MUSiC Facility Celebrates Topping Out

The University of Arkansas celebrated the topping-out of the Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Facility, marking a milestone. Over 100 attendees, including students, faculty, and state leaders, signed the beam and heard remarks from Dean Kim Needy and Professor Alan Mantooth. This new 21,760-square-foot facility will enable advancements in silicon carbide semiconductor research, bridging the gap between university research and industry needs, and enhancing U.S. competitiveness. It will feature clean rooms for chip fabrication and testing and support workforce development in semiconductor manufacturing.

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KAIST GCC Visits HiDEC Research Laboratories

KAIST GCC Visits HiDEC Research Laboratories

The University of Arkansas Power Group recently welcomed representatives from KAIST GCC for a tour of the High Density Electronics Center (HiDEC) and other advanced research laboratories at the University of Arkansas.   During the visit, guests explored advanced...

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Tijesunimi Akintunde Presents Research at IEEE ITherm 2026

Tijesunimi Akintunde Presents Research at IEEE ITherm 2026

The University of Arkansas Power Group congratulates Tijesunimi Akintunde on presenting his research at the IEEE ITherm 2026 conference in Orlando, Florida, one of the leading international conferences focused on thermal management and electronics cooling. At the...

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Yue Zhao Receives International Power Electronics Award

Yue Zhao Receives International Power Electronics Award

The University of Arkansas Power Group congratulates Dr. Yue Zhao, associate professor of electrical engineering, on receiving the Isao Takahashi Power Electronics Award at the 2026 International Power Electronics Conference in Nagasaki, Japan. This international...

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