OUR PEOPLE, OUR STRENGTH
Our success is built on the talent and dedication of our team. Scientists and engineers from the world's top universities and institutions bring diverse perspectives and deep expertise, driving innovation and advancing emerging technology.
Fellows are leaders and visionaries, driven by bold ideas and a commitment to improving the world.
Meet the Fellows at HRL
DAVID CHOW
As a 2024 American Physical Society Fellow, David Chow, Chief Scientific Officer at HRL Laboratories, drives advancements in semiconductors, integrated circuits, and sensor systems for automotive, aerospace and defense industries.
Chow's career spans epitaxial materials, high-speed transistors, optoelectronics, and integrated circuits. He now integrates AI and advanced simulation tools to enhance HRL's sensor capabilities.
By pushing the boundaries in semiconductors and AI, Chow delivers technologies that address real-world needs, advancing safety and security.
JEONG MOON
As a 2014 IEEE Fellow, Jeong Moon focuses on high-speed millimeter-wave Gallium Nitride (GaN) and graphene technologies to transform 5G and 6G communications.
His research tackles challenges in GaN linearity through the DARPA DREaM program and explores integrating graphene into CMOS-compatible systems.
By advancing GaN and graphene technologies, Moon aims to enable faster, more reliable networks, setting new standards in connectivity and driving the future of global wireless infrastructure.
TOBIAS SCHAEDLER
As a 2021 American Ceramic Society Fellow, Tobias Schaedler develops advanced materials and manufacturing methods for automotive and aerospace applications. His innovations include ultralight microlattice, 3D-printed ceramics for extreme temperatures and intricate microelectronic packaging.
Schaedler's work overcomes limitations of traditional ceramics, enabling cost-efficient manufacturing for applications like jet propulsion, hypersonic, armor and medical implants.
His research unlocks ceramics' unique properties for a wide range of technologies.
MINH NGUYEN
A 2023 SPIE Fellow, Minh Nguyen focuses on narrow bandgap semiconductors for optoelectronic and quantum applications. His work aims to revolutionize infrared sensor technology and advance quantum sensing and computing with scalable, cost-effective solutions.
Nguyen combines expertise in materials science, applied physics and electrical engineering to explore next-generation infrared sensors and superconductor-semiconductor heterojunctions for quantum science.
He fosters collaboration among HRL's researchers and bridges fundamental quantum research with applied infrared technology, contributing to HRL's mission of innovation and societal impact.
