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Porod Paper Suggests Possible Magnetic QCA Logic
Release: January 12, 2006
A paper published by a team of University of Notre Dame researchers in the January 13 edition of the journal Science reveals the demonstration of logic in a magnetic system, thereby opening the door to all-magnetic information processing systems.
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Peter M. Kogge, the Ted H. McCourtney Professor of Computer Science and Engineering and Associate Dean for Research in the College of Engineering, and Shekhar Y. Borkar (M.S., EE '81) gave two of five invited talks at the Computing Research Association (CRA) Grand Research Challenges in Computer Science and Engineering, December 4-7, 2005, in Aptos, Calif. The CRA conference is a series of non-traditional meetings where the goal is to discuss important themes and ideas yet to be met in computing research. The topic for this particular conference, whose attendance was limited to 50 invitees, was "Revitalizing Computer Architecture Research." Kogge presented "Funding Trends in Computer Architecture." Borkar spoke on "Architectural Challenges in Nanoscale Technologies."

Kogge, a retired IBM fellow, graduated from the University with a B.S. in electrical engineering in 1968. His expertise is in the areas of processing-in-memory architectures, parallel processing, nanotechnologies, and low-power computer architectures. He has edited and co-edited nine books and holds numerous patents.

Borkar, an Intel Fellow, is the director of the Microprocessor Technology Laboratory for the Intel Corporation, where he is responsible for directing research in technologies for the company's future microprocessors. He has published more than 60 articles and holds 41 patents.

Electrical Engineering Professor Named IEEE Fellow

Released: December 1, 2005
Gary H. Bernstein, professor and associate chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, has been named a fellow of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The world's largest technical professional society, the IEEE is composed of more than 365,000 members who focus on advancing the theory and practice of electrical, electronics and computer engineering.
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Wolfgang Porod: Freimann Professor of Electrical Engineering receives the 2005 KanebTeaching Award in the College of Engineering

Each year, the Kaneb Center names eight faculty fellows in recognition of their records of teaching excellence. Kaneb Faculty Fellows share their teaching abilities and experiences through workshops, discussion groups, research, and individual consultation.

Professor Porod received his Ph.D. from the University of Graz, Austria. He joined the Notre Dame faculty in 1986 and now also serves as Director of the Center for Nano Science and Technology. His research interests are in the area of nanoelectronics, with emphasis on new circuit concepts for novel devices. He has authored many publications and presentations and is a Fellow of the IEEE, where he is active in organizing special sessions and tutorials, as well as speaking in distinguished lecturer programs.

Wolfgang has taught a broad range of courses, mostly in semiconductor devices and technology. In recent years, his teaching has concentrated on the freshman level, where he was involved in the creation and direction of the two-semester Introduction to Engineering Systems course sequence. In 2004 he led a University Seminar on Nanotechnology, the first such seminar to focus on technology and societal impact. He was the recipient of the 2000 Ruth and Joel Spira Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Department of Electrical Engineering, and now the 2005 Kaneb Teaching Award in the College of Engineering.

Indiana Innovation Network to launch May 6 on campus
Released: May 3, 2005
The University of Notre Dame will host the inaugural symposium of the Indiana Innovation Network (IIN), a new consortium of business and university leaders attempting to develop research-based industries and technologies in Indiana.
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Nobel Laureate to Present Inaugural Merz Lecture
Released: September 3, 2004
Herbert Kroemer, recipient of the 2000 Nobel Prize in Physics for "developing semiconductor heterostructures used in high-speed and opto-electronics," will present the inaugural lecture of the James and Rose-Marie Merz Lecture Series...
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46 faculty members receive Kaneb teaching awards

Released: April 26, 2004
The University of Notre Dame has selected 46 outstanding undergraduate faculty members as recipients of the fifth annual Kaneb Teaching Awards. The honored teachers will be recognized May 16 (Sunday) during the University's 159th Commencement exercises.
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Electrical Engineering Student Wins Intel Research Contest

Released: May 23, 2003
A University of Notre Dame electrical engineering major recently won the prestigious national Intel Research Award Contest for Undergraduate Students. Dane Wheeler of Osceola, Ind., who was graduated from the University on May 18, received the $5,000 first prize at the event, which was held in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Engineering Team Receives Grant For Development of Nanoscale Biosensors

Released: May 20, 2003
A multidisciplinary team of researchers led by Wolfgang Porod from the University of Notre Dame has received a grant from the Department of Defense's Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) program. The team will receive a total of $5 million over five years.
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Physicist Named Sloan Research Fellow

Released: March 12, 2003
Boldizsár Jankó, an assistant professor of physics at the University of Notre Dame, has been awarded an Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship.
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Researchers Receive NSF Nanoscale Science Grants

Released: November 26, 2002
Two teams of University of Notre Dame researchers have been awarded Nanoscale Interdisciplinary Research Team (NIRT) grants totaling almost $3 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
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Two From Engineering Awarded Endowed Chairs

Released: February 7, 2002
Two faculty members from the College of Engineering at the University of Notre Dame have been awarded endowed professorships, according to Frank P. Incropera, Matthew H. McCloskey Dean of the College.
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Wiest Named 2001 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar

Released: May 25, 2001
Olaf G. Wiest, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame, has been named a 2001 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar by the Camille & Henry Dreyfus Foundation. The program, which provides 15 awards of $60,000 each, is designed to strengthen the teaching and research careers of talented young faculty in the chemical sciences.
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Merz Selected to Receive Humboldt Award

Released: September 27, 2001
James L. Merz, Frank M. Freimann Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, has been selected to receive the Alexander von Humboldt Research Award for senior U. S. scientists.
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Kogge Named Associate Dean for Research in College of Engineering

Released: August 3, 2001
Frank P. Incropera, McCloskey Dean of the College of Engineering and Brosey Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, has named Peter M. Kogge, Ted H. McCourtney Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, the associate dean for research in the college. Kogge, whose appointment begins on August 22, is world-renowned for his research on advanced computer architectures.
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Porod Named Director of Nano Center

Released: April 20, 2001
Wolfgang Porod, a professor of electrical engineering at the University of Notre Dame, has been named director of the University's Center for Nano Science and Technology.
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