HBCUCHIPS NetworkKickoff
February8,2024 DepartmentofCommerce Washington,D.C.
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Welcome to the HBCU CHIPS Network Kickoff
Please note the agenda is subject to change.
Pages containing Capacity/Capability Statements, specifically related to microelectronics, from members of the HBCU CHIPS Network and additional HBCUs can be found HERE
Vision and Objectives
Vision
Establish a network of HBCUs that possess an interest in establishing and/or growing their research and educational portfolio in semiconductors and semiconductor packaging. Leverage the leading-edge research being conducted at HBCUs while tapping into the vast knowledge base which resides in the HBCU community.
Objectives
Shared Facilities Access
Shared Best Practices
Joint Curriculum Development
Joint faculty and engineering exchanges
Student Internships
Pursuit of funding opportunities afforded by the CHIPS and Science Act
Alabama A&M University
Mission Statement
As a center of excellence, the University is dedicated to providing a studentcentered educational environment for the emergence of scholars, scientists, leaders, and critical thinkers who are equipped to excel through their contributions and leadership in a 21st century national and global society.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Majed Dweik, PhD
VP Research & Economic Development
majed.dweik@aamu.edu
Zhigang Xiao, PhD
Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
xiang.zhao@aamu.edu
Zhengtao Deng, PhD
Dean, College of Engineering, Technology & Physical Sciences
zhengtao.deng@aamu.edu
Satilmis Budak, PhD
Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
satilmis.budak@aamu.edu
Areas of Capability
Core Competencies
Summary
Microelectronics and Nanoscale Materials and Devices with suitable packaging
UV and e-beam lithography, wet and dry (plasma) etching, ebeam/thermal deposition, thermal diffusion for doping
Plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition
Electrical characterization of micro- and nano-scale electronic devices
Nano-energy harvesting devices fabrication and characterization, solid state batteries.
Workforce Development; training students from K-12 through graduate levels
2500 sq. ft facility a Class-1000 clean room for research and education
Many collaborations with National Laboratories, Research Institutions, and Industries
MSEE, MSME, and MSCS programs with Accelerated Master Pathways (AMP)
MS, and Ph.D. programs in Engineering and Physics
Exceptional faculty members with strong backgrounds in semiconductor devices and workforce development
UV and e-beam lithography for patterning. Thin film deposition.
E-beam/thermal evaporation. Sputtering.
Plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition.
Facilities and Infrastructure
Thermal oxidation and thermal diffusion for doping.
SEM imaging, EDS analysis, and E-beam lithography. Thermoelectric characterization systems.
Thickness measurement system.
I-V Characterization Systems.
High Energy Beam Accelerators for forming nanostructures and Rutherford Backscattering System for elemental analysis equipped with the accelerators
Relevant
Curriculum/ Courses and Descriptions
Faculty Capabilities
Summary
VLSI (Microelectronics) and Computer Engineering Concentrations at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
EE 203: Analog Circuit Design and Analysis I
EE 204: Digital Circuit Design and Analysis
EE 305: Semiconductor Engineering I
EE 320: Computer Architecture
EE 333: Analog Circuit Design and Analysis II
EE 350 VLSI Design and Test
EE 431: Semiconductor Engineering II
EE 531: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering
EE 330: Microprocessors
EE 405L: Simulation Techniques Laboratory
EE 470 and EE471: Capstone 1 and 2
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering, Technology and Physical Sciences
Prof. Dr. Zhigang Xiao, Email: zhigang.xiao@aamu.edu
Research Area: Microelectronics and Nanoscale Materials and Devices.
Research Capability and Skills: Clean room-based fabrication: UV and e-beam lithography, wet and dry (plasma) etching, ebeam/thermal deposition, thermal diffusion for doping. Plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition.Electrical characterization of micro- and nano-scale electronic devices.
Prof. Dr. Satilmis Budak, Email: satilmis.budak@aamu.edu
Research Area: Nanoscale Materials and Devices.
Research Capability and Skills: Clean room-based fabrication: DC/RF Magnetron Sputtering, Thermoelectric materials and their characterization, high energy ion beam modification and thermal treatment effects on the thin film devices, Rutherford backscattering (RBS). Growth of semiconductor nanowires using Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD). Fabrication and characterization of solid-state thin film batteries using different anode materials. Magnetic properties of thin film systems.
Prof. Dr. Xiang (Susie) Zhao, Director, Laboratory of Advanced Modeling, Simulation and Data Science), Email: xiang.zhao@aamu.edu
Research Area: Data Science, AI Models, High Performance
Computing Research Capability and Skills: Analysis and simulation of PPA in IC, Optimization of PPA with AI tools
Faculty Capabilities (Continued)
Sample of Related Active Projects
Summary
Prof. Dr. Andrew Scott (EECS Chairman): Email: andrew.scott@aamu.edu
Research Area: FPGAs,GPUs, Digital Design and Computer Computation and Architecture, High Performance Computing Research Capability and Skills: Numerical Methods, parallel and distributed application development, Reconfigurable computing utilizing FPGA for High Performance Applications
Dr. Sita Kondamadugula (Apple Scholar): Email: sita.kondamadugula@aamu.edu
Research Area: VLSI Design and Computer Architecture.
