overview

• As an expert in the field of materials science, my proposed endeavor is to continue my research on designing high-performance electronic synapses to implement a neuromorphic system on hardware, for improved information processing, task completion, energy usage, and speed. My proposed endeavor is of great importance for the field because it increases the ability to store large amounts of complex data. This is especially relevant in the modern era, where the public and private sectors generate, store, and analyze large quantities of data in order to improve services. This trend is particularly noticeable in the healthcare industry, NASA and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. My proposed research, which will focus on designing high-performance electronic synapses for neuromorphic systems, will therefore leverage my expertise and previous work in the fields of multiferroics for memory devices (e.g., master’s, doctoral and current research at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey, USA); the development of novel memory storage devices, in particular, will be key for ensuring that these industries are able to store and process such large quantities of information. The successful demonstration of these concepts and implementation will have a broad impact on many industries and society. Further, during the years that I have been working as an assistant professor, I have remained an active and peer-recognized researcher in the field. I have also initiated efforts towards starting my research group and mentoring student researchers. As a professor and research mentor, I aim to provide the students a fruitful and enjoyable research experience, and to prepare them for the years to come, either as professionals or graduate students; such research experiences are especially beneficial for students who may want to continue their graduate studies.