Recent Masters Materials Science and Engineering graduate

DeepakKrishna MathavaKrishnan

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of R&D laboratory experience. Have hands-on experience with semiconductor and optical substrates data analysis, result interpretation, and materials characterization tools like SEM, DSC, EDX, TGA, 4-pt probe

In-depth knowledge of Ellipsometry and nanoindendation

Well trained in design of experiments, data analysis, and documenting results

Designed equipment and created maintenance protocol

EDUCATION

University of Washington, Seattle, WA GPA: 3.70

Applied Master’s Program, Materials Science and Engineering Graduated: Dec 2016

Relevant Courses: Advanced Chemical Laboratory, Active & Sensing Materials, Organic Chemistry, Polymer Science & Engineering, Organic Electronic & Photonic Materials/Polymers, Sol-Gel Processing

National Institute of Technology, Trichy, India GPA: 8.70/10

Bachelor of Technology, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Graduated: July 2015

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Project, Flash Annealing of Perovskite Solar Cells, UW Dec 2016 – Present

Characterized the samples using SEM, EDX, XRD, Raman to understand degradation and crystal structure

Executed design of experiments based on literature research, results obtained and goal of the project

Performed research work in compliance with Environmental Health & Safety protocols

Assisted PI in grant proposal by using data analysis, result interpretation and report preparation

Formulating a good encapsulation for perovskite solar cells

Thesis, Photonic Sintering to Improve the Scalability of Printed Sensors, UW Feb 2016 – Dec 2016

Characterized the electrical properties of electrodes with 4-pt probe

Worked closely with staff scientist for design of experiments, characterizing samples and reporting results

Collaborated with team members weekly to meet quality standards and solve the problems faced

Redesigned the sintering process which increased the throughput and reduced the overall manufacturing cost

Designed/built a photonic sintering equipment and created troubleshoot and maintenance protocols

Sr. Thesis, Synthesis of Polyaniline Based Zinc Oxide Nano Composites, NITT Jan 2015 - July 2015

Synthesized the nanocomposite for specific gas sensor application using the best-known method

Fabricated stable films by enforcing strict quality standards and using better dispersion techniques

Prepared thesis report and presented the thesis to the committee and obtained the highest possible grade

Project, Solving - Porosity in Steel Casting, IIT Delhi May 2014 - July 2014

Solved the problem in 8 weeks while I was given 3 months and used the rest to work on another research project

Analyzed the steel casting at various stages of production to clearly understand the problem

Performed literature research to identify solutions to the problem and eradicated porosity in steel castings

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Process Engineer Intern, Wire Rod Mill: Vishakhapatnam Steel Plant May 2013 - July 2013

Inspected the quality of the steel rods, as per guidelines, to ensure that they meet the customer requirements

Documented each batch of steel to help in monthly discussion and for customer reference

REWARDS & HONORS

Industrial Problem Solving Contest, Pragyan, India Mar 2013

Winner – Solved problem with lump formation in a potassium chlorate manufacturing chemical industry

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

SEM, Raman, DSC, TGA, EDX, XRD, goniometry, optical metrology tools, AFM, FTIR, surface profilometry

Thin film fabrication, wet lab techniques, glove box, organic synthesis, 4-pt probe, spin coating

Computer Skills: R, SolidWorks, JADE, Wire, LaTeX, Origin Pro, LabVIEW, C, C++, Python

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

International Conference on Energy Conversion & Storage, San Juan Islands, WA Sep 2016

Presented on “Fabrication of silver electrodes for solar cells using photonic sintering”

Discussed closely with pioneers in solar cell research to address various problems and improve research

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