Pleased to announce that Ganesh Sadasivan has received the competitive Samsung Austin Semiconductor Undergraduate Fellowship for Spring and Fall 2026. This fellowship supports Ganesh’s ongoing work in semiconductor research at KRG and includes engagement with Samsung experts. Well done Ganesh!!
Research
KRG Invited Talk at the University of Washington
Prof. Milad Koohi delivered an invited presentation titled “Towards Agile Radios for NextG Wireless Communications and Sensing” at the University of Washington, Seattle, on January 8, 2026.
In this talk, Prof. Koohi discussed emerging device, circuit, and microsystem concepts that enable agile, reconfigurable radio platforms for next-generation (NextG) wireless communications and sensing. The presentation highlighted how multi-physical materials and integrated RF technologies can address key challenges in adaptability, performance, and efficiency for future communication and sensing systems.
This invited presentation reflects ongoing research efforts within the Koohi Research Group (KRG) on advanced RF microelectronics and microsystems for NextG applications.
Evatec CLN200E Sputtering System Installation Underway
We are pleased to announce the installation of our production-grade Evatech Sputtering System CLN200E sputtering system in the Koohi Research Group. This state-of-the-art deposition platform expands our thin-film fabrication capabilities for advanced MEMS and microelectronic device development.
The Evatec CLN200E system provides high-uniformity film deposition for III-Nitride, enabling research into next-generation ferroelectric, piezoelectric, and tunable RF devices. The system’s advanced automation and precision process control support both research-scale and pre-production thin-film engineering.
Key System Features
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8-inch substrate capability with heated chuck up to 500 °C.
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Multi-gas compatibility: Ar, N₂, and O₂.
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Dual target shutters and substrate shutter for flexible co-sputtering configurations.
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Single-wafer load lock with automated wafer handling and manipulation.
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Fully automated operation with graphical user interface, process editor, and recipe management system.
This new tool will play a central role in exploring ferroelectric materials and supporting projects aimed at developing high-performance MEMS resonators, acoustic filters, and tunable RF front-end components.
Ryan Received “Samsung Austin Semiconductor Graduate Fellowship”
Pleased to announce that Ryan Ozelton has received the competitive Samsung Austin Semiconductor Graduate Fellowship for Fall 2025. This prestigious fellowship supports Ryan’s ongoing work in semiconductor research within our group and includes engagement with Samsung experts and mentoring undergraduate researchers. Well done, Ryan! Let’s keep pushing boundaries.
Ryan Receives Michael Powell Fellowship Award
We are pleased to share that Ryan Ozelton has been selected to receive the competitive Michael Powell Fellowship Award from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering for the 2025–2026 academic year. This prestigious fellowship recognizes outstanding graduate students for their academic excellence and research potential. Congratulations to Ryan on this well-deserved honor.