Nanotechnology is the next frontier in microelectronics and UWA is right at the cutting edge with the leadership of Winthrop Professor Laurie Faraone from the School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering.
Having just been elected to the Australian Academy of Science and already a member of the Australian Academy of Technological Science and Engineering, the Professor is one of the elite in his field.
His development of the Quantitative Mobility Spectrum Analysis technique revolutionised sensor technology. He has also made many contributions to semiconductors, infra-red technology, micro-electro-mechanical systems and nanotechnology, which is the focus of his current work.
As head of the Microelectronics Research Group which conducts much of its research on the nano-level, he is deeply involved in research at the forefront of nanotechnology.
The group holds many ARC Discovery Projects along with other research contracts from Australian and US defence forces and industry, ensuring that UWA ties with industry stay strong and resilient.
