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...
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...
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...
Tom Cotton Staff Tours MUSiC and HiDEC
The UAPG welcomes representatives from U.S. Senator Tom Cotton's office for a tour of the Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Facility (MUSiC) and the High Density Electronics Center (HiDEC). During the visit, guests observed innovative research in...
Southern States Tours U of A Research Facilities
UAPG recently hosted representatives from Southern States, LLC for a tour of research facilities focused on the future of power electronics, semiconductors, and energy systems. During the visit, the guests toured the National Center for Reliable Electric Power...
Global Campus Visits MUSiC Facility
The University of Arkansas Power Group recently hosted the University of Arkansas Global Campus at the Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Facility (MUSiC) for a recording session showcasing the facility's research and capabilities. The visit...
NSF CAREER Award for Xiaoqing Song
The University of Arkansas Power Group congratulates Dr. Xiaoqing Song, assistant professor of electrical engineering, on receiving a prestigious five-year National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award to advance research supporting the transition to a smarter, more...
David Agogo-Mawuli Named 2026 National Scholar
The University of Arkansas Power Group Congratulates David Setor Agogo-Mawuli on being recognized as a 2026 National Scholar during the State & National Awards Reception at the University of Arkansas. In addition to receiving this prestigious award, David was...
Power Group Team Wins International Design Challenge
Graduate students Pedram Heris and Abu Shahir Md Khalid Hasan, with faculty advisor Dr. Alan Mantooth, received first place and the Best Oral Presentation Award at the IEEE Power Electronics Society Aerospace Power Electronics Design Challenge. The team competed...
The UAPG was Awarded 2 External Funding Excellence Awards
The UAPG received both a Pinnacle Medal and a Distinction Medal from the Provost’s Office during the EXCEL‑AR External Funding Excellence Celebration Program for their success securing funding for MUSiC and for their project, “Delivering Advanced Electronics Education...
Md. Zahidul Islam won a Best Paper Award at IEEE’s DCAS 2026
Md. Zahidul Islam won a Best Paper Award for his paper titled, “A 6.5-24 GHZ CMOS LNA for FR3 Bands Using Wideband Matching Technique with Sub-3 dB NF in 45nm PD-SOI” at the IEEE Dallas Circuits and Systems (DCAS) Conference.
The UA Workforce Development Team Visits Area Schools and Events
The Workforce Development team recently visited Lisa Academy, a STEM course on the U of A campus, and NWACC's Workforce Strategies for a Thriving Region: Manufacturing event. The team presented the UA Power Group Workforce Development’s new industry-aligned virtual...











