Mark S. Lundstrom

Mark S. Lundstrom is the Don and Carol Scifres Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, whose groundbreaking contributions have revolutionized semiconductor device physics and nanoelectronics education. After earning his BEE and MSEE from the University of Minnesota (1973, 1974) and working in semiconductor industry, he completed his Ph.D. from Purdue (1980) where he later established himself as a leading figure in semiconductor physics and device simulation. His seminal works include four influential books on carrier transport and nanotransistors, while his creation of nanoHUB, a pioneering science gateway, has transformed global education in nanotechnology. As the founding director of the NEEDS initiative and a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, his research has fundamentally advanced the understanding of nanoscale transistors and semiconductor device physics. His exceptional contributions have been recognized through numerous honors, including IEEE and APS fellowships, making him one of the most influential figures in semiconductor education and research.