Spidey Sense: How a Triple Jacket Makes Microelectronics Matter
Mikkel Thomas fell into microelectronics — and fell in love with it. Now, he’s leading more people to the field.
May 07, 2025
Mikkel Thomas has loved comic books since he was a kid, but he didn’t expect to relate to them as an adult. Just like Peter Parker didn’t intend to be a superhero, Thomas didn’t plan to be a research engineer. When he came to Georgia Tech in 1993 as an undergraduate, a bit of serendipity led him to the field of microelectronics (very small electronic components and circuits). Nearly three decades later, his superpower is demystifying the world of microelectronics for students.