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Sheng Shenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanophotonics
• Nanoscale Energy Transport and Conversion
• Advanced Manufacturing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sheng Shen is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) , with courtesy appointments in the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering . He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Minor in Electrical Engineering) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) , and his B.S. and M.S. from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China. Prior to joining CMU in 2011, he conducted postdoctoral research at UC-Berkeley . Education: Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, MIT (2010) B.S. & M.S., Power Engineering & Engineering Thermophysics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2000 & 2003) Research interests include nanophotonics , nanoscale energy transport and conversion , nanofabrication , and advanced manufacturing , with applications in thermal management , light sources and devices , thermal emission control , solar energy conversion , infrared sensing , and multifunctional materials . His work leverages interdisciplinary expertise in thermal and optical measurements , material synthesis , device fabrication , and theoretical modeling . Recent publications highlight advancements in infrared radiation control , thermal interface materials , metasurface engineering , and graphene-based nanosystems . His scientific awards include: NSF CAREER Award DARPA Director's Fellowship DARPA Young Faculty Award Elsevier/JQSRT Raymond Viskanta Award CMU Dean's Early Career Fellowship Philomathia Foundation Research Fellowship Hewlett-Packard Best Paper Award Best Paper Award, Julius Springer Forum Advising spans Ph.D. and postdoctoral researchers in nanoscale energy systems, with alumni contributing to solar energy conversion , infrared sensing , and flexible electronics . His lab receives funding from ARL, DARPA, DOE, DTRA, NASA, NSF, and ONR , and recently secured a DURIP award for instrumentation.

• Integrated Optics
• Silicon Photonics
• Semiconductor Lasers
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Marc Sorel is a faculty member in the Department of Electronic & Nanoscale Engineering at the University of Glasgow's School of Engineering. He holds a PhD from Università di Pavia (1999) and joined the Optoelectronics Research Group at Glasgow in 1998 with a Rotary Foundation fellowship. Appointed Lecturer in 2002 and Senior Lecturer in 2008, he is now a Professor specializing in integrated optics, silicon photonics, and semiconductor lasers. His research focuses on applications like quantum technology, mid-infrared optoelectronics, and nonlinear photonics. Notable projects include silicon nitride optical phased arrays and rubidium-based atomic systems. He leads a team advancing chip-scale sensors and photonic integrated circuits. Collaborations with institutions like the Quantum Technology Hub highlight his industry engagement. Research interests span semiconductor ring lasers, ultrashort pulse lasers, and coupled ring resonators on silicon-on-insulator platforms. His work integrates materials science (e.g., alumina/silicon nitride) with quantum and optical engineering innovations. Over 300 publications and presentations at conferences like CLEO and ECOC reflect his global impact. Current efforts emphasize mid-infrared sensing, cold atom systems, and high-precision laser development. His lab develops photonic components for atomic trapping, quantum communication, and biomedical sensing. Recent advancements include sub-kHz linewidth lasers and low-loss waveguides. Funding from UK Research and Innovation supports his exploration of next-generation photonic technologies.

Zhi-Xun Shenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Materials Science
• Superconductivity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Zhi-Xun Shen is the Paul Pigott Professor in Physical Sciences at Stanford University, holding dual appointments in the Physics and Applied Physics Departments. He is a senior fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy and serves on advisory boards for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars and Stanford Science Fellows programs. His research focuses on condensed matter and materials physics, particularly the electronic structures of superconductors, topological insulators, and novel materials. Dr. Shen pioneered advanced spectroscopic techniques, including photon-based imaging and scattering methods, and has authored over 600 publications with significant citation impact. His honors include the Kamerlingh Onnes Prize (2000), E.O. Lawrence Award (2010), and Oliver E. Buckley Prize (2011). He co-founded PrimeNano Inc., commercializing technologies from his lab, such as microwave impedance microscopy. His work bridges fundamental physics with energy-related applications, emphasizing the interplay between electronic structure and material properties. Dr. Shen’s research group explores cutting-edge topics like topological surface states, electron-phonon interactions, and superconductivity mechanisms. His inventions, such as non-resonance microwave imaging, have found applications in materials characterization. He remains active in advancing instrumentation and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations through his academic and industry roles.

