Nanoscale and Polarization Engineering: Unlocking New Frontiers with III-Nitrides
Wide and ultrawide bandgap semiconductors are creating new opportunities to address critical global challenges related to energy efficiency, clean energy, sustainability, and quantum information.
In this seminar, Professor Zetian Mi from the University of Michigan will present recent breakthroughs in nanoscale and polarization engineering of III-nitride semiconductors, highlighting their transformative applications in next-generation microelectronics and photonics. The topics will include:
- Converting low-efficiency AlGaN into high-brightness deep-UV emitters for water purification and disinfection.
- Leveraging excitonic effects for ultrahigh-efficiency nano-LEDs that power augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies.
- Discovering ferroelectricity in III-nitrides, which enables enhanced optical properties, superior piezoelectric response, and reconfigurability for applications in:
- Integrated quantum photonics
- Acousto-electronics for 5G/6G technologies
- Memory-in-computing solutions designed for harsh environments
- Light-driven artificial photosynthesis for sustainable energy