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Sunil Karna, Ph.D.
****-* **** *** **, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 ~ 901-***-**** ~ *******@***.***
Objective
Looking for a position where I utilize my knowledge of Physics and expertise in the field of synthesis and
characterization of thin films and nanoparticles for electronics and biomedical applications.
Research Skills & Techniques
Material Synthesis and Fabrication: Epitaxial deposition of carbon based thin films on diamond
and non-diamond substrates, Nanoparticle synthesis via ball milling & wet chemical process,
Hydrogen passivation & Nitrogen annealing, Wet and dry etching, Oxidation, Electroplating, Plasma
cleaning, Magnetron sputtering, Plasma enhanced - Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), and Physical
Vapor Deposition (PVD).
Characterization Tools: AFM, XRD, XPS, Raman/FTIR Spectroscopy, TEM, SQUID,
Nanoindentation, DSC, TGA, Four point Probe, and Hall Measurement System.
Computer Skills: MS DOS, Windows, UNIX; Origin, Igor, Mathematica, Labview, XRDA, MS
Office Suit, Multipack, SAS, and SQL server.
Accomplishments & other skills: High growth rate (~5-10 μm/hr) in high quality boron doped
single crystal CVD diamond, Established wide range of doping and developed high conductivity in
doped diamond. Investigated unique route to synthesize magnetic nanoparticles.
Strong analytical and experimental design skills.
Knowledgeable about different types of vacuum systems, issues and troubleshoot.
Additionally, I am a detail oriented, quick learner with ability to diagnose and implement solutions to
problem in a timely and in an effective manner.
Education
Ph.D. in Physics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA (2009 - 2013)
(Thesis: Homoepitaxial deposition of boron-doped single crystal diamond).
MS in Physics, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, USA (2007 - 2009)
(Thesis: Synthesis of polymer assisted FeNi nanocomposits)
M.Sc. in Physics (Electronics), Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal (1991 - 1993)
B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), LNM University, Darbhanga, India (1986 - 1989)
Professional Experience
Research: Deposited epitaxial single crystal doped and undoped diamond thin film on diamond
substrate (planer & non planer), nanostructured diamond coatings on metals and alloys (CoCrMo,
TiAlV, SiC) using CVD. Synthesized carbon and magnetic nanoparticles using ball milling and
hydrothermal process; Characterized and analyzed them for thermal, optical, structural, magnetic,
and electrical properties; Designed, built, operated and worked on trouble shooting on various
fabrication and characterization tools.
Teaching Assistant at University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 2007 – 2009: Taught courses are
physics labs (Phys 1001), General Physics (Phys 2110), and Electromagnetism (Phys 2120)
Lecturer at Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal 1993 – 2007: Designed, set up, and taught
undergraduate level theory and labs; Electrical & Engineering material, Semiconductor theory, Logic
Circuit design, Mechanics, Optics, Acoustics, Thermal Physics, Quantum Physics, Electronics, and
Mathematical Physics,
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Additional course works in graduate level
Material Science, Advanced Experimental Physics, Nano Science and Engineering, Electronics,
Electromagnetic Theory, Advanced Quantum Mechanics, General Solid State Physics, Condensed Matter
Physics, Advanced Classical Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, Microprocessor, Mathematical Methods,
and Scientific Communication.
Professional Development
Graduate Assistantship Fellowship: UAB, Birmingham, AL (2009 - 2013),
University Grant Commission Fellowship: UGC, Nepal (2004),
Reviewer: MRS Proceedings, NPS Proceedings,
Publications
1. Synthesis and characterization of boron–doped single crystal diamond, S. K. Karna, D. Martiskin, Y.
K. Vohra and S.T. Weir, MRS Proceedings, 1519 (2013)
2. Effect of nitrogen on growth of boron-doped single crystal diamond, S.K. Karna, and Y.K.Vohra,
accepted for AMR (2013)
3. Synthesis and Characterization of FeNi/Polymer Nanocomposites, S. K. Karna, S. R. Mishra, and N.
Ali, J. Nanosci. Nanotech. 10, 5879-5884 (2010).
Conference Presentations
4. Growth morphology of boron-doped single crystal diamond, S. K. Karna, APS March Meeting,
Baltimore, MD 2013
5. Synthesis and characterization of boron–doped single crystal diamond. MRS Fall Conference,
Boston, MA Nov 2012
6. Mechanochemical synthesis of Co3O4-CuO antiferromagnetic nanocomposite, 11th MMM Intermag
Confernce, Washington, DC, January 2010
7. Polymer assisted synthesis of FeNi nanoparticles. APS March Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA 2009
8. Growth mechanism of carbon nanospheres synthesized using green hydrothermal technique. APS
March Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA 2009
9. Polymer assisted core–shell Ag-C nanoparticles synthesis via green hydrothermal technique. APS
March Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA 2009.
10. Study of physical properties of polystyrene/benzene mixtures at different temperatures and
concentrations, S. K. Karna, NPS Convention Kathmandu, Nepal, 2002.
Professional Membership
Material Research Society (MRS) 2012-present
American Physical Society (APS) 2007-present
Nepal Physical Society (NPS) 1994-present.
Nepal Scouts 1992-present.
Workshop & Trainings
Energy Research Workshop, APS Convention, Baltimore, MD, March 17th 2013.
Particle physics and cosmology, BCSPIN Summer School, Beijing, China, June 18th to 26th, 2007
Plasma Physics and Material Science, National Symposium, KU, Nepal, January 24th to 26th, 2007
Basic Electronics and Microprocessors, TU, Nepal, Oct. 25th to Nov. 3rd 1999.
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Sunil’s References
Dr. Yogesh K. Vohra
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
1530 3rd Ave S, CH 3 87
Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
*******@***.***
Dr. Shane A. Catledge
Department of Physics (UAB)
1025, 18th Street South, C BSE G89
Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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Dr. Sanjay R. Mishra
Department of Physics, Manning Hall 216
University of Memphis, Memphis TN 38152, USA
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Dr. Mary Ellen Zvanut
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
1530 3rd Ave S, CH 3 89
Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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