Microelectronics

Microelectronics

Research Cluster Overview

Research Cluster: Digital Revolution and Scientific Futures
Topic: Microelectronics
Theme: Driving innovations in semiconductor technology, renewable energy systems, and advanced microelectronics to foster sustainable solutions for energy efficiency, robotics, and future electronic systems in alignment with global development goals.

The Microelectronics Research Cluster is focused on cutting-edge semiconductor advancements. Research involves GaN-based power semiconductor devices, with emphasis on the effects of irradiation on HEMTs and optocouplers. The team explores renewable energy via nanostructures like nanopillars in CdS/CdTe solar cells. Additional research includes CMOS VLSI, fuzzy logic, embedded systems, and power electronics. In collaboration with industry and academia, this cluster aims to develop future-ready, sustainable technologies in microelectronics.

Research Focus Areas

– GaN-based Semiconductor Device Modelling
– Nanostructures for Solar Energy Conversion
– CMOS VLSI & Embedded Systems
– Power Electronics and Optoelectronics
– Robotics and Intelligent Systems
– Interdisciplinary Applications in Energy and Control Systems

Expected Outcomes

  • Evaluate the impact of irradiation on GaN-based HEMTs and optocouplers for reliability improvements (BT Level 5)
  • Design nanostructures like nanopillars/nanowalls in CdS/CdTe solar cells to enhance energy efficiency (BT Level 6)
  • Integrate microelectronics innovations for sustainable and futuristic systems
  • Develop collaborative solutions for electronics and robotics through interdisciplinary research

Current Projects

  • TCAD Modelling of Gallium Nitride High Electron Mobility Transistor (GaN-HEMT)

Faculty Details & CVs

Lead Faculty: Dr. Dinesh Kumar
Designation: Associate Professor
Department: Physics and Electronics
Location: Bangalore
Contact: 9900510740
Email: dinesh.kumar@jainuniversity.ac.in

Faculty Members:
Dr. Dinesh Kumar — CV
Dr. Malatesh S Akkur — CV

Collaborating Opportunities

Internal: FET (Faculty of Engineering and Technology)
External: IISc, IITs, Four-C-Tron (Indiranagar, Bangalore)
Other Collaborations: Nil