Wolfspeed Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Dr. John Palmour Elected to the National Academy of Engineering
The National Academy of Engineering has elected Wolfspeed co-founder and CTO Dr. John Palmour as a member of its 2022 class for his work on Silicon Carbide-based electronic devices. With over 30 years of experience, Palmour's innovations have advanced Wolfspeed's role as a leader in semiconductor technology, specifically in energy efficiency applications across industries such as electric vehicles and renewable energy. His significant contributions include 386 scientific publications and 81 U.S. patents. The formal induction is scheduled for Oct. 2, 2022.
- Dr. John Palmour's election to the National Academy of Engineering highlights Wolfspeed's leadership in Silicon Carbide technology.
- Wolfspeed's advancements in energy-efficient technologies position the company favorably for market growth.
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Palmour was one of the graduate students from
“We all feel privileged to be working alongside John,” said
Silicon Carbide is currently utilized in many technologies from electric vehicles to gaming systems to industrial motors, renewable energy and energy storage. Palmour has championed and innovated Silicon Carbide for power and GaN on Silicon Carbide for RF for over 30 years, enabling faster, more energy-efficient technologies that are foundational for many industries as they prepare and adapt for a more sustainable future. The company congratulates him and the other innovators who were also elected to the 2022 class.
Palmour has authored a total of 386 scientific publications and holds 81 U.S. patents in the areas of processing and device designs for silicon carbide and gallium nitride electronic devices.
Membership in the
This year, 111 new members and 22 international members were elected. Their formal induction will take place on
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