“Expanding Curriculum Offerings and Student Opportunities in the VLSI/Microelectronics and Computer Engineering Concentrations of the AAMU BSEE and MSEE Programs”; Zhigang Xiao (PI), Dr. Andrew Scott (Co-PI), Dr. Satilmis Budak (Co-PI), and Dr. Kaveh Heidary (CoPI); TMCF-Apple; $1.25M
“Advanced Plasma Etching System for Research at Nanoscale for Energy Harvesting and Nanoelectronics at Alabama A&M University”; Zhigang Xiao (PI), Dr. Satilmis Budak (Co-PI), Dr. Shujun Yang (Co-PI), and Dr. Qunying Yuan (Co-PI); DoD; $600K
“Collaborative Research: HBCU: Natural Bio-organic Resistive Random Access Memory Based Synaptic Devices”; Zhigang Xiao; NSF $100K
“Fabrication and Characterization of Rechargeable Multilayer Thin Film Solid State Batteries”; Satilmis Budak; Raytheon $72K
“Open-source AIB Characterization”; Xiao and Scott; Carnegie Mellon ICWERX; $50K
CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
MISSION STATEMENT
Building on its social justice history and heritage, Clark Atlanta University is a culturally diverse, research-intensive, liberal arts institution that prepares and transforms the lives of students CAU is located in the heart of Atlanta which is the epicenter of the Civil Rights Movement and modern center of emerging technologies and innovation. Ignited by its history, CAU is committed to delivering education that is accessible, relevant, and transformative.
Frances Williams, PhD VP Research & Sponsored Programs
fwilliams@cau.edu
Eric Mintz, PhD Professor, Chemistry
emintz@cau.edu
Marshall J. Taggart, Jr. Associate VP Office of Governmental Affairs, Institutional Advancement mtaggart@cau.edu
Research
Interests In Microelectronics
Summary
Semiconductor materials, computational sciences of semiconducting and light-emitting materials, emergent interface materials, polymers/ferro-electronics, materials for batteries, characterization of materials for electromagnetic shielding, micro- and nano-scale devices (sensors/NEMS/MEMS), workforce education and training
Research
Capacity & Competencies
Facilities and Infrastructure
Relevant Curriculum
Key Faculty
Synthesis and characterization of semiconductor materials; computational materials science; design, synthesis, and characterization of oxide-based interface materials for the next generation of electronic/magnetoelectronic/optoelectronic devices; fabrication and processing of micro- and nano-devices; artificial intelligence; data science research and education
Mechanical Testing, Rheology Measurement Tools, Surface Analysis, Spectroscopy (Vibrational, UV-Vis, Fluorescence), Thermal Analysis tools, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometers, X-Ray diffraction, Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry, X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS) System, Microscopy (Scanning Electron Microscope, Atomic Force Microscope, Transmission Electron Microscope), GPU Cluster for simulations and machine learning
Existing solid state physics courses; New materials chemistry/physics track at the B.S. and M.S. levels, as of fall 2023.
Conrad Ingram, PhD
Indika Kankanamge, PhD
Ishrat Khan, PhD
Xinle Li, PhD
Eric Mintz, PhD
Seyhan Salman, PhD
Dinadayalane Tandabany, PhD
Xiao-Qian Wang, PhD
Talitha Washington, PhD
Frances Williams, PhD
Michael Williams, PhD
Current Awards
Summary
NSF Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) Emergent Interface Materials
NSF Partnerships for Research and Education in Chemistry (PREC)-Sustainable Polymers
Office of Naval Research HBCU/MI Faculty Start-Up Program in Materials Physics
NSF INCLUDES Alliance: National Data Science Alliance (NDSA)
NSF Targeted Infusion Project:Implementation of Data Science Courses, Modules, and Capstone Experiences to Enhance Career and Graduate School Readiness
NSF REU Site: The Application of Data Science to Chemistry
NSF Georgia Alabama Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation
Past Awards
NSF Center of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST Center): Center for Functional Nanoscale Materials
Army Center of Excellence in Information Science, a DODSponsored Information Security Research and Education Center (ISREC)
NSF RISE: Enhancement of Research and Education
Infrastructure-Laboratory for Prototype Devices Based on Functional Materials
DoD Acquisition of a High-Performance 400 MHz NMR Spectrometer for Materials/Physical Science Research and Education at Clark Atlanta University
NASA Optical Characterization of 2D Materials
DoD/Army Integrated Study of Emerging 2D Materials and Interfaces
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
MOTTO
Charles Weatherford, PhD
VP for Research
Dr. Suvranu De, Google Endowed
Dean of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
sde@eng.famu.fsu.edu
CONTACT INFORMATION
charles.weatherford@famu.edu Excellence With Caring
Research
Interests In Microelectronics
Summary
Our interests in Microelectronics and Semiconductors include:
Support for collaborative research initiatives in areas such as: chip design and characterization, semiconductor theory and technologies, chip fabrication processes, AI in Semiconductor, Manufacturing & Technologies
Analog/RF Computing chips for AI, brain-machine interface, and quantum computing, 3D Heterogenous integration (configurable dielectric with semiconductor), highly integrated RF front end design with wideband operation DC-100GHz, Semiconductor packaging and post-processing, etc.
