Faculty Awards and Recognitions
Faculty Recognition
Dr. Ted Moise
Dr. Ted Moise, who directed the development of ferroelectric random-access memory (FRAM) technology at Texas Instruments (TI), has been recognized as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors for his significant contributions. Moise’s pioneering work has enabled electronic devices to store data much faster and with less power, benefiting various industries, including biomedical applications. https://news.utdallas.edu/faculty-staff/nai-fellow-moise-20
After retiring from TI in 2021, Moise joined UT Dallas as the director of the North Texas Semiconductor Institute (NTxSI), where he continues to foster innovation and semiconductor research. Moise’s leadership in advancing FRAM technology from research to high-volume manufacturing over 20 years was key to its success. His work has resulted in numerous FRAM-based devices still in production today. With 51 patents to his name and a distinguished career in engineering, Moise’s latest accolade highlights the lasting impact of his contributions to technology and society.
“UT Dallas is fortunate to have Dr. Ted Moise lead its efforts to support groundbreaking research and a vibrant North Texas semiconductor ecosystem. … We could not be prouder of Dr. Moise’s latest honor.”
—Dr. Joseph Pancrazio, vice president for research and innovation and professor of bioengineering at UT Dallas.
Dr. Julia Hsu
Dr. Julia Hsu was appointed Honorary
International Chair Professor at National Taipei University of Technology for years 2024-2027.
Dr. Hsu’s research areas include nanoscale materials physics, in particular nanomaterials for optoelectronic and energy applications.
From the website of the National Taipei University of Technology:
“The Materials Science and Engineering Program emphasizes cultivating professionals who can integrate the processing, characterizing, designing, research, and development of materials with the curricula designated for materials science and engineering. The main research fields of the Institute of Materials Science and Engineering concentrate on the composition, microstructure, processing, and property designs of metals, ceramics, and their composites. The main applications of these materials include optoelectronics, nanomaterials, biomaterials, energy, and conventional structural materials.
Undergraduates, postgraduates taught, postgraduate and PhD degrees are available. The Institute of Materials Science and Engineering also established a dual master’s program with the Institute of Materials Science and Engineering of both the University of Cincinnati and the University of Texas, Arlington, USA. The master of science student can complete their thesis research at Taipei Tech and then apply with TOEFL and their GPA for the dual degree program. With one additional year of coursework, dual master’s degrees are conferred.”
Dr. Hsu Helping Lead Pioneering Research on Iridium-Based Resists for Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography
Professor Julia Hsu’s team is pioneering the research on indium-based resists for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography. These innovative resists, specifically indium nitrate, can be processed at lower temperatures compared to the current tin oxide-based resists. This advancement supports the scaling down of transistors and facilitates 3D integration of devices, making the research highly valuable to industry partners such as IBM, Intel, Samsung, and TEL. The project is part of the GRC Nanomanufacturing Material and Processes (NMP) program, with Marisol Valdez, an award-winning PhD student, leading the efforts.
The team’s research has shown promising preliminary results, leading to NSF FuSe2 funding for further optimization using computational and machine learning techniques. This ongoing work aims to provide alternative inorganic resists that offer superior resolution and pattern fidelity. Additionally, the project has resulted in a patent application and produced significant findings that could transform the industry’s approach to lithography. Beyond the technical achievements, the project has also provided invaluable professional development opportunities for students. Graduates such as Dr. Weijie Xu, MS graduate Jesse Grayson, and Dr. Robert Piper have transitioned to prominent industry roles at Texas Instruments, Applied Materials, and Intel Corporation, respectively. This collaboration between academia and industry highlights the practical impact and potential of the team’s groundbreaking research. Read the full article here.
Dr. Orlando Auciello
Dr. Orlando Auciello, Distinguished Endowed Chair Professor, was an Honorary IEEE INEC 2025 Plenary Speaker for the 10th IEEE International Nano-Electronics Conference on January 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan.