biomedical microwave applications. Notable contributions include quasi-optical imaging techniques and low-noise amplifier designs. Key awards: IEEE Microwave Prizes (1993/2006), Humboldt Research Award (2000), Terman Medal (2001) Lab Group Website: [Link] Recent work emphasizes in-band full-duplex systems, GaN MMICs, and quantum-based waveform modulation. Her group maintains advanced facilities for millimeter-wave and terahertz research.

Azita Emamiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mixed-signal Integrated Circuits
• Silicon Photonics
• Biomedical Devices
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Azita Emami serves as the Andrew and Peggy Cherng Professor of Electrical Engineering and Medical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), where she concurrently holds leadership roles as Executive Officer for Electrical Engineering and Director of the Center for Sensing to Intelligence. Appointed to Caltech's faculty in 2007, she progressed from Assistant Professor to her current endowed professorship through demonstrated scholarly excellence. Her academic foundation includes: B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology (1996) M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University (1999) Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University (2004) Professor Emami pioneers mixed-mode integrated circuit systems that bridge theoretical innovation with practical applications. Her research emphasizes ultra-low power consumption and high reliability in scalable semiconductor technologies, targeting transformative solutions across multiple domains. Key thrusts include: Biomedical implantables for neural recording/stimulation and gastrointestinal monitoring Photonics-electronics co-design for energy-efficient optical interconnects Machine learning-enhanced signal processing for brain-computer interfaces Miniaturized magnetic sensors with unprecedented noise performance Her work consistently demonstrates how circuit-level innovations enable breakthrough capabilities in medical diagnostics and high-speed computing. Analysis of her 2021-2024 publications reveals a strategic convergence of biomedical sensing and intelligent signal processing . While maintaining strong contributions to optical interconnects (accounting for ~40% of recent output), her lab increasingly focuses on closed-loop medical systems where low-power analog neural networks interpret physiological signals. This evolution reflects growing NIH and industry interest in implantable/wearable health technologies, with her group leading in CMOS-based sensor miniaturization and energy efficiency. Her professional recognition includes: IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society Distinguished Lecturer appointment Mentorship excellence is evidenced by students receiving prestigious awards including the Jakob van Zyl Predoctoral Research Award (Saransh Sharma, Ryoto Sekine) and Charles Wilts Prize (Kuan-Chang Chen). Her research program leverages strategic partnerships with Heritage Medical Research Institute and industry collaborators, supported through center-based funding like the Center for Sensing to Intelligence. Administrative leadership spans departmental governance (as Executive Officer) and conference organization (ISSCC technical committees). She directs Caltech's Mixed-mode Integrated Circuits and Systems Lab (MICS) , which operates as a nexus for cross-disciplinary innovation between electrical engineering and medical applications. The lab's industry-collaborative framework accelerates translation of circuit concepts into real-world biomedical solutions through the Center for Sensing to Intelligence.

Suman Dattaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Semiconductor Devices
• Nanotechnology
• VLSI Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Suman Datta is a Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology , holding the Joseph M. Pettit Chair in Advanced Computing and Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar titles. He has a joint appointment with the School of Materials Science and Engineering. Education : B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kanpur; Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Prior Appointments : Stinson Endowed Chair Professor of Nanotechnology at University of Notre Dame (2015–2022); Professor at Penn State (2007–2015); Intel Corporation (1999–2007) in Advanced Transistor Group. Research Interests : His work focuses on high-performance heterogeneous computing using advanced CMOS and beyond-CMOS semiconductors. Key areas include ferroelectric field-effect transistors (FeFETs) , cryogenic computing , in-memory computing , and brain-inspired computing . He explores materials like ferroelectric gate stacks , insulator-to-metal phase transition oxides , and high-mobility oxides for next-generation compute architectures. Recent Article Trends : His group’s publications emphasize BEOL-compatible oxide transistors , negative capacitance , radiation-resilient devices , and machine learning-aided modeling . Subfields include low-voltage memory , 3D Ising machines , dynamic logic at cryogenic temperatures , and monolithic integration of power delivery systems. Scientific Awards : IEEE Fellow (2013) for contributions to transistor technologies NAI Fellow (2016) for societal impact via patents Intel Achievement Award (2003) for high-k/metal gate CMOS Intel Logic Technology Quality Award (2002) for Tri-gate transistors SEMI Award (2012) for high-k dielectrics Penn State Outstanding/ Premier Research Awards (2012, 2015) Advising & Grants : He has mentored students like Wriddhi Chakraborty , Khandker Akif Aabrar , and Sourav Dutta . His research is funded by SRC , DARPA , and NSF , including leadership of the ASCENT and EXCEL centers. Labs & Collaborations : Datta directs the STAR Lab at Georgia Tech, which specializes in atomistic modeling , nanofabrication , and compact model development . The lab collaborates with industry giants like Intel , Micron , and IBM through the ASCENT center.

