The Berkeley Emerging Technologies Research (BETR) Center is a hub of physical electronics research at the University of California, Berkeley.
Through research in materials, processes, devices and integrated systems, the BETR Center drives innovation toward a vision of global ambient intelligence.
BETR Membership
BETR membership provides a range of exclusive benefits, including access to pre-publication research, newly developed technologies, seminars, students and postdocs, and much more.
2024 Fall Workshop
& Technical Advisory Board Meeting
November 14, 2024
Registration and detailed event information will be shared by email with BETR Center members and affiliates.
ME Commons Northwest-AI-Hub
BETR Center Sr. Executive Director, Dr. Michael Bartl, has been appointed to the same role in the newly formed Microelectronics Commons Northwest-AI-Hub at Berkeley. Starting September 15, Dr. Bartl will oversee all day-to-day operations and programmatic activities of both centers.
Max Planck-Humboldt Medal
BETR co-Director Prof. Laura Waller was named the 2024 recipient of the Max Planck-Humboldt Medal for her work in computational imaging. The award will be presented by the Max Planck Society and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation on December 3rd in Berlin, Germany.
2024 IEEE Founders Medal
BETR co-Director Prof. Tsu-Jae King Liu was awarded the 2024 IEEE Founders Medal for her leadership in the advancement and commercialization of nanometer semiconductor technologies and the promotion of microelectronics workforce development.
2024 Fall Workshop and Technical Advisory Board Meeting
This in-person event will be closed to BETR Center members and affiliates. Registration and detailed event information will be shared by email.
Enabling Perovskite Semiconductors for a Brighter, Safer, and Efficient World
Sebastian Fernández
Department of Electrical Engineering, Stanford University
