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Scanning Probe Microscopy (AFM, STM, Kelvin Probe)
Application of Scanning Probe techniques for studying surfaces and interfaces properties at atomic and molecular scale, such as structural, electronic, mechanical properties and chemical composition. Instrument developments: UHV STM, combined UHV AFM/STM based on tuning fork sensor, STM/TEM instruments, Spin-polarized…
Semiconductor Radiation, Relative Humidity, Gas Flow, Differential Pressure Sensors
Expert received his M.Sc. in Physics from the Technical Institute of Zurich (ETHZ in German) in 2002 and his Ph.D. in Physics about semiconductor silicon radiation sensors from Helsinki University in 2006. He spent his Ph.D. studies at CERN, Geneva,…
Plasma Processing
Expert is a recognized expert in plasma etching as encountered in microstructure fabrication (e.g., integrated circuits) and for over 30 years has been teaching a two-day technical training course entitled "Plama Etching and Reactive Ion Etching." He was employed at…
Composite, Polymer, Environment, Durability, Adhesive, Urethane, Thermal Analysis, Failure Analysis
Currently working on development and testing of biodegradable polymer blends (some nanocomposite in structure) for commercial applications, although development is from fundamental materials science viewpoint this includes oversight of scale up and production trials. The work is heavily reliant on…
Thin-Film Deposition, Lasers, Optical Spectroscopy, Cryogenics
The last twenty years Expert has worked in France, Japan and US holding positions in the industry, academia and government. He has contributed to the fields of nonlinear optics (bistability), superconductivity, thin-film deposition (in particular pulsed-laser deposition), photoluminescence of low…
Climate Science, Mitigation and Adaptation, Climate services, geoengineering
Expert has 20 years of experience in atmospheric and climate sciences. His core areas of expertise include atmospheric aerosols, cloud physics, atmospheric radiation. He has broadened his expertise to many aspects of climate mitigation (land use, climate metrics, methane, black…
Polymer Allloys and Blends, Plastics Additives, Impact Modifiers, PVC Formulation/Processing
Expert has the expertise and fundamental training in polymers, especially in polymer alloys, where he holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with an emphasis in polymer science. During the course of his career, he first entered academia, becoming a full…
Cognitive Psychology
Expert has been engaged in full-time university employment since 1984. Initially his posts were fixed term research posts in the experimental study of visual cognition - speeded visual search, visual word recognition, visual shape and object recognition. Since 1988 he…
IC, Nano, MEMS, Solar, Photovoltaic, Optical Process, Device, Equipment & Technology Development
Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Helped Applied Materials develop and improve an ALD deposition system by effecting parametric and design changes and cost effectively improving the ALD film analysis in 9 weeks. Developed patented metalnitride barrier layer technology. Integrated ALD into…
Business Planning and Development, Market Researsh, Growth Strategies, Due Diligence, Medical Device
Expert received his MBA from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, one of the world’s best business schools renowned for its integrative thinking approach. A serial entrepreneur, he founded and built two companies from business startups into multi-million-dollar…