PhD in Semiconductor Theory: Recommended Schools

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on recommendations for pursuing a PhD in semiconductor theory, with a focus on identifying suitable universities in the United States. Participants explore various aspects of semiconductor research, including theoretical versus experimental work and specific areas of interest within the field.

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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses interest in pursuing a PhD in semiconductor theory but seeks recommendations for schools.
  • Another participant notes that semiconductor theory is broad and asks for clarification on specific subjects of interest.
  • A participant indicates a preference for theoretical work over experimental and device-oriented research, seeking top American universities for theoretical modeling in semiconductors.
  • Several participants suggest that many good universities have active research in semiconductors, emphasizing the need to consider whether one prefers modeling or experimental work.
  • Specific links to active research groups at various universities are provided, indicating potential resources for the participant interested in theoretical semiconductor research.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that semiconductor theory encompasses a wide range of topics and that the choice of university may depend on specific research interests. However, there is no consensus on which universities are the best for theoretical semiconductor research, as preferences and opinions vary.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of specific criteria for evaluating universities and the broad nature of semiconductor theory, which may affect the relevance of recommendations.

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I'm interested in doing a Phd in semiconductor theory. Where would you recommend?
 
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Do you have an idea of specific subject you'd like to work in? Semiconductor theory is an awfully broad area.
 
Not really pretty open minded. Interested in US mainly
 
Every good university is going to have interesting work going on relating to semiconductors, in multiple capacities. You need to think about whether you want to do modelling or experiments, whether you want to be working on device oriented problems or more theoretical issues...there's really no answer to the question as you've posed it.
 
Definitely want to do theoretical. Hate experimental. No interest in device orientated research more into the gritty theoretical modelling. Any idea what the top american universities would be for that?
 
GreenGiant said:
Definitely want to do theoretical. Hate experimental. No interest in device orientated research more into the gritty theoretical modelling. Any idea what the top american universities would be for that?

you can look at nanohub.org

From what I know, those are pretty active groups in the US:

https://engineering.purdue.edu/gekcogrp/

http://cobweb.ecn.purdue.edu/~datta/

http://cobweb.ecn.purdue.edu/~lundstro/

http://engineering.asu.edu/people/35634

Update: one more http://www.beckman.illinois.edu/directory/ravaioli
 

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