Electronics and Communications

Powering the future of electronics and communications.

Materials are at the core of modern electronics and communications. Through advancements in high-performance semiconductors, nanomaterials and quantum systems, our research teams are revolutionizing the way devices process, connect and communicate. From flexible electronics to quantum computing systems, our work is driving the development of smaller, faster and more efficient devices than ever before.

Areas of Innovation:

Next-Generation Electronics: Pioneering materials that enhance wearable technology, wireless communication and flexible electronics.
Energy-Efficient Computing: Advancing spintronic devices to optimize energy efficiency and performance.
Quantum Communication Systems: Developing photonic and quantum sensing technologies to enable ultrafast data transmission.
Advanced Materials Characterization: Using cutting-edge microscopy to analyze materials at the atomic level.

FEATURED RESEARCH:

Scalable Quantum Solutions

Assistant Professor Chris Anderson, an NSF CAREER award recipient, is tackling the challenges of scalable quantum photonic devices using silicon carbide. His research aims to address the critical limitations in current quantum systems.

"By integrating silicon carbide spin qubits with photonic circuits, we're working to create devices that can generate quantum entanglement mediated by light— a crucial step toward making quantum technology practical for real-world applications."

Assistant Professor Chris Anderson

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