Physics Colloquium: Illuminating the Path: From Photons to Foundries
Physics Colloquium
Illuminating the Path: From Photons to Foundries
Mitch Bennett
Senior Photomask Engineer (Design Enablement)
Polar Semiconductor
Event Details:
In both the aerospace and semiconductor industries, engineers work within diverse, cross-functional teams to drive innovation. Whether developing solar panels for space missions or creating design kits for semiconductors, the engineering approach is rooted in precision, reliability, and continuous learning. Every challenge is an opportunity to shape the direction of your career. An effective system for work balances technical mastery with personal values, aligning individual actions with broader project goals. By managing energy, embracing collaboration, and fostering an inclusive environment, engineers can optimize their impact in a number of ways.
Bio:
Mitch Bennett received the B.S. degree in physics and the M.S. degree in materials science and engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, in 2013, with a focus on microelectronic engineering and solar cell research as a graduate researcher in the NanoPower Research Laboratory at RIT. He has provided key fabrication process development and design efforts in advanced III-V solar cells and devices for terrestrial and space applications throughout his career at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC and Spectrolab, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA. He is now positioned as a key contributor on the Design Enablement team at Polar Semiconductor in Minneapolis, MN, a pure-play domestic foundry with over 60 years of innovation in power and sensor technologies.
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