Chris G. Van de Walleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Materials Science
• Semiconductors
• Nitride Materials
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Chris G. Van de Walle is the Herbert Kroemer Distinguished Professor in the Department of Materials at the University of California, Santa Barbara's College of Engineering. As a member of the National Academy of Engineering and fellow of multiple prestigious scientific societies including the American Physical Society and Materials Research Society, he leads the Computational Materials Group which is part of UCSB's strong computational science cluster within the Materials Department. His research interests focus on novel electronic materials, particularly wide-band-gap semiconductors (III-V nitrides, II-VI compounds), transparent conductors, complex oxides, loss mechanisms in light emitters, two-dimensional conductors, quantum information science, and the physics and chemistry of hydrogen interactions with solids. His group uses first-principles computational techniques to study atomic and electronic structure of crystalline, polycrystalline and amorphous materials, interfaces, surfaces, defects, and heterojunctions. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on semiconductor materials for quantum technologies, with particular emphasis on GaN, Ga 2 O 3 , and related compounds. His work combines computational materials science with applications in optoelectronics, quantum information, and energy technologies, demonstrating consistent innovation in understanding defects and their role in material properties. Major Awards and Recognitions: Aneesur Rahman Prize for Computational Physics (APS) Materials Theory Award (MRS) Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship (DoD) John Bardeen Award (TMS) Medard W. Welch Award (AVS) Highly Cited Researcher (Clarivate Analytics) Professor Van de Walle has mentored numerous successful researchers, including Dr. Fangzhou Zhao (Corbett Prize winner) and Dr. Mark Turiansky (APS Nicholas Metropolis Award recipient). His group maintains strong connections with the UCSB Quantum Foundry and the Solid State Lighting and Energy Electronics Center, demonstrating collaborative research efforts across multiple disciplines. The group actively investigates defects for quantum information science, loss mechanisms in light emitters, nitride semiconductors, halide perovskites, oxides, and hydrogen interactions with materials.

Supratik Guhaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Computing
• Semiconductor Materials
• Sensor Networks
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Supratik Guha is a Professor at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and Senior Advisor to Argonne National Laboratory's Physical Sciences and Engineering directorate. His work bridges industrial R&D with academic and national lab research, focusing on quantum computing , semiconductor materials , and sensor networks for water and soil monitoring. Guha leads Argonne’s quantum information science strategy and serves as Faculty Director for the University of Chicago Center in Delhi. Education: PhD in Materials Science (USC, 1991), BTech in Engineering Physics (IIT Kharagpur, 1985) Research interests span multiple domains: Quantum technologies focusing on erbium-doped oxides for quantum memory and quantum interconnects Sensor networks for soil and water quality monitoring using cyberphysical systems Nanofabrication techniques including controlled spalling for heterogeneous material integration Advanced memory technologies exploring ferroelectric and optically addressable memory at atomic scales Scientific awards include: Election to National Academy of Engineering (2015) APS Prize for Industrial Applications of Physics (2015) Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellow (2018) Fellow of Materials Research Society and American Physical Society IBM Corporate Award (2013) Advising notable students like Manish Kumar Singh (co-founder memQ ), Cheng Ji (now at Intel), and Vamsi Nittala (now at Micron Technology). His group contributes to major DOE , NSF , and USDA funded projects including: Q-NEXT - DOE National Quantum Information Center AIFARMS - NSF/USDA AI for Agriculture Institute Thoreau Project - Geospatial sensor networks Labs and teams operate across University of Chicago and Argonne National Lab , with facilities for molecular beam epitaxy , nanofabrication , and optical/electrical characterization . The group has spawned startups like memQ (quantum networking) and K1 Semiconductors (wide-bandgap material transfer).

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.

Di Zhuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Integrated Quantum Photonics
• Superconducting Detectors
• Nonlinear Optics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Di Zhu is a Presidential Young Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a B.Eng. from Nanyang Technological University and M.Sc./Ph.D. from MIT, both in Electrical Engineering. His postdoctoral research at Harvard focused on lithium niobate integrated photonics and superconducting detectors. He previously worked as a research scientist and PI at A*STAR's Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE). Research Interests : Integrated quantum photonics, superconducting detectors, nonlinear optics, and nanofabrication. His group develops scalable quantum photonic devices using lithium niobate and superconducting materials, emphasizing applications in quantum computing, communication, and sensing. Awards : National Research Foundation (NRF) Fellowship Harvard Quantum Initiative (HQI) Postdoctoral Fellowship MIT Jin-Au Kong Thesis Award Advising & Recruitment : Actively recruiting postdocs, PhD students, and interns in areas like integrated photonics, quantum optics, and superconducting detectors. Positions include work on thin-film lithium niobate, quantum simulation, and microwave-optical transduction. Group website: dizhulab.org .

