Robinson Pino

Adjunct Professor

About Robinson Pino

Dr. Pino is a nationally recognized leader in microelectronics, advanced computing, artificial intelligence, neuromorphic computing, quantum information science, semiconductor technologies, cybersecurity, and national security. He currently serves as Senior Engineering Director at United Semiconductors, following more than a decade of leadership as a Program Manager in the Office of Science at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

During his tenure at DOE, Dr. Pino led major research initiatives spanning microelectronics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, advanced wireless communications, quantum computing, cryogenic computing, optoelectronics, cybersecurity, and next-generation computing architectures. His career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing scientific innovation and strengthening the nation’s technological leadership through collaboration across academia, industry, and government.

Dr. Pino is particularly recognized for his pioneering contributions to neuromorphic computing and memristor-based architectures. He holds numerous U.S. patents and has authored influential books and research articles on emerging computing technologies. Earlier in his career, he served as a principal investigator and program manager at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), where he established one of the nation’s early neuromorphic computing research programs.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Pino has earned significant recognition for his technical achievements and leadership. His honors include the Air Force Research Laboratory Scientist/Engineer of the Year Award, the IEEE Engineer of the Year Award, Distinguished Lecturer recognition from the IEEE Electron Devices Society, and the U.S. Department of Energy Secretary’s Appreciation Award.

Through his leadership in advanced research and technology development, Dr. Pino has helped advance critical computing technologies and foster collaboration across the nation’s scientific, industrial, and government research communities.