Overview

The scope of research in nanotechnology is growing at an astounding rate and leading to new paradigms in science and engineering. Texas Tech is committed to carrying out state-of-the-art research in nanotechnology. Areas of interest include fundamental science and growth of advanced semiconductor materials for optoelectonics and CMOS applications, design, fabrication, characterization and implementation of MEMS, THz, metamaterials, plasmonics, planar lightwave circuits, and integrated photonics. Research is supported by Federal, State, and Industrial grants. The center supports education programs in nanoscience, microelectronics, and MEMS.