Support for research infrastructure such as postdocs, graduate assistants, equipment, SW licenses, design kits access, and semiconductor packaging & post processing, cleanroom tools, etc
Support for education and training opportunities in semiconductor manufacturing and fabrication facilities for students, faculty and researchers.
Support for undergraduate research, senior design, summer research opportunity in chip design and fabrication
Semiconductor Theory, Modeling and Simulation
Microwave/RF Computing Antenna Design
Measurement and Instrumentation
IC design and Characterization
Core Competencies
Current Research Efforts
Power Electronics and Devices
Superconducting Materials, Cryogenics
Quantum Computing, Science and Engineering
AI in Semiconductor Manufacturing & Technologies
Diverse Workforce Development
Analog/RF computing ICs
RF Front end, Beamforming ICs
RF power amplifier (GaN/GaAs)
Configurable dielectric from engineered nanoparticle
3D printing for heterogenous integration
Facilities and Infrastructure
Summary
Faculty Research Labs in our 5 COE departments
Engineering Research Centers:
• Applied Superconductivity Center (ASC)- superconducting materials for magnets, power, and energy
• Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS)- Power Systems, renewable energy, thermal management and grid-level simulations
• High-Performance Materials Institute (HPMI)-H2 fuel tanks, advanced composites and nanomaterials
• ** (new) Interdisciplinary Research and Commercialization Building (IRCB)-collaborative space for incubation of new ideas including cleanroom facilities
National User Facility:
National High-Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL)- Cryogenics, highfield magnets for H2
Design & tape out analog/RF chip using Keysight and Ansys tools
Characterize the chips, circuits, and systems using equipment
Capabilities
Key Faculty & Researchers
PNA-x four-port network analyzers with time domain options
EXG signal generator, MVG 0.6-50GHz Multi-probe radiation measurement systems, and other testing equipment
Dr. Bayaner Arigong – RF/Microelectronics, antenna system design
Dr. Reginald Perry – VLSI and CMOS-optoelectronics
Dr. Simon Foo – Integrated circuit design and characterization
Dr. Petru Andrei – Semiconductor modeling and simulation
Dr. Jin Moon – Integrated power electronics
Dr. Shonda Bernadin - Semiconductor Education and WF development
• Collaborative research with faculty and researchers in other departments and Engineering Research Centers (IME, ME, CBE, etc.)
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Hampton is to promote learning, the building of character, and the holistic preparation of students for positions of global leadership and lives of service. The University is a historically Black, research-focused institution grounded in a commitment to an education for life, innovation, the creation of new knowledge and artistic works, and respect for diverse cultures.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Neelam Azad, PhD Vice President for Research neelam.azad@hamptonu.edu
Demetris Geddis, PhD Assistant Dean, Engineering, Architecture & Aviation (SEAA)
demetris.geddis@hamptonu.edu
Janett Walters-Williams, PhD Associate Professor, Computer Science
janett.williams@hamptonu.edu
Glenda Evans, PhD Chair & Associate Professor, Business Administration Dept.
glenda.evans@hamptonu.edu
Mr. Bill Thomas
Associate VP for Governmental Relations
bill.thomas@hamptonu.edu
Summary
Research Interests
In Microelectronics
Core Competencies
Photonic integrated circuits, Hybrid organic/inorganic devices, Lab-onChip, AI-assisted microelectronic design and fabrication, detection of cybersecurity breaches occurring on microelectronic devices, and creation of businesses that manufacture microelectronics.
Hampton’s core competencies stretch from materials synthesis, device & systems development to hardware integrity and STEM education, workforce development, rooted in data-driven methodology and traditional approaches. This places us in a unique strategic position to participate actively at any level of tech development & deployment.
Microfabrication Facility - Mask Aligner, Spinners and Hotplates, Scanning Electron Microscope, X-Ray Diffractometer.
Facilities and Infrastructure
Relevant Curriculum
New Curriculum
Workforce Development
Maker Space - 10,000 sq. ft.
Entrepreneurship Center located in an Opportunity Zone, Large-scale 3D printer, Small-scale 3D printers, Laser printers and engravers
Vacuum former, Large-scale printers.
Electrical Engineering - ELN 404 Semiconductor Electronics, ELN 471 Electronics and Photonics Devices, ELN 526 Computer-Aided Design for VLSI
Computer Engineering - ELN 360 Introduction to Cyber Physical Systems Security, ELN 460 Embedded Systems Security, ELN 462
Quantum Communication Systems
Workforce Development and Entrepreneurship - Business Model
Canvas, Value Proposition Canvas, Business Essentials Courses, 25 Industry-specific Courses
Major in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Minor in Material Science and Engineering, Campus-wide Cybersecurity Awareness
Key Faculty
Current Awards
School Engineering, Architecture, and Aviation - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering - Dr. Ikemefuna Uba, Chair; Dr. Otsebele Nare, Semiconductor Devices; Dr. Zhao (Joy) Sun, Quantum Computing
School of Science - Department of Computer Science - Dr. Janett Walters-Williams, AI/ML
School of Business - Dr. Glenda M. Evans, Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development
Nanotechnology Training
Project Title: “Acquisition of a Mask Aligner with Nanoimprint
Capability for Integrated Photonics Research and Nanotechnology Training”
Funding Agency: Department of Defense
Materials Research
Project Title: “Hampton-Brandeis Partnership for Research and Education in Materials”
Funding Agency: National Science Foundation
National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE/CDE)
Funding Agency: Department of Homeland Security
NASA University Leadership Initiative (ULI)- HU is responsible for designing Machine/ Deep Learning algorithms to be used in the sensors
Funding Agency: NASA
Virginia Workforce Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center
Funding Agency: Department of Education
Summary
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
MISSION STATEMENT
Howard University is a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research intensive and historically Black private university that provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with emphasis on educational opportunities for Black students. Moreover, the University is dedicated to attracting and sustaining a cadre of faculty who are, through their teaching, research and service, committed to the development of distinguished, historically aware, and compassionate graduates and to the discovery of solutions to human problems in the United States and throughout the world. With an abiding interest in both domestic and international affairs, the University is committed to continuing to produce leaders for America and the global community
CONTACT INFORMATION
Bruce Jones, PhD
Senior VP for Research bruce.jones@howard.edu
Pamela Clarke
Director, Research Development
pamela.a.clarke@howard.edu
Research
Interests In Microelectronics
Summary
Neuromorphic Processors: Neural Processing Units, Nearmemory Computing, Materials for Memristor integration, and Polymorphic devices
Silicon based Photonic Integrated Circuits: Novel devices for strong light-matter coupling in integrated photonics i.e. topological systems, metaoptics, chemical sensors, and microwave photonics.
