WilliamHoward
- whoward@che.utexas.edu
- 512-471-5773
- CPE 5.462
Microelectronics and semiconductor facilities; Major unit processes; Promising nanopatterning and nanofabrication techniques, like particle-beam imaging, nanoimprints, planarization and diffusion
About
William Howard graduated with honors from the United States Military Academy, West Point, in 1987. As a Hertz Foundation Fellow, Howard earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1997.
His work has included measuring the neutron yield of the reaction 9Be(p,n) to design radiation delivery systems for an experimental cancer therapy, modeling the electron-beam, optical and chemical processes used to make integrated circuits, and he invented, developed and marketed computational lithography products for the semiconductor industry.
As vice president of engineering of JP3 Measurement, Howard managed the chemical analysis team and designed JP3’s web-based business intelligence system. From 2017-2023, he served as the chief operating officer at Atomo, Inc., where he managed the data analysis team, led client engagements, and contributed to analytical and innovation projects.
When asked how one goes from medical radiation to semiconductor engineering, he said, “I enjoy change. I’ve done about six different things and have enjoyed doing each one.”
Howard has multiple publications as primary or secondary author in fields including health and medical physics, experimental nuclear physics, lithography simulation, and machine learning applied to health care data. He is a co-inventor on one patent related to oil and natural gas metrology.
Educational Qualifications
Ph.D., Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1997)
B.S., Physics, United States Military Academy, West Point (1987)
Select Awards & Honors
- Hertz Foundation Fellowship (1987)
- Texas A&M – San Antonio (Bio)