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Semiconductor and Solar Industry Veteran named UW Washington Nanofabrication Facility Director

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Maria Huffman is the new WNF director! Huffman joins WNF from Lund University in southern Sweden, where she was the director of the Lund Nano Lab (LNL), an open-access nanofabrication facility serving researchers at the university, in the region, and beyond. Previously, Huffman spent over 30 years working in the semiconductor and solar industries in a variety of research and development as well as manufacturing roles.

Encouraging the next generation of quantum pioneers: students receive grants to fabricate nanoscale quantum devices

Students standing in front of Fluke Hall

An undergraduate student constructing a probe to measure properties of quantum materials and a masters student developing an acousto-optic deflector to change the direction of an optical beam using sound waves are among the diverse group of five University of Washington students to receive $4,000 grants from the UW initiative QuantumX to fabricate nanoscale structures and devices in the Washington Nanofabrication Facility (WNF) this summer.

Staff Spotlight: Dr. Fred Newman, Pioneering new processes at WNF

In our newest Q&A we talk to WNF engineer Dr. Fred Newman. Fred develops processes for a number of different tools in the lab including atomic layer deposition, pulsed chemical vapor deposition, and electroplating systems. In addition to tool training and maintenance, these days Fred is focused on integrating processes with the aim of expanding the breadth of services offered by WNF.

Student Spotlight: Julia Worden, Lead undergrad research assistant

We support the development of a strong pipeline of highly skilled researchers, engineers and technicians in part by hosting undergraduate research assistants in the lab. These exceptional undergrads ensure the lab runs smoothly while also working on real-world projects alongside staff scientists. To learn more, read our Q&A with Julia Worden, UW Class of 2019, who for the past year has served as the lead undergrad research assistant. We have had the pleasure of seeing her grow as a nanofabrication professional and wish her well on her next steps!