Welcome to Silicon Thin-Film Applied Research

Karim Karim and his student working in the lab
From revolutionizing medical imaging with color X-rays to advancing ultrasonic fingerprint sensors in mobile devices, our groundbreaking work continues to shape industries globally.

Welcome to the Silicon Thin-Film Applied Research Team!

Led by electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. Karim Karim, a pioneer in the field of imaging technology, the team has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since 1998. With a track record of supporting and founding multiple startups over the past two decades, Dr. Karim’s work continues to shape industries worldwide. Notably, one of his color X-ray innovations is now revolutionizing medical imaging by replacing traditional black-and-white X-rays globally. Additionally, his development of ultrasonic fingerprint sensors is now a key feature in mobile phones and tablets. We are excited to share our ongoing projects and contributions to advancing imaging technologies that impact everyday life.

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News

MASc candidate Yunzhe Li’s project – “Moonlight imaging with hybrid amorphous-selenium/CMOS photodetectors” – claimed the Teledyne DALSAComponentware/CAD Award, one of four decided by judges from academia and industry at the CMC Texpo 2016

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