A leading expert in nanoscale semiconductor device physics with decades of research and development experience. Currently serves as a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at a top-tier research university, with a joint appointment as Faculty Senior Scientist at a national research laboratory.

Former Department Head of advanced semiconductor and optical technologies research at a major industrial research laboratory, where he directed teams of scientists in semiconductor and optical technologies. Specializes in MOSFET device scaling, extreme ultraviolet lithography optics, nanomagnetic logic architectures, and spintronics.

Formal Education

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from a leading research university
  • MS in Electrical Engineering from a leading research university
  • BS in Electrical Engineering from a prestigious engineering institution

Career Highlights

  • Department Chair of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at a top-tier research university
  • Faculty Senior Scientist at a national research laboratory
  • Deputy Director for Science at a user facility within a national research laboratory
  • Department Head for advanced semiconductor technology research at a major industrial research laboratory
  • Department Head for laser science research at a major industrial research laboratory
  • Endowed Professor at a top-tier research university
  • Fellow of major professional engineering and scientific societies
  • Author of 300+ peer-reviewed publications and holder of more than a dozen patents

Expert Qualifications

  • Served as testifying and consulting expert in 30+ litigation matters involving semiconductor manufacturing, device physics, and advanced lithography
  • Retained by major semiconductor manufacturers in patent litigation matters
  • Expert testimony experience at both depositions and trial in cases involving FinFET technology, extreme ultraviolet lithography, and nanoscale device physics
  • Deep technical expertise in spin-transfer torque switching, magnetic tunnel junction devices, graphene nanoribbon transistors, and nanofabrication
  • Specialized knowledge in semiconductor process integration, device modeling, and technology roadmaps spanning decades of research