Optoelectronic System on Chip: Co-design methods for integrating FPGAs, coherent light sources, and functional photonic devices on a single chip
AI for Circuit Design: Computer Assisted Design and optimization of photonic and electronic circuits using Reverse Design Methods and Machine Learning.
Quantum Materials Development: Growth and processing of Carbon Nanotubes, Graphene, and Low Dimensional Boron Nitride allotropes
Hardware Device Security: Physically Unclonable Functions, Security Device Authentication
Integrated Circuit Intellectual Property Core Protection
Hardware Software Codesign
Security of Deep Learning Hardware Accelerators (on FFGAs)
GWU Nanoimaging Center – Multiphoton Microscope and Scanning Electron Microscope
UMD College Park Cleanroom – Lithography, Etching, and Deposition
Howard Nanofabrication Facility - Impedance Analyzer, Probe Station, Waveform Generators, Oscilloscope, Testing Bay for Chip prototyping
Infrastructure & Facilities
Howard Nanofabrication Facility - Wafer Cleaving Station
Howard Nanofabrication Facility – Workstation Computer for COMSOL Multiphysics Simulations
Harvard University Center for Nanoscale Systems - Scan Probe
Microscopy: Ultra-high resolution Atomic Force Microscopy (Asylum Cypher AFM), Scanning Optical Near-field Microscopy for visible to mid-IR (NeaSpec NeaScope), and Photo Induced Force Microscopy (custom setup)
State of the Art commercial EDA Tools (FFGPAs)
Infrastructure & Facilities
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Core Competencies
Summary
Xilinx FPGA boards including 7-series Artix, Zynq SoC (zedboard, Zybo-Z7 and Pynq)
UltraScale ZCU 104 FPGA Board
Workstation computers for machine learning and deep learning
Hardware acceleration prototype platform for deep learning
Howard University Interdisciplinary Research Building Cleanroom – Opening Fall 2025
Semiconductor Fabrication Process Integration
New Materials Metrology and Development
Solid State Physics / Quantum Engineering
Photonic and Optoelectronic Devices
Neuromorphic Computing
Multiphysics Simulations
Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems
Manufacturing, Testing/Validation and Security of Integrated Circuits
Network-on-CHIP (NoC)
Design of Digital Systems using commercial Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Field-programmable gate array (FFGPA) tools
Security Circuits
Prototyping/Evaluation/Application
Device Authentication Protocols
Cryptographic Secret Key Storage and Generation
Hardware Software Codesign
Deep Learning Accelerator Security
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Cybersecurity
Behavioral Security, Hardware Security and Network Security
JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY
MOTTO
Challenging Minds, Changing lives
CONTACT INFORMATION
Joseph Whittaker, PhD
VP for Research & Economic Development
joseph.a.whittaker@jsums.edu
Nihar Pradhan, PhD Associate Professor
nihar.r.pradhan@jsums.edu
Summary
Research Interests
In Microelectronics
Core Competencies
Facilities and Infrastructure
Relevant
Curriculum
Key Faculty Members
Current Awards
Semiconductor Physics, Material Science, Quantum Materials, Solar Cells, Energy storage and Energy generation
Materials growth facilities using Chemical growth, Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT) Method, Chemical Vapor Deposition Technique (CVD), Solar Cells Fabrications and Characterization.
Solar Cells Fabrication, Semiconductor Layered Materials Synthesis, Low temperature Cryostat, 2D Materials Stacking station, Optoelectronic Characterization tools. Raman spectroscopy, SEM, TEM Microscopy.
Research Methods in Physics: This course reinforces concepts learned in advanced science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses helping students to develop critical thinking, writing, research, presentation and analysis skills. The problems presented are analyzed by the class and solutions proposed.
