Balaji Padmanabhan
About Balaji Padmanabhan
Balaji Padmanabhan is a Senior Principal Design Engineer at ON Semiconductor, specializing in power devices and wide band gap semiconductors. He has extensive experience in design engineering, having worked in various roles at ON Semiconductor and Arizona State University, and holds 45 issued patents.
Current Role at ON Semiconductor
Balaji Padmanabhan serves as a Senior Principal Design Engineer at ON Semiconductor, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he coordinates with various teams, including simulation, process integration, package development, product characterization, test development, reliability, marketing, and application teams. His expertise lies in the design and development of power devices and wide band gap semiconductors.
Previous Experience at ON Semiconductor
Prior to his current role, Balaji Padmanabhan held several positions at ON Semiconductor. He worked as a Design Engineer from 2008 to 2010, a Senior Design Engineer from 2010 to 2013, a Staff Design Engineer from 2013 to 2016, and a Principal Design Engineer from 2016 to 2017. His tenure at the company spans nearly a decade, during which he contributed to various projects and initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Balaji Padmanabhan earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Arizona State University, completing his studies from 2010 to 2013. He also holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Electrical Engineering from the same institution, which he obtained from 2006 to 2008. His academic background supports his specialization in power devices and wide band gap semiconductors.
Awards and Patents
Throughout his career, Balaji Padmanabhan has received notable recognition for his contributions to the field. He was awarded the 'Next Generation Innovator Award' at ON Semiconductor in 2013 and the 'Distinguished Innovator Award' in 2015. He holds 45 issued patents, along with several international patents that are granted and pending, reflecting his innovative work in semiconductor technology.
Teaching Experience at Arizona State University
Balaji Padmanabhan began his professional journey at Arizona State University, where he worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for four months in 2007. He also served as a Graduate Intern for five months in 2008. These roles provided him with foundational experience in academia and contributed to his development as an engineer.