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Farhan Rana is a Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University. He holds B.S., M.S. (1997), and Ph.D. (2003) degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). During his Ph.D. studies, he worked at IBM’s T.J. Watson Research Center, focusing on nanocrystal quantum dot memory devices. Since joining Cornell University in 2003, he has been an influential figure in the field of semiconductor optoelectronics, leading a research group that explores the engineering properties of electrons, photons, spins, and phonons in semiconductor micro and nano structures. His research aims to develop novel devices and tackle scientific challenges through advanced materials processing, semiconductor physics, and nonlinear dynamics. He has established several courses in the Electrical and Computer Engineering curriculum and has received numerous accolades, including the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Young Faculty Award in 2008 and the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award in 2004. He continues to contribute significantly to the academic community with over a decade of excellence in teaching and research, as evidenced by multiple awards for both areas.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY
Leading research group in semiconductor optoelectronics, teaching various courses and contributing to curriculum development.
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University • Ithaca, NY
Oversaw academic and research initiatives within the school.
Department of Architecture