{"id":137,"date":"2014-11-19T18:59:50","date_gmt":"2014-11-20T01:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/labs.engineering.asu.edu\/tongay\/?page_id=137"},"modified":"2025-07-04T16:56:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T23:56:00","slug":"collaborations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/tongay\/collaborations\/","title":{"rendered":"Sponsors"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"uds-hero-sm alignfull has-btn-row \" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--uds-size-8);\"><div class=\"hero-overlay\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/tongay\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/243\/2025\/07\/Sponsors-1-scaled.png\" class=\"hero\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/tongay\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/243\/2025\/07\/Sponsors-1-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/tongay\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/243\/2025\/07\/Sponsors-1-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/tongay\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/243\/2025\/07\/Sponsors-1-1024x199.png 1024w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/tongay\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/243\/2025\/07\/Sponsors-1-768x149.png 768w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/tongay\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/243\/2025\/07\/Sponsors-1-1536x298.png 1536w, https:\/\/faculty.engineering.asu.edu\/tongay\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/243\/2025\/07\/Sponsors-1-2048x398.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div role=\"doc-subtitle\"><span class=\"highlight-gold\">Because Passion Alone Doesn\u2019t Pay the Bills<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\">Our sponsors<\/h1>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">Our work is supported by major funding agencies including <strong>NSF<\/strong>, <strong>DOE<\/strong>, and <strong>ARO<\/strong>, as well as national semiconductor efforts like the <strong>CHIPS Act<\/strong>. We collaborate closely with leading industry partners, <strong>Intel Inc.<\/strong>, <strong>Applied Materials<\/strong>, and <strong>Lawrence Semiconductors<\/strong>, to ensure our materials are <strong>integration-ready<\/strong>, <strong>scalable<\/strong>, and aligned with future technology nodes. Working closely with the State of Arizona Governor&#8217;s office, we aim to create and use materials for carbon capture and clean water initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-copy-divider\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fueling Discovery, Training, and<\/strong> <span class=\"highlight-black\">Impact<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are deeply grateful to the American taxpayers and to our sponsoring agencies for their continued support of our research, vision, and mission. Every dollar entrusted to us is used with intention, to advance our nation\u2019s leadership in electronics, technology, sustainability, and national security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our work goes beyond discovery. As we push the frontiers of science, we also invest in the future by training the next generation of highly skilled researchers, engineers, and innovators across Ph.D., master\u2019s, and undergraduate levels. In parallel, we actively engage with the broader public, translating complex scientific ideas into accessible, meaningful knowledge that directly benefits society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This partnership between public support and scientific innovation fuels our collective progress, and we thank you for making it possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our commitment to the best use of resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We are deeply committed to the responsible and strategic use of all resources entrusted to us. We sincerely thank our federal sponsors, private industry partners, and the U.S. taxpayers for their support and trust. Your investment empowers us to advance cutting-edge research and innovation with integrity, accountability, and national impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Our Commitment to Community Impact<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe that public support deserves public impact. In return for the trust and resources we receive, we actively engage with the broader community through educational outreach, open-access publications, public lectures, and science events. Our goal is to inspire the next generation, share discoveries beyond academia, and ensure our work benefits society at large. Some of our recent outreach activities can be found in outreach section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-gray-2-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-40544495 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--uds-size-6);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--uds-size-4);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--uds-size-4);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--uds-size-4);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--uds-size-4)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join Us in Shaping the Future<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in collaboration, research opportunities, educational outreach, or learning more about our innovations? Whether you&#8217;re a student, partner, or member of the public, we invite you to be part of our journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-asu-maroon-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/search.asu.edu\/profile\/2397559\">Contact us!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-2\">Our work is supported by major funding agencies including NSF, DOE, and ARO, as well as national semiconductor efforts like the CHIPS Act. We collaborate closely with leading industry partners, Intel Inc., Applied Materials, and Lawrence Semiconductors, to ensure our materials are integration-ready, scalable, and aligned with future technology nodes. 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