This division spans a wide range of research involving emerging solid-state devices, integrated micro/nanosystems, advanced materials, nanotechnology, electromagnetic fields and waves, and their applications.
The division includes the following active topics and themes:
- Electromagnetic (EM) fields – from fundamentals to applications
- Electrical power generation, distribution/transmission, and utilization
- EM waves – wave guiding, propagation, and interactions
- Optical fibers and applications
- Photonics – materials, devices, and photonic integrated circuits
- Optoelectronics (lasers, solar cells, detectors)
- Transistors (SiGe, MIS, III-V) and beyond-CMOS devices
- Micro/nanoelectromechanical systems (MEMS & NEMS) – mechanical, electrical, magnetic, optical, thermal, and biological transducers
- RF/microwave devices and systems
- Sensors and actuators, sensors for Internet of Things (IoT)
- Nanotechnology
- Biotechnology – BioMEMS, biomedical materials, devices, and microsystems, wearable and implantable devices
- Advanced materials – wide-bandgap semiconductors, ferroelectric, piezoelectric materials, metamaterials
- Quantum devices and quantum technologies
FACULTY
Area Chair: Navid Asadi
Biography
Primary Research Area
Electrophysics
Research Interests
Design and modeling of IC fabrication process, computer modeling of semiconductor process and device behavior
Honors and Awards
Fellow, National Collegiate Honors Council, 2023
Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Undergraduate Faculty Advisor/Mentor of the Year, 2020
UF Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars, 2019
SEMI North America Award, 2014
Semiconductor Industry Association University Research Award, 2013
IEEE Electron Device Society J.J. Ebers Award, 2010
Semiconductor Research Corporation Aristotle Award, 2006
SRC Faculty Recognition Award for Student Recruiting, 2004
Fellow, Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers, 1998
College of Engineering Teacher of the Year, 1996
UF Teaching Improvement Program Award, 1995
Outstanding Young Alumnus of Iowa State University, 1994
Iowa State University, College of Engineering, Professional Progress Award, 1994
Semiconductor Research Corporation Teaching Excellence Award, 1993
Fellow, National Science Foundation Presidential Faculty, 1992
Education
PhD, Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, 1988
MS, Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, 1982
BS, Computer Engineering, Iowa State University, 1981