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School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Center for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies
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Research

Five seperate photos of various sizes: Microchip on fire; Futuristic train sitting at station; sattelite orbiting earth; solar panels; microchip with light heading toward it.

Researchers within the Center advance modern microelectronics by engaging in research across a variety of domains:

  • The development of functional (low-dimensional) electronic materials, including atomically thin 2D materials, magnetic and widegap semiconductors, perovskite-based solar absorbers and non-volatile and phase-change materials
  • The exploration of beyond-complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) transistor concepts, including spintronic devices, tunneling transistors, plasmonic devices for terahertz communications, radiation-hard devices for space-based applications, hot-carrier solar cells and quantum devices for advanced metrology. 
  • CMOS + X circuit concepts that enable functionality such as low-power operation, circuit non-volatility, and substantial area savings compared to CMOS

New York state's ambitious goals to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 provide a common theme connecting many of these efforts. 

  • Widegap Semiconductors for Power Electronics
    10/6/26
    Researchers are developing advanced wide bandgap and ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor devices and circuits for high-power and high-frequency applications. This work focuses on overcoming performance limitations of conventional semiconductor technologies and enabling more efficient power electronics, communication systems, and next-generation energy solutions. 
  • Energy Efficient Microelectronics
    10/6/26
    The research theme develops innovative devices and circuit architectures designed to reduce power consumption while maintaining or improving system performance. These efforts support sustainable computing and electronics technologies that are increasingly critical for data centers, communication networks, and intelligent systems.
  • High-Efficiency Photovoltaics
    10/6/26
    Researchers are advancing semiconductor photovoltaic devices and circuits to deliver reliable and efficient energy generation for demanding environments, including space applications. This work addresses challenges in energy harvesting, power conversion and system integration. 
  • Microelectronics Materials and Physics
    10/6/26
    This research theme explores the fundamental materials science and physical phenomena that drive semiconductor performance. By understanding and engineering material properties at the microscopic level, researchers aim to enable future generations of semiconductor devices with enhanced speed, efficiency, reliability, and functionality.