$3.5M Award Boosts Power Electronics Research at U of A
The University of Arkansas has secured a $3.5 million award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology to elevate its roles as a leader in power-electronics research and development. The funding will support upgrades to the High Density Electronics Center...
UA Power Group Featured at SEMICON West
The University of Arkansas Power Group represented the University of Arkansas at SEMICON West in October, engaging with industry leaders and showcasing its research, facilities, and industry partnerships in power electronics and semiconductor technologies. Coverage of...
Inside MUSiC: Dr. Alan Mantooth on Silicon Carbide Innovation
In this podcast, Dr. Alan Mantooth discusses how Arkansas is emerging as a leader in silicon carbide research and manufacturing. He explores the state’s growing role in advanced power‑electronics innovation and the impact MUSiC will have on U.S. semiconductor...
U of A Celebrates Grand Opening of MUSiC Semiconductor Fabrication Facility
The University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas Power Group marked a major milestone with the opening of its new semiconductor fabrication facility, bringing together state leaders, industry partners, and national media to celebrate the region’s growing role...
U of A Collaborates with Defense Department to Develop Video Tracking Tool
The University of Arkansas has joined a nationwide research team funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop next-generation video object tracking technology. Led by electrical engineering and computer science assistant professor and UA...
America’s First Multi-User Silicon Carbide Fab Launches in Arkansas
The University of Arkansas Power Group announced MUSiC, the nation’s first multi-user silicon carbide (SiC) research fabrication facility. MUSiC is an open-access SiC fab designed to fast-track U.S. SiC commercialization by offering prototyping, multi-project wafers,...
Alan Mantooth Recognized for Energy and Sustainability Work
IEEE has recognized Alan Mantooth, Board Member and Division II Director, for his career-long dedication to enabling greater efficiencies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the energy-generation and transportation industries. His leadership and research continue...
$1 Million Awarded to Boost Semiconductor Workforce Development
The University of Arkansas received a $1 million grant from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education to expand workforce training in electronics and semiconductors. This program will equip students with foundational skills for careers in the semiconductor industry,...
Engineers Can Earn CEU Credits Through New Online Courses
Professional engineers and graduate students can enroll in a new, online course that offers a foundational understanding of analyzing and designing grid-connected power electronic circuits for electric energy conversion and control. The Grid-connected Advanced Power...
Han Hu, David Huitink, and Xiangbo Meng Awarded 21st Century Professorships
Han Hu, David Huitink, and Xiangbo 'Henry' Meng, UA Power Group members and associate professors of Mechanical Engineering, have been awarded the Twenty-First Century Professorships in Engineering. Established in 2006, this prestigious honor, one of the College of...
Team from the UA Power Group Wins U.S. Department of Energy Contest
Dr. David Huitink and his team were named a Phase One winner in the U.S. Department of Energy's Silicon Carbide Packaging Prize. Their innovative design, led by Dr. Huitink in collaboration with Dr. Xiaoqing Song and graduate students Matthew Norris, Mohammad Dehan...
New AI Tool Imitates Radiologist’s Gaze to Analyze X-Rays
Ngan Le, member of the UA Power Group and assistant professor of computer science and computer engineering, studies AI and computer vision. Le and her collaborators developed a highly accurate AI framework for reading chest x-rays called "ItpCtrl-AI", which stands for...