Christoph Adelmann

Scientific Director at imec

Heverlee, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

Scientific Director Novel Materials with 15+ years of experience in semiconductor research and development with a focus on the interactions between materials, processes, and devices. Longstanding experience with research project management in cross-functional and multicultural teams. Hands-on experience with various thin film and device processing/characterization techniques. Extensive international network in industry and academia. Mentored numerous scientists, engineers, and students.

Experience

  • imec (20 yrs 6 mos)
    • Scientific Director
      2019 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

      - Alternative metallization for advanced interconnects - Magnetic logic systems, including coordination of two EU projects - 2D material characterization

    • Principal Member of Technical Staff
      2012 - 2019 · 7 yrs

      - Advanced Metallization for interconnects - Spin wave and magnetoelectric logic circuits - Ferroelectrics and dielectrics for memory devices - Advanced magnetic memory devices

    • Senior Researcher
      2006 - 2012 · 6 yrs

      Thin film deposition (ALD, MOCVD, PVD, MBD) and characterization

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Minnesota, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
    2002 - 2005 · 3 yrs

    Spintronics and magnetic materials

  • Research Associate at CEA
    1998 - 2002 · 4 yrs

    Molecular-beam epitaxy of III-V nitride heterostructures