Nag PatibandlaNag Patibandla is the Vice President for Advanced Deposition Products in the Office of the CTO at Applied Materials, Inc. He manages a number of emerging technology programs aimed at developing new products, validating innovation, defining product architecture and business strategy, and engaging partners. Nag’s current areas of interest include: Micro-LED displays, III-Nitride devices, superconducting materials, optical and quantum films, 3D Printing, CMP pads, deposition processes (MOCVD, PVD), etc. His expertise is in identifying growth opportunities and developing strategic plans for product development in various emerging technologies and semiconductor-adjacent areas. In addition, Nag oversees Applied’s government/external funding strategy, development, and programs in various core and adjacent areas of business. Nag joined Applied in 2008. Since, he has helped establish programs in various new technology areas and has established an infrastructure to secure and administer external/government funding for growth programs. Nag has over 25 years of experience in industry, academia, and government, with an extensive R&D background in semiconductors, solid state lighting, photovoltaics, batteries, fuel cells, high temperature superconductivity, and related technologies. Before joining Applied, Nag was the Director of Center of Future Energy Systems at Rensselaer Polytechnic in Troy, NY. Prior to that, he worked in New York State government and at the General Electric Global R&D Center. Nag received his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering and a Master’s degree in Mechanics and Materials Science from Rutgers University, NJ, having first completed his bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Warangal (formerly Regional Engineering College) in India. He has authored/co-authored over 300 publications that include peer reviewed papers and patent applications in various areas of materials engineering. In recognition of his professional achievements, the Board of Governors and Management of National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India bestowed Distinguished Alumni Professional Achievement Award (2020). Other notable recognitions include CHP Champion by the U.S. Combined Heat and Power Association (2003), Energy Professional of the Year by the New York Chapter of Association of Energy Engineers (2007), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Trustee “Faculty Achievement” recognition (2007), Applied Materials President’s Quality Award (2011) and the Best Patents of Applied Materials award (2018). Dr. Patibandla currently serves a four-year term as a Member of Emerging Technology Technical Advisory Committee, U.S. Dept of Commerce (2020-24), and had previously served on numerous U.S. Dept. of Energy Committees and various U.S. National Laboratory External Review Panels.
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