Arpit Sharma
Halle,ST
Summary
Highly skilled physicist with extensive experience in micro- and nanofabrication and advanced characterization techniques. Seeking a Microfabrication Technician role. Passionate about supporting microfabrication processes, maintaining laboratory equipment, and collaborating with engineers to enhance research and development efforts. Proficient in photolithography, ionic liquid gating, and wet etching. Strong ability to manage laboratory workflows and ensure accurate data documentation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Ph.D. in Physics
Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics
10.2018 - 10.2024
- Fabricated microelectronic devices utilizing optical lithography in the ISO5 cleanroom environment
- Deposited thin films using pulsed laser deposition and ion beam deposition, techniques relevant to semiconductor packaging
- Applied ionic liquid gating techniques to tune material properties, leveraging expertise in chemistry lab handling and safety protocols
- Performed Nanoscale imaging and characterization of microelectronic devices using Cryogenic SPM tools (AFM and MFM), essential for defect inspection and metrology
- Conducted low-temperature magneto-transport measurements and optical reflectivity measurements using s-SNOM
- Gained hands-on experience with advanced characterization techniques, including XRD, SQUID, and XPS for structural, magnetic, and chemical analysis of thin films
- Demonstrated expertise in Data analysis and acquisition with Origin/LabVIEW, enabling efficient processing and interpretation of experimental data
- Designed and optimized lithography masks using LayoutEditor and performed 3D visualization and simulation using Blender and SolidWorks for device prototyping
- Managed and maintained lithography and wire bonding labs, ensuring smooth operations, troubleshooting equipment, and training new users
- Collaborated with international teams on interdisciplinary research projects, contributing to high-impact publications
M.Sc. Thesis Project
University of Hyderabad
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Synthesized Strontium Hexaferrite (SCTFO) crystals using ball milling techniques
- Studied structural, magnetic, and electrical properties of SCTFO thin films deposited via pulsed laser deposition (PLD)
B.Sc. Thesis Project
Inter-University Accelerator Centre
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Characterized a 50 keV tabletop accelerator using H+2 and H+ ion beams
- Analyzed Faraday current-source pressure characteristics
Education
Ph.D. - Physics
Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics
01.2024
M.Sc. - Physics
University of Hyderabad
01.2018
B.Sc. - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
University of Kota
01.2014
Skills
- Semiconductor Equipment Proficiency
- Nanofabrication Techniques
- Imaging and Characterization Expertise
- Technical Support Expertise
Languages
German (A2)
English (Professional)
Hindi (Native)
Rajasthani (Native)
Availability
Available for interviews at short notice.
Hobbies
- Yoga (practitioner, focusing on mindfulness and wellness)
- Cooking (passionate about experimenting with cuisines and healthy recipes)
Research Achievements
- All-Oxide Metasurfaces Formed by Synchronized Local Ionic Gating, Advanced Materials, Co-first Author, 05/01/24
- Li-iontronics in single-crystalline T-Nb2O5 thin films with vertical ionic transport channels, Nature Materials, 06/01/23
- Reversal of AHE and Octahedral Tilting in SrRuO3 Thin Films via Hydrogen Spillover, Advanced Materials, 10/01/22
- Control of Oxygen Vacancy Ordering in Brownmillerite Thin Films via Ionic Liquid Gating, ACS Nano, Co-first Author, 04/01/22
Timeline
Ph.D. in Physics
Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics
10.2018 - 10.2024
M.Sc. Thesis Project
University of Hyderabad
01.2017 - 01.2018
B.Sc. Thesis Project
Inter-University Accelerator Centre
01.2013 - 01.2014
M.Sc. - Physics
University of Hyderabad
B.Sc. - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
University of Kota
Ph.D. - Physics
Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics
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