Carlos Errando Herranzمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• quantum photonics
• integrated photonics
• color centers
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carlos Errando Herranz serves as an Assistant Professor in the Quantum and Computer Engineering Division at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) and as a Principal Investigator at QuTech. His research focuses on developing scalable quantum photonic integrated circuits using semiconductor fabrication processes compatible with existing infrastructure for quantum internet applications. He received Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Universitat Politècnica de València (2013) and a PhD in Micro and Nanosystems from KTH Royal Institute of Technology (2018), followed by postdoctoral positions at KTH and MIT as a Marie Curie fellow. His lab investigates quantum photonics, integrated photonics, and color centers with emphasis on diamond tin-vacancy systems and silicon-based quantum emitters. Recent publications demonstrate strong expertise in tuning quantum emitters via strain engineering, heterogeneous integration of spin-photon interfaces, and MEMS-enabled reconfigurable photonics. Key advancements include cavity-enhanced quantum memories, superconducting detector integration, and spectral control of solid-state emitters for quantum networks. Dr. Herranz advises seven graduate students including PhD candidates Vicky Dominguez Tubio, Arjan Mejas, Matteo Pirro, Christian Primavera, Jan Riegelmeyer, and Elena Volkova, along with Master student Bram Zijlstra. His team comprises postdocs Lin Jin and Pat Laferriere, and interns Elsa Herranz Valiente and Ernest Staffetti Cruañas. The Errando Herranz Lab operates within QuTech's Quantum Internet Division at Delft University, maintaining specialized facilities for nanofabrication and optical characterization of quantum photonic devices. Current research directions include developing CMOS-compatible quantum memories operating at telecom wavelengths and scalable architectures for quantum repeaters.

Stefan Maierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanophotonics
• Plasmonics
• Metasurfaces
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Stefan Maier holds the position of Head of School in Physics and Astronomy at Monash University. Previously, he served as the Lee Lucas Chair in Experimental Physics at Imperial College London (2007–2018) and built a new chair at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (2019–2022). His research focuses on nanophotonics, plasmonics, and metasurface engineering, with emphasis on optical trapping, nonlinear optics, and novel photonic devices. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Technical University of Munich M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Applied Physics, California Institute of Technology (Caltech) Research Interests: Development of metamaterials and metasurfaces for light manipulation Applications of nanophotonics in sensing, imaging, and quantum technologies Optical trapping and plasmonic catalysis Nonlinear optical phenomena in nanostructured materials Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes bound states in the continuum (BICs), 3D nanoprinted optical platforms, and active metasurfaces with tunable properties. Key themes include hybrid nanophotonics, ultra-high-Q resonators, and plasmonic nanomaterials for energy applications. Awards: ISI Highly Cited Researcher (2017–present) Grants/Projects: Chief Investigator in the All-on-chip twisted light modulator project (2022–2025) Leadership in Monash’s nanophotonics research team Labs/Teams: Directs a multidisciplinary lab at Monash focused on integrating 3D nanofabrication with optical physics, including collaborations in metafiber development and plasmonic biosensing.

Manoj Sachdevمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Semiconductor Devices
• Low-Power Electronics
• VLSI Design
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Manoj Sachdev is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on semiconductor devices, low-power electronics, and secure hardware systems. He leads projects in flexible electronics, nanotechnology, and radiation-hardened circuits, with applications in displays, memory technologies, and biomedical sensors. His work integrates advanced materials science with circuit design to address challenges in energy efficiency and security. Education: Not explicitly stated in provided text. Research interests span thin-film transistors (TFTs), resistive switching memories, neuromorphic computing, and physically unclonable functions (PUFs). Recent efforts include developing low-power circuits for flexible substrates and secure microprocessors. His contributions to semiconductor device physics and integration techniques have advanced applications in wearable electronics and medical diagnostics. Publications highlight innovations in low-power flip-flops, energy-efficient display drivers, and memristor-based systems. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects combining photonics, nanoelectronics, and biomedical engineering. Awards: None explicitly listed in provided text. Grants and advising: Advises on semiconductor fabrication, secure hardware design, and radiation effects in electronics. Leads research groups focused on next-generation memory technologies and flexible integrated systems. Labs/Teams: Active in the University of Waterloo's semiconductor and flexible electronics research clusters, contributing to both academic and industry partnerships.

