Quantum Engineering for the undergraduate Electrical Engineering Curriculum
The current undergraduate electrical engineering curriculum lacks sufficient coverage of quantum engineering, despite the rapid advancements in quantum technologies, including quantum computing, devices, and nanodevices. As we enter the quantum era in all aspects of technology, it is imperative to update the curriculum to prepare future electrical engineers (and technologists) for these emerging fields. We recommend enriching the curriculum with new courses such as (a) Quantum Mechanics for Electrical Engineers, which provides a foundation in quantum principles, (b) Quantum Theory of Solids, a specialized version of solid-state physics tailored to electrical engineering, and (c) Nanotechnology for Electrical Engineers, emphasizing the design and application of nanodevices. A key focus should be on quantum dots as critical components in the development of ultra-short-channel field-effect transistors (FETs) or in medical applications, highlighting their importance in modern nanoelectronics. These curriculum enhancements will equip students with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the quantum-driven future.
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- Date: 06 Nov 2024
- Time: 06:30 PM to 07:36 PM
- All times are (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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- 204 Monroe Ave
- Physics and Engineering Dept
- University of Scranton, Pennsylvania
- United States 18510
- Building: Loyola Science Center (LSC)
- Room Number: 334
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- Co-sponsored by EDS Student Branch, Physics & Engineering Dept, University of Scranton
- Starts 23 October 2024 12:00 AM
- Ends 06 November 2024 07:00 PM
- All times are (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Argyrios of The University of Scranton
Biography:
Dr Argyrios C. Varonides received the BS degree in physics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, his MS degree in physics from Temple University, Philadelphia, USA, and his PhD degree in Electrical engineering from Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA. In 1989, he joined the Physics and Electrical Engineering Department, Scranton, PA, USA, where he began theoretical work on heterojunction/superlattice-based solar cells. He has authored and co-authored over 120 publications on reduced dimensionality electronic devices with a focus on hetero-PV devices. Dr Varonides is a professor of Physics and Engineering at the University of Scranton, USA. His current research interests include quantum transport in graphene-based (nano) electronic devices, graphene-based Schottky photovoltaic devices (field and thermionic emission, tunneling processes), physics and applications of superconducting devices (Josephson junctions), electrodynamics of meta-materials, nano-electromechanical systems (NEMS), and the Aharonov-Bohm effect in graphene quantum rings. Dr Varonides’ current teaching includes major physics and engineering courses such as applied electromagnetic theory, modern electronic devices, nanostructures and nanotechnology.
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Address:Loyola Science Center, University of Scranton, 204 Monroe Ave, Scranton, United States, 18510