Dr. M P Anantram

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Biography

M.P. Anantram earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science from P.S.G. College of Technology in Coimbatore, India, followed by a Master of Science in Physics from the University of Pune, India, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. He previously worked at NASA Ames Research Center’s Center for Nanotechnology and was a professor at the University of Waterloo before joining the University of Washington. At UW, Anantram leads research on the theory and application of modeling methods for nanoscale materials and devices. His group's current focus includes developing fast algorithms to calculate electron transport, particularly in DNA and multi-scale modeling of memory devices, including phase-change resistive memory devices. Anantram's published work includes studies on the detection and identification of genetic material, resistive switching properties of thin films, and the mechanics of nanostructured optoelectronic devices.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-08-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Leading research on theory and application of modeling methods for nanoscale materials and devices.

Patents

DNA-based electrically readable read-only memory

Provisional Patent 2018-07-31

A novel read-only memory technology based on DNA.

Photodetector cell solar panel dual metal contacts related methods

15/978,382

Methods related to the dual metal contacts in photodetector cells.

Strain modulated nanostructures optoelectronic devices associated systems methods

9,065,253

Patent detailing methods for optoelectronic devices utilizing strain-modulated nanostructures.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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