Sanjay Gopalan

About Sanjay Gopalan

6 years of research experience in theoretically studying novel semiconductor materials for applications of interest• Demonstrated a creative and innovative approach in theoretically evaluating novel alloys with desired properties for applications in RF-MEMS resonators leading to 3 patents.• Developed and deployed a machine learning pipeline to predict electronic structure properties of novel materials based on density functional theory calculations• Collaborated with experimentalists to validate model predictions against experimