Abdul Ndao
Dayton,OH
Summary
Undergraduate researcher with expertise in semiconductor manufacturing processes and data analysis. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with faculty mentors to drive research initiatives. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills demonstrated through various projects.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Dayton
Dayton, USA
06.2025 - Current
- Investigated ferroelectric properties of Aluminum Scandium Nitride (AlScN) thin films for integration with silicon photonics.
- Conducted P–E hysteresis loop and PUND (Positive-Up Negative-Down) measurements to characterize remnant polarization, coercive field, and switching behavior of nanoscale films.
- Analyzed challenges related to fatigue, leakage currents, and probing precision, and proposed strategies for improving material reliability in photonic applications.
- Contributed to the development of CMOS-compatible optical components such as actuated waveguides and tunable resonators, highlighting AlScN’s potential for next-generation photonic devices.
- Collaborated with graduate researchers and faculty mentor, culminating in a final technical presentation and report supported by NSF Grant #2244146.
Lab Researcher Assistant
University of Dayton
Dayton, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Ensure clean store environment.
- Managed and restocked shelves in a timely manner, ensuring the store was consistently well-organized.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving issues and inquiries to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers on register operations and store policies.
Resident Assistant
University of Dayton
Dayton, USA
08.2024 - Current
- As an Undergraduate Research Assistant, I collaborated with a team to develop the direct write lithography process in a cleanroom environment.
- Working with newly installed lithography equipment, I assisted in optimizing its use and improving efficiency.
- Throughout the semester, I gained hands-on experience in alignment lithography on ferroelectric material characterization masks and conducted ferroelectric testing to analyze material properties.
- My contributions culminated in a final report summarizing process development and experimental findings.
Education
B.S. - Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH05.2027
Skills
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Efficient Organization
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Circuits 1 & 2
- Calculus 1 & 2
- Digital System Fundamentals
- Programming structures & Operation Systems
- Technical computation
- Excel & Matlab
- Microprocessor Systems Design
- C
- Semiconductor Manufacturing Processes
University Email
ndaoa1@udayton.edu
Awards
- Recipient of Ohio’s Honors Diploma
- Father Chaminade Merit Scholarship
- Choose Ohio First Scholarship
- MEP Scholarship
- I Have a Dream Scholarship
- Pearl A. Dale and Audrey Parker Scholarship
Personal Email
ndaoabdul1@gmail.com
Coursework
- Circuits 1 & 2
- Calculus 1 & 2
- Digital System Fundamentals
- Programming structures & Operation Systems
- Technical computation
- SOLIDWORKS
- Excel & Matlab
- Microprocessor Systems Design
- C++ & C
- Electron Devices
- Semiconductor Engineering
Certification
- Intel Oasis Ceritified
Timeline
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Dayton
06.2025 - Current
Lab Researcher Assistant
University of Dayton
01.2025 - Current
Resident Assistant
University of Dayton
08.2024 - Current
B.S. - Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology
University of Dayton
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