News

Selected Research Works Featured in Magazines/Newspapers

  1. “Record Current Densities for InGaAsN QW Lasers” in Research Review section of Compound Semiconductor magazine (Institute of Physics, UK), vol 8(5), pp. 28, June 2002.
  2. “Nitrogen Lowers Threshold Current in Quantum Well Lasers” in NewsBreak section of Laser Focus World magazine, vol. 38(12), pp. 9, December 2002.
  3. “Dilute Nitrides – a key to upturn success” in III-V Review magazine, vol. 16(2), pp.32-35, March 2003.
  4. “1300-nm-Emitting Indium Gallium Arsenide Nitride Laser Operates at up to 100 0C” in NewsBreak section of Laser Focus World magazine, vol. 39(9), pp. 11, September 2003.
  5. “Prof. Tansu Reports Best Threshold Values for Near-Infrared Range InGaAsN Lasers” in Special Issue on Optics and Optoelectronics Research of EngiNews newsletter, November 2003. EngiNews is the online newsletter of the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science at Lehigh University.
  6. “Lehigh Group Reports Best Threshold Values for Near-Infrared Range InGaAsN Lasers” in Public News section (http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2003-12/lu-lgr121503.php) of EurekAlert! newsletter (a publication of American Association for the Advancement of Science, AAAS), December 15th 2003.
  7. “Lehigh Group Reports Best Threshold Values for Near-Infrared Range InGaAsN Lasers” in The Latest News on Photonics section of The IEE Photonics Professional Networks (a publication of the IEE, UK), December 16th 2003.
  8. “Lehigh Group Reports Best Threshold Values for Near-Infrared Range InGaAsN Lasers” in the Physics and Astronomy section of Innovation Report journal, December 16th 2003. (http://www.innovations-report.com/html/reports/physics_astronomy/report-24251.html).
  9. “Lehigh Group Reports Best Threshold Values for Near-Infrared Range InGaAsN Lasers” in Current Headlines News section of Photonics Online newsletter, December 16th 2003.
  10. “Record Threshold Values for Near Infrared Range InGaAsN Lasers” in Optoelectronics News section of III-V Reviews magazine, December 18th 2003. (Link: http://www.three-fives.com/WZ/III-Vs/opto_news/news/000081/show/)
  11. “Lehigh Group Reports Best Threshold Values for Near-Infrared Range InGaAsN Lasers” in News Archive section of GaN-Net newsletter (the online newsletter for Gallium Nitride), November-December 2003.
  12. “Prof. Tansu Reports Best Threshold Values for Near-Infrared Range InGaAsN Lasers” in Nano-News section of Nano-Tsunami newsletter, December 17th 2003.
  13. “Towards 10 Gigabits Per Second: Lehigh Group Reports Best Threshold Values for Near-Infrared Range Lasers” in Science section of Science Daily news, December 19th 2003. (Article Link: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/12/031217073811.htm)
  14. “RCEAS Researchers Finish 2003 with Flurry of Media Attention” in EngiNews newsletter, January/February 2004.
  15. “Type-II Quantum Well Optoelectronics Devices-US Patent No. 6,791,104”, in the Wisconsin State Journal, page F2, October 7th 2004.http://www.madison.com/tearsheet/pdf/2004/10/07/WSJ/20041007-F-F-002–CN_-WSJ–.pdf
  16. “Prof. Tansu is Awarded U.S. Patent for New Method of Emitting Lasers” in EngiNews newsletter, December 2004 / January 2005. https://www2.lehigh.edu/news/prof-tansu-awarded-us-patent-new-method-emitting-lasers
  17. “US Patents Granted” in Research Review, University of Wisconsin-Madison, College of Engineering, Fall 2004. Research Review is the online newsletter of the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. http://www.corprelations.wisc.edu/buswire/publications/200401_EngrFall2004.pdf
  18. “Information, at a New Laser Speed” in Perspective, University of Wisconsin-Madison, College of Engineering, vol. 31, No.2, Winter 2005. Perspective is a newsletter published by the College of Engineering (University of Wisconsin-Madison) for its alumni and friends.http://www.engr.wisc.edu/alumni/perspective/31.2/PerspectiveWinter2005.pdf
  19. “Charles Townes Wins Templeton Prize”, in the ScienceNOW section of SCIENCE magazine, March 9th 2005. The Science magazine article discusses about the Templeton Prize received by the Physics Nobel Laureate Charles Townes, and it has the quote from Dr. Nelson Tansu (Lehigh University).http://sciencenow.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2005/309/1
  20. “Researchers achieve greater, more reliable laser power” in EngiNews newsletter, April 2005.
  21. “Narrow Lateral Waveguide High Power Lasers-US Patent No. 6,845,116”, in the Wisconsin State Journal, April 2005.
  22. “Lehigh’s Nelson Tansu: Building an Optics Revolution, One Atom at a Time” in Optics Special Edition 2005 of EngiNews newsletter, November 2005. (https://www2.lehigh.edu/news/lehighs-nelson-tansu-building-optics-revolution-one-atom-time)
  23. “Nelson Tansu” in Alumni Section of The Wisconsin Physicist newsletter, Vol. 12, No. 1, 2006. The Wisconsin Physicist is the annual newsletter of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Physics Department. (http://www.physics.wisc.edu/alumni/news06.pdf )
  24. “More Efficient LEDs for a Brighter Future” in NanoBriefs of Resolve magazine, vol.2, Fall 2007.
  25. “Staggered InGaN Quantum Wells Improve LEDs” in NewsBreak section of Laser Focus World magazine, vol. 43(11), pp. 17, November 2007. http://www.laserfocusworld.com/display_article/311568/12/ARTCL/none/NBrea/Staggered-InGaN-quantum-wells-improve-LEDs
  26. “Light-Emitting Diodes: Microlens Arrays Improve the Extraction Efficiency of Nitride LEDs” in World News section of Laser Focus World magazine, vol. 44(1), pp. 15, January 2008. http://www.laserfocusworld.com/display_article/317036/12/ARTCL/none/News/LIGHT-EMITTING-DIODES:-Microlens-arrays-improve-the-extraction-efficiency-of-nitride-LED
  27. “Wide Bandgap Group Takes Aim at Defects” in NanoBriefs of Resolve magazine, vol.2, Fall 2007.
  28. “DOE Announces Selections for SSL Core Technology and Product Development Funding Opportunities (Round 4)” in US Department of Energy (DOE) – National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) Press Release, February 2008. http://www.netl.doe.gov/ssl/021108.html
  29. “U. S. Department of Energy to Invest up to $20.6 Million for Solid-State Lighting Research and Development Projects” in US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Public Affairs Press Release, February 2008. http://www.energy.gov/print/5983.htm
  30. “DOE Awards 4th-Round of Funding for Solid State Lighting Development” in News section of Semiconductor Today magazine, February 2008. http://www.semiconductor-today.com/news_items/2008/FEB/NETL_140208.htm
  31. “DOE Round 4 Funding Provides $20 million for SSL Projects” in Industry News section of LED Magazine magazine, February 2008. http://www.ledsmagazine.com/news/5/2/10
  32. “Scientists at Lehigh University Target Materials Science” in Engineering section of VerticalNews, March 24th 2008. http://engineering.verticalnews.com/articles/282017.html
  33. “LED Companies Win DOE Funding Boost” in In the Lab News section of Compound Semiconductor magazine, vol. 14(2), March / April 2008. http://compoundsemiconductor.net/cws/article/lab/32872
  34. “Rare Chance to Learn Nobel Secrets” in The Jakarta Post, August 5th 2008. http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2008/08/05/rare-chance-learn-nobel-secrets.html
  35. “Yudhoyono Meets with ASC 2008 Participants” in Antara News, August 6th 2008. http://www.antara.co.id/en/arc/2008/8/6/yudhoyono-meets-with-asc-2008-participants/
  36. “Energy, Food Crises Top Asian Science Camp’s Agenda” in The Jakarta Post, August 7th 2008. http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2008/08/07/energy-food-crises-top-asian-science-camp039s-agenda.html
