Hong Zhang

Degree

• Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering — Stony Brook University, Class of 1991

Highlights

• Pioneer in the application of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) for the semiconductor industry
• Established one of the earliest TEM laboratories at Applied Materials in 1995
• Co-founded Precision TEM, Inc. in 1996, providing advanced microscopy services to the semiconductor, data storage, LED, and optical device industries
• Recognized as a leading TEM specialist through influential technical publications that advanced semiconductor manufacturing
• Developed automated TEM service technologies to meet evolving industry demands
• Led Precision TEM through its acquisition by Eurofins Scientific in 2020

Alumni Spotlight

After earning his Ph.D. from Stony Brook University, Hong completed postdoctoral research at Northwestern University before launching a distinguished career in Silicon Valley. Over nearly three decades, he has helped transform the practical application of electron microscopy in semiconductor manufacturing, driving innovation and advancing technologies that support the electronics industry worldwide.