RALEIGH, NC—The 12th International Workshop on Nitride Semiconductors (IWN 2024) brought together 670 experts at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort from November 3-8, marking a significant milestone in III-nitride semiconductor research. Hosted on the island of O’ahu, the biennial event attracted scientists, engineers, and students from over 20 countries to share insights on cutting-edge advances in nitride semiconductor technology.
With a program that included joint plenary sessions, topical symposia, poster presentations, and the fourth “Women in Nitrides” networking event, IWN 2024 encouraged academic and community exchange. Discussions covered various topics, from material growth and optical/electronic devices to nanostructures, addressing advancements and ongoing challenges. Co-chaired by NC State MSE Professors Zlatko Sitar and Ramón Collazo, the workshop also holds Asif Khan and Russel Dupuis as honorary chairs, celebrating their significant contributions to the field of nitride semiconductors. Subhashish Bhattacharya, Duke Energy Distinguished Professor in ECE also gave a plenary talk.
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Over the five days, informal evening “rump sessions” encouraged open discussion on cutting-edge research, while a welcome reception, conference dinner, and cultural excursions provided valuable networking opportunities. Additionally, there were many engaging presentations, with hundreds of oral and poster sessions showcasing everything from High-temperature Molecular Beam Epitaxy of Hexagonal Boron Nitride for Deep-ultraviolet, Single-photon Emitters, and Lateral Heterostructures to the Impact of growth conditions on IQE of Far-UVC LEDs. With IWN 2024 concluded the III-nitride semiconductor community looks ahead to advancing the field based on the insights and collaborations formed this year in Honolulu, reinforcing the growing global impact of nitride semiconductor technologies.
The success of IWN 2024 was made possible through the support of its sponsors. NC State’s College of Engineering, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and Adroit Materials served as platinum sponsors, reflecting their commitment to advancing research and innovation in III-nitride semiconductors. HexaTech, a diamond sponsor and NC State spinoff specializes in AlN crystal growth and wafer production, which contributes critical advancements to the field. Adroit Materials, also a spinoff, focuses on developing UV light-emitting devices on the AlN platform and vertical devices on native GaN substrates.
