Jesús del Alamo
Regular biography
Jesús del Alamo is the Donner Professor of Science, [EE], in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research focuses on Electronic, Magnetic, Optical and Quantum Materials and Devices, Nanoscale Materials, Devices, and Systems. He is affiliated with the MIT EECS department and can be contacted via email at alamo@mit.edu. His work includes advancements in nanoscale transistors and energy-efficient microelectronics. Del Alamo's research has been recognized with awards such as the Intel Outstanding Researcher Award.
Scholar-generated biography
Jesus A. del Alamo is a researcher at MIT specializing in semiconductors, with a focus on advanced electronic materials and devices. His work explores nanoscale electronics using III–V compound semiconductors, including InP, GaAs, and InGaAsP, and investigates carrier dynamics and refractive index changes. He has contributed to the development of GaN high-electron mobility transistors (HEMTs), examining their reliability, electrical degradation mechanisms, and performance limits. His research also extends to memristive materials, quantum field-effect devices, and solar cell technologies, such as bifacial solar cells and Al-alloyed junctions. Del Alamo's studies emphasize the structural and electrical behavior of semiconductor devices, with applications in high-frequency electronics and energy systems.