Microsystems Technology Laboratories

An interdepartmental laboratory supporting microsystems research across multiple disciplines, supported by an industrial consortium & shared research facilities

[Microsystems Technology Laboratories @microsystechlab]

We were honored to celebrate the MIT Class of 2026 and their families at the MTL Graduation Reception.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! We look forward to seeing where your research journey takes you next! 🎓

View all photos: https://t.co/2aEiyGSZLl

[Microsystems Technology Laboratories @microsystechlab]

Congratulations to MTL Director, Tomas Palacios, on receiving the Quantum Devices Award for his significant advancements in wide bandgap semiconductors and nanostructures to improve electronics and pave the way for heterogeneous integration with Si CMOS.

[Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) @MIT]

Lisa Su ’90, SM ’91, PhD ’94 to the Class of 2026, “Run toward the hardest problems. Hard problems teach you what you're capable of.”

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Congratulations to the 2026 MTL Graduates!

Your hard work, dedication, and achievements have made a lasting impact on the MTL community. We are excited to see all that you accomplish in this next chapter and wish you continued success in all your future endeavors. #MIT2026

[Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) @MIT]

MIT’s Commencement celebrations begin today! To help members of the Class of 2026 start their post-Tech journeys, the MIT Alumni Association has gathered tips from some of the 150,000 alumni living and working across the globe. https://t.co/4fmicNE0OX #MIT2026

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We had a beautiful day at the MTL End-of-Year Annual BBQ! Thank you to everyone in the MTL community who joined us, we hope you enjoyed the delicious @FireflysBBQ, great conversations & connecting with colleagues as we wrapped up another wonderful academic year.

[Microsystems Technology Laboratories @microsystechlab]

Congratulations to Eunseok Lee, recipient of the Spring 2026 MTL Doctoral Dissertation Award!

Eunseok was recognized for his groundbreaking research on novel applications of #terahertz and low-power #silicon electronics for ultra-miniaturized secure hardware.

[Microsystems Technology Laboratories @microsystechlab]

Congratulations to all of our MTL Hackathon winners for your hard work, ingenuity, and dedication — and thank you to every student, mentor, judge, researcher, and industry partner who helped make the weekend such a success.

We’re excited to see where these ideas go next. 🚀

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Students + industry participants joined us May 8–10 for the first-ever MTL Hackathon: AI for Microelectronics! Over 48 hours, teams developed projects across circuit design, devices & modeling, manufacturing & processing & workforce development.

#AI #Microelectronics #Hackathon

[MIT Students @MITstudents]

Last day of classes—Good luck with finals. Our teams are in full commencement mode, prepping the stage for MIT's biggest day. Here's what's coming: https://t.co/LEydkmrT9N

[Microsystems Technology Laboratories @microsystechlab]

Congratulations, Eunseok Lee - the 2026 Spring MTL Doctoral Dissertation Award winner!

Eunseok will present on Wednesday, May 13th at 12pm - we hope to see you there!

https://t.co/jPZMrF50AD

[Microsystems Technology Laboratories @microsystechlab]

A new breakthrough from @MIT could enable compact, high-performance #LiDAR sensors with no moving parts. Using advanced #siliconphotonics design, researchers reduced signal interference & improved beam steering for wider field-of-view sensing.

https://t.co/enJHVi29lM

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Learn more and register at https://t.co/FiiY8V9lqs

View our current schedule here: https://t.co/djqWCAh50k

[MIT School of Engineering @MITEngineering]

May the Fourth Be With You!

📸: Gretchen Ertl

#starwarsday #maythefourthbewithyou

[Microsystems Technology Laboratories @microsystechlab]

The future is being built at MTL. Are you in?

Join us for the first MTL Hackathon: AI for Microelectronics

May 8-10, 2026 at the MIT Stata Center

Register & learn more: https://t.co/isEemHVokW

[Microsystems Technology Laboratories @microsystechlab]

We’ve enjoyed hearing from many experts so far in our MTL seminar series, including insightful talks from Victor Li from TSMC, Milan Pešić from Applied Materials, Siddhartha Gosh from Northeastern University, & Taesung Kim from Sungkyunkwan University.

https://t.co/kO2IjTh0fM

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Join us Wednesday 4/15 for our next MTL Seminar Series!

12-1PM in Grier A! Lunch will be provided.

https://t.co/jkdIIvAJDU

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MIT researchers use AI to uncover atomic defects in materials

A new model measures defects that can be leveraged to improve materials’ mechanical strength, heat transfer, and energy-conversion efficiency.

Read more: https://t.co/hVLFmdmMQU

[MIT.nano @mit_nano]

As a possible alternative to insulin injections, @MIT researchers developed an implantable device containing insulin-producing cells. It encapsulates the cells, protecting them from immune rejection & carries an oxygen generator to keep the cells healthy. https://t.co/vlVVl6FAYi