Skills & Expertise

Comprehensive technical competencies in materials engineering, fabrication, characterization, and computational modeling

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Fabrication & Processing

PVD Sputtering Advanced
DC/RF sputtering techniques for thin film deposition with precise thickness control and uniformity optimization.
DC Sputtering RF Sputtering Thin Films
Optical Lithography Advanced
UV photolithography processes for patterning semiconductor materials with sub-micron resolution.
UV Lithography Patterning Semiconductors
E-Beam Evaporation Intermediate
Electron beam evaporation for high-purity metal deposition and multi-layer stack fabrication.
E-Beam Metal Deposition Multi-layers
Hydrogel Synthesis Intermediate
Polymer synthesis and hydrogel fabrication for moisture absorption and environmental applications.
Polymer Chemistry Hydrogels Synthesis
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Materials Characterization

Scanning Electron Microscopy Advanced
SEM imaging and analysis for material morphology, surface characterization, and failure analysis.
SEM Imaging Surface Analysis Morphology
Thermal Analysis Intermediate
DSC, TGA, and DMA techniques for thermal property characterization and material behavior analysis.
DSC TGA DMA
Optical Profilometry Advanced
Non-contact surface profiling and roughness measurements for quality control and process optimization.
Surface Profiling Roughness Quality Control
Gravimetric Analysis Intermediate
Precision weight measurements for moisture absorption, sorption analysis, and material degradation studies.
Moisture Analysis Sorption Degradation
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Computational & Modeling

Python Programming Advanced
Data analysis, automation scripts, and scientific computing for materials research and process optimization.
Data Analysis Automation Scientific Computing
SolidWorks Intermediate
3D CAD modeling, assembly design, and technical drawing for mechanical components and systems.
3D Modeling CAD Assembly Design
ANSYS Suite Intermediate
Finite element analysis for thermal, mechanical, and fluid dynamics simulations and optimization.
FEA Simulation Optimization
Neo4j & Graph Databases Advanced
Graph database design and implementation for materials informatics and complex data relationships.
Graph Databases Neo4j Materials Informatics

Learning Journey

September 2023 - August 2024
Mallouk Chemistry Lab - Energy Research
Developed expertise in chemical synthesis, NMR spectroscopy, and photocatalyst surface chemistry through hands-on research projects.
August 2024 - Present
Shu Yang Materials Lab - Polymer Research
Advanced polymer synthesis techniques, laser cutting processes, and gravimetric analysis methods for HVAC applications.
April 2025 - Present
Quattrone Nanofabrication Facility
Mastered PVD sputtering, optical lithography, and clean room protocols for semiconductor device fabrication.
May 2025 - August 2025
ASM International - Materials Informatics
Gained expertise in database design, graph databases, and large-scale data processing for materials informatics applications.