Our group as of Spring 2022.
Principal Investigator
Prof. Jean Anne C. Incorvia
Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Texas at Austin
Fellow of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Chair in Computer Engineering
Email: incorvia (AT) austin.utexas.edu
Main Campus Office: EER 3.820
Pickle Campus Office: MER 2.206M
Lab: EER 3.822 & 3.828
Office number: (512) 387-6376
Jean Anne (Currivan) Incorvia is an Assistant Professor and holds the Fellow of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Chair in Computer Engineering in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, where she directs the Integrated Nano Computing (INC) Lab. Dr. Incorvia develops practical nanodevices for the future of computing using emerging physics and materials. This includes research in spintronics (electronics that uses magnetism and spin to encode information), both fundamental and applied nano-magnetism, bio-inspired neuromorphic computing for artificial intelligence, in-memory computing devices and circuits, quantum computing, radiation-hard materials and devices for space, and the intersection of low-dimensional (2D) materials and spintronics.
Dr. Incorvia received her Ph.D. in physics from Harvard University in 2015, cross-registered at MIT. From 2015-2017, she completed a postdoc at Stanford University in the department of electrical engineering, working in nanoelectronics. She received her bachelor’s in physics from UC Berkeley in 2008. She has over 50 articles published or under-review in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, has led 2 patents, and has given over 40 invited talks. She received the 2020 US National Science Foundation CAREER award and the 2020 IEEE Magnetics Society Early Career Award, both highly competitive awards in her field. She was an invited contributor to the 2020 IEEE International Roadmap for Devices and Systems (IDRS), the main document to predict the future of electronics. She is leading a multi-PI collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories and has received funding from 6 National Science Foundation and 2 Department of Energy grants as of 2021. She is serving on the administrative committee of the IEEE Magnetics Society, as well as having served on multiple conference committees, including the International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM), the Device Research Conference (DRC), the Magnetism and Magnetic Materials Conference (MMM), and Intermag.
In addition to scientific pursuits, she is dedicated to outreach promoting STEM to both the public and the next generation.
Current Members
Dr. Jaesuk Kwon
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: jkwon4 (AT) utexas.edu
Dr. Kwon graduated as a Ph.D in Sept. 2013 from the department of Physics, The State University of New York at Buffalo, US. His main research focuses on spintronics and synaptic device applications, including magnetic domain walls and novel MTJ structures. In his free time, Jaesuk likes to play sports, including tennis, baseball, and golf; watching TV, especially the sport channel; and exploring the Austin area.
Dr. Dmitry Kireev
Research Associate, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: d.kireev (AT) utexas.edu
Dmitry is a Research Associate at the University of Texas at Austin working on application of 2D materials (graphene, MoS2, PtSe2 etc) into fields of neuromorphics, bioelectronics, neuroprosthesis, and wearable electronics, working with Prof. Incorvia and Prof. Akinwande. He received his PhD in 2017 from the Institute of Bioelectronics (ICS-8) of Forschungszentrum Julich, Germany, working on graphene-based devices for bioelectronics. When not working, he is brewing his own craft beer. More here: https://kireevlab.com
Zulfidin (Bobojon) Khodzhaev
Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: bobojon (AT) utexas.edu
Zulfidin (Bobojon) is a Ph.D. student in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin). Originally from Tajikistan, he lived in Turkey and Greece and then moved to the USA for his doctoral degree.
Bobojon received M.S. and two B.S. degrees:
M.S. in Physics from Oklahoma State University, USA.
B.S. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (dual degree) from Istanbul Technical University, Turkey.
B.S. in Physics Engineering from Istanbul Technical University, Turkey.
During the MS program, he worked on the dynamics of the Hopfions and Skyrmions as well as antiferromagnetic switching. His current focus is on spintronic materials and neuromorphic computing: skyrmion dynamics, connections to neuroscience, and neuroscience-inspired architectures. His unique skill includes technology development and technology transfer, especially, high-tech with a demonstrated history of successful technology implementation in university-level and state-level business plan competitions. Bobojon is more or less fluent in 5 different languages with Tajik (classic Persian) as his native language. As a person, he is very outgoing, welcoming, and always focused on his work. Personal Website (https://www.