  37. “A Homecoming for Science” in Lehigh News Center Highlight, September 23rd 2008. https://www2.lehigh.edu/news/a-homecoming-for-science
  38. “PHOTONICS WEST PREVIEW: Photonics West Hailed as Essential Photonics Event” in Feature News section of Laser Focus World magazine, vol. 44(12), December 2008. http://www.laserfocusworld.com/display_article/346704/12/none/none/Feat/PHOTONICS-WEST-PREVIEW:-Photonics-West-hailed-as-‘essential-photonics-event&rsquo
  39. “Finding Energy Solutions” in Cover Story Feature section of Lehigh Alumni Bulletin, Winter 2009. http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/lehigh/alumni_2009winter/index.php?startid=18
  40. “Illuminating Ideas: Innovations in Solid-State Lighting” in US Department of Energy (DOE) – National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) Press Release, February 2009. http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/ssl/ssl_illumbrch_09_final.pdf
  41. “DOE Announces Selections for SSL Core Technology and Product Development Funding Opportunities (Round 5)” in US Department of Energy (DOE) – National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) Press Release, March 2008. http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ssl/fundopps_032709.html
  42. “DOE Selects 14 Solid-State Lighting Projects for Funding” in Industry News section of LED Magazine magazine, March 2009. http://www.ledsmagazine.com/news/6/3/24
  43. “Student’s Bright, Energy-Efficient Research Recognized” in Lehigh News Center Highlight, March 30th 2009.
  44. “Student’s Bright, Energy-Efficient Research Recognized” in Manufacturing Business Technology, March 30th 2009. http://www.mbtmag.com/articleXML/LN948590853.html
  45. “Optics Graduate Student Repeats as International Award Winner” in Lehigh News Center Highlight, June 23rd 2009. http://www3.lehigh.edu/News/V2news_story.asp?iNewsID=3309&strBack=%2Fdefault%2Easp
  46. “MICRO-OPTICS: Concave microlenses boost LED output” in World News section of Laser Focus World magazine, vol. 45(9), September 2009. http://www.laserfocusworld.com/display_article/368544/12/none/none/News/MICRO-OPTICS:-Concave-microlenses-boost-LED-output
  47. “For Best Results, Set the Bar High” in Rising Star Section of Resolve magazine, vol.2, Fall 2009. https://engineering.lehigh.edu/research/resolve/volume-2-2009/nelson-tansu-best-results-set-bar-high
  48. “Founder’s Day ceremony honors Lehigh leaders” in Lehigh News Center Highlight, October 22nd 2010
  49. “Hongping Zhao makes a “Case” for Lehigh doctoral studies excellence” in Lehigh News Center Highlight, April 18th 2011.  https://www2.lehigh.edu/news/hongping-zhao-makes-case-lehigh-doctoral-studies-excellence
  50. “Exploiting nanostructured surfaces” in Features Section of Resolve magazine, vol.2, Fall 2011. https://engineering.lehigh.edu/research/resolve/resolve-magazine-volume-2-2011/exploiting-nanostructured-surfaces
  51. “You Build Yourself into What You Do” in Lehigh News Center Highlight, August 15th 2012. https://www2.lehigh.edu/news/you-build-yourself-what-you-do
  52. “Preparing to Compete with the Best” in Lehigh News Center Highlight, August 15th 2012.
