Faculty
Joseph W. Lyding
Professor
3065 Beckman Institute, MC-251
405 N. Mathews
Urbana, Illinois 61801
(217) 333-8370
PhD Electrical & Computer Science Northwestern University June 1983
Research Statement:
Carbon nanotubes are being actively researched for future semiconducting device applications. To this end it is imperative to understand their interactions with technological substrates at the atomistic level. We have developed ultra-clean nanotube deposition and STM spectroscopic methodologies that achieve this level of understanding. Subtle effects are being seen for the first time and are being modeled with first principles theory and simulations. A particularly daunting issue with regard to carbon nanotechnology is the challenge of producing chirally pure samples. We have recently developed a method of doing this that is compatible with wafer scale fabrication technology.
Teaching Statement:
I am currently developing a senior undergraduate level course on nanotechnology, which I am now teaching on a trial basis. I also teach ECE 444 in which students fabricate silicon ICs in a unique laboratory facility.
Research Interests:
- Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and Spectroscopy
- STM-Based Nanolithography and Nanofabrication
- Silicon Based Molecular Electronics
- Carbon Nanotubes and Carbon Based Nanotechnology merged with Silicon and III-V Semiconductors
- Growth of 3D silicon nanostructures
- Deuterium Processing and Hot Electron Degradation in Semiconductor Devices
- Atomically Precise Dopant Mapping
- Cross-Sectional STM of Semiconductor Heterostructures
- Oxide Silicon Interface Mapping
- Carbon Nanotube Purification
- Dry Contact Transfer (DCT) Patterning on Nanostructures on Surfaces
- Chirally Pure Nanotube Growth
- Integrating Graphene with Silicon and III-V Semiconductors
- Ultra-Sharp Probe Fabrication
Undergraduate Research Opportunities:
Our group regularly involves undergraduate researchers in nanotechnology projects aimed at gaining an atomic level understanding of important phenomena that govern the development of nanoelectronic devices. Current projects involve the use of scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) to study carbon nanotubes, graphene and bonded silicon wafers. We are also involved in controlling the growth of carbon nanotubes.
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Honors, Recognition, and Outstanding Achievements
- Poster Award - MRS Meeting (2006)
- Best Paper Award - IEEE WMED Workshop (2005)
- Best Paper Award - IEEE Workshop on Microelectronics & Electron Devices (2005)
- Advisors List for advising excellence, College of Engineering (2001)
- Finalist, Discover Magazine Technical Innovation Award (2001)
- Eta Kappa Nu - Alpha Chapter (2000)
- Finalist, Feynman Prize in Nanotechnology (2000)
- Fellow, American Vacuum Society (2000)
- Finalist, Feynman Prize in Nanotechnology (1999)
- DARPA Sustained Excellence Award (1998)
- Philips Visiting Scholar, Haverford College (1998)
- Fellow, American Physical Society (1997)
- UIUC University Scholar (1997)
- IEEE, Senior Member (1997)
- Associate, Center for Advanced Study (1996-1997)
- IBM Partnership Award (1996)
- Beckman Fellow, Center for Advanced Study (1987-1988)
- IBM Postdoctoral Fellowship (1984)
Honors, Recognition, and Outstanding Achievements for Teaching
- Incomplete List of Excellent Teachers (Spring 2007)
- Incomplete List of Excellent Teachers (Spring 2005)
- Advisors List for Advising Excellence (2001)
- Incomplete List of Excellent Teachers (1987)
- Tau Beta Pi Outstanding Teaching Award (1984)
Honors, Recognition, and Outstanding Achievements for Research
- Poster Award - MRS Meeting, 2006
- Best Paper Award - IEEE WMED Workshop, 2005
- Best Paper Award - IEEE Workshop on Microelectronics & Electron Devices, 2005
- Finalist, Discover Magazine Technical Innovation Award, 2001
- Finalist, Feynman Prize in Nanotechnology, 2000
- Finalist, Feynman Prize in Nanotechnology, 1999
- Fellow, American Vacuum Society, 2000
- DARPA Sustained Excellence Award, 1998
- Philips Visiting Scholar, Haverford College, 1998
- Fellow of APS, 1997
- UIUC University Scholar, 1997
- Senior Member of IEEE, 1997
- IBM Partnership Award, 1996
- Asssociate, Center for Advanced Study, 1996-97
- Who's Who in Science and Engineering
- Who's Who
- Arnold O. Beckman Research Award, U Of I, 1989
- Beckman Fellow, Center for Advanced Study 1987-88
- Arnold O. Beckman Research Award, Univeristy of Illonois, 1985
- Arnold O. Beckman Research Award, University of Illinois, 1984
- Arthur K. Doolittle Award, American Chemical Society, 1983
- IBM Postdoctoral Fellow 1983
Honors, Recognition, and Outstanding Achievements for Public Service
- Presented the deuterium processing discovery on behalf of the Science Coalition Senate Republican Conference Issue Forum on Science and Technology, Washington, DC, 25 March 1996.
- Presented keynote address at the American Chemical Society High School Teacher's Night Awards Banquet, Sangamon State University, May 6, 1994, Springfield, IL.