Akash Singh, Ph.D.

Akash earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Duke University, conducting research in David Mitzi's Energy materials lab. 

His recent breakthrough has been the creation of a new research field of glass-forming metal halide perovskite semiconductors, which were traditionally known to exist only in their crystalline forms. By pushing the boundaries of materials science, Akash has successfully transformed these perovskites into glass (preferring disorder over order), opening up a whole new realm of possibilities that goes beyond the conventional applications in photovoltaics, emitters, and sensors, and ventures into exciting new territories such as cost-effective memory, computing, and photonic devices.

Before joining Duke University, Akash pursued his undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering at IIIT Jabalpur and carried out his undergraduate thesis work on materials development for perovskite solar cells at Centre for Nanoscience and Engineering, IISc Bangalore. 

These experiences have fueled his passion to explore the untapped potential of perovskite materials and their incredible applications in the ever-evolving field of energy, optoelectronics, and memory. 

In his current role at Micron, Akash leverages his expertise in materials science to tackle process and device integration challenges, driving the development of faster, more cost-effective, and energy-efficient memory solutions to meet the growing demands of artificial intelligence..

Here are Akash's Research interests and Technical Expertise.