Diligent professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience with a wide range of thin films coating systems including surface treatment and finishing.
Extensive experience and in-depth understanding of PVD/PE-CVD vacuum technology for variety of materials viz. metals, polymers, semiconductors etc.
Ability to plan and execute experiments using DOE methods along with proficiency in technical writing and presentation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty
Sonoran Desert Institute
01.2024 - Current
Taught a diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities for the course Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Arizona State University
08.2021 - 10.2022
Conducted and evaluated research using cutting-edge technology.
Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
Communicated complex ideas clearly through oral presentations and written reports, enhancing knowledge sharing among colleagues.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Louisiana State University
08.2018 - 03.2020
Conducted independent research and development to attain short and long-term objectives.
Performed scientific research on multiple projects.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for successful project completion and timely results dissemination.
Designed and executed procedures for different research phases.
Lecturer
Gyan Ganga Institute of Technology, Sciences
07.2011 - 06.2012
Delivered lectures and conducted laboratory sessions for Master's students on Nanotechnology: Thin film deposition and characterization
Delivered lectures and conducted laboratory sessions for Bachelor's students on Electronics and Communication Engineering
Education
Ph.D - Electrical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology
India
04.2018
Master of Technology - Nanotechnology
Rajiv Gandhi Technical University, CSIR
India
06.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communications Engineering
Gyan Ganga Institute of Technology And Sciences
India
06.2009
Skills
Thin film vacuum deposition: PVD, PECVD etc
Organic coatings and Electroplating
Evaluation of surface performance
Troubleshooting with systematic approach
Research and analysis
Design of Experiments (DOE) methods
Sample preparation and Experimental protocols
Project management and coordination
Leadership and mentoring
Working experience in cleanroom environment
Writing technical reports and presentation
Accomplishments
Reviewed over 25 manuscripts submitted to many international journals including journals from AIP, Elsevier, Wiley, RSC etc