Recent graduate research Engineer with an extensive background in nanotechnology, specializing in thin films, coatings, solar cells, and the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials. Enthusiastic researcher with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities with extensive experience in conducting research and optimizing device fabrication in mentioned areas. Three years of experience as a research associate with excellent communication skills and a strong ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Detail-oriented, highly organized and able to learn new concepts quickly.
· Worked as team member on complex academic projects in a multi-disciplinary environment, leading to various publications in different areas
· Conducted research on the synthesis and characterization of thin films for solar cell applications, using various thin film deposition techniques such as Atomic layer deposition, chemical vapor deposition, spin coating, sputtering and thermal evaporation.
· Experienced in working in a clean room environment at the QNC in University of Waterloo.
· Setting up perovskite solar cells degradation testing equipment according to the most updated ISOS protocol (including a humidity chamber, solar simulator, quantum efficiency measurement tool, with their respective LabVIEW programs).
· Learned new methods, processes and procedures for research and writing.
· Developed Excellent characterization skills of QDs, perovskites, nanomaterials, thin films using UV-Vis, PL, fluorescence lifetime, Raman Spectroscopy, XPS, SEM, XRD, and AFM.
· Built positive relationships with professors and assisted with research and innovation.
· Offered tutoring support in various subjects to assist with academic needs of other students.
Dr. Kevin Mussleman, University of Waterloo, kevin.musselman@uwaterloo.ca
Dr. Mohammad Reza Mohammadi, Sharif University of Technology, mohammadi@sharif.edu