Prof. Nihar Pradhan
Prof. Qiln Dai
Prof. Shan Yang
Dr. Muhammad Islam
Prof. Paresh Ray
Prof. Tigran Shahbazyan
Dr. Yasir Mohammad
Prof. Jerzy Leszczynski
NSF: NSF-PREM, NSF EiR, NSF-EPSCoR, NSF-RIA
DOE: DOE-EPSCoR (Heterogeneous Integration of 2D-3D Materials for Energy Efficient Electronics)
MOREHOUSE COLLEGE
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Morehouse College is to develop men with disciplined minds who will lead lives of leadership and service.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Triscia Hendrickson, PhD Associate Provost for Research & Student Training
triscia.hendrickson@morehouse.edu
Kinnis Gosha, PhD
Hortenius I. Chenault Endowed Professor of Computer Science
kinnis.gosha@morehouse.edu
Summary
Research
Interests In Microelectronics
Research
Capability
Past/Current Performance
Research Simulation Case Studies for Virtual Clean Room Activity
Virtual Reality/Extended Reality
Social Media Data Analytics
Cybersecurity
Sentiment Analysis
Natural Language Processing
Text Mining
Chatbot Development
Embodied Conversational Agents
Web Development
Database Development and Administration
The Center for Broadening Participation in Computing (CBPC) was awarded three subcontracts (below) to train Air Force Cadets and Navy Midshipmen from the Morehouse, Spelman and Clark Atlanta ROTC programs to conduct research in social media data analytics to identify, quantify and classify cyber terrorism in Twitter and Instagram using text and images.
Cyber Spectrum Collaborative Research Environment. Department of Defense. Prime: Georgia Tech Research Institute (FA8650-15-D-1833-FA865019F1682). Morehouse Share: $247,418. Dates: 1.1.20 – 6-30.20.
Cyber Spectrum Collaborative Research Environment. Department of Defense. Prime: Georgia Tech Research Institute (FA8651-16-D-0049—FA8651-18-F-1053). Morehouse Share: $437,814. Dates: 10.1818 – 12.15.19.
Cyber Spectrum Collaborative Research Environment. US Air Force. Prime: Georgia Tech Research Institute (FA8075-14-D-0018-0026). Morehouse Share: $157,500. Award Period: 10.24.17 – 09.30.18.
Past/Current Performance
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Summary
The CBPC was awarded three grants from the National Science Foundation to investigate the use of chatbots and embodied conversational agents in various task domains in which human-agent relationships improve task outcomes.
Excellence in Research: Evaluating the Use of Virtual Mentoring for HBCU Undergraduates in Computer Science, NSF, CISE, $1,224,853, 2018 - 2021. Award #1831964.
HBCU-DCL EAGER: Preparing Underrepresented Students for the Engineering and Computer Science Professoriate Virtually Using Embodied Conversational Agents. Broadening Participation in Engineering, NSF, $299,932, 2017-2019.
HBCU-UP Broadening Participation Research Project: Exploring Computing Careers through a Virtual Career Fair Using Embodied Conversational Agents, NSF, $349,057, 20152018.
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
MISSION STATEMENT
Morgan State University serves the community, region, state, nation, and world as an intellectual and creative resource by supporting, empowering and preparing high-quality, diverse graduates to lead the world. The University offers innovative, inclusive, and distinctive educational experiences to a broad cross section of the population in a comprehensive range of disciplines at the baccalaureate, master's, doctoral, and professional degree levels. Through collaborative pursuits, scholarly research, creative endeavors, and dedicated public service, the University gives significant priority to addressing societal problems, particularly those prevalent in urban communities
CONTACT INFORMATION
Willie E. May, PhD
VP Research & Economic Development
willie.may@morgan.edu
Albert Sweets
Director, External Research Partnerships
albert.sweets@morgan.edu
Michael Spencer, PhD
Director, Center for Research and Education in Microelectronics
michael.spencer@morgan.edu
Center for Research & Education in Microelectronics
Capability Statement
Summary
The Morgan Center for Research and Education in Microelectronics is being formed to address these dual challenges. A state-of-the-art clean room is being designed for construction and new faculty in the field are being recruited. The new clean room will be designed for teaching Silicon technology and feature 3,500- 4,000 sq ft of usable clean space. This facility will allow for a laboratory-based course in Microelectronics as well as support local users and stimulate research As a result of 1 4-million-dollar program with Apple called the New Silicon Initiative the Dept of Electrical Engineering and the Dept of Computer science have already developed a pathway curriculum for integrated circuit designers Using computer aided design tools enables Morgan to do research in the design of specialized chips Our initial research focus on the fabrication side is on wide bandgap and ultra-wide bandgap materials and devices with an emphasis on applications in high power, quantum sensors and biological devices. These applications for advanced materials are given a new life by the hetero-integration approaches that will be employed in the center.
