Research is seeing what everybody else has seen and thinking what nobody else has thought.
Analyzing the detrimental effects of the mass transport under high current density. Understanding how thermoelectric power factors balance the best. Exploring new noble metal leaching solutions from waste printed circuit boards. Pushing the boundaries of solder joint life span. Producing new and inspiring interconnects for smart vehicle electronics. These are just a small sampling of the different types of research and creative activities taking place at our lab on a daily basis.
Research and creative activity is about discovery. It’s about having an idea and finding the right environment in which to explore that idea. At our Lab of Electronic Packaging Research, we take great pride in our ability to provide supportive environments for the exploration of all types of ideas. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts by student and faculty researchers aim to gain new knowledge and pursue new discoveries in improving society and helping drive human advancement.
Research Areas
Research Facilities
Mechanical Testing
Tensile testing with different strain rate and temperature, creep testing, thermal fatigue chamber, etc.
Thermal Analysis
We are providing all thermal analysis related testings, like DSC, TGA, TMA, DMA, including the solder wetting force tester.
Microstructural Characterization
The Microscopic Analysis Center offers up-to-date characterization facilities including XRD, SEM, HRTEM, etc.
SMT Assembly Line
A complete SMT line including the pick and place machine, reflow oven, inspection, cleaning facilities are setup in the lab.
Why Student Research?
- Learning in Action. Learning occurs when undergraduate students do research–learning that does not happen during coursework.
- Prelinibary to Understanding. Research invariably leads to a better understanding of and a deeper appreciation for the discipline under investigation.
- Growth through Challenge. Research is also a significant confidence booster. This is especially true when you are in a team with a caring and encouraging faculty member.
- Management with Multi-task. Research also helps hone quite a lot learning skills in communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, intellectual independence, budgeting, teamwork, and time management.
- Journey with Inspiration. Establishing a one-on-one relationship with a faculty mentor is another big advantage of undergraduate participation in research.
- Case-study for Real. Working in a lab gives you a glimpse of the true life of scientists who work in an academic setting.
- Résumé as Elite. Of course, scholarly activity also helps earn academic credits, competitive national/international scholarships, and/or awards of different types.
Student Research Invited
Our lab is a place where scholarly activity and innovation are valued and encouraged. Allowing our students to participate in a themed research/design environment engages their intellectual curiosity, satisfies their thirst for discovery, and gives them an outlet for their creativity.