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Research/Fields, Photonics, and Magnetics

Professor Jian-Ping Wang to lead center for spintronics innovation

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The new spin technology center will focus on developing new magnetics-based technologies

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News/Faculty News, Research/Biomedical and Biological Computational Methods, Devices and Systems, Research/Communications, Signal Processing, and Networking

Professor Mehmet Akçakaya elevated to Fellow of the ISMRM

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Akçakaya's research has consistently focused on improving patients' MRI experience while providing precise results.

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News/Faculty News, Research/Energy Systems and Power Electronics, Research/Fields, Photonics, and Magnetics, Research/Micro and Nanostructures

Professor Gang Qiu receives NSF CAREER Award for energy-efficient cryogenic memory research

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The NSF CAREER Award supports Qiu's research into the development of energy-efficient memory technologies that will operate at low temperatures for future data centers and quantum technologies.

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News/Faculty News, Research/Fields, Photonics, and Magnetics, Research/Micro and Nanostructures

Discovery of polarization in metals points to new opportunities in electronic devices and energy applications

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Modulation of surface work function offers a way to design materials whose electronic and structural responses can be controlled for oxide electronics, spintronics, and energy applications. 

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News/Faculty News, Research/Fields, Photonics, and Magnetics, Research/Micro and Nanostructures

Study reveals new class of moiré systems: opens opportunities for new quantum technologies

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The results indicate the potential for applications in quantum phenomena, nanoelectronics, and optoelectronics.

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News/Faculty News, Research/Fields, Photonics, and Magnetics

Professor Rhonda Franklin receives 2026 Rudolf Henning Distinguished Mentoring Award

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The award recognizes Franklin's service encouraging students and young professionals in the areas of RF and wireless engineering

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News/Faculty News, Research/Biomedical and Biological Computational Methods, Devices and Systems, Research/Fields, Photonics, and Magnetics, Research/Micro and Nanostructures

Professor Beth Stadler receives MRS Woody White Service Award

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The award recognizes Stadler's dedicated service to the Society and the several successful initiatives that she has launched and stewarded.

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News/Faculty News, Research/Computer Engineering, VLSI, and Circuits

ECE welcomes two new faculty in the computer engineering, VLSI, and circuits area

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The new faculty will contribute to the department's research and teaching missions through the unique strengths they bring.

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News/Faculty News, Research/Communications, Signal Processing, and Networking

Professor Mostafa Kaveh: 50 years of distinguished service at the University

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ECE and the College of Science and Engineering celebrate Kaveh's 50-year career as a teacher, scientist, and leader.