Dr. Tania Roy

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tania Roy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. Her research focuses on developing hardware for artificial intelligence applications based on novel two-dimensional materials. She specializes in energy-efficient electronics and high-power electronics using wide bandgap materials such as gallium nitride. Her work includes modeling computer architecture and investigating the reliability of emerging devices and materials systems, particularly under the influence of ionizing radiation. She has been involved in several postdoctoral fellowships and has published extensively on topics such as neuromorphic computing and optoelectronics. Her contributions were recognized with the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers from the National Science Foundation in 2024.

Research Interests

Energy-Efficient Electronics Two-Dimensional Materials Neuromorphic Computing Optoelectronics Wide Bandgap Materials High Power Electronics Radiation Effects Reliability

Experience

Postdoctoral Scholar

2011-08-01 — 2013-08-01

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Conducted research on electronic devices.

Postdoctoral Scholar

2014-08-01 — 2016-08-01

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Engaged in advanced research focusing on neuromorphic devices.

Awards

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Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

Courses

Special Readings in Electrical Engineering Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits Projects in Electrical and Computer Engineering Introduction to Microelectronic Devices and Circuits Introduction to Microelectronic Devices and Circuits-Lab

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)