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Overview
Work History
Education
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Publications
Awards And Licenses
Seminar And Conference Presentations
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CHAIWARUT SANTIWIPHARAT

Newark,DE

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience, specializing in semiconductor fabrication, vacuum processing, and materials characterization. Proficient in Python and technical troubleshooting, I excel in collaborative environments, mentoring peers, and enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Doctoral Research Assistant

University of Delaware
Newark, USA
12.2021 - Current
  • Fabricated vapor-processed perovskite solar cells via various vacuum processes.
  • Collaborated with external partners to develop innovative substrates for solar cells.
  • Led the development of procedures for chemical gas treatment to enhance perovskite quality.
  • Managed operations and maintenance budget for efficient facility management.
  • Conducted optical and electrical characterization of perovskite materials and solar cells.
  • Mentored undergraduate and doctoral students in fabrication techniques.
  • Familiar with a cleanroom environment.

Teaching Assistant

University of Delaware
Newark, USA
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Assisted professors in lab preparation, enhancing educational effectiveness.
  • Supported classroom management to promote a positive learning environment.
  • Troubleshot technical issues to minimize disruptions and maintain functionality.

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Delaware
Newark, USA
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Fabricated and characterized GaN HEMTs, MISHEMTs, Si thin-film transistors, TiO2 dielectric gate TFTs, and ZrO2/TiO2 double dielectric TFTs.
  • Investigated effects of X-ray irradiation on GaN HEMTs and MISHEMTs.

Intern Engineer

Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)
Nonthanuri, Thailand
05.2017 - 07.2017
  • Contributed to floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) project as a consultant team member.
  • Evaluated detailed technical specifications for vendor products to ensure compliance.
  • Analyzed environmental impacts and benefits of on-shore versus off-shore terminals.
  • Assessed terminal location and pipeline route from terminal to power plant for feasibility.

Education

Ph.D. - Materials Science and Engineering, Dissertation Topic "Enhancing Perovskite Quality using Methylamine Vapor Treatment"

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
05-2026

M.S. - Electrical and Computer Engineering, Concentration in nanoelectronics and material processing

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
05-2021

B.Eng. - Mechanical Engineering, Thesis topic "Autonomous Vehicle: Longitudinal Movement Control"

Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok, Thailand
07.2018

Skills

  • Python, Java, and C development
  • HOMER and SAM proficiency
  • SQL database management
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • AutoCAD and MATLAB expertise
  • Technical troubleshooting skills
  • Data visualization and analysis
  • Electrical and optical testing
  • Cleanroom operations
  • Materials characterization techniques

Publications

  • Santiwipharat C., Kuba A. G., Dobson K. D., Das U. K., and Shafarman W. N., Controllable Methylamine Vapor Treatment for Improving Performance of Vapor-Processed Perovskite Solar Cells (In review)
  • Das U. K., Santiwipharat C., Dobson K. D., Shafarman W. N., Processing Improvement for Vapor Transport Deposited Perovskite Solar Cells, 2024 IEEE 52nd Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC), Seattle, Washington, USA, 2024
  • Kuba A. G., Santiwipharat C., Richardson R. J., Das U. K., Dobson K. D. and Shafarman W. N., Air-Induced Conductivity Loss in Fullerene ETLs Can Drive Charge Extraction Losses in Vapor-Deposited Perovskite Solar Cells, ACS Applied Energy Materials, 7, 24, 11921-11928, 2024
  • Santiwipharat C., Kuba A. G., Dobson K. D., Das U. K., and Shafarman W. N., Methylamine Post-Deposition Treatments of Vapor-Deposited Perovskite Thin Films, 2023 IEEE 50th Photovoltaics Specialists Conference (PVSC), San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA, 2023
  • Kuba A. G., Harding A. J., Santiwipharat C., Das U. K., Dobson K. D. and Shafarman W. N., The Effect of Residual PbI2 on 2-Step Vapor-Processed p-i-n and n-i-p MAPbI3 Solar Cells, 2022 IEEE 49th Photovoltaics Specialists Conference (PVSC), Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2022
  • Zhang J., Jia M., Sales M. G., Zhao Y., Lin G., Cui P., Santiwipharat C., Ni C., McDonnell S. and Zeng, Y., Impact of ZnO2 dielectrics thickness on electrical performance of TiO2 thin film transistors with sub-2 V operation., ACS Applied Electronic Materials, 3, 12, 5483-5495, 2021

Awards And Licenses

  • Thai Professional Engineering License (since 2019)
  • Participant in Delaware Environmental Institute (DENIN) PITCH:90 (2023)
  • Best Video Presentation of Senior Thesis (2018)

Seminar And Conference Presentations

  • Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall Meeting & Exhibit, Boston, MA, Poster presentation, Improving Quality of Vapor-Processed Perovskite Thin Film via Methylamine Post-Treatment, 2024
  • 50th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Poster presentation, Methylamine Post-Deposition Treatments of Vapor-Deposited Perovskite Thin Films, 2023
  • Institute of Energy Conversion (IEC) Monthly Seminar, Newark, DE, Invited speaker, Methylamine-Assisted Post Treatment for Perovskite Solar Cells, 2023

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

University of Delaware
02.2024 - 06.2024

Doctoral Research Assistant

University of Delaware
12.2021 - Current

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Delaware
03.2021 - 09.2021

Intern Engineer

Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)
05.2017 - 07.2017

Ph.D. - Materials Science and Engineering, Dissertation Topic "Enhancing Perovskite Quality using Methylamine Vapor Treatment"

University of Delaware

M.S. - Electrical and Computer Engineering, Concentration in nanoelectronics and material processing

University of Delaware

B.Eng. - Mechanical Engineering, Thesis topic "Autonomous Vehicle: Longitudinal Movement Control"

Chulalongkorn University