Members

Brief Bio: Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida (2016-22)
Postdoctoral scholar, University of California, Berkeley (2014-16)
Postdoctoral fellow, Georgia Institute of Technology (2011-13)
PhD, Electrical Engineering, Vanderbilt University (2006-11)
B.E. (Hons.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering, BITS Pilani, India (2002-06)

Arijit completed his PhD from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur. During PhD, his research work was on Si nanostructures and Si memnbrane based optoelectronic devices. Before joining Roy Lab he worked as a post doc at Yonsei University and Gachon University in South Korea. Currently, his research focus is on optically stimulated artificial synapses.

In his leisure, Arijit likes to travel and go for hiking. He has a knack for travel photography, sketching and reading story books.

Sazzad completed his undergraduate studies from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in EEE department. Before joining Roy Lab, he conducted research on photovoltaic devices and nanostructures. Now his research focuses are optoelectronic and electronic neuromorphic devices.

He has a keen interest on traveling, hiking, fitness, amateur photography, listening to music and watching thought-provoking movies. One of his unique attributes is he has a movie archive from over 110 countries around the world. He loves coffee and will never refuse a cup ever, even at midnight!

Jiazheng Joined Roy Lab in 2023. He earned his Bachelor’s degree at Central South University in 2021 and then furthered his studies at the University of Pennsylvania, obtaining his Master’s degree in 2023. His primary research interest is in the realm of nanoelectronic devices. Outside the lab, he is a fervent sports enthusiast.

Xudong received his bachelor’s degree in Energy and Power Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) in 2020. As an undergraduate, he worked on atomistic modeling and simulations of hydrogen energy storage materials. He then pursued his first master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, where he began exploring other fields of interest. After graduation, he shifted his focus to nanoelectronics and earned a second master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University in 2022. There, he worked on neuromorphic computing devices, crossbar arrays, and algorithm demonstrations. At Roy Lab, he continues to explore neuromorphic and in-memory computing, particularly developing devices and circuits for energy-efficient AI acceleration. Beyond research, Xudong has been a dedicated French horn player for over ten years. He is also passionate about fitness and enjoys playing basketball while improving his shooting skills.

Dylan was born on Long Island, NY and completed his bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame in 2024. His interests are in nanoelectronic device operation and fabrication.

Outside the lab he enjoys chess, fitness, skiing and soccer.

Bingyu was born in Shandong, China and earned her EE bachelor’s degree from Shandong University in 2022. After that, she became a Gator at the University of Florida, completing her master’s degree of ECE in 2024. Her primary interest is in devices with wide band gap materials, such as Ga2O3 and GaN.

She enjoys cooking and hanging out with friends. She is also a 100% cat person and has a lovely calico cat named ‘Jade Ice’.

Jerry completed his undergraduate studies in ECE at Vanderbilt University in 2024. Before joining Roy Lab, Jerry’s research involves the study of radiation effects of wide bandgap devices such as SiC and GaN. Outside the lab, Jerry loves to travel, cook, and play golf.

Jiahui received her bachelor’s degree from Soochow University in 2021, where she conducted research on battery and semiconductor materials. She earned her master’s degree in Materials Sci & Eng from Northwestern in 2022, specializing in computational soft matter and multi-scale modeling. In 2025, she joined the Roy Lab at Duke as a Ph.D. student. Her current research focuses on neuromorphic computing, retinomorphic devices and circuits, wafer-scale synthesis of two-dimensional materials. Outside the lab, Jiahui enjoys aerobic workouts, video games, and reading classics. Unlike Bingyu, she’s a devoted dog person— Jiahui’s best friend is Yumi, a golden retriever.

Hintsa received his BSc in Electronic Engineering from Ajou University, South Korea in 2019. He then joined the semiconductor industry workforce and worked as a physical design engineer for four years. He moved to the US to pursue his MSc in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in 2023. Having completed his master’s degree in 2024, he is now pursuing a PhD program in the ECE department at Duke University. His research interests lie broadly in the design and fabrication of novel semiconductor device architectures and their applications. When he is not working or studying, he enjoys outdoor activities – hiking, trekking, and camping.

Sahib graduated with a BSc in Electronics Engineering from both Baku Engineering University and Inha University in 2024. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, with a focus on Semiconductor Technology. He is interested in semiconductor design and IC layout, and he enjoys projects that allow him to work closely with devices and their unique characteristics. Outside of his academic pursuits, he enjoys cycling, cooking, and playing football.

Isaiah is an upperclassman studying Electrical and Computer Engineering with a Concentration in Machine Learning at Duke. Being from Silicon Valley, he hopes to move back and pursue a career in the semiconductor industry. In his free time, he enjoys playing pickup basketball, learning songs on the guitar, and cooking with friends and family. A fun fact about Isaiah is that he lived in Germany for almost 3 years, so he can speak German and has travelled all around Europe.

Austin is an underclassmen interested in devices and electromagnetics as a student of the Electrical and Computer Engineering + Computer Science program at Duke. He has a deep interest in physics and the underlying mechanisms by which the electrical world is built. Austin is an avid NFL fan (of the best team in football, the Baltimore Ravens), and he also loves to play lacrosse and lift weights with his friends. Along with some friends, he restarted and serves as Vice President of Duke’s IEEE Student Branch.

Sanjeev is an upperclassman interested in semiconductor devices and neuromorphic computing as a student of the Electrical and Computer Engineering + Computer Science program at Duke. He has a deep interest in physics, venture capital and challenges from the globalization of semiconductors. Sanjeev is an avid runner, mountain biker and hiker. He has restarted and serves as President of Duke’s IEEE Student Branch.

Avantika is an upperclassman interested in devices and solid-state physics as a student of the Electrical and Computer Engineering + Physics program at Duke. She has a deep interest in the mechanics of semiconductors and neuromorphic computing devices. Avantika is an avid F1 fan and can often be found in the arts annex or Biddle, playing the piano. She is also a Duke University Scholar led by Duke University Trustee Emerita Melinda French Gates.