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Education
Ph.D. in Physics from the University of California-Berkeley
Research Interests
Nanoscale biomedical sensing and imaging with color centers in diamond, nanophotonic metasurfaces for attojoule optical logic and computational imaging/displays
Ganesh Balakrishnan
Professor, Associate Chair and Director of Undergraduate Program, Electrical Computer Engineering
gunny@unm.edu
Phone: (505) 259-6412
Education
B.E. in Electronics and Communications Engineering, University of Madras, India
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Toledo
Ph.D. in Optical Sciences and Engineering, University of New Mexico
Research Interests
Semiconductor device development including epitaxy and characterization, high power vertical external cavity surface emitting lasers and novel semiconductor material development for Mid-Infrared lasers.
Education
BS, University of Madras, Electrical and Communications Engineering
MS, University of Toledo, Electrical Engineering
Ph.D., University of New Mexico, Optical Science & Engineering
Research Interests
- Mismatched semiconductor epitaxy
- Narrow-gap semiconductor devices
- Photovoltaic devices
Tito Busani
Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
busanit@unm.edu
Phone: (505) 239-4202
Education
BS, Nuclear Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
MS, Nuclear Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
Ph.D. Physics, Physics and Nanotechnology, Universite’ J. Fourier, Grenoble (CNRS Center)
Research Interests
Specialties: Fabrication and analysis of multi-layers thin films, organic – inorganic - metals, for optic and electronic and energy applications. Spin coating, metal deposition and electrochemistry, photolithography.
Education
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy.
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy.
PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Technical University of Chemnitz, Chemnitz, Germany.
Research Interests
2D materials: structural, mechanical and electronic properties; flexible electronics, optoelectronics and photonics; rolled-up Nanotech; bio-devices integration; and THz radiation
Education
Ph.D., University of Rochester, Quantum Optics
Research Interests
Professor Dagenais received his Ph.D. from the University of Rochester in 1978 working in Quantum Optics and photon correlations under the direction of Professor Mandel. Together with Jeff Kimble, he made the first observation of photon antibunching. He was a Research Fellow at Harvard University from 1978 to 1980, where he worked in nonlinear optics with Professor Bloembergen, a Nobel laureate. From 1980 to 1987, he worked at GTE Laboratories on photonic switching and semiconductor lasers. He joined the University of Maryland in 1987 where he has been Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering since 1991. He has more than 400 archival and conference publications. He has co-chaired several national and international meetings. From 1994 to 2000, he was co-director of the NSF sponsored industry-university cooperative research center on optoelectronic devices, interconnect and packaging. He is an Affiliate Professor in the Bioengineering department and member of the Chemical Physics faculty. He was also previous associate editor for Optics Letters and Applied Optics. Professor Dagenais was VP membership for the Americas for the IEEE Photonics Society. He was also a topical editor for the IEEE Photonics Journal. Professor Dagenais is a Fellow of the Optical Society of America, a Fellow of the Electromagnetic Society and a Fellow of IEEE.
Education
M.S., Physics Engineer, University of Brussels
Ph.D., Physics, University of Brussels and UC Berkeley (Advisor Erwin L. Hahn)
Research Interests
Ultrafast and intense laser pulses generation, diagnostic, and interaction with matterUltrasensitive sensors of displacement, rotation, magnetic fields, index of refraction
Mode-locked lasers and frequency combs
Education
PhD, University of Colorado, Boulder, 2015
Research Interests
Frequency combs, nonlinear & quantum optics, integrated photonics, precision measurement.
Education
PhD, University of Colorado, Boulde
Research Interests
Frequency combs, nonlinear & quantum optics, integrated photonics, precision measurement.