  53. “A Revolution in Lighting” in Feature Section of Resolve magazine, vol. 2, Fall 2012. https://engineering.lehigh.edu/research/resolve/resolve-magazine-volume-2-2012/revolution-lighting
  54. “Nanoscale Work Yields Greener Lighting” in Research Section of Lehigh Alumni Bulletin, Winter 2012-2013.
  55. “Nelson Tansu – The 24 Pride of Indonesia” (24 Kebanggaan Indonesia), Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia (RCTI), Jakarta, Indonesia, August 2013. http://rctinews.okezone.tv/play/47415/prestasi-putra-bangsa-prof-nelson-tansu?r=441
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUXxAzwOugg
  56. “FOE Alumni News – Nelson Tansu Appointed as Endowed Chair Professorship”, National Academy of Engineering Frontiers Newsletter,November 2013. http://www.naefrontiers.org/36609.aspx

Other magazine / newspaper coverages: More than 50+ additional newspapers, magazine, or electronic medial coverage in English, Indonesian, Chinese, and Spanish languages.

Invited Lectures or Seminars

  1. Nelson Tansu, “Design Considerations, Lasing Characteristics, and Temperature Analysis of Highly-Strained InGaAs(N)-GaAsP-GaAs (?> 1.17-1.3 ?m) Quantum Well Lasers,” Center for Optoelectronics, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Republic of Singapore, July 2001.
  2. Nelson Tansu, ”High Performance InGaAsN Quantum Well Lasers for Optical Communications,” Institute of Experimental Physics II, Department of Physics, The University of Leipzig (Universität Leipzig), Leipzig, Germany, June 2002.
  3. Nelson Tansu, “High Performance MOCVD-InGaAsN Quantum Well Lasers for Long Wavelength Emission on GaAs,” Laser and Quantum Electronics Seminar, Institute of Quantum Electronics, Department of Physics, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology-Zurich (Eidgenössisch Technisch Hochschule-Zurich), Zurich, Switzerland, June 2002.
  4. Nelson Tansu, ”Long Wavelength Semiconductor Lasers based on Dilute-Nitride Quantum Well,” Solid State Physics Seminar, Blackett Laboratory, Department of Physics, Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine, The University of London, London, United Kingdom, June 2002.
  5. Nelson Tansu, ”High Performance MOCVD-InGaAsN Quantum Well Lasers,” Center for Communications Research, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom, June 2002.
  6. Nelson Tansu, ”High Performance Dilute-Nitride Quantum Well Lasers for Optical Communications,” Optical Communications Seminar, Department of Engineering-Electrical Engineering, The University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom, June 2002.
  7. Nelson Tansu, ”High Performance Dilute-Nitride Quantum Well Lasers,” Lasers and Quantum Electronics Seminar, Department of Electronics Systems Engineering, The University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom, June 2002.
  8. Nelson Tansu, ”MOCVD-InGaAsN Quantum Well Lasers,” Ipswich Components Operation, Agilent Technologies UK Limited, Ipswich, United Kingdom, June 2002.
  9. Nelson Tansu, ”High-Performance 1300-nm InGaAsN Quantum Well Lasers by Metal-Organic Vapor Phase Epitaxy,” AlfaLight Inc., Madison, Wisconsin, USA, July 2002.
  10. Nelson Tansu, ”High-Performance 1300-nm Dilute-Nitride Quantum-Well Lasers for Optical Communications,” Optical Physics Research Laboratory, Physical Sciences Laboratory, Bell Laboratories-Lucent Technologies, Murray Hills, New Jersey, USA, September 2002.
  11. Nelson Tansu, ”High-Performance 1300-nm InGaAsN Quantum-Well Lasers for Optical Communications,” Compound Semiconductor Seminar, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, September 2002.
  12. Nelson Tansu, ”High-Performance 1300-nm InGaAsN Quantum-Well Lasers for Optical Communications with Conventional MOCVD Technology,” Optical Communication Seminar, Infineon Technologies AG, Munich, Germany, October 2002.