Cybersecurity Assurance & Policy Center (CAP)
Affiliated Research Centers & Programs
Facilities and Infrastructure
Center for Equitable Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Systems (CEAMLS)
Center of Excellence for Advanced Electro-Photonics with 2D Materials
Morgan Microfabrication Facilities: These microfabrication facilities current and to be acquired will form the tool set for the new class 1000 clean room to be located in the Mitchell Engineering Bld. on Morgan State University campus. The facilities provide scientific instrumentation, laboratory facilities, and expert staff support to enable multidisciplinary research down to the micron length scale. The current plan is that the microfabrication facilities will be comprised of ~4,000 sq ft of contiguous cleanroom space over three times the current space. Advanced characterization capabilities include microscopy, spectroscopy, surface analysis, and optical spectrometry The new facilities will be supported by a Lab Director and research engineer to be hired under the state supported center
Key Faculty
Future Research Aspirations
Summary
Michael Spencer. PhD
Christofer Thomas, PhD
Albert Sweets
Willie E. May, PhD
We are trying to recruit new faculty both junior and senior to join the center. Additionally, we are trying to make the program attractive to incoming freshman through summer microelectronics bootcamp programs and through honors fellowship. Second is the facility. Our desire is that the new clean room will serve both for training as well as research. We know how important a basic toolset having nearby is, but we will not try and compete with resources at facilities such as the NIST or U of Maryland cleanrooms. Therefore, we think a nice compromise is tools with 1 micron linewidth capability and a facility at about the class 1000 level. Third research focus. We have a limit amount of resource, and we would like to focus on areas where we can achieve some national prominence. As we indicated earlier on of these areas concerns utilization of wide and ultrawide bandgap materials. A second area is biodevices. Both areas have a natural connection with advanced packaging
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY
MOTTO
We see the future in you
CONTACT INFORMATION
Patricia Mead, PhD Chair, Department of Engineering pmead@nsu.edu
Michael Keeve, PhD Dean, College of Engineering mokeeve@nsu.edu
Hargsoon Yoon, PhD Professor, Engineering hyoon@nsu.edu
Eric Claville Executive Advisor to the President for Governmental Relations ewclaville@nsu.edu
Aurelia Williams, PhD Sr. Vice Provost for Academic & Faculty Affairs atwilliams@nsu.edu
Summary
Research
Interests In Microelectronics
Core Competencies
Facilities and Infrastructure
Relevant Curriculum
Key Faculty
Future Research Aspirations
We have significant efforts in the development of training materials for targeted audiences, including veterans, undergrad and graduate STEM majors. Our faculty also particiate in research activities related to the advancement of renewable energy technologies, advanced sensing and materials, and
The Norfolk State cleanroom competencies include advanced research and education expertise, including photolithography, deposition, and wet and dry etch expertise. Education and training programs include microelectronics, materialsscience,nanophotonics,andquantumscience.
Norfolk State University is home to the Micron-NSU Nanofabrication Cleanroom, a 10,000 sp. ft., class 100/1000 cleanroom facility. The facility features four fabrication bays, and an extensive characterization capability.
Norfolk State currently administers master of science and doctoral programs in materials science, and master of science programs in Electronics Engineering. The university wishes to expand its current degree programs to also include doctoral programs in quantum engineering and computer science. The university also wishes to extend its training capabilities to include chip packaging and life-cycle engineering related infrastructure and courses.
Patricia Mead, PhD
Hargsoon Yoon, PhD
Michael Keeve, PhD
Norfolk State currently administers master of science and doctoral programs in materials science, and master of science programs in Electronics Engineering. The university wishes to expand its current degree programs to also include doctoral programs in quantum engineering and computer science. The university also wishes to extend its training capabilities to include chip packaging and life-cycle engineering related infrastructure and courses.
MISSION STATEMENT NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY
An 1890 land-grant doctoral high research activity university, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University prepares students to advance the human condition and facilitate economic growth in North Carolina and beyond by providing a preeminent and diverse educational experience through teaching, research, and scholarly application of knowledge.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Eric Muth, PhD Vice Chancellor , Division Research & Economic Development ermuth@ncat.edu
Tim Minor Vice Chancellor of Strategic Partnerships taminor@ncat.edu
Shyam Aravamudhan, PhD Director of JSNN Core Facilities saravamu@ncat.edu
Oliver Thomas Director, External Affairs omthomas@ncat.edu
Research
Interests In Microelectronics
Summary
New materials, designs, devices, and packaging for energy-efficient, power, and Radio Frequency (RF) electronics, incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) into electronics, wearable and flexible electronics, secure, edge and quantum computing and new memory technologies.
Multi-scale modeling, synthesis, and characterization of emerging materials including wide- bandgap (Silicon Carbide, Gallium Nitride), 2D (Boron Nitride, Molybdenum disulfide.), transition metal oxides, oxynitrides, soft, and nanomaterials
Core Competencies
Facilities and Infrastructure
Design, modeling, and measurement (up to THz) of active, passive, power, RF, and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces for wireless, mobile, and edge (IoT) computing
Design, and fabrication of silicon and next-generation flexible sensors, and systems using Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS), and microfluidics
Design and fabrication of alternative digital data storage, namely the DNA-based memory
7000 sq. ft. (Class ISO 5/6) cleanroom with 200 mm compatible tools for micro and nanofabrication, process metrology, failure analysis, and characterization. One of only a few in the nation with integrated biological and semiconductor cleanrooms.
Tools for additive manufacturing, bottom-up synthesis, microscopy (optical, probe, electron, and other charged), x-ray analysis, preparative/analytical chemistry, ISO material testing, SynBio, and high-perf computing.
For design, modeling, and measurement including an anechoic chamber (for 18GHz to 95GHz and 300MHz to 3GHz), probe stations, network, and spectrum analyzers, to name a few.
Envisioned to package conventional and novel power/RF devices using methods ranging from 2D die attach and wire-bond assembly to multiple 2.5D and 3D integration.
