Gary H. Bernstein is the Frank M. Freimann Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, where he has been a faculty member since 1988. He is an IEEE Fellow and co-founder of Indiana Integrated Circuits, LLC, specializing in nanoelectronics and photonics research. His educational background includes: Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University, 1987 M.S., Electrical Engineering, Purdue University, 1981 B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Connecticut, 1979 (Honors Scholar) Bernstein's research focuses on developing novel technologies for nanoscale systems, including Nanomagnet Logic for beyond-CMOS computing, Quilt Packaging for ultra-high-bandwidth chip interconnects, and nanoantenna-based infrared detectors for solar imaging. His work bridges materials science, nanofabrication, and device physics to solve challenges in high-speed communication and sensing. Recent publications reveal a dominant trend in infrared detection using thermoelectrically-coupled nanoantennas, with significant applications in solar astronomy and thermal imaging. Parallel research advances spin-wave devices and nanomagnet logic for energy-efficient computing architectures. His accolades include the IEEE Fellow designation and the Indiana Master of Innovation Award. Key honors recognize breakthroughs in Quilt Packaging commercialization and sensor technology. IEEE Fellow (2006) Sensors and Transducers Journal Best Paper of the Year (2006) IEEE Transactions on Advanced Packaging Best Paper of the Year (2007) Indiana Master of Innovation Award (2014) 1st Source Bank Commercialization Award (2016) NSF White House Presidential Faculty Fellowship (1992) UConn Academy of Distinguished Engineers (2011) Elevator Pitch Prize from MEMS Industry Group (2014) Bernstein has mentored 20 Ph.D. and 15 M.S. graduates. His research is funded by major initiatives including DARPA, NSF, and Semiconductor Research Corporation grants targeting next-generation nanoelectronics. DARPA magnetic logic research grant (2010) Semiconductor Research Corporation’s Nanoelectronics Research Initiative (2011) MID contract extension (2011) He directs the Bernstein Research Group operating the Notre Dame Nanoelectronics Facility (NDNF), collaborating with the Midwest Institute for Nanoelectronics Discovery (MIND). The group actively develops Quilt Packaging through Indiana Integrated Circuits while pioneering DNA origami nanopatterning and infrared sensor technologies.










