Associate Professor Enrico Bellotti (ECE, MSE) is developing simulation models of semiconductor-based materials that could lead to more energy-efficient water purification systems, chemical sensors and other applications. “We’ll explore how to design electronics materials such as LEDs or lasers to be more efficient light emitters, and detectors for different spectral ranges that are better performing, consume less power and require less cooling,” Bellotti explains. “For instance, if you could make an infrared, nightvision detector that doesn’t require cooling, you could reduce a soldier’s load by two kilograms.” Associate Professor Luca Dal Negro (ECE, MSE) is advancing new approaches for designing smaller and more efficient devices that can turn electromagnetic radiation into electricity that could be stored in batteries or power electronic devices. Associate Professor Martin Herbordt (ECE, MSE) is contributing his expertise in High Performance Computing, a key enabling technology for producing the simulation models. Ultimately, the researchers aim to use high-performance computers to simulate the behavior of new and materials on multiple scales in order to develop better, lighter power systems.
SECURITY & DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH
BU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
SOLDIER TECHNOLOGY
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