Elizabeth A. Thomson | Materials Research Laboratory
A collaboration between MIT and Ericsson will explore new materials for computer chips that mimic the structure of the human brain as well as how to make some electronic systems truly autonomous by removing the need for charging. Beginning with two research projects on the design of state-of-the-art hardware could one day power next-generation 5G and 6G mobile networks.
Complete article from MIT News.
Explore
Lisa Su ’90, SM ’91, PhD ’94 to deliver MIT’s 2026 Commencement address
Kathy Wren | MIT News
An electrical engineer by training, Su is the chair and CEO of the semiconductor company AMD.
New 3D Chips could Make Electronics Faster and more Energy-Efficient
Adam Zewe | MIT News
The low-cost, scalable technology can seamlessly integrate high-speed gallium nitride transistors onto a standard silicon chip.
Anantha Chandrakasan Named MIT Provost
Kathy Wren | MIT News
A faculty member since 1994, Chandrakasan has also served as dean of engineering and MIT’s inaugural chief innovation and strategy officer, among other roles.




