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HMNTL is one of the country's largest and most sophisticated university facilities for conducting photonics, microelectronics, biotechnology, and nanotechnology research. Our 15 class 100 and 1000 cleanrooms, 46 general purpose labs, and 2,500 square foot biosafety level-2 bionanotechnology complex contain all the tools researchers need to conduct their work.

Device characterization lab (image of microscope)

Device Characterization Labs

Offers a variety of ultra-high-speed optical and electrical measurement and test equipment.

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A person conducts research in an HMNTL cleanroom.

Cleanroom Labs

9000 square feet of class 100 and class 1000 cleanroom space with all the equipment needed for fabrication of high-performance devices encompassing a wide range of applications. 

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BioNanotechnology Lab Photo

BioNanotechnology Laboratory

Allows interdisciplinary biological and micro and nanotechnology research experiments to be carried out simultaneously—all under the same roof.

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Upcoming Events

Apr 3, 2026 - Apr 10, 2026

Final Exam: Qihao Wang
Dr. Folk Narongrit, ECE Faculty Candidate Seminar

Dr. Folk Narongrit, ECE Faculty Candidate Seminar

Dr. Folk Narongrit, Postdoctoral Scholar, University of California, Berkeley

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