GaN devices have the potential to significantly increase the efficiency of power conversion and reduce the size of power electronic circuits. This project will study how this higher current and voltage density impacts the heat dissipation and total electrical resistance of the devices. Specifically, we will develop a model of the current flow in these devices and design an algorithm to optimize the device layout and geometry to minimize the total resistance. Then the optimized devices will be fabricated in the MTL and the predictions from the model will be compared to experimental results.

I have worked with Prof. Mildred Dresselhaus on material characterization of carbon based nanomaterials (Triple-walled nanotubes, graphene, nanoscrolls). I have worked with Prof. Stephen Campbell (U. of MN – Twin Cities) on trap level characterization of Si nanocrystals. I led a team of students in Mexico in UNAM to develop a website that would format MITs OpenCourseWare materials following Mexican Universities curriculum.