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Copper Interconnects and Reliability

Last updated July 7, 2026

Rising Stars

New and hot

Rising Stars Researchers

1
Hanna Bishara
Tel Aviv University
2
I-Hsin Tseng
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
3
Dongwook Go
Forschungszentrum Jülich
4
Meng Xie
Jiangsu University
5
Atharv Jog
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
6
Zhangxi Wu
Guangxi University
7
Ivana O. Mladenović
University of Belgrade
8
Qiushi Kang
Chinese Academy of Sciences
9
Keita Tachiki
Kyoto University
10
Yohei Kotsugi
Yeungnam University

Rising Stars Papers

1
First-principles calculation of orbital Hall effect by Wannier interpolation: Role of orbital dependence of the anomalous position
Physical review. B./Physical review. B|2024
48 cit.
2
Orbital pumping by magnetization dynamics in ferromagnets
Physical review. B./Physical review. B|2025
19 cit.
3
Wafer-level InP-Si covalent bonding and defect-free heterointerface for photonic quantum systems
Applied Surface Science|2024
9 cit.
4
InP/LiNbO<sub>3</sub> Covalent Heterointerface Construction via an Asymmetric Plasma Activation Strategy for Hybrid Integrated Quantum Systems
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces|2024
7 cit.
5
Mechanical properties of laminate materials based on polylactic acid and polyvinyl chloride meshes as reinforcement
Tribology and Materials|2024
6 cit.
6
Synergistically Optimizing Pressure-Driven Energy Conversion and Energy-Harvesting Application via Modulating an Antiferroelectric-to-Ferroelectric Overlap Zone in Antiferroelectric Ceramics
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces|2024
5 cit.
7
Synergistically optimizing electrocaloric effect over a wider temperature span utilizing structural overlap zone
Journal of Materials Chemistry C|2024
5 cit.
8
Hardness and Wettability Characteristics of Electrolytically Produced Copper Composite Coatings Reinforced with Layered Double Oxide (Fe/Al LDO) Nanoparticles
Coatings|2024
5 cit.
9
A “Bottom-Up” Strategy for High-Performance Benzocyclobutene (BCB)-Subnanometer Inorganic Nanocomposites
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces|2024
5 cit.
10
Sol–Gel Derived Alumina Particles for the Reinforcement of Copper Films on Brass Substrates
Gels|2024
4 cit.

Emerging Leaders

Gaining momentum

Emerging Leaders Researchers

1
Adriaan J. M. Mackus
Eindhoven University of Technology
2
H. Nyakotyo
Bindura University of Science Education
3
Keith Kim
AdventHealth Celebration
4
Jianhao Wang
Changzhou University
5
Bonggeun Shong
ASM International (Belgium)
6
José Luis Yagüe
Universitat Ramon Llull
7
Menglu Li
Hohai University
8
Ting Yin
Hunan University of Science and Technology
9
Ye Yong Liang
Agency for Science, Technology and Research
10
Yunwen Wu
Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Emerging Leaders Papers

1
Relation between Reactive Surface Sites and Precursor Choice for Area-Selective Atomic Layer Deposition Using Small Molecule Inhibitors
The Journal of Physical Chemistry C|2022
58 cit.
2
Surface Smoothing by Atomic Layer Deposition and Etching for the Fabrication of Nanodevices
ACS Applied Nano Materials|2022
53 cit.
3
Electrochemical assessment of a Li-ion full cell with cathode-anode impedance separation via in-situ EIS-DRT and three-electrode configuration
Journal of Power Sources|2024
51 cit.
4
Theoretical Design Strategies for Area-Selective Atomic Layer Deposition
Chemistry of Materials|2024
41 cit.
5
Time-Varying Channel Estimation Scheme for Uplink MU-MIMO in 6G Systems
IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology|2022
35 cit.
6
Blocking mechanisms in area-selective ALD by small molecule inhibitors of different sizes: Steric shielding versus chemical passivation
Applied Surface Science|2024
35 cit.
7
Packing of inhibitor molecules during area-selective atomic layer deposition studied using random sequential adsorption simulations
Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A Vacuum Surfaces and Films|2022
31 cit.
8
Computational Investigation of Precursor Blocking during Area-Selective Atomic Layer Deposition Using Aniline as a Small-Molecule Inhibitor
Langmuir|2023
31 cit.
9
CuO Nanofilm-Covered Cu Microcone Coating for a Long Cycle Li Metal Anode by In Situ Formed Li<sub>2</sub>O
ACS Applied Energy Materials|2022
30 cit.
10
Recombinant collagen microneedles for transdermal delivery of antibacterial copper-DNA nanoparticles to treat skin and soft tissue infections
Journal of Controlled Release|2025
28 cit.

Current Senior Leaders

Established & currently active

Current Senior Leaders Researchers

1
Steven M. George
University of Colorado Boulder
2
K. Lu
University of Jinan
3
Eduard Arzt
Leibniz-Institute for New Materials
4
Paul S. Ho
The University of Texas at Austin
5
Carl V. Thompson
Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology
6
K. N. Tu
City University of Hong Kong
7
Markku Leskelä
University of Helsinki
8
K. N. Tu
City University of Hong Kong
9
Chih Chen
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
10
William D. Nix
Stanford University

Current Senior Leaders Papers

1
Indentation size effects in crystalline materials: A law for strain gradient plasticity
Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids|1998
4.3k cit.
2
Ultrahigh Strength and High Electrical Conductivity in Copper
Science|2004
3.3k cit.
3
A method for interpreting the data from depth-sensing indentation instruments
Journal of materials research/Pratt's guide to venture capital sources|1986
2.8k cit.
4
Mechanical properties of thin films
Metallurgical Transactions A|1989
2.5k cit.
5
Strengthening Materials by Engineering Coherent Internal Boundaries at the Nanoscale
Science|2009
2.5k cit.
6
Sample Dimensions Influence Strength and Crystal Plasticity
Science|2004
2.3k cit.
7
Revealing the Maximum Strength in Nanotwinned Copper
Science|2009
2.1k cit.
8
Revealing Extraordinary Intrinsic Tensile Plasticity in Gradient Nano-Grained Copper
Science|2011
1.7k cit.
9
Effects of the substrate on the determination of thin film mechanical properties by nanoindentation
Acta Materialia|2002
1.5k cit.
10
Size dependence of mechanical properties of gold at the micron scale in the absence of strain gradients
Acta Materialia|2005
1.5k cit.

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