Professor Dr. Gilberto Umana Membreno

Associate Professor

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Biography

A/Prof. Gilberto Umana-Membreno is a Principal Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and a Senior Industry Support Engineer at the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF). His expertise encompasses semiconductor optoelectronic electronic device technology, device design modeling, and performance characterization. He leads advanced efforts in device design and material/device characterization, primarily focusing on infrared sensing materials and devices such as HgCdTe. His current research interests include material and device technology, particularly in the areas of infrared sensors/imagers, quantum sensing applications, and various novel semiconductor materials. He investigates wide bandgap materials for sensors, contributing significantly to the field of microelectronics and optoelectronics.

Research Interests

Semiconductor Device Physics Microelectronics Optoelectronics Novel Optoelectronic Sensors Reliability Device Design Characterization Heterogeneous Integration

Experience

Principal Research Fellow

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae

Application Checklist

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity

Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.