Distinguished Endowed Chair Professor at University of Texas at Dallas, United States.
Prof. Orlando Auciello is a Distinguished Endowed Chair Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas, United States. Renowned for his groundbreaking research in bioengineering and materials science, Prof. Auciello specializes in the development of innovative materials, including ultrananocrystalline diamond (UNCD) films and coatings, with applications in medical devices, electronics, and energy systems. His work has significantly impacted fields such as biomedical engineering and advanced manufacturing. A prolific researcher and thought leader, Prof. Auciello has authored numerous publications, secured multiple patents, and received prestigious awards, including the Best Researcher Award, recognizing his unparalleled contributions to science and engineering.
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Education 🎓
Prof. Orlando Auciello holds a Ph.D. in Physics (1976) and an M.Sc. in Physics (1973) from the prestigious Physics Institute “Balseiro,” Atomic Energy Commission and National University of Cuyo, Argentina. He also completed a degree in Electronic Engineering at the National University of Córdoba, Argentina, between 1964 and 1970.
Experience
Prof. Auciello is currently the Distinguished Endowed Chair Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas. With an illustrious career spanning several decades, he has held prominent roles, including Distinguished Fellow at Argonne National Laboratory and Senior Scientist at leading institutions like the Microelectronics Center of North Carolina. His contributions extend to adjunct professorships at various renowned universities, showcasing his global impact and leadership in materials science, bioengineering, and thin-film technologies.
Research Focus 🔬
Prof. Auciello’s research revolves around the development of transformative materials and technologies. He has pioneered work in ultrananocrystalline diamond (UNCD) films, ferroelectric oxides, and nanotechnology for applications in biomedical devices, advanced batteries, MEMS/NEMS, and environmental solutions. His contributions have led to groundbreaking innovations in artificial retinas, neural stimulation electrodes, and biocompatible coatings for medical implants.
Awards and Honors 🏆
Prof. Auciello has received numerous accolades, including the International Association of Advanced Materials Fellow Award (2024), the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2020), and multiple R&D 100 Awards. His revolutionary contributions to UNCD film technology have earned global recognition, including the prestigious Vebleo Fellow Award and membership in the European Academy of Sciences.
Skills
Prof. Auciello possesses exceptional expertise in thin-film technology, plasma-material interactions, and nanotechnology applications. His skills encompass materials characterization using advanced instrumentation, synthesis of multifunctional coatings, and entrepreneurship, as demonstrated by his role in founding successful companies like Advanced Diamond Technologies and Original Biomedical Implants.
- The physics of ferroelectric memories
- Authors: O. Auciello, J.F. Scott, R. Ramesh
- Journal: Physics Today, 51 (7), 22-27
- Citations: 1,577
- Year: 1998
- Ferroelectricity in ultrathin perovskite films
- Authors: D.D. Fong, G.B. Stephenson, S.K. Streiffer, J.A. Eastman, O. Auciello, P.H. Fuoss, et al.
- Journal: Science, 304 (5677), 1650-1653
- Citations: 1,551
- Year: 2004
- Plasma deposition, treatment, and etching of polymers: The treatment and etching of polymers
- Authors: D.L. Flamm, O. Auciello
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Citations: 1,135
- Year: 2012
- DNA-modified nanocrystalline diamond thin-films as stable, biologically active substrates
- Authors: W. Yang, O. Auciello, J.E. Butler, W. Cai, J.A. Carlisle, J.E. Gerbi, D.M. Gruen, et al.
- Journal: Nature Materials, 1 (4), 253-257
- Citations: 1,033
- Year: 2002
- Dynamics of ferroelastic domains in ferroelectric thin films
- Authors: V. Nagarajan, A. Roytburd, A. Stanishevsky, S. Prasertchoung, T. Zhao, O. Auciello, et al.
- Journal: Nature Materials, 2 (1), 43-47
- Citations: 648
- Year: 2003
- Observation of nanoscale stripe domains in ferroelectric thin films
- Authors: S.K. Streiffer, J.A. Eastman, D.D. Fong, C. Thompson, A. Munkholm, O. Auciello, et al.
- Journal: Physical Review Letters, 89 (6), 067601
- Citations: 627
- Year: 2002
- Imaging and control of domain structures in ferroelectric thin films via scanning force microscopy
- Authors: A. Gruverman, O. Auciello, H. Tokumoto
- Journal: Annual Review of Materials Science, 28 (1), 101-123
- Citations: 614
- Year: 1998
- Synthesis and characterization of highly-conducting nitrogen-doped ultrananocrystalline diamond films
- Authors: S. Bhattacharyya, O. Auciello, J. Birrell, J.A. Carlisle, L.A. Curtiss, A.N. Goyette, et al.
- Journal: Applied Physics Letters, 79 (10), 1441-1443
- Citations: 610
- Year: 2001
- Ultrananocrystalline diamond thin films for MEMS and moving mechanical assembly devices
- Authors: A.R. Krauss, O. Auciello, D.M. Gruen, A. Jayatissa, A. Sumant, J. Tucek, et al.
- Journal: Diamond and Related Materials, 10 (11), 1952-1961
- Citations: 479
- Year: 2001
- Status review of the science and technology of ultrananocrystalline diamond (UNCD™) films and application to multifunctional devices
- Authors: O. Auciello, A.V. Sumant
- Journal: Diamond and Related Materials, 19 (7-9), 699-718
- Citations: 314
- Year: 2010
Conclusion
Prof. Orlando Auciello is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award. His unmatched contributions to science, coupled with his ability to translate innovations into real-world solutions, exemplify excellence in research and its societal impact. His achievements position him as a leader who significantly advances knowledge and technology.