Expertise:
· Avid semiconductor process developer, strategist and innovator with 9+ years of solid experience in fabrication and characterization of various spintronic thin films/epilayers, and nanostructures in clean rooms as demonstrated in my 18 publications and 27+ presentations
· Self-motivated and dedicated experimental scientist excelling in diverse work environments to develop and implement the methods to improve productivity, and reliability by leading the research teams on various several short- and long-term projects to achieve the goals under time constraints
· MBE maintenance: regular maintenance of nitride and arsenic chambers, UHV expertise such as troubleshooting and cleaning UHV parts including As-chamber, As-coated wagon wheel, and etching, Work experience in Class 100 clean rooms
· Business minded, hardworking, and constructive team player with problem solving abilities that helped in achieving a research proposal worth more than $ 300K from the DoE of the US
· Good experience in Data analysis and management using various programming languages including Python, R and Tableau
· Characterization techniques such as XRD, XRC, RHEED, AFM, HR-SEM with EDX, XPS, Optical-PL, Ellipsometer, Raman, Electrical (I-V, C-V, and Hall measurements), PPMS, Magnetoresistance
Others:
· Statistical and scientific programs: MBE simulator, 1D Poisson, bandprof (bandgap structures), CASA XPS, Latex (thesis and paper writing), Origin, MS-office (word, Excel and power point), Image analysis software such as SPIP, Gwyddion and ImageJ
· Familiar with various data analysis software such as Python, R, Tableau, Minitab and Molly
Areas of Interest:
· Growth and characterization of low dimensional (1D and 2D) semiconductor nanostructures for photovoltaic, spintronic applications
· Fabrication of semiconductor nanostructures
· Electrical, structural, optical and magnetic characterization of semiconductor nanomaterials
Key attributes:
· Highly motivated to work in a team and as individual with excellent interpersonal skills, proven leadership qualities
· Excellent writing skills for scientific publications, and presentations
· Capable to deliver high quality results and ability to handle multiple projects
· Easy to adjust in any kind of environment, Hardworking and self-motivative towards the research activities
· Scientific Data collection and analysis, problem solving, design and development of experiments
Awards and recognitions:
· IFN academic fellowship (2015 - 2017) from NSF, USA at University of Puerto Rico, PR
· IFN summer fellowship (2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016) from NSF, USA at University of Puerto Rico, PR
· Recipient of Semester Abroad Program fellowship at VIT (2008 - 2009)
· Best Poster award winner at Workshop on Frontiers in Electronics - 2013
Professional service activities
Major services:
· Chair of IEEE Young Professionals Central Illinois Section, IEEE (2018)
· President of MRS University chapter at University of Puerto Rico, San Juan (2014 – 2017)
Advisory Board Member: “Material Chemistry”, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK
Editorial Board Member: “Advances in Materials (AM)”, Science Publishing Group Inc., NY, USA and “Materials Science: Materials Review”, Whoice Publishing PTE. LTD., Singapore
Professional memberships:
· Member of material research society (MRS) since 2010
· Member of institute of electrical and electronics engineers (IEEE) since 2010
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