Sang Eon Han
Assistant Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering
sehan@unm.edu
Phone: (505) 277-8670
Education
BS in Chemical Engineering, Seoul National University, 1996
MS in Chemical Engineering, Seoul National University, 1998
PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2009
Research Interests
- Nanophotonics
- Thermal Radiation
- Solar Energy Harvesting and Conversion
- Nanoscale Thermal Energy Conversion
Daniel Feezell - Nanofabrication Advisor CHTM
Associate Professor, Electrical Computer Engineering
dfeezell@unm.edu
Phone: (505) 272-7823
Education
B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, Irvine
M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara
Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara
Research Interests
Epitaxial growth, fabrication, and characterization of group III-nitride materials and devices, including nonpolar/semipolar orientations. Solid-state lighting and high-efficiency LEDs. Visible edge-emitting and vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers. Applications of group III-nitrides to energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Education
B.S. in Chemistry, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, 1997
M.S. in Chemistry, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, 2000
Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Arizona, May 2008
Research Interests
Energy transfer in coupled quantum dot and plasmonic nanostructures; DNA mediated optical coupling; semiconductor-metal hybrid nanomaterials; and, fabrication and optical characterization of plasmonic sensors and probes
Sang M. Han
Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering; Electrical & Computer Engineering; Associate Chair of Chemical & Biological Engineering; Director, Nanoscience & Microsystems Engineering
meister@unm.edu
Phone: (505) 277-3118 (Office)
Education
B.S. in Chemical Engineering with Honors, University of California, Berkeley
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara
Research Interests
Selective heteroepitaxy of Ge and III-V compound semiconductors on Si for multijunction solar cells and RF applications; scanning tunneling microscopy of quantum structure and film growth, and organic-inorganic hybrid systems; hybrid micro/nanofluidic systems for advanced bioseparation and analysis, including high-resolution protein separations in nanofluidic FET devices; and, nanocrystal synthesis, functionalization, and integration for nonlinear optical and biological applications
PHONES:
Office: (505) 277-3118
FEC LAB: (505) 277-6766
CHTM Lab: (505) 272-7327
Dept. Office: (505) 277-5433
Education
PhD, Bioengineering, Arizona State University, 2009
MS, Bioengineering, Arizona State University, 2008
BS.E, Bioengineering, Arizona State University, 2003
Research Interests
MEMS Fabrication
Smart Material Development
Flexible/stretchable systems
Neural Interface Devices
Education
Physics diploma, Georg August Unversität, Göttingen, Germany
M.S., Geology, Mineral Physics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Ph.D., Geology, Mineral Physics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Research Interests
Dr. Kiefer’s research specializes in computational material science. His research uses state-of-the-art simulation techniques to explore and predict electronic, magnetic, and optical material properties. Prof. Boris Kiefer has been at New Mexico State University since 2003. His research group employs computational approaches to advance our understanding of technological applications of defective and symmetry-broken structures in low loss electronics, radiation damage, and electrocatalytic water splitting. More recently, he has started to explore discrete and continuous variable approaches for quantum information processing.
Education
B.S. in Physics, Sharif University of Technology
M.S. and Ph.D. in Physics, The Ohio State University
Research Interests
Quantum and nonlinear behavior of optical waveguides; and, Anderson localization: Wave propagation in random media
Marek Osinski
Distinguished Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
osinski@chtm.unm.edu
Phone: (505) 272-7812
Education
M.Sc. in Physics, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
Ph.D. in Physical Sciences, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
Research Interests
Nanotechnology, biomedical applications of colloidal nanocrystals, nanoscintillators for nuclear radiation detection, optoelectronic integrated circuits, semiconductor lasers, light-emitting diodes, group-III nitrides, degradation mechanisms and reliability, computer simulation.
• Integrating Nanotechnology with Cell Biology and Neuroscience Project
MAREK OSIŃSKI - Distinguished Professor
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
osinski@chtm.unm.edu
Phone: 505-272-7812
Education
M.Sc. in Physics, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
Ph.D. in Physical Sciences, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
Research Interests
Nanotechnology, biomedical applications of colloidal nanocrystals, nanoscintillators for nuclear radiation detection, optoelectronic integrated circuits, semiconductor lasers, light-emitting diodes, group-III nitrides, degradation mechanisms and reliability, computer simulation.
Education
Ph.D. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Strategy with specialization in Management of Technology and Entrepreneurship
Post MBA, Northeastern University, Advanced Studies in Business Administration
MBA Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Marketing and New Product Planning
BS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Biomedical Engineering & Materials Engineering Options/Minor: Economics
Payman Zarkesh-Ha - Director
Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
pzarkesh@unm.edu
Phone: (505) 277-6724
Education
BS in Electrical Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
MS in Electrical Engineering, Sharif University, Tehran, Iran
PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
PAYMAN ZARKESH-HA - Acting Director/Professor
CO-PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
pzarkesh@unm.edu
Phone: 505-277-6724
Education
BS, Electrical Engineering, Tehran University of Science and Technology
MS, Electrical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
Research Interests
Prior to joining UNM in 2006, Dr. Zarkesh-Ha was a senior research engineer at LSI Logic Corp., working on novel interconnects architecture design for the next ASIC generations. Now at UNM, he is continuing his research on interconnect predictive models to understand the limitation and opportunities for nanoscale VLSI technology. In addition, his research interests include: Statistical modeling of VLSI systems, design for manufacturability and reliability, low-power and high-performance analog and digital VLSI systems design. Dr. Zarkesh-Ha has published over 60 refereed papers and holds ten issued patents in this field. He is currently serving as technical committee member of System Level Interconnect Prediction Workshop (SLIP) and International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED).
Teaching Interests
- VLSI Design
- Analog Electronics
- Electronics I & II
Research Interests
- Analog and digital VLSI circuit designs
- High-performance and low-power VLSI designs
- Statistical modeling of VLSI systems
