My research covers a broad spectrum of utilizing lasers for micro processing towards developing supporting technology for lithography in semiconductor facilities and flexible sensors fabrication.
Utilizing nanosecond to microsecond pulsed and continuous lasers for microfabrication and analyzing laser-material interaction for functional applications.
Novel laser μ-3D printing and decal transfer techniques for micron thickness printing of materials from aluminum alloys to ceramics like ZnO and SiC.
Fabricating piezo-tribo hybrid nanogenerators for energy harvesting and sensing applications in health monitoring of machines and humans.
Expertise in Flash deposition, E-beam deposition and DC/RF sputtering for multiple applications including shape memory alloys.
Extensive work with characterizing samples through SEM, XRD, four probe measurements, DSC, surface profilometry, and contact angle analysis.
Employing COMSOL Multiphysics simulation to analyze laser material interaction and its temporal and spatial effects on fabricated materials.
My Ph.D. thesis explores diverse laser-based explorations and multiple processes by utilizing multiple materials for efficient flexible electronics printing. It focuses on the synthesis and characterizing flexible electronics materials using laser as energy source ranging from direct laser writing in the form of synthesizing laser induced graphene and its utilization as flexible electrode to working with indirect laser energy interaction for micron level printing using novel laser micro-3D printing technology and laser decal transfer technology.
The research outcomes have broader implications for advancing sustainable energy technologies and addressing critical challenges in introducing technology catering to fabrication of sensors and its functional utilization, driving progress toward a cleaner and more sustainable future especially when the world is exploring semiconductors for functional applications.