Gian Antonio Sustoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Predictive Maintenance
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Gian Antonio Susto is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Engineering , University of Padova . With a Ph.D. in Information Technology and post-doctoral experience at National University of Ireland, Maynooth, he leads research in Machine Learning , Semiconductor Manufacturing , and Industrial IoT . His work bridges Anomaly Detection , Continual Learning , and Algorithmic Fairness with applications in Hydroelectric Power Plants , Particle Accelerators , and Smart Mobility . B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Controls Engineering, University of Padova (cum laude) Ph.D. in Information Technology, University of Padova (2013) Post-Doc at National University of Ireland, Maynooth (2012-2013) Assistant Professor at University of Padova (2013-2021) His research focuses on Explainable AI , Virtual Metrology , and Deep Learning for manufacturing and infrastructure monitoring. Recent projects include the AIMS5.0 (AI for Manufacturing Sustainability) and MICS (Circular Economy in Italy) initiatives. His publications span Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence , IEEE Transactions , and Information Processing & Management , with 15+ recent papers on topics like Fault Diagnosis , Continual Learning , and Fair Ranking . Key scientific awards include: IEEE CCTA Best Student Paper Award (2021) IP&M 2020 Ph.D Paper Award Best Industry Paper Award, European Workshop on Advanced Control and Diagnosis (ACD 2019) He has supervised Ph.D. students on projects involving Particle Accelerators , Plant Behavior Modeling , and Explainable AI , with alumni now at institutions like Max Planck Institute , IBM , and Scripps Research . Current teaching includes Reinforcement Learning and Explainable Machine Learning at graduate and Ph.D. levels.

• Analog Integrated Circuits
• Power-Conditioning ICs
• Energy-Harvesting ICs
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gabriel Alfonso Rincon-Mora is the Motorola Solutions Foundation Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. A Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, IEEE, and IET, he specializes in analog/power integrated circuits, energy-harvesting systems, and microelectronics. With over 200 articles, 44 patents, and 12 books, his work has produced 26 commercial power-chip products. His research spans: Analog and power-management ICs for efficient energy conversion Self-sustaining microsystems powered by thermal, mechanical, and environmental sources Nano-scale circuit designs for biomedical and wireless sensor applications Recent publications focus on piezoelectric energy harvesting, battery charging optimization, and low-power CMOS designs, demonstrating consistent innovation in power efficiency and miniaturization. Awards include the IEEE Charles A. Desoer Technical Achievement Award, National Hispanic in Technology Award, and recognition as one of "The 100 Most Influential Hispanics." He directs research in power IC design and mentors students through the Georgia Tech Analog Consortium. His laboratory develops integrated solutions for energy-constrained applications, including collaborations with industry partners like Texas Instruments.

Aaron Theanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Semiconductor Technology
• Advanced Electronics
• Nanoelectronics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

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.

• Combinatorial optimization
• Design and analysis of algorithms
• Field-programmable systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Martin D F Wong serves as the Edward C. Jordan Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Executive Associate Dean for the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is affiliated with the Coordinated Science Laboratory and has been instrumental in advancing electronic design automation research. His educational background includes: B.Sc. in Mathematics, University of Toronto (1979) MS in Mathematics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1981) Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1987) Wong's research centers on combinatorial optimization and algorithm design for VLSI systems, with particular expertise in lithography-aware physical design, field-programmable systems, and electronic packaging. His work bridges theoretical algorithms with practical semiconductor manufacturing challenges as feature sizes shrink below 20 nanometers. Current research focuses on integrating chip design with next-generation lithography technologies including triple-patterning, self-aligned double patterning, directed self-assembly, and extreme ultraviolet processes. His publication record shows consistent contributions to electronic design automation, with emphasis on manufacturing-aware physical design algorithms and circuit optimization techniques. Recent work addresses the critical interface between circuit layout and lithography processes as semiconductor technology advances to 14nm and beyond. Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of IEEE and ACM 2000 IEEE Donald O. Peterson Best Paper Award Multiple Best Paper Awards at DAC, ICCD, and ICCAD conferences IBM Faculty Awards (2000, 2004) NSF Research Initiation Award Wong has secured significant research funding including a $450,000 NSF grant for lithography-aware physical design and has supervised over 49 PhD students. His work continues the legacy of integrated circuit innovation at Illinois, building on foundational contributions like Jack Kilby's integrated circuit invention. Current research initiatives focus on optimizing chip design for next-generation manufacturing processes where optical interference challenges require co-design of layout and fabrication. He leads research within the Coordinated Science Laboratory, focusing on electronic design automation algorithms that address the growing complexity of semiconductor manufacturing at nanometer scales.

• Soft Matter Physics
• Flexible Electronics
• Sustainable Electronics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Martin Kaltenbrunner is a Professor in the Department of Soft Matter Physics at the Faculty of Engineering & Natural Sciences, Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU). He leads the LIT Soft Materials Lab and is affiliated with the Linz Institute of Technology (LIT), focusing on sustainable material innovations for next-generation electronics. His research spans biodegradable flexible electronics, energy-autonomous systems, and eco-friendly substrates. Key interests include perovskite solar cells for healthcare robotics, mycelium-based electronic skins, and algal polysaccharide conductive nanocomposites. He pioneers sustainable alternatives using organic materials to replace conventional electronics in soft robotics and wearable devices. Recent publications (2024-2025) emphasize circular economy principles, featuring mycelium substrates for PCBs, algae-derived transistors, and passivation techniques for high-efficiency solar cells. The work integrates materials science with environmental sustainability, targeting applications in medical sensors and autonomous robotics. Professor Kaltenbrunner has supervised 18 research works and leads multiple major grants: Personalized Sustainable Smart Patch Omnificence (Persimmon) - EU project (2024-2028) Mycelium-based substrate for sustainable flexible PCBs (MycoSub) - EU project (2024-2025) Intelligent cellulose-based sensors - FFG project (2022-2025) Metasurface Fabrication (META-FAB) - FFG project (2024-2027) Nadelholzreststoffe for mycelium packaging (MycoSoft) - FFG project (2023-2026) He directs the LIT Soft Materials Lab, which develops biodegradable gels, fungal biomaterials, and sawmill byproduct-based insulation. The lab collaborates across JKU's engineering and natural sciences divisions to advance sustainable electronics through interdisciplinary projects like Persimmon and MycoSub, emphasizing real-world deployment of eco-friendly technologies.