Postdoc Fellow/Associate, Harvard

Ph.D.  University of California, San Diego

jun_wang [at] vt.edu

Whittemore 472

I am originally from China and moved to San Diego in 2014 for my Ph.D., then to Cambridge in 2020 for postdoctoral research. My research focuses on CMOS-Nano Neuromorphic & Neural Interfaces, aiming to bridge artificial and natural intelligence. Outside the lab, I enjoy staying active. I like badminton and earned a bronze medal at the 2022 Bay State Games. I have also completed the Beijing Marathon, a one-day Mount Whitney hike, and the Presidential Traverse in a day. Recently, I have taken up tennis as well. 

Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, NC State University

M.S., Materials Science, Missouri State University

itamzid [at] vt.edu

Whittemore 477

I received my Ph.D. in Materials Science from NC State University in 2024. My research investigated CMUT (capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer) device design, fabrication, and characterization for neurostimulation applications. I am curious about the design and fabrication of Micro/Nano systems for cutting-edge biomedical applications.

I love gardening, collecting music instruments, and playing table tennis & board games.

M.S., Applied Physics, The Royal institute of technology Stockholm, Sweden

B.S., Physics and Math I & II, the University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan

mzubair [at] vt.edu

Whittemore 477

I received my M.Sc. in Applied Physics from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden, and B.Sc. in Physics from the University of the Punjab (PU), Lahore, Pakistan. I have extensive hands-on experience in the processing and fabrication of thin-film devices, including magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ)-based MRAM, spin valves, and double-biased magnetic sensors, acquired in a cleanroom environment. My master’s thesis focused on the design and investigation of a thermally controlled spin valve exploiting the giant magnetoresistance (GMR) effect.  In October 2016, I joined the Department of Physics at the University of Hafr Al Batin, Saudi Arabia, where I served as a lecturer, contributing to both teaching and administrative responsibilities. In August 2023, I joined Virginia Tech to pursue my doctoral studies and research.

shibowen06 [at] vt.edu

Whittemore 477

I am interested in integrated circuits and chip design. My hobbies are soccer, cycling, and badminton.

dhruvshankar [at] vt.edu

Whittemore 477

I am a Graduate Student pursuing a M.Sc. in the ECE Department. I have received my bachelor's degree in India, in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. I am primarily interested in IC and PCB Design but am also interested in IC Testing and Post-fabrication.

Outside the lab I enjoy playing sports such as Basketball, Soccer and enjoy On-Campus Social Events particularly for Graduate Students.