EE - Electronic Device Design, Fabrication, and Characterization

In support of ongoing research in the area of electronic devices leveraging the unique material properties of compound semiconductors (e.g. GaN, AlGaN), undergraduate research opportunities are available.  Activities may include device design using computer-aided CAD tools, device fabrication in the Nanofabrication facility, or electrical characterization of devices using advanced metrology equipment.  

Name of research group, project, or lab
High Speed Circuits & Devices Lab
Website
https://engineering.nd.edu/faculty/patrick-fay/
Representative publication
W-Band_Graded-Channel_GaN_HEMTs_With_Record_45_Power-Added-Efficiency_at_94_GHz-2.pdf
Logistics Information:
Project categories
Electrical Engineering
Student ranks applicable
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Student qualifications

Interest in semiconductor devices and solid-state physics is essential.  Prior experience with computer programming, electrical test and measurement techniques, and cleanroom operations will be helpful but not essential.  

Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours
2 credits / 6-12 hours
Compensation
Research for Credit
Number of openings
2
Contact Information:
Mentors
Patrick Fay
pfay@nd.edu
Professor
Robert Stevenson
rls@nd.edu
Name of project director or principal investigator
Patrick Fay
Email address of project director or principal investigator
pfay@nd.edu
2 sp. | 9 appl.
Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours (+1)
1 credit / 3-6 hours2 credits / 6-12 hours
Project categories
Electrical Engineering