Professor Dr. Marek Skowronski

Biography

Marek Skowronski is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Solid State Physics from Warsaw University. Following his doctoral studies, he held a postdoctoral position at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he utilized junction spectroscopy to study compound semiconductors. In 1988, he moved to Carnegie Mellon University and has focused his research on the deposition of thin films for electronic applications and the fabrication of energy-efficient devices. His work includes electron microscopy and aims to discover, understand, and manufacture novel materials and device structures for information storage and processing. A key aspect of his research is enhancing energy efficiency in next-generation computing, addressing the global energy implications of information technology. Skowronski's group collaborates with various institutions, including Intel, Micron, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to tackle challenges in non-volatile memory devices, neuromorphic computing, and scalability beyond current technology limits.

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