Deependra Shakya

About Deependra Shakya

A highly driven Physical Chemist with 5 years of solid background in Gas-phase heterogeneous catalysis and Surface Chemistry, resulting in 6 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals and several presentations. My doctoral research opportunity with UHV technologies and different instrumentations has enabled me to grow as a responsible individual with expertise in, DESIGN, INSTRUMENTATION, AND TROUBLESHOOTING: Flow reactor systems, portable mass spectrometers, UHV systems.CATALYST EVALUATION AND KINETIC STUDIES ON NOVEL MATERIALS.THIN FILM DEPOSITION: Physical Vapor Deposition(PVD), Dip CoatingMATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION:• Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM)• Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)/EDS)• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)• X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)• Low Energy Ion Scattering Spectroscopy (LEIS)• Powder X-ray Diffraction (PXRD)SOFTWARE/ STATISTICAL ANALYSIS:Python | Maple | IGOR Pro | Gwyddion | ChemDraw | CasaXPS | Microsoft Office SuiteRELEVANT SKILLS:Data Analysis | Technical Literacy | Presentations | Flexible and Versatile | Multi-tasking | Automation | R&D | Team player | Strong leadership skills I am looking for a new position to utilize my expertise and experience to best develop as a professional and an asset to an exciting organization. I am open to new challenges and willing to relocate for an opportunity that aligns with my skills and experience. Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I will be happy to chat with you about a possible opportunity.

Experience

1. Process Engineer

   Intel

   Mar 2022 — Present · Hillsboro, OR, US

Education

• Tribhuvan University, IOST

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry

  2006 — 2009

• Nepal jobs

  Master of Science - MS, Physical Chemistry

  2011 — 2013

• University of South Carolina

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physical Chemistry

  2016 — 2021

• Nepal jobs

  Master of Arts - MA, Rural Development

  2009 — 2011