Friday, June 6, 2025

Revolutionary Developments in Extreme Computer Chips

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On June 3, 2025, University of South Carolina electrical engineering professor Asif Khan and his research team celebrated the quarter-century impact of their work in semiconductor electronics. Khan’s previous contributions played a pivotal role in the growth of the LED industry and the development of biological sensors, leading to the establishment of two prominent local businesses. Now, Khan’s team is focused on pioneering next-generation semiconductor chips made from gallium-aluminum-nitride, capable of functioning in extreme conditions, including outer space. Recent grants from various government agencies, including a significant $4.5 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce, are facilitating renovations in Khan’s lab to enhance manufacturing capabilities. His team aims to collaborate with top defense contractors and is poised to join the Northeast Microelectronics Consortium, driven by a vision to establish leading semiconductor production infrastructure and advance commercial ultraviolet light emitters for applications in water purification and germ eradication.

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