Clarkson University Engineering Student Mihail Kazankovski Awarded Prestigious Micron Scholarship for Summer Research
Clarkson University is proud to announce that Mihail Kazankovski, an Electrical and Electronics Engineering major in The Clarkson School and member of the Honors Program, has been awarded a highly competitive Micron Scholarship. This honor recognizes Kazankovski’s outstanding academic performance, leadership potential, and commitment to advancing the future of semiconductor technology.
Kazankovski, from Skopje, North Macedonia is currently pursuing his degree at Clarkson University through its early college program. With a long-standing passion for innovation, Kazankovski exemplifies the kind of visionary student that the Micron Scholarship seeks to support.
“I want to be part of the creative process that drives the future of technology,” Kazankovski explained. “My goal is to work as a design engineer, focused on prototyping and developing cutting-edge hardware and integrated circuits that optimize the performance of electrical systems. The semiconductor industry is the engine behind the devices we use every day, and I want to help shape that future.”
Kazankovski’s fascination with semiconductors began early and has been driven by a deep curiosity about how electronic components—from the simplest diode to the most complex processors—are designed, built, and optimized. His interests include the evolving challenge posed by Moore’s Law and the exploration of new architectures and materials to increase processing power.
“The semiconductor field is always changing,” Kazankovski said. “That means there’s always room to invent something new and revolutionary.”
Kazankovski’s path has been marked by both academic excellence and extracurricular ambition. He is a Presidential Scholar and participant in both the Yale Young Global Scholars Program and the Clarkson University Young Scholars Program. His personal projects—including building a Tesla coil and designing induction heaters and H-bridge inverters—showcase his initiative and deep understanding of engineering fundamentals.
In addition to his studies, Kazankovski serves as a student caller for the Clarkson Knightline Engagement Center, helping to connect alumni and supporters with Clarkson’s mission. He is multilingual, plays both violin and piano, and brings a global perspective to his work and studies.
Kazankovski’s achievement is a reflection of the excellence fostered through The Clarkson School, the Honors Program, and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
