Featured Speakers

Adharsh Rajagopal works in DRAM Device and Cell Technology at Micron Technology, where he develops advanced memory technologies for next-generation semiconductor devices. His expertise includes semiconductor device physics, materials characterization, process integration, and thin-film technologies. Before joining Micron, he conducted doctoral research at the University of Washington focused on high-performance tandem perovskite solar cells and emerging photovoltaic technologies. He holds a doctorate in materials science and engineering.

Michael Hamilton is the James B. Davis Professor in electrical and computer engineering at Auburn University and leads wiring, interconnects, and packaging efforts for quantum computing at Google Quantum AI. His research spans superconducting and cryogenic devices, advanced packaging and integration technologies, nanotechnology-enabled electronic and photonic systems, and semiconductor device performance in extreme environments. He previously served as director of the Alabama Micro/Nano Science and Technology Center and worked at MIT Lincoln Laboratory.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Time: 9:15–10:45 a.m.
Location: Marcus Nanotechnology Building, Georgia Tech

Adharsh Rajagopal will speak from 9:15 to 10 a.m., followed by Michael Hamilton from 10 to 10:45 a.m. 

Registration

The Brand Lecture is presented as part of Microelectronics Day, a full-day event hosted by the Institute for Matter and Systems. Registration is free, and all Brand Lecture attendees must register for Microelectronics Day to attend.

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