John Ting
Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: johnting101 (AT) gmail.com
Xintong Li
Graduate Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: lixintong026 (AT) utexas.edu
Xintong graduated as a BS in July 2016 from the department of Physics, Peking University in Beijing, China. He joined the ECE department of UTA as a PhD student, co-advised by Prof. Jean Anne Incorvia and Prof. Deji Akinwande. His research focuses on 2D materials, magnetic materials and their device applications, including Black Phosphorous, WTe2, WSe2 and novel MTJ structures. In real life, he’s an optimistic guy. Watching movies and billiards are his favorite ways to spend his leisure time.
Suyogya Karki
Graduate Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: suyogya.karki (AT) utexas.edu
Suyogya is a fourth year Electrical Engineering graduate student. She is originally from Nepal and finished her BSc in physics from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2016. Her research is on the modeling and fabrication of new materials for magnetic tunnel junctions. Outside of research, she loves cooking and watching shows like Stranger Things.
Can Cui
Graduate Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: cancui [AT] utexas.edu
Can (pronounced ‘Tsan’) Cui is a graduate student in UT Austin ECE currently working in the INC Lab. She graduated from University of Science and Technology of China in 2018 with a B.S. in Physics. She’s interested in beyond-CMOS devices and aims for a career in semiconductor industry. Her current research focus is the investigation of lateral inhibition behavior in neuromorphic devices based on magnetic nanowires. In her free time she enjoys sports such as tennis and exploring new cities.
Thomas Leonard
Graduate Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: thomasleonard [AT] utexas.edu
Thomas graduated from North Carolina State University in 2018 with a Materials Science and Engineering degree and joined the INC Lab in 2019. His current research focuses on three-terminal magnetic tunnel junctions for memory-in-logic computing. Most of his leisure time is spent at the gym, hanging out with friends, or just relaxing.
Sam Liu
Graduate Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: liukts [AT] utexas.edu
Sam graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 2020, and decided to come to UT Austin to escape the cold. His research interests are in spintronics, magnetic materials, and neuromorphic computing. Outside of the lab, Sam likes to exercise by swimming and running. For fun, he likes to hang out with friends and try to sing at karaoke.
Andrew Maicke
Graduate Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: ajmaicke (AT) utexas.edu
Andrew graduated with a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Houston, after which he worked for a few years at NASA’s Johnson Space Center as an antenna systems engineer. He returned to graduate school in 2019, where he is co-advised by Dr. Jean Anne Incorvia and Dr. Ali Yilmaz. His research interests are in computational electromagnetics and micromagnetics, and high-performance computing. Outside of research he plays in Austin’s ultimate frisbee leagues, reads history of science books, and follows Milwaukee sports.
Hui-Ping (Penny) Chang
Graduate Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: pennyhuiping (AT) utexas.edu
Penny is from Taiwan. “Hui-Ping(惠平)” means grace and peace in Chinese. She received her B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering (NTU EE) in 2015, and her M.S. degree in Graduate Institute of Photonics and Optoelectronics (NTU GIPO) in 2018, both in National Taiwan University. She joined UT ECE and INC Lab as a Ph.D. student in Fall 2021. Penny’s research interest is in 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), which have many attractive characteristics that are different from conventional semiconductors. In INC Lab, she focuses on studying the spin-valley Hall effect in 2D TMDs, and she develops new types of spintronic devices. Outside the lab, Penny loves playing the piano and making piano covers.
Nick Zogbi
Graduate Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: nzogbi (AT) utexas.edu
Vivian Rogers
Undergraduate, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: vivian.rogers [AT] utexas.edu
Vivian is a third year ECE undergraduate interested in the intersection of physics, material science, and novel computing devices. Her current research focuses on the density functional theory modeling of electron transport and novel materials for spintronic devices. Outside of research, she helps the Materials Research Science and Education Center organize events and opportunities for undergraduates in STEM and works with Engineering LGBQTies to promote community and advocate for LGBTQ+ students in the department. In her free time, she enjoys scrolling through arXiv, practicing jazz music, and volunteering on local political campaigns.
Harrison Jin
Undergraduate, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: jinh [AT] utexas.edu
Harrison is a 4th-year undergraduate ECE student in the Electronics and Integrated Circuits track. He has a wide range of engineering interests from integrated circuit design to nanotechnology. After graduation, Harrison is looking to pursue a Ph.D. Outside of research and reading, Harrison likes to spend much of his free time on physical activity, like rowing with Texas Crew and cycling, and eating food.
