Motivation

“As an engineer, researcher, and scientist, I am dedicated to advancing nanophotonics and semiconductor technology through rigorous research, precise design, and meticulous validation. My goal is to develop highly reliable and robust semiconductor devices that can withstand diverse challenges while ensuring optimal functionality.”

Nanophotonics, Metasurfaces, 2D TMDC Materials

Nanomaterials:

• 2D TMDC semiconductors: MoS₂, hBN

• SiO₂ metasurface

• Si nanodisc array metasurface

• Gold nanorod array metamaterial

• Silicon nanowire arrays

• Porous silicon

• Silicon quantum dots

Fabrication Techniques:

• Electron-beam lithography (ELS-BODEN100)

• H₂O plasma cleaning (AQ-500)

• Electron-beam evaporation (ADS-E86, ADS-E810)

• Silicon deep RIE (ASE-SRE)

• CCP-RIE (RIE-200NL)

• Nano-electroplating

• Metal-assisted chemical etching (MACE)

• RF/DC sputtering

• Anodization

• Sintering / annealing

Characterization Techniques:

• Hyperspectral imaging

• Raman & photoluminescence spectroscopy (Renishaw inVia)

• Atomic force microscopy (HITACHI-AFM100)

• FE-SEM + EDX (S-4800)

• Spectroscopic ellipsometry (M2000U)

• UV/Vis/NIR spectroscopy (Jasco V-7200)

• Stylus surface profiler (Dektak XT-A)

• Parameter analyzer (Keithley 4200A-SCS)

• FTIR

• UV-Vis

• XRD

• XPS spectroscopy

• HRTEM

• Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)

• Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)

• BET surface area analysis

• Drop shape analysis

Software & Miscellaneous Skills:

• Design & Simulation: K-Layout, TRACER (PEC), BEAMER, MEEP, Python, COMSOL, MATLAB, Lumerical FDTD, TCAD, SRIM, LabView

• General Tools: MS Office Suite, Origin, LaTeX, Blender

• Other: Documentation, research procedures & supervision, written & oral communication

Application areas:

• Optical biosensors

• Solar photovoltaic (PV) devices

• Lithium-ion batteries (LIB)

• Electrical gas sensors

• Superhydrophobic surfaces