Dr. Joseph Casamento

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Professor Casamento’s research background focuses on semiconducting materials and dielectrics, heterostructure design, thin film synthesis, and device fabrication. He specializes in nitride semiconductors, which are widely used in light-emitting diodes and lasers, as well as RF transistor amplifiers and acoustic devices. His work aims to improve the performance and functionality of devices by exploring novel synthesis approaches and utilizing new materials to understand detailed structure-property relationships and conduct device simulations. Emerging phenomena in this class of materials include ferroelectricity and superconductivity. The applications of Professor Casamento’s research encompass heterogeneous integration of separately manufactured components, high-speed and high-power devices, merging memory and logic functionalities, smart system devices, and neuromorphic computing.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Conducting research and teaching in the department of materials science and engineering.

Postdoctoral Scholar

— Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Part of the Center 3D Ferroelectric Microelectronics, Department of Energy Frontier Research Center.

Awards

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Early Career Network Representative

2023-01-01
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Student Presentation Award

2022-01-01
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Alfred P. Sloan Graduate Diversity Fellowship

2016-01-01