Dr. Wilhelmus J. Geerts

Dr. Wilhelmus Geerts studies the optical, magnetic, electrical, and mechanical properties of thin films, multilayers, and perovskite/oxide materials. His research includes magneto-elastic materials, 3D-printed magnetic composites, and high-power electronic heterostructures, supported by NSF and DoD funding.

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Dr. Lee

DR. MING-HSUN LEE

Dr. Ming-Hsun Lee studies ultra-wide bandgap oxide semiconductors, focusing on materials like β-Ga₂O₃ for next-generation power electronics. His lab works on crystal growth, device fabrication, and advanced characterization to improve efficiency, reliability, and high-power performance in semiconductor devices.

Dr. Yoichi Miyahara

Dr. Yoichi Miyahara develops advanced scanning-probe microscopy tools to study materials at the nanoscale, like quantum dots, nanowires, 2D materials, and novel energy materials. He builds instruments to map electrical, optical, or mechanical properties at nanometer resolution. His work enables detailed characterization of quantum materials, molecular electronics, and nano-devices.

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Dr. Edwin Piner

Dr. Edwin L. Piner

Dr. Edwin L. Piner researches wide- and ultrawide-bandgap semiconductors, focusing on GaN, AlN, and diamond to create high-power, high-temperature devices. His team developed GaN-on-diamond structures and advances power electronics and HEMTs, supported by NSF and DoD funding.

 

Dr. Nathan Satchell

Dr. Nathan Satchell conducts research at Texas State University on the interplay between superconductivity and magnetism.  His lab — SUPERMAG Lab — studies thin-film superconductors, magnetic quantum materials, and hybrid devices aimed at advancing quantum materials understanding and spintronic applications. 

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Dr. Nikoleta Theodoropoulou

Dr. Nikoleta Theodoropoulou researches exotic oxide materials on silicon, exploring quantum behaviors like ferroelectricity, multiferroicity, and unconventional superconductivity. Her work uses nanofabrication, epitaxial growth, and low‑temperature measurements, supported by DoD and other grants for quantum-device applications.

Dr. Mark Wistey

Dr. Mark Wistey develops advanced semiconductor and photonic materials through hetero-epitaxy, including Ge:C alloys for on-chip lasers, upconverting nanostructures for solar cells, and novel materials integrated on silicon. His work supports next-generation electronics and photonics and is funded by NSF and DoD.

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