The University of Kansas and University of Houston, backed by $1.8 million from the National Science Foundation’s Future of Semiconductor program (FuSe2), are collaborating to develop atomically tunable memory resistors, known as “memristors.” These advanced components are designed for brain-inspired computing applications and will support workforce development in the semiconductor industry.
Launched in 2023, the FuSe2 program addresses key challenges in semiconductor research and development, with industry partners including Micron, Intel, and Samsung.
Led by KU’s Judy Wu, a University Distinguished Professor of Physics & Astronomy, the Kansas-Houston team includes Hartwin Peelaers, associate professor of physics & astronomy at KU, and Francisco Robles from Houston. Their project focuses on “neuromorphic computing,” an approach that mimics the brain’s high-speed, energy-efficient processing, aiming to enhance AI through memristors that act as artificial neurons and synapses.
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