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 Rahman, and Tanzila Akter pushes semiconductor packaging limits, enabling silicon carbide devices to handle higher temperatures and power levels in an ultra-compact form. One of eight Phase 1 winners, the team received $50,000 to build a prototype for Phase 2, where they’ll compete for one of four $250,000 prizes. Click here to watch submission video.
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...