Alan Mantooth Ranked #8 in the World for Power Electronics
ScholarGPS, a leading resource for scholar profiles, ranked Alan Mantooth #8 among highly ranked scholars worldwide and #1 in the United States. Dr. Alan Mantooth, Distinguished Professor of Engineering at the University of Arkansas and Director of the UAPG, has...
The UAPG Appoints Director of Business Development
Matthew Leftwich has been appointed as the inaugural director of business development for the U of A Power Group (UAPG). In this role, he will work closely with three UAPG facilities to strengthen industry engagement and accelerate technology transition. Welcome to...
4 Students Complete a Summer Research Experience (REU)
Last summer, four students from across the nation completed a 10-week intensive research experience in electrical engineering and computer science. Through the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, students worked closely...
Dr. Meng Presented at the Arkansas Lithium Innovation Summit
In October, Dr. Xiangbo (Henry) Meng, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, served as a featured speaker at the Arkansas Lithium Innovation Summit. Held in Little Rock, Arkansas, the summit brought together more than 900 industry experts...
The U of A Hosted the IEEE Design Methodologies Conference (DMC)
In November, we hosted the IEEE DMC, welcoming professionals from industry and research institutions for a dynamic and engaging conference. The event featured inspiring keynote speakers, technical and poster sessions, guided facility tours, and a memorable welcome...
3 UAPG Faculty were Selected to Lead Research Working Groups
Three UAPG faculty members—Kiesha Walters, Qinghua Li, and Chris Farnell—have been selected to lead and contribute to Research Working Groups awarded by the College of Engineering. These working groups focus on emerging research areas with strong potential for growth...
$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,...