Faculty
Professor
Konrad Walus
Konrad Walus is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He received his Electrical Engineering degree, from the University of Windsor in 2001 and completed his PhD in electrical engineering at the University of Calgary, in 2005.
Dr. Walus' research focuses on the applications of nanotechnology in electronic devices. As an example, he is investigating the application of molecular devices as an emerging computational nanotechnology, as well as the application of nanostructured materials in bio- and gas sensing. In order to exploit the novel properties of nanostructured and organic materials at the micro-scale, Dr. Walus and the other members of the MINA team are also applying novel inkjet micropatterning techniques to fabricate micro-devices using functional “inks” consisting of composites of organic polymers infused with nanostructures in order to augment and enhance performance while also reducing cost. His specific research interests include electronic devices based on molecular quantum-dot cellular automata (QCA) and electronic devices fabricated using inkjet micropatterning including printed sensors, transistors, and LED's.
http://www.mina.ubc.ca/konradw
Research Areas
Research Groups
Courses
| EECE 576 |
Semiconductor Theory for Device Applications A quantum mechanical treatment of the structure and electronic properties of semiconducting materials and electronic devices; including bandstructure, carrier transports mechanisms, quantum tunneling, and scattering. Course Objective To present the physical background that is essential for both the understanding of modern electronic semiconductor devices and the invention or development of new devices. |
| ELEC 461 |
Nanotechnology in Electronics Topics of special importance to understanding and designing electronic devices in which quantum effects and the discrete nature of matter become important. |
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Electrical Engineering Seminar and Special Problems - CHEM SENSNG TECH This course is restricted to students in one of these faculties: GRAD |
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| ELEC 361 |
Molecules to Mechanisms Forces, scaling, thermal, fluidic, and mechanical properties relevant to the design of emerging devices and systems whose basic structures are at micrometer and nanometer scales. [4-0-0] |
| EECE 301 |
Topics in Nanotechnology and Microsystems Guest lectures and preparatory theory will highlight emerging devices and systems. Restricted to students admitted to the Nanotechnology and Microsystems Option in the Electrical Engineering. Course Objectives By the end of the course it is expected that students will be able to identify current research, trends, and applications in nanotechnology and Microsystems and understand fundamental concepts associated with these. |
| ELEC 311 |
Electromagnetic Fields and Waves Waves and propagation; Maxwell's equations; applications including transmission lines; impedance matching and Smith charts; reflection and refraction; waveguides and antennas. [4-0-0] Textbook Engineering Electromagnetics, Hayt and Buck, 7th edition Prerequisites ELEC 211 - Engineering Electromagnetics |
| CPEN/ELEC 400U |
Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) The Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) is a great opportunity for undergraduate students interested in developing their research skills to participate in research projects being conducted in our labs, and to experience what studies in a research-based graduate program could look like. Each undergraduate student accepted to the program will be mentored by a graduate student. Eligibility A GPA of 80% in your most recent term. |
Latest Publications
| 2014 |
Efficient simulation of correlated dynamics in quantum-dot cellular automata (QCA) Journal Article |
| 2008 |
Characterization of the Displacement Tolerance of QCA Interconnects Conference Paper | Design and Test of Nano Devices, Circuits and Systems, 2008 IEEE International Workshop on |
| 2008 |
Quantum Mechanical Simulation of QCA with a Reduced Hamiltonian Model Conference Paper | Nanotechnology, 2008. Nano '08. 8th IEEE Conference on |
| 2008 |
Testing of combinational majority and minority logic networks Conference Paper | Mixed-Signals, Sensors, and Systems Test Workshop, 2008. IMS3TW 2008. IEEE 14th International |
| 2008 |
Effect of Single-Biomolecule Adsorption on the Electrical Properties of Short Carbon Nanotubes Conference Paper | Nanotechnology, 2008. Nano '08. 8th IEEE Conference on |
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Contact
Office: KAIS 4038The University of British Columbia
4038 - 2332 Main Mall
Vancouver BC V6T 1Z4
Canada
http://waluslab.ece.ubc.ca
