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Majeed represented the KRG at the RAMI Workshop 2025 on Next-Generation Microelectronics and Interface Engineering for Integration, delivering an overview of our research titled “Ferroelectric Materials Enabling Reconfigurable RF Electronics.” His presentation highlighted our advances in ferroelectric thin-film materials and their role in enabling reconfigurable acoustic and RF architectures for future integrated microsystems. This work reflects KRG’s broader effort to develop multiphysical microelectronics and microsystems that push the limits of performance, efficiency, and integration in next-generation communication and sensing platforms.

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

• 8-inch substrate capability with heated chuck up to 500 °C.

• Multi-gas compatibility: Ar, N₂, and O₂.

• Dual target shutters and substrate shutter for flexible co-sputtering configurations.

• Single-wafer load lock with automated wafer handling and manipulation.

• 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.

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. 

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.

June 25, 2025 – Clemson, SC

Prof. Koohi was invited to serve as a panelist at the 2025 Early Career Forum, held in conjunction with the ASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC 2025) and the NAMRI/SME 53rd North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC 53) at Clemson University.

The forum, jointly organized by ASME/MED and NAMRI/SME and supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation, brought together experts from academia, national laboratories, and industry to provide career guidance to students and recent graduates. Prof. Koohi shared insights from his journey across industry and academia, and participated in roundtable discussions on research careers, funding strategies, and professional development.

This engagement reflects KRG’s ongoing commitment to mentoring the next generation of engineers and advancing multidisciplinary research in microelectronics, RF systems, and materials integration.

MSEC Early Career Forum

Prof. Koohi is organizing a workshop at IMS 2025 titled:
“Acoustics Meets Quantum: Bridging RF Acoustics and Quantum Technologies”
If you’re interested in the intersection of RF acoustics and quantum technologies, mark your calendar and join us for a deep dive into this emerging field!
He is also offering a limited number of sponsorships to cover registration fees for Young Professionals (YP) attending the workshop. If you’re an early-career researcher or engineer, you can apply for the sponsorship here (Deadline: April 30th):
https://lnkd.in/eZpnDWX7