Patent Technical Specialist

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Profile Three years of research experience in semiconductor processing as graduate student in Duke University, preceded by work experience as a software engineer in Infosys Technologies Ltd. Exceptional academic background and proven track record of outstanding communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Outstanding command over programming languages like JAVA, PL/SQL, Oracle DBMS and Microsoft Excel, Word, Presentation and Visio.

Hands-on experience of semiconductor fabrication and characterization equipments.

In depth knowledge of litho, implant, diffusion, polish, etch and deposition processes.

Ability to handle multiple projects, deadlines, and conflicts in an environment of shifting priorities and resource constraints.

Strong and very effective written and verbal skills including solid and engaging presentation prep, timing, and delivery skills.

Exceptional analytical skills and facility with computerized research and analysis tools

Experience

Jan 2011 – NC State University Raleigh, NC

present Research Assistant

Investigated the effect of microstructures on the semiconductor-to-metal transition (SMT) characteristics of metal oxides.

Collaborated with the bio-medical department of NC State University and achieved outstanding results (1 paper under review and 2 papers as final manuscripts for submission).

Selected as the only researcher from Material Science and Engineering department of NC State University for 3 months-internship in Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

Aug 2008 – Duke University Durham, NC

Dec 2010 Graduate Research Assistant

Acquired in-depth cleanroom experience and knowledge of semiconductor process while multitasking on various projects in the fields of microelectronics, metamaterials and photovoltaics.

Successfully collaborated with multiple universities (Duke, UW-Madison, UC-San Diego, Boston College) as well as government laboratories (Los Alamos National Laboratory).

Participated in the initial grant proposal writing and research, which led to five-year $5,250,614 Bioengineering Research partnership grant.

Submitted comprehensive report on the analysis of various types of solar cell configurations

Written grant proposals to obtain funding for the project based on mechanically stacked multi junction solar cells.

Jan 2010 – Duke University Durham, NC

May 2010 Teaching Assistant

Helped undergraduate students in building fluorescent dye sensor and performing biosensing.

Sept 2006 – Infosys technologies Ltd Bangalore, India

July 2008 Software Engineer

Provided service to British Telecom (BT) by developing codes for interfacing with users and accessing database.

Team Leader for the biggest defect free unit in the BT Vserve project.

Awarded as best tester in “Vserve” project.

Ritika Singh

Core Skills

Education

Aug 2008 – Duke University Durham, NC

Dec 2010 M.S. Electrical Engineering

GPA: 3.43/4

Full scholarship from Duke University

July 2001 – U.P Technical University Bareilly, India

July 2005 B.Tech. Electrical Engineering

CGPA: 8.56/10

Gold Medalist

Oct 2008 GRE Allahabad, India

Verbal: 640/800, Quantitative: 780/800

Nov 2008 TOEFL Allahabad, India

Reading: 29/30, Listening: 28/30, Speaking: 28/30, Writing: 29/30

Publications

Conference proceedings

Singh, R., Jokerst, N. M., and Smith, D., July, 2010, Three Dimensional Thin Film Stacks of Porous Materials”, TO MURI (Transformation Optics Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative) Conference, Durham, NC.

Singh, R., Jokerst, N. M., and Smith, D., October, 2010, Stacks of Nanostructures for Metamaterial Applications”, AREMS (Appalachian Regional Microscopy Society) Conference, Boone, NC.

Publications

Boehm, R.D., Miller, P.R., Singh, R., Shah, A., Stafslien, S., Daniels, J., Narayan, R.J., “Indirect rapid prototyping of antibacterial acid anhydride copolymer microneedles”, submitted to American Institute of Physics, 2011.

Awards and Extracurricular Activities

Won award for the poster “Stacks of Nanostructures for Metamaterial Applications” in AREMS conference.

Featured in the Merit List of U.P Technical University.

Was runner-up in the Seminar on Quantum Dots and Their Application, 2004, Technical Fest, Bareilly.

Coordinated National level Technical Fest in B.Tech, 2005.

Volunteered at Parikrama Humanity Foundation, a non-profit organization providing education to underserved children in urban India, Bangalore, 2007-2008.

Affiliations

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Optical Society of America (OSA)

International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE)

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

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