David Huitink Source Confirmed

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Associate Professor

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

faculty

20 h-index 170 pubs 1,343 cited

Research Areas

Advancements in Semiconductor Devices and Circuit Design GaN-based semiconductor devices and materials Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications Failure Mechanisms in Electronic Devices Power Electronics Packaging Phase Change Materials for Thermal Management Tribology and Surface Engineering

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OverviewAI-generated summary

David Huitink's research focuses on the reliability and packaging of power electronic devices, particularly those utilizing wide-bandgap semiconductors like Gallium Nitride (GaN). He has investigated advanced packaging techniques, including gate driver integration and wire-bondless multichip modules, to enhance the performance and density of power systems. His work also extends to understanding and modeling failure mechanisms that impact the long-term reliability of these components.

Huitink's publications include a review on failure mechanisms driving reliability models for power electronics and studies on optimizing insulation and switching performance for demanding applications such as more-electric aircraft. He has also explored the synthesis and thermal performance of phase change materials (PCMs) encapsulated with nano-sized silica and titania, as well as the tribological effects of nanoparticle coatings on material performance under lubrication.

With a substantial publication record of 170 papers and an h-index of 20, Huitink is recognized as a highly cited researcher. He actively collaborates with colleagues at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Muhammad Ghufran, Alexis Krone, Yarui Peng, and Reece Whitt, on shared research endeavors.

Metrics

  • h-index: 20
  • Publications: 170
  • Citations: 1,343

Selected Publications

  • Advances in encapsulated phase change materials for integration in thermal management applications (2025) DOI
  • Cellulose–Starch Composite Aerogels as Thermal Superinsulating Materials (2024) DOI
  • Sequential Versus Concurrent Effects in Combined Stress Solder Joint Reliability (2024) DOI
  • Enhancing Mechanical Reliability of Silver-Sintered Joints With Copper Nanowires in High-Power Electronic Devices (2024) DOI
  • Reliability Analysis of Sintered Silver (S-Ag) for Die Attachment Using a Four-Point Cyclic Isothermal Bend Test Approach at High Temperature and Strain Rates (2024) DOI
  • Altering Electromigration Response in Aluminum Wire Bonds through Heat Treatment (2024) DOI
  • Impact of Encapsulated Phase Change Material Additives for Improved Thermal Performance of Silicone Gel Insulation (2024) DOI
  • Incorporating Tensile Stress Into Electromigration Life Prediction for Cu/SAC305/Cu Solder Joints (2024) DOI
  • Transient Liquid Phase Bond Acceleration Using Copper Nanowires (2024) DOI
  • Variable Area Jet Impingement for Enhanced Junction Temperature Control of High-Power Electronics (2024) DOI
  • Synthesis of silica-encapsulated myristic acid phase-change-assisted nanocapsules for thermal management applications (2024) DOI
  • Toward Direct Cooling in High Voltage Power Electronics: Dielectric Fluid Microchannel Embedded Source Bussing Terminal (2024) DOI
  • Automated Layout Optimization Methods of a Bidirectional DC-DC ZVS Converter Using PowerSynth (2023) DOI
  • Factoring Interacting Stress Mechanisms in Design for Reliability of Extreme Environment Power Modules (2023) DOI
  • Characterization of SAC305 Solder Joints Under Elevated Current, Temperature, and Varying Shear Stress Conditions (2023) DOI

Collaborators

Researchers in the database who share publications

Muhammad Ghufran University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 6 shared publications Alexis Krone University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 5 shared publications Yarui Peng University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 4 shared publications Reece Whitt University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 4 shared publications Mahsa Montazeri University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 3 shared publications Alicia Medina Garcia University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 3 shared publications Imam Al Razi University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 3 shared publications Bakhtiyar Mohammad Nafis University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 3 shared publications

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