Research Focus Areas

At COE MICTEC, our research is anchored in advancing the frontiers of microelectronics and emerging technologies. Our multidisciplinary teams are actively engaged in the following core domains:

Semiconductor Engineering

We explore the full spectrum of semiconductor technologies, from materials to systems, enabling innovation in next-generation electronic devices.

• Advanced Materials & Devices
  Research on novel semiconductor materials, nanomaterials, and device physics to enhance performance, efficiency, and scalability.
• Fabrication & Characterization
  Development and optimization of fabrication processes, including cleanroom techniques, lithography, and material characterization for quality assurance.
• Packaging & Reliability Testing
  Innovative packaging solutions and reliability assessments to ensure robust and scalable semiconductor products.

Integrated Circuit (IC) & System Design

Our IC and system design research focuses on creating high-performance, low-power, and application-specific integrated circuits.

• Digital Circuit Design
  Design and verification of digital logic circuits, including processors, controllers, and custom IP cores.
• Analog & RF IC Design
  Development of analog and radio-frequency integrated circuits for communication, sensing, and signal processing applications.
• System-on-Chip (SoC) & Embedded System Design
  Integration of hardware and software components into efficient, compact systems for real-time and edge computing applications.

Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)

Design and development of MEMS devices for sensing, actuation, and microfabrication applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and industrial automation.

Optoelectronics

Research in photonic and optoelectronic devices, including light-emitting diodes (LEDs), photodetectors, and optical sensors for high-speed communication and imaging systems.