Paul Bessler
Undergraduate, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: paulwbessler [AT] utexas.edu
Paul is a 1st-year undergraduate ECE student. His interests range from computer architecture and quantum computing to robotics and nanotechnology. Outside of academics, Paul likes to go rock climbing, watch movies, play video games, and manage his stock portfolio.
Ashwin Ram
Undergraduate, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: ashwin.ram [AT] utexas.edu
Ashwin is a third-year undergraduate ECE student in the Data Science and Signal Processing track, double majoring in Pure Mathematics with a focus on analysis. His research interests range from machine learning, algorithmic analysis and probability theory to semiconductor physics and nanotechnology. After graduation, Ashwin plans to pursue a Ph.D. in nanoelectronics. In his free time, Ashwin enjoys going on long runs, traveling, swimming, writing, and learning.
Past Members
Dr. Mahshid Alamdar
Email: alamdar (AT) utexas.edu
Mahshid completed her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering in May 2022, after which she started a position at Samsung Electronics, Austin.
Dr. Otitoaleke Akinola
Alumnus
Email: otitoaleke (AT) utexas.edu
Wade Hart
Graduate Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: wwhart (AT) utexas.edu
Wade graduated with a BS in Physics in 2021 from Stetson University. Wade has research interests in 2D materials and applications. In his free time he enjoys playing music, rock climbing, and watching TV.
Maya Borowicz
Undergraduate, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: mdb17 [AT] rice.edu
Maya is a third-year Electrical and Computer Engineering student at Rice University excited to be working at UT this summer. She is interested in learning more about how information can be stored and processed and how we can apply materials science to create next-level computing. She also loves getting outside, playing in the Rice Mariachi Band, and fixing bicycles.
Sophie Czelusta
Undergraduate, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: sczelusta [AT] utexas.edu
Sophie is a first-year undergraduate ECE student. Her interests range from quantum computing to artificial intelligence to nanotechnology. Outside of academics, she enjoys writing novels and practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Isha Chakraborty
Undergraduate, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: isha.chakraborty [AT] utexas.edu
Isha is a second-year undergraduate ECE student. Her interests range from computer architecture and digital design to nanotechnology and semiconductor physics. If not studying for classes or researching, she will be planning out fun socials for WECE. Outside of UT, she enjoys cooking and tasting new foods, listening to music, and watching Asian dramas.
Anthony Hermez
Undergraduate, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: anthony.hermez [AT] utexas.edu
Anthony is a first-year undergraduate ECE student. His primary interests range from integrated circuits and microelectronic fabrication to computer architecture. Outside of his classes, Anthony enjoys listening to classical music and playing the cello.
Sebastian Miki Silva
Undergraduate, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: sm66589 [AT] utexas.edu
Sebastian is a fourth-year undergraduate physics major with a minor in MSE. He is originally from Mexico and moved to the US during his senior year of high school. He wants to pursue a career in Applied Physics working on new materials for renewable energy. During his free time, he enjoys playing video games or exploring Austin.
Prithvi Senthilkumar
Undergraduate, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: prithviksenthil [AT] utexas.edu
Prithvi is a second-year undergraduate ECE student specializing in the Computer Architecture and Embedded Systems track. His current research focus is on skyrmion oscillator circuits.” Outside the lab, Prithvi plays trumpet in the Longhorn band and enjoys playing video games and exploring Austin.
Bishweshwor P. Rimal
Undergraduate, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: bprimal [AT] utexas.edu
BP is a second year undergraduate ECE student. He is originally from Nepal and moved to the US when he was 12. He is interested in the integration of Embedded Systems, Internet of Things, and Artificial Intelligence. At IncLab, he has developed an algorithm on Python to test and simulate NAND gates made of magnetic tunnel junctions. He is also designing testing systems for measuring the device properties.
Enrique Antunano
Undergraduate, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: enrique.antunano [AT] utexas.edu
Enrique is a fourth year undergraduate ECE student who loves to two-step/swing dance or salsa when he’s not studying, researching, or running socials for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. Enrique is focused on computing using 2D materials.
Clark Simpler
Undergraduate, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: csimpler [AT] utexas.edu
Clark is a second-year undergraduate ECE student who plans on focusing on nanoelectronics and nanotechnology as a technical component. Clark has always been passionate about quantum mechanics and the future of computing. Outside of academics, he loves to play baseball, watch football, and reading historical fiction or fantasy.