I am a PhD-trained physicist specializing in superconducting devices, thin-film materials, and nanoscale fabrication. My work focuses on bridging fundamental physics research with advanced device engineering through the development and optimization of complex fabrication processes. During my PhD in Condensed Matter Physics, I studied superconducting oxide materials and quantum transport phenomena. I developed expertise in thin-film growth using pulsed laser deposition (PLD), structural characterization, and electronic transport measurements of superconducting devices. Following my PhD, I transitioned into industrial nanofabrication, where I work on the development and integration of multi-step semiconductor processes for microLED devices. My experience includes cleanroom fabrication, lithography, dry etching, thin-film deposition, process optimization, and device characterization. I am passionate about advancing nanoscale technologies at the intersection of quantum devices, semiconductor manufacturing, and materials science. I enjoy solving complex fabrication challenges, developing reproducible processes, and communicating science through research, teaching, and technical writing.
During my PhD in Condensed Matter Physics, I investigated the nature of superconductivity in unconventional superconductors, focusing on electron-doped cuprate materials such as Pr₂₋ₓCeₓCuO₄. My research aimed to understand the charge of the superconducting carriers by studying quantum interference effects in nanoscale superconducting rings. I fabricated and characterized superconducting nanorings and performed Little–Parks experiments, where resistance oscillations under applied magnetic fields provide insight into the fundamental properties of superconducting states. This work required the integration of thin-film growth, nanofabrication, and low-temperature electrical characterization. I developed expertise in pulsed laser deposition (PLD) of superconducting oxide films, photolithography, RF sputtering, device fabrication, and advanced material characterization techniques. Throughout my PhD, I worked with a wide range of experimental tools, including: Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD) for epitaxial thin-film growth Photolithography and nanofabrication techniques RF sputtering and thin-film processing X-ray diffraction (XRD) for structural characterization Atomic force microscopy (AFM) for surface analysis SQUID magnetometry and PPMS measurements for magnetic and electronic characterization This research provided me with a strong foundation in superconducting devices, materials science, and nanoscale fabrication, which later enabled my transition into industrial semiconductor and quantum device development.
A Daily Dose of Physics
Physics has always fascinated me because it allows us to understand the fundamental principles governing the world around us. In this section, I share concepts that I have worked on during my research journey, as well as topics that spark my curiosity. The topics are mainly focused on condensed matter physics, quantum materials, and modern physics. Through my "Daily Dose of Physics" series, I aim to make complex scientific ideas easier to understand and share the excitement of discovery.
- Daily life of an experimental physicist
- Interesting theories in condensed matter physics
- Physics theories
- The ins and outs of the theory of superconducting
- My journey to become a data scientist