Author: MemrisTec
During the MemrisTec2023 workshop, Tommaso Rizzi received one of the two MemrisTec Young Researcher Awards 2023 for his paper „Exploring Process-Voltage-Temperature Variations Impact on 4T1R Multiplexers for Energy-aware Resistive RAM-based FPGAs“, published in 10/2022 at the IEEE International Integrated Reliability Workshop (IIRW) in South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA.
Within his paper Tommaso Rizzi evaluated a promising way towards the implementation of RRAM based devices coupled with large sized multiplexers into FPGAs. His results provide considerable improvements in terms of energy consumption and speed of modern FPGAs.
All the best for Tommaso Rizzi!
During the workshop MemrisTec2023 Eter Mgeladze (NaMLab, BioMCross Projekt) received one of the two MemrisTec Young Researcher Awards 2023 for her paper „An Analog Memristive and Memcapacitive Device for Neuromorphic Computing“, which she presented at the conference IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems (ICECS) in Glasgow, Scotland in 10/2022.
In this multi-disciplinary work research spans from material and device optimization, via electrical characterization towards basic modeling of the devices properties. One focus is the investigation of frequency-dependent potentiation and depression properties of analogue switching memristive devices. Moreover, there is a comparatively novel aspect – the interplay between memristive and memcapacitive properties within one device. The results are the base for more sophisticated modeling, that will lead to conception of new devices and circuits for low power neuromorphic systems, and as such is very timely, interesting and useful for the broader community.
All the best for Eter Mgeladze!
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MemrisTec2023 in Frankfurt (Oder)
At MemrisTec2023 Teams from all nine projects of the DFG SPP 2262 Memristec met for 3 days in Frankfurt (Oder) at IHP to synchronize their progress during the last year.
In a groundbreaking move to promote excellence and counteract structural disadvantages, Dr. Erika Covi, a scientist at NaMLab, has been appointed as the first “TUD Young Investigator” at the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering by the rectorate of the Technical University of Dresden (TUD).
This prestigious status aims to integrate exceptional and independent junior research group leaders more closely within the faculties at the renowned Dresden science location. Her extensive experience in NaMLab will be instrumental in integrating well-founded knowledge into the faculty while offering qualifications tailored to the industry’s changing needs. Moreover, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Mikolajick, who serves as the chair holder of nanoelectronics and scientific director at NaMLab, further strengthens the collaboration between the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering and NaMLab gGmbH. Having such a close partnership ensures seamless knowledge and expertise exchange between the two institutions.
The introduction of the “TUD Young Investigator” program is expected to have a far-reaching impact, providing exceptional junior researchers with enhanced opportunities to collaborate, lead their own research groups, and make significant contributions to their respective fields. By actively integrating these young talents, TUD aims to foster innovation and promote academic excellence at its science location in Dresden.
For more information about the “TUD Young Investigators” program, please visit the official website of the Technical University of Dresden.
Prof. Dr. Catherine Dubourdieu, leading the MIMEC project within MemrisTec, has been awarded a prestigious ERC Advanced Grant for her research project “LUCIOLE”, which aims at combining ferroelectric polar textures with conventional silicon technologies.
Find more information at the HZB website.
In the priority program MemrisTec women play a crucial role in the research of memristive devices toward smart systems. But also we are far away from gender equality – which is why we want to continue to encourage young women to head to (STEM) sciences.
For the upcoming extension of MemrisTec the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) would like set up the second phase of the research program as a commonly funded collaboration – and by this leveraging the world-class expertise of German and US scientists to better understand the physical phenomena underlying memristor operation, which, in turn, may accelerate the development of emerging research areas of world-wide scientific interest, such as non-volatile memory, in-memory processing, neuromorphic computing, and machine learning.
To initiate this more than 50 scientists from USA and Germany met on 2.2.2023 at TU Dresden, Germany, or joined online, to discuss the achievable research goals, develop ideas for project collaborations and support the directions of the call planned to be publicly announced in March/April 2023.
The host for the upcoming exchange workshop of the priority program MemrisTec will be the Frankfurt (Oder) based IHP GmbH – Innovations for High Performance Microelectronics/Leibniz Institute for Innovative Microelectronics. MemrisTec2023 will take place from April 19 to 21, 2023.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Mikolajick, an esteemed figure in the field of semiconductor technology, continues to make groundbreaking strides in the world of electronics and nanoelectronics.
Throughout his illustrious career, Prof. Mikolajick has made significant contributions in the development of novel materials and has been honored with two prestigious international awards for his groundbreaking research in non-volatile memory.
Firstly, he has been recognized as a “Highly Cited Researcher“, placing him among the top 1% of the most frequently cited scientists in his research field. In Germany, only 369 individuals have achieved this distinction, highlighting the significant impact of Professor Mikolajick’s scientific contributions.
Additionally, Professor Mikolajick is set to be appointed as an “IEEE Fellow” by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers on January 1, 2023. This prestigious title is the highest honor bestowed by the international professional association for engineers, recognizing exceptional international achievements within a specific field.
These awards not only acknowledge Professor Thomas Mikolajick’s outstanding contributions to non-volatile memory research but also underscore his global influence and reputation as a leading figure in the field. His research continues to focus on developing innovative materials and fabrication techniques, aiming to unlock new possibilities in semiconductor technology.