About

The Information Network is a leading provider of market research and analysis reports and services for the integrated circuit, computer, and telecommunications, industries. The company was founded in September 1985 and its staff collectively accounts for more than 300 years of semiconductor-industry experience. Robert N. Castellano, president of The Information Network, received a Ph.D. degree in solid state chemistry from Oxford University (England). His Thesis Advisor and supervisor, Dr. John Goodenough, was awarded the 2019 Nobel Price in Chemistry for the invention of the lithium ion battery. He has experience in the field of wafer fabrication at AT&T Bell Laboratories and Stanford University. He founded The Information Network in 1985. He has been editor of the peer-reviewed Journal of Active and Passive Electronic Devices since 1985. He writes a monthly column in “Vacuum Technology & Coating” magazine. He is author of the book "Technology Trends in VLSI Manufacturing" published by Gordon and Breach. He is also a Senior Contributor to TheStreet.com. His book "Solar Panel Processing" was published in 2010 by Old City Publishing and his book “Alternative Energy Technologies” was published in 2011 by Old City Publishing.  His is on the Technical Advisory board of Dallas-based Principal Solar and the Wilkes University Engineering & Physics Department Industrial Advisory Board.