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.

Openings: We typically admit new Master's and Ph.D. students each academic year. Undergraduates interested in special-topics research are welcome to reach out any time.

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.

Email Prof. Yu →