Faculty

Ilesanmi Adesida

Ilesanmi Adesida

Donald Biggar Willett Professor of Engineering
Dean, College of Engineering

Professor
306 Engineering Hall, MC-266
1308 W. Green
Urbana, Illinois 61801
(217) 333-2150
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Ph.D. Electrical Engineering University of California, Berkeley 1979

Research Statement:
The Nanoscale Processing and Devices Group investigates the processing of semiconductors and other materials at the nanometer scale level and applies these techniques to the realization of ultra-high speed optoelectronic devices and circuits. Electron beam lithography with novel resist materials coupled with various dry etching methods are used to achieve nanoscale patterning. The impact of processing at these dimensions are investigated on the performance of heterostructure field effect transistors, photonic, and other quantum effect devices in compound semiconductor materials such as Indium Phosphide, Gallium Nitride, and Silicon Germanium. The Group conducts research on various aspects of the fabrication of these devices including ohmic contact formation, Schottky contact formation, isolation methods. Micro/nano analytical methods are utilized to investigate material conditions needed to achieve optimum processes. Recent thrusts for the nanofabrication work are in the application area of biochemical nanotechnologies.

Research Interests:

  • Nanofabrication, Electronic and transport properties of ultra-low dimensional semiconductor structures; High speed optoelectronic devices and integrated circuits; and Radiation Effects.

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Honors, Recognition, and Outstanding Achievements

  • President Elect, IEEE Electron Device Society (2004-2006)
  • IEEE Electron Device Society Distinguished Lecturer (1997 to present)
  • MRS Plenary Talk (1998)
  • Best Paper Award, Micro-and NanoEngineering Conference, Europe (1997)
  • IEEE Electron Device Society Distinguished Lecturer (1997-2002)
  • IBM Postdoctoral Fellowship (1979-1981)

Honors, Recognition, and Outstanding Achievements for Teaching

  • 1999 Advisors List for Advising Excellence (College of Engineering)
  • Oakley-Kunde Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Education, University of Illinois, 1994
  • Certificate of Recognition as Faculty Mentor for Minority Students
  • 1993 Advisors List for Advising Excellence (College of Engineering)
  • Certificate of Recognition as a Finalist for the Oakley-Kunde Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Education (University-wide)

Honors, Recognition, and Outstanding Achievements for Research

  • Fellow, Optical Society of America (2004)
  • Fellow, American Vacuum Society (2004)
  • Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (2003)
  • Associate Member, Center for Advanced Study, UIUC (2000-2001)
  • Fellow, IEEE (1999)
  • Best Paper Award, Micro- and Nano-Engineering (Europe) (1997)
  • University Scholar, UIUC (1997)
  • IEEE Electron Device Society Distinguished Lecturer (1997 - 2002)
  • Member, Bohmische Physical Society (1988)
  • IBM Postdoctoral Fellowship (1979-1981)
  • EMSA Student Presidential Award (1978)

Honors, Recognition, and Outstanding Achievements for Public Service

  • Assistant Soccer Coach, Little Illini Soccer Club, Champaign.
  • Member, Review Panel, National Research Council Associateship and Pre- and Post-Doctoral Programs (1992-1996).
  • Chairman, Quantum Electronics and Compound Semiconductor Devices, International Electron Device Meeting (1996).
  • Program Chairman, International Symposium on Electron, Ion, and Photon Beams (1994).