Nanotechnology expert Antonio Facchetti joins HKUST from Georgia Tech in the US
Materials scientist and chemist Antonio Facchetti, formerly of the Georgia Institute of Technology in the United States, has joined the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology as a chair professor in its newly established department of materials. Facchetti, who was elected to the US National Academy of Engineering last year for his “contributions to the engineering of commercially viable…
Materials scientist Antonio Facchetti has transferred from Georgia Institute of Technology in the United States to Hong Kong University of Science and Technology as a chair professor in the newly formed Department of Materials. Facchetti was recently elected to the US National Academy of Engineering for his contributions to engineering commercially viable electronic materials and devices.
His research focuses on semiconductors, dielectrics, electrochemical transistors, sensors, batteries, photovoltaics, and flexible technologies such as e-Paper and OLED displays. Facchetti also co-founded Flexterra Corporation, a company that produces flexible transistors. He expressed excitement about collaborating with HKUST colleagues and students to advance materials research and translate scientific breakthroughs into innovative technologies.
The Department of Materials at HKUST, established in July, values Facchetti's interdisciplinary expertise to strengthen the department's research capabilities in advanced functional materials and emerging technologies. Facchetti's extensive research experience, with over 600 publications and 120 patents, has led to recognition as a Highly Cited Researcher.
He holds memberships in prestigious organizations like the National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Inventors, and American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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