  13. Nelson Tansu, ”The Dilute-Nitride and Phosphide-Based Quantum-Wells Edge-Emitters and VCSELs for Optical Communications,” Institute of Electro-Optical Engineering, College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, National Chiao-Tung University, Hsinchu, Republic of China (Taiwan), October 2002.
  14. Nelson Tansu, ”High-Performance Quantum-Well Lasers for 850-nm and 1300-nm Regimes,” Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, P. C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA, November 2002.
  15. Nelson Tansu, ”High-Performance 1200-1370 nm Long Wavelength Lasers on GaAs by MOCVD,” School of Engineering Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, February 2003.
  16. Luke J. Mawst, Nelson Tansu, and Jeng-Ya Yeh, ”High-Performance MOCVD-Grown InGaAsN Quantum-Well Lasers,” Microelectronics/Photonics Seminar, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, Urbana Champaign, Illinois, USA, March 2003.
  17. Nelson Tansu, ”Dilute-Nitride Semiconductor Nanostructure for Near-Infrared and Mid-Infrared Optoelectronics,” Electronics Research and Development Department, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA, October 2005.
  18. Nelson Tansu, ”Dilute-Nitride Semiconductor Nanostructure for Near-Infrared and Mid-Infrared Lasers,” Photonics Seminar Series, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA, November 2005.
  19. Nelson Tansu, ” Type-I and Type-II InGaAsN-Based Quantum Wells for Visible up to Mid-Infrared Lasers,” EE Departmental Seminar Series, Department of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, February 2006.
  20. Nelson Tansu, ”High Efficiency Nitride-Based Light Emitting Diodes for Solid State Lightings,” IMRE Seminar, A-STAR Institute of Material Research and Engineering (IMRE), Republic of Singapore, September 2007.
  21. Nelson Tansu, ”High Efficiency Nitride-Based Light Emitting Diodes for Solid State Lightings,” School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Republic of Singapore, September 2007.
  22. Nelson Tansu, ”Solid State Lighting and Semiconductor Photovoltaic: A Tutorial,” Center for Optical Technologies (COT) Open House 2007 – Tutorial Series, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA, October 2007.
  23. Nelson Tansu, ”High Efficiency Nitride-Based Light Emitting Diodes for Solid State Lightings,” ECE Seminar Series, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, Urbana Champaign, Illinois, USA, November 2007.
  24. Nelson Tansu, ”Physics of III-Nitride and Dilute-Nitride Nanostructures for Optoelectronics Devices,” Institute of Optical and Electronics Material, Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg (Technical University of Hamburg-Harburg), Hamburg, Germany, June 2008.
  25. Nelson Tansu, ”III-Nitride Photonics: From UV, Visible Up to Terahertz,” ECE Seminar Series, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, November 2009.
  26. Nelson Tansu, ”Tutorial on Semiconductor Energy-Based Technologies: Solid State Lighting + Solar Energy + Thermoelectric + Power Electronics,” Center for Optical Technologies (COT) Open House 2010 – Tutorial Series, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA, October 2010.
  27. Nelson Tansu, ”III-Nitride Semiconductor Device Technologies for Energy Applications,” Center for Optical Technologies (COT) Open House 2011, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA, November 2011.

Other (Non-Technical) Lectures, Seminars, or Speaking Engagements – Related to Science, Technology, and Higher Educational Policy in Asia

  1. (Invited) N. Tansu, “Roles of Higher Education on the Science and Technology in Indonesia,” SALAM Voice of America (VOA) (TV Live Interactive), Voice of America, Washington, DC, July 26th 2004. The one-hour live interactive TV interview was carried by JTV in Indonesia (25-30 millions viewers). This show was part of the Voice of America.
  2. (Invited) N. Tansu, “Science and Technology in Indonesia,” Journal Voice of America (VOA) (TV Live Interactive), Voice of America, Washington, DC, July 25th 2004. The live interactive TV interview was done for 8-10 minutes and was carried by METRO TV (national coverage) in Indonesia. This show was part of the Voice of America.
