Dr. Teh Tan

Biography

Professor Tan conducts fundamental research in materials science processes related to electronic materials. His colleagues originated the study of intrinsic gettering, which is widely used to improve the yield in integrated circuit fabrications utilizing Czochralski silicon. His primary work in the semiconductor industry was recognized with the SEMMY Award in the materials category in 1987, marking the highest awards given in the industry. Since 1986, his research interests have expanded to include III-V compound semiconducting materials. He was the recipient of the 1994 Alexander Von Humboldt Prize. His studies have notably enhanced the understanding of the structure and properties of defects in silicon and have addressed essential topics such as precipitation, kinetic processes, defect evolution, and impurity diffusion mechanisms. In addition to his contributions in academia, Professor Tan has published extensively, contributing to a wealth of knowledge in his field.

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