Future Research Aspirations
Envisioned to both package conventional and novel power/RF devices using methods ranging from 2D die attach and wire-bond assembly to multiple 2.5D and 3D integration. Tools for wafer, chip and board levels, material evaluation and characterization, reliability testing and failure analysis, and package modeling and simulation
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
Excellence Lives Here Motto
CONTACT INFORMATION
Magesh Rajan, PhD VP Research & Innovation
mtrajan@pvamu.edu
Richard Wilkins, PhD Director, Center for Radiation Engineering and Science for Space Exploration
rtwilkins@pvamu.edu
Ramaswamy Krishnamoorthi, PhD Director of Research Services & Center Initiatives
rakrishnamoorthi@pvamu.edu
Michael Gibson
TAMUS Assistant Vice Chancellor for Government Relations
mgibson@tamus.edu
Summary
Research
Interests In Microelectronics
Core Competencies
Facilities and Infrastructure
Relevant
Curriculum/ Courses & Description
VLSI Design and Fabrication
Hardware Security
Radiation Effects on Electronics
Quantum and Nanomaterials and Device
AI, Machine Learning and Big Data Engineering
Integrated Circuit Design and Electronic Material and Device
Characterization
Nano- and quantum materials
Sustainability, Energy and Power Engineering
The Center of Excellence in Research and Education for Big Military Data Intelligence (CREDIT
Center of Excellence for Cyber Security (SECURE)
The Smart MicroGrid Advanced Research and Technology Center (SMART)
The Center for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (CEES)
The Center of Excellence for Communication Systems Technology Research (CECSTR)
Undergraduate:
ELEG 3303: Physical Principles of Solid State Devices –semiconductor and device physics.
ELEG 4322: Electronic and Photonic Materials and Devices –semiconductor photonics and nanoscience and technology.
Graduate Level:
ELEG 6342: VLSI and ULSI Design – design techniques for microelectronics
ELEG 6350: Advanced Photonics Materials and Devices –photonic devices for communication, light and photovoltaics.
ELEG 6351: Advanced Quantum Devices – advanced MOS and beyond MOS devices.
ELEG 6352: Advanced Characterization of Materials and Devices – techniques for material and device characterization
Key Faculty (not exhaustive)
Summary
Dr. Nabila Shamim – Chemical Engineering – nanomaterials characterization
Dr. Lin Li – Computer Science – data science and machine learning
Dr. Jaejong Park – Mechanical Engineering – advanced manufacturing
Dr. Dr. Lai Jiang – Mechanical Engineering – advanced manufacturing
Dr. Suxia Cui – Electrical and Computer Engineering – advanced computing
Dr. Shuza Binzaid - Electrical and Computer Engineering –integrated circuit design
Dr. Annamalai Annamalai - Electrical and Computer Engineering –hardware security
Dr. Mohamed Chouikha - Electrical and Computer Engineering –hardware security
Dr. Richard Wilkins - Electrical and Computer Engineering – device characterization
Dr. Lijun Qian - Electrical and Computer Engineering – artificial intelligence and machine learning
Current Awards (not exhaustive)
Past Awards (not exhaustive)
Apple New Silicon Initiative semiconductor chip design and manufacturing through classes, Key people: Dr. S Cui and Dr. S. Binzaid, ECE.
Center for Radiation Engineering and Science for Space Exploration –radiation effects on electronics and devices for radiation detection. Key person: Dr. R. Wilkins.
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
MISSION STATEMENT
Tennessee State University, through its legacy as an HBCU and land grant institution, transforms lives, prepares a diverse population of leaders, and contributes to economic and community development by providing affordable and accessible educational programs at various degree levels promoting academic excellence through scholarly inquiry, teaching, research, lifelong learning, and public service.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Quincy Quick, PhD Associate Vice President Research and Sponsored Programs
Chief Research Officer qquick@tnstate.edu
Richard Mu, PhD Director, TSU-Fisk-Illinois (TSUFI) PREM (Partnership with I-MRSEC at UIUC) Program rmu@tnstate.edu
Lin Li, PhD Interim Dean, College of Engineering lli1@tnstate.edu
Xavier Warren Congressional Partners
xwarren@congressionalpartners.com
Research
Interests In Microelectronics
Summary
Civil & Architectural Engineering Bio-inspired Infrastructure, Building Energy Systems, Environmental Management and Policy, Transportation Planning, Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure, Micro and Macro Mechanics of Materials, Lattice and Cementitious Structures Computer Science Health/Bio Informatics, Cyber-security, Bio-mechatronics, Networking, HumanComputer Interfacing, Software Systems, Image processing, Natural Language Processing, Adhoc Networks Electrical & Computer Engineering
Signal/Image Processing, Nano- Sensors, Cyber-security, Cyber-Physical Systems, Wireless Communication, Embedded Systems, Autonomous Robotics, Intelligent Controls Systems, Power Systems Mechanical & Manufacture Engineering
Mobile Robotics, Autonomy, Remote Sensing and Data Fusion, Hurricane Surge Modeling, Mechatronics, Additive Manufacturing, Vibration Control, Multi-Body and Nonlinear Dynamics
Applied and Industrial Technology Aviation Management, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Mechatronics, industrial robotics
TSU Interdisciplinary Graduate Engineering Research (T I G E R ) Institute
Mechatronics
Cybersecurity
Nano-materials
Advanced Visualization and Computing
Bioinformatics
Research Centers & Institutes
Facilities and Infrastructure
Center of Excellence in Information Systems and Engineering
Management
Center of Excellence for Battlefield Sensor Fusion
SMART Center
Tech Innovation
AI
Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
Research facilities include over (100) basic science research laboratories and (8) research centers and institutes equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, technologies, and software that include high-performance computing capabilities, advanced imaging technologies, and analytical instrumentation.