  3. (Invited) N. Tansu, “Perspective on Indonesia – Tsunami,” Panel Speaker in Tsunami Symposium 2005, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA, March 2005.
  4. (Invited Key Note Speaker) N. Tansu, “Roles of Sciences and Technologies for Indonesia in Globalization Era,” Key Note Speaker in Workshop on Science and Technology in Indonesia 2005, Indonesian Embassy for the United States of America, Washington, DC, USA, August 2005.
  5. (Invited) N. Tansu, “Perspective on Research Universities for Science and Technology Advancement in Indonesia,” Indonesian Independence Day Celebration – Science and Technology in Indonesia (TV Interview), SCTV (Indonesia) and Voice of America (VOA), Washington, DC, August 16th 2005. The TV interview was carried by SCTV TV (national coverage) in Indonesia. This show was part of the Voice of America.
  6. (Invited) N. Tansu, “Research Universities, Science and Technology Advancement in Indonesia,” (TV Interview), SCTV (Indonesia) and Voice of America (VOA), Washington, DC, March 2006. The TV interview was carried by SCTV TV (national coverage) in Indonesia. This show was part of the Voice of America.
  7. (Invited Key Note Speaker) N. Tansu, “Strategies for Developing Great Indonesian Universities – A Perspective on Science and Engineering Universities in 21st Century,” Key Note Speaker in Workshop on Science and Technology in Indonesia 2008, Indonesian Consulate for the United States of America – New York, New York City, NY, USA, May 2008. http://www.indonesianewyork.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=207&Itemid=1
  8. (Invited Panel Discussion Speaker) N. Tansu, “Latest Trend in Science Development,” Speaker in Panel Discussion Session, Asian Science Camp Conference 2008, Bali, Indonesia, August 2008. Note: Other speakers in Panel Discussion Session are Prof. Yuan-Tseh Lee (Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, 1986), Prof. Myriam P. Sarachick (2005 L’Oreal/UNESCO Woman in Science Laureate, Member of National Academy of Sciences, and Former President of American Physical Society), and Prof. Chintamani N. R. Rao (2000 Hughes Medal Award by Royal Society).
  9. (Invited Talk) N. Tansu, “Solid State Lighting and Semiconductor Nanotechnology for Energy Applications,” Speaker in Parallel Session, Asian Science Camp Conference 2008, Bali, Indonesia, August 2008.
  10. (Invited Talk) N. Tansu, “Scientific Research Approaches in Applied Physics and NanoPhotonics,” Speaker in Parallel Session, Asian Science Camp Conference 2008, Bali, Indonesia, August 2008.
  11. (Invited) N. Tansu, “Higher Education and Solid State Lighting Technology,” SCTV TV (Indonesia), Bethlehem, PA, March 2009. The TV interview was carried by SCTV TV (national coverage) in Indonesia, and this show was also sponsored by US Department of State.
  12. (Invited Talk) N. Tansu, “Thoughts on Higher Education in Indonesia,” Panel Speaker in Association for International Indonesia Scholars / Scientists on Higher Education in Indonesia, Indonesian Ministry of Education, Jakarta, Indonesia, October 2009.
  13. (Invited Talk) N. Tansu, “Thoughts on Higher Education in Indonesia: First-Class Scientific Community – Research, Universities, and Education,” Panel Speaker in Association for International Indonesia Scholars / Scientists on Higher Education in Indonesia, Indonesian Ministry of Education, Jakarta, Indonesia, December 2010.
  14. (Invited Talk) N. Tansu, “Toward Building First-Class Higher Education in Indonesia,” Panel Speaker in Association for International Indonesia Scholars / Scientists on Higher Education in Indonesia, Indonesian Embassy for the United States of America, Washington, DC, USA, March 2012.