Goran Mashanovichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Silicon Photonics
• Photonics Integrated Circuits
• Sensors
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Goran Mashanovich is a leading academic in silicon photonics at the University of Southampton's Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) , Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. With a Dipl. Ing. and MSc from the University of Belgrade and a PhD from the University of Surrey, he serves as head of the ORC's Mid-IR silicon photonics group. His expertise spans passive and active photonic devices in silicon and germanium for communication and sensing systems. Education: Dipl. Ing. in Optoelectronics, University of Belgrade MSc in Optoelectronics, University of Belgrade PhD in Silicon Photonics, University of Surrey MSc in Innovative Teaching, University of Surrey His research focuses on Silicon Photonics , Photonics Integrated Circuits , and Sensor Development , particularly in mid-infrared applications. His recent publications demonstrate advancements in waveguide engineering, perovskite integration, and nonlinear optical effects optimization through computational methods. As Principal Investigator on grants exceeding £20 million from EPSRC and industry partners, his collaborative projects include MISSION (mid-infrared healthcare sensors), CORNERSTONE 2.5 , and PIXEurope . He also contributes to global education initiatives as a visiting professor at the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Electrical Engineering.

Ambuj Varshneyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Wireless Communication
• Internet of Things
• Embedded Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ambuj Varshney is an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS) School of Computing , leading the WEISER research group . His work bridges electronics, wireless communication, computer science, and AI with a focus on creating ultra-low-power embedded systems for sustainable IoT deployments. University of California, Berkeley: Postdoctoral Scholar (2020-2022) Uppsala University: PhD in Sustainable Networked Systems NXP Semiconductors: Software Engineer (prior to PhD) Bachelors in Information & Communication Technology Research interests center on overcoming wireless systems' energy asymmetry through tunnel diode oscillators , LiFi-RF hybrid networks , and battery-free communication architectures . His group develops STICORS —sticker-like computers for industrial and medical monitoring. Recent publications demonstrate AudioCast 's FM-band utilization for 130m transmission, TunnelSense 's vital monitoring, and PixelGen 's diffusion model cameras. These works combine IoT sustainability, spectrum efficiency, and hardware innovation . 2024: Google Research Scholar Award 2023: MobiSys Best Demonstration 2021: Berkeley FORM+FUND Fellowship 2019: ABB's $300K Research Award As an educator, he teaches CS4222 Wireless Networking and CS5272 Embedded Software Design . Past students include Wenqing Yan (NUS/UCB PhD), Qiao Yukai , and Kunjun Li . His team collaborates with Prabal Dutta (UCB), Christian Rohner (Uppsala), and Prateek Saxena (NUS).

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.

• Defects in Semiconductors
• Porous AlGaN Materials
• Cathodoluminescence Spectroscopy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gunnar Kusch is a Senior Research Associate at the Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy, University of Cambridge. His research focuses on defects in semiconductors, porous AlGaN materials, and advanced characterization techniques like cathodoluminescence (CL) and atom probe tomography (APT). He holds a PhD from the University of Strathclyde and leads projects on UV-B LED optimization, nanoscale defect behavior analysis, and semiconductor device design. His work bridges materials synthesis, characterization, and device performance, with applications in energy-efficient lighting and solar cell technology. Key research areas include: Defect engineering in III-nitride semiconductors Porous AlGaN templates for high-efficiency UV emitters Correlative microscopy techniques (CL, EBSD, APT) Composition-structure-property relationships in photovoltaic materials Notable contributions include developing CL-based methods for nanoscale defect analysis and demonstrating improved Cu(In,Ga)S₂ solar cell efficiencies through compositional engineering. His laboratory focuses on translating microscopic insights into macroscopic device improvements.