Research Capabilities & Capacity
Summary
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, cybersecurity, machine learning, mechatronics, renewable energy systems, Building Information Modeling, 3-D Visualization The TIGER Institute is a graduate-level research facility for the College of Engineering at Tennessee State University. Its goal is to help faculty, staff and students conduct research in areas of national STEM workforce needs as advocated by the National Academy of Engineering. Our current focus resides in the areas of science visualization and computation, cyber-security, smart sensor networking, nano-materials and advanced energy systems. Research Labs We have four main labs that comprise the sum our research. They include The Biomechatronics & Agriculture Robotics, Cyber Security, Material Sciences and, The CAVE. The TIGER Institute is the premier science and engineering research unit at the university, and a major applied research organization that focus on addressing solutions related to national security, business competitiveness, and quality of life
Future Research Aspirations
To strengthen and build research capacity, capabilities, and workforce development related to CHIPS
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
CONTACT INFORMATION MISSION STATEMENT
Texas Southern University is a student-centered comprehensive doctoral university committed to ensuring equality, offering innovative programs that are responsive to global challenges, and transforming diverse students into lifelong learners, engaged citizens, and creative leaders.
Michelle Penn-Marshall, PhD VP Research and Innovation michelle.penn-marshall@tsu.edu
Xuemin Chen, PhD xuemin.chen@tsu.edu lli1@tnstate.edu
Daniel Vrinceanu, PhD Professor, Physics
daniel.vrinceanu@tsu.edu
Mark Harvey, PhD Associate Professor, mark.harvey@tsu.edu
Strategic Research & Innovative Priorities
Core Competencies
Summary
Microelectronics & Packaging
High Performing Computing Center
Low dimensional nano-materials
Cybersecurity
Signal Processing/Computer Vision
Advanced Manufacturing
Workforce Development & Entrepreneurship
Computational Modeling of Complex Systems
Silicon Photomultipliers for detection of light photon-by-photon
Quantum wires and molecular transistors
Quantum Dots and lowdimensional defects/ Metrology < 10 nm
High Performance Computing
Scientific Machine Learning
Digital twins and simulations for analog semiconductor devices and multimodal microelectronics
Optimization: Supply Chain, Chip Architecture, Routing
Dr. Daniel Vrinceanu (Physics)
Dr. Mark Harvey (Physics)
Dr. Graham Thomas (Engineering)
Dr. Xuemin Chen (Engineering)
Key Faculty
Dr. Fengxiang Qiao (Engineering)
Dr. Aladdin Sleem (Computer Science)
Dr. Lila Ghemri (Computer Science)
Dr. Xin Wei (Chemistry)
Dr. Yunjiao Wang (Mathematics)
Future Research Aspirations
Scientific Machine Learning for nanostructures in relation to memristors and neuromorphic processors
TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY
MISSION STATEMENT
Tuskegee University advances knowledge, leadership and service through teaching, research, and outreach programs. Uniquely positioned as a historically black, private, state-related, landgrant University, Tuskegee faculty, staff and students transfer knowledge and transform our communities, state, nation, and world.
CONTACT INFORMATION
S. Keith Hargrove, PhD
Provost & Sr. VP for Academic Affairs
skhargrove@tuskegee.edu
Summary
Core
Competencies
Key Academic Programs
Key Faculty & Core
Competencies
Relevant Awards to Support
Semiconductors
Advanced materials such as nanomaterials, composites and polymers; fracture mechanics
Biomedical sciences, cyber-security, AI/ML, and data sciences
Agricultural and environmental science, climate science and farm livestock
PhD – Materials Science Engineering
BS/MS in Electrical Engineering
BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering
BS in Data Science
Dr. L. Jiang, Professor of Electrical Engineering – Fabrication of semiconductors; MEMS
Dr. Fan Wu, Professor of Computer Science and Department Head – Cyber-security and Data Science
Dr. V. Rangari, Professor, Professor of Materials Science –Materials for semiconductors and packaging; Nanoparticles synthesis, characterization, and processing capabilities
Intel Increasing Diversity in Semiconductor Science and Engineering
Higher Education Program
Project: Semiconductor Manufacturing Education and Research
Experience for Undergraduates - $400k
NSF Scholarship for Service (SFS) Program
Project: Collaborative Research: Renewal: Strengthening the National Cybersecurity Workforce - $2,568,522.
What’s Next for the Network?
Reconvene the HBCU Chips Network to map out a formalized strategy which could include the following:
Explore the establishment of regional/local Centers of Excellence as part of discrete yet connected network (No one Center can do it all).
Continue to engage industry, and government to make meaningful investments on campus’ in Research and Development (e.g., tools, facilities and characterization equipment etc.)
Hold federal government accountable to ensure equitable distribution of funding (Can only do this as a collective and unified voice..)
Establish Industry Roundtable to keep abreast of current and future needs, while increasing accessibility.
