WELCOME NEW FACULTY AND RESEARCH SCIENTISTS
Dr. Rafik Addou
Dr. Rafik Addou
Dr. Addou received his undergraduate degree from Mohamed First University in Oujda, Morocco, his MS from Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France and his PhD from the University of Lorraine, France. From 2013 – 2018, Dr. Addou worked with Professor Wallace as a research scientist focusing on integration challenges in 2D devices. His research is focused on the interface and surface science of 2D-and nanomaterials. His laboratory is dedicated to meeting the specific demands of emerging technologies and enhancing the performance of existing devices. He explores and engineers material surfaces for a variety of applications, including nanoelectronics, quantum computing, sensing, and space operations.
Dr. Matthew Wong
Professor Matthew Wong joins our Materials Science and Engineering team as an Assistant Professor in Spring 2025, from The University of California Santa Barbara. His research involves work in ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor material systems, focusing on developing energy-efficient devices with transformative applications. His primary research areas at UT Dallas will include investigating novel device architecture for better optical and electronic devices, exploring innovative epitaxial techniques, and examining new semiconductor materials.
Dr. Matthew Wong
Dr. Ted Moise
Dr. Ted Moise
Ted Moise earned a B.S. in Physics and Engineering from Trinity College, Hartford, CT, in 1987. He went on to receive a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Yale University in 1992, where he was honored with the Harding Bliss Prize for excellence in Engineering and Applied Science. Ted joined Texas Instruments (TI) in 1992, focusing on the development of high-performance quantum-effect devices and circuits. He also served as program manager for several DARPA-sponsored projects.
In 1997, he began pioneering work on scaled ferroelectric capacitors, leading to the first demonstration of low-voltage, high-density embedded ferroelectric random-access memory (FRAM). Following the successful production of FRAM at the 130nm node in 2007, TI and its partners launched hundreds of FRAM-based products with diverse applications, including implantable medical devices, ultra-low-power microcontrollers, and automotive data recorders.
From 2007-2021, Ted led technology development teams focusing on non-volatile memory, high-performance analog CMOS, high-performance/low-noise BiCMOS, and sensor technology.
After retiring from TI in 2021, Ted joined the University of Texas at Dallas as a Research Scientist. He was named as the inaugural director of the North Texas Semiconductor Institute in 2022. In this role, Ted has defined and now leads the North Texas Semiconductor Workforce Development Consortium which unites the region’s semiconductor manufacturers, community colleges, a K-12 digital platform provider, a STEM non-profit, and 4-year institutions into a regional workforce development ecosystem. Ted was appointed as a Research Professor in July 2024.
Ted’s technical work has been honored with the 2012 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Technology Innovation Award from The Academy of Medicine, Engineering & Science of Texas (TAMEST) and he was elected as an IEEE fellow in 2019.
Susana Borbon – Research Scientist
Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas in Mexico. She obtained her MS and PhD in Science, with emphasis in materials chemistry, from the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon in Mexico.
I like the materials science field because it is amazing to see how changes in materials can transform everyday products and technologies, making them more efficient, long-lasting, and sustainable, impacting multiple fields. I chose materials science because it’s an interdisciplinary field that lets me work across chemistry, physics, and engineering. I’m fascinated by how the structure and properties of materials can be manipulated to solve complex real-world challenges.
I chose UTD due to its connections with top companies and research institutions, providing a unique opportunity to apply my work in real-world settings.
Currently, I’m working on a few exciting projects! One involves collaborating with Texas Instruments to analyze failure mechanisms in contactor probes to improve their performance. I’m also working with teams from SMU and UT Southwestern on a non-invasive diagnostic tool to assess kidney stone formation risk.
Susana Borbon
Dushyant Narayan – Research Scientist
Dushyant Narayan
Originally from the Dallas area, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Physics with a minor in Computer Science from UT Dallas. Later he received his PhD in Physics from CU Boulder, working under Prof. Daniel Dessau.
I did my PhD in Physics, where I specialized in condensed matter physics, working mainly on Angle-Resolved Photoemission studies of quantum materials. I chose to study condensed matter physics because I am passionate about the role of materials in the modern world, and I wanted to study the exotic phenomena that arise in quantum materials.
I really enjoy the research environment at UTD MSE, where I get the chance to work with many wonderful people on industrially relevant research problems. UTD-MSE also has fantastic instrumentation that allows me to measure what I need quickly and efficiently. I also appreciate the nice working environment as well!
At UTD, as part of Dr. Jiyoung Kim’s research group, I will primarily be working on memristor and other memory technology development. I will also be working on building up an Internal Photoemission Spectroscopy (IPE) system to make detailed spectroscopic measurements of material interfaces.
Minglei Sun – Research Scientist
Originally from China, Minglei graduated with his bachelor’s degree from Jiliang University in China. He received his PhD is in Engineering, with a focus on the design of 2D materials-based devices through first-principles calculations from Southeast University also in China.
I chose UTD-MSE because of its strong focus on advanced materials and innovative research in electronics and energy storage. The department’s mission of fostering collaboration and innovation aligns perfectly with my career goals. Additionally, the research led by Dr. William G. Vandenberghe in nanoelectronics, power electronics, and photovoltaics deeply resonated with my interest in next-generation electronic devices. I will be working on identifying materials suitable for high-performance electronic devices that can operate under extreme conditions.
Minglei Sun