Explore PhD opportunities in physical electronics and photonics at ASU, Aug. 31
From developing next-generation semiconductor devices to harnessing light for new technologies, researchers in physical electronics and photonics are tackling challenges that mold the future of computing, communications, energy and advanced manufacturing.
For prospective doctoral students interested in leading that transformation, the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University offers opportunities to conduct doctoral research at the forefront of electrical engineering.
This webinar will be hosted by Nick Rolston, assistant professor in the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, part of the Fulton Schools at ASU. Rolston is a recipient of the National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 2024 and the 2025 Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Program award. He leads the Rolston Lab, which focuses on understanding fundamental mechanical and material properties in thin-film energy devices on length scales from angstroms to meters and developing scalable, open-air deposition methods to produce robust, low-cost solutions toward the goal of manufacturing the next-generation of renewable energy technology.
During the webinar, attendees will learn about:
- Core facilities, labs and unique capabilities.
- Industry and government collaborators.
- Research opportunities.
- Research thrusts: physical electronics, photonics, semiconductor manufacturing and impact domains including: energy devices, wide-bandgap electronics, packaging, machine learning and artificial intelligence and more.
Ready to advance the future of electronics, photonics and microelectronics?
Register for this webinar and explore how a PhD in electrical engineering from the Fulton Schools at ASU can prepare you to advance your career as an innovator.
ECEE research area webinar: Physical electronics and photonics
Monday, Aug. 31, 2026
10–11 a.m.
Zoom webinar
Register to attend