Rafmag Cabrera
About Rafmag Cabrera
Rafmag Cabrera is an R&D Electronics Engineer (SMTS) at Sandia National Laboratories with expertise in III-V microelectronics.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Rafmag Cabrera serves as an R&D Electronics Engineer (SMTS) at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been with the organization since 2017, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His role involves leading the III-V Microelectronics HBT Design Agency, reflecting his specialized expertise in III-V microelectronics. His current responsibilities include innovating and advancing technologies in this niche area of electronics engineering.
Previous Experience at MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, Rafmag Cabrera worked at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. He held the position of Post Doctoral Researcher from 2015 to 2016 and was a Research Assistant in 2014. During his tenure, he contributed to various research projects and gained deep insights into advanced research methodologies in electronics engineering.
Educational Background
Rafmag Cabrera holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering from Universidad de Puerto Rico, completing his undergraduate studies from 2004 to 2009, and his master's degree in 2011.
Early Research Positions
During the early stages of his career, Rafmag Cabrera gained valuable experience through various research positions. In 2013, he was part of the Summer Faculty Fellowship at the Air Force Research Laboratory. Additionally, he worked as a PhD Research Assistant at Michigan State University from 2011 to 2014. Cabrera also participated in research internships at Cornell University Center for Material Research in 2008 and the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics at the University of Colorado Boulder in 2007.
Expertise in III-V Microelectronics
Rafmag Cabrera is an expert in the field of III-V microelectronics. This specialization involves working with semiconductor materials that consist of elements from the III and V groups of the periodic table. His expertise is critical in developing advanced microelectronic technologies, which are essential for various high-performance applications.