On 5 September 2024, NSTIC (GaN) was honoured to host Professor Huili Grace Xing from Cornell University for an insightful seminar on wide bandgap semiconductors. The event gathered professionals and researchers interested in how these advanced materials are transforming the semiconductor industry and shaping modern applications.

Exploring the Future of Semiconductor Innovation

Professor Xing discussed how wide bandgap materials are reshaping LEDs, power electronics, and deep ultraviolet (DUV) emitters. Their ability to handle higher voltages and temperatures enables smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient devices.

She also shared her pioneering work on polarisation doping and distributed polarisation doping (DPD). These innovations are improving performance, reliability, and scalability in next-generation semiconductor devices.

Bridging Research and Real-World Application

Throughout the session, Professor Xing connected material science with engineering practice. She explained how Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) are transforming communication, energy, and industrial systems. Their superior properties allow for greater efficiency and long-term durability.

Her presentation highlighted how research can directly translate into practical solutions. This approach aligns with NSTIC (GaN)’s mission to bridge deep-tech research with real-world applications.

About the Speaker

Professor Huili Grace Xing is the William L. Quackenbush Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering at Cornell University. She holds degrees from Peking University, Lehigh University, and the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Her research spans III-V nitride materials, oxide electronics, and quantum materials. A Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), she is internationally recognised for her groundbreaking work on wide bandgap semiconductors and device design.

Conclusion

Professor Xing’s seminar offered an inspiring look at the potential of wide bandgap semiconductors to redefine modern electronics. Her research continues to drive progress in efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across global industries.

NSTIC (GaN) remains committed to advancing these technologies and fostering international collaboration that accelerates innovation in the semiconductor field.