Join Us
We are always looking for motivated students who are excited about photonics, computational lithography, and the future of nanofabrication. PAL Lab welcomes applications for Ph.D., Master's, and undergraduate research positions.
Why PAL Lab?
Frontier Research
Work on EUV lithography, metasurfaces, AR waveguides, and quantum computing — fields that define the next decade of semiconductors and optics.
Industry Collaboration
Collaborate through TSMC's Joint Development Program, TSRI, and D-Wave quantum computing projects. Our research solves real manufacturing problems.
Proven Track Record
Our students win — including back-to-back ASML Best Student Paper Awards at SPIE Advanced Lithography 2025 and 2026.
International Exposure
Present your work at leading international conferences such as SPIE Advanced Lithography and Photonics West, and publish in top journals.
Who We Look For
- Background in electrical engineering, photonics, physics, materials science, or computer science.
- Programming experience (Python or MATLAB) is a plus, especially for computational lithography and machine learning topics.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn across disciplines — optics, fabrication, and AI.
How to Apply
Browse our Research areas and recent Publications to find topics that interest you.
Email Prof. Peichen Yu with your CV, transcript, and a short note about your research interests.
We will arrange a conversation and a lab visit to get to know each other.