Dr. Mihai Ionescu

Professor

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Biography

Mihai Adrian Ionescu is a Full Professor in the field of Nanoelectronics at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. He received both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Electronics and Telecommunications from the University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania in 1989. He holds two PhDs, one in Microelectronics from the University Politehnica of Bucharest (1994), and another in the Physics of Semiconductor Devices from the National Polytechnic Institute of Grenoble, France (1997). Ionescu has held various academic and research positions, including roles at Stanford University, Commissariat à l'énergie Atomique (CEA-LETI), and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS). He was an invited professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology from 2012 to 2016. He is the founding director of the Nanoelectronic Devices Laboratory (NanoLab) at EPFL, where he leads research focused on energy-efficient devices, low-power computing, and advanced nanoelectronics technologies. His research contributions include significant advancements in steep-slope transistors and quantum computing applications, with a commitment to sustainability in electronics.

Research Interests

Experience

Director Doctoral Program

2014-01-01 — Present

EPFL • Lausanne, Switzerland

Director of the Doctoral Program in Microsystems and Microelectronics, overseeing student education and research.

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

EPFL • Lausanne, Switzerland

Full Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, specialized in Nanoelectronics and related fields.

Awards

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IBM Faculty Award

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André Blondel Medal

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IEEE Fellow

Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C++)
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of University Degree(s)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Copy of Passport or Identity Card
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for Engineering and Basic Science Master's programs. Architecture requires an additional portfolio.