Directory Record for:

Michael T. Lanagan

Title(s):

Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics

Associate Director, Materials Research Institute

Associate Director, Center for Dielectric Studies

Department:

Materials Research Institute

College/Admin. Unit:

Senior Vice President for Research

Office Address:

280 Materials Research Laboratory Building

University Park, PA 16802

Office Phone:

(814) 865-6992

Office Fax:

(814) 865-2326

E-Mail Address:

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Web Page(s):

http://www.esm.psu.edu/wiki/research:mxl46:start

Research Synopsis:

Research interests include development of new electronic materials for miniaturized devices, electronic property characterization at microwave and mm-wave frequencies, and materials integration. Co-processing dielectric and metals relies on understanding both kinetic and thermodynamic aspects of the fabrication process. The interrelationships between powder synthesis, sintering, structural tolerance and device properties provide new research opportunities for integrated electronic components.

Technologies Impacted by Research:

The rise of wireless technology has expanded the electronic market by 20% per year and has created new opportunities for dielectric-based components and materials. Future hand-held wireless applications will incorporate greater levels of integration, both in terms of discrete-like components, arrays, networks, modules, & embedded components into the package. Prototype integrated devices are presently being developed to understand how basic process and material properties affect performance.

Selected Publications:

J. C. Nino, M. T. Lanagan, and C. A. Randall, "Phase Formation and Reactions in the Bi2O3-ZnO-Nb2O5-Ag Pyrochlore System," J. Mater. Res., 16(5):1460-1464 (May 2001).
E. Semouchkina, W. Cao, R. Mittra, and M. T. Lanagan, "Numerical Modeling and Experimental Investigation of Resonance Properties of Microwave Capacitors," Microwave and Optical Technol. Lett., 29(1):54-60 (April 2001).
R. L. Thayer, S. S. Schmidt, S. E. Dorris, J. W. Bullard, and M. T. Lanagan, "Reactive Sintering and Retrograde Densification of Bulk Bi-Based Superconductors," J. Am. Ceram. Soc., 83(10):2365-2368 (October 2000).