John Muth
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Monteith Engineering Res.Ctr. 322C
919-513-2982 muth@ncsu.eduBio
The goal: Grow novel semiconductor materials, characterize their optical and eletrical properties, and fabricate novel optoelectronic devices. Sucessful intergration of these tasks will create enabling photonic technologies. This lab works with wide band gap semiconductors includling Gallium Nitride and Zinc Oxide and a variety materials to make quantum dots and other nanostructures.
Education
Ph.D. Solid State Physics North Carolina State University, Raleigh 1998
Bachelor's Applied Engineering Physics Cornell University, Ithaca 1988
Area(s) of Expertise
Physical Electronics, Photonics & Magnetics
Groups
Honors and Awards
- 2003 - NSF CAREER Award
- 2009 - United States Armed Forces Bronze Star Medal
- 2006 - Joint Services Humanitarian Service Medal (Hurricane Katrina)
- 2004 - National Academy of Engineers Frontiers of Science Award
- 2003 - Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award
- 2002 - Oak Ridge Ralph E Powe Award
- 2000 - Discovery Magazine Technology Award, Top 10 Finalist
- 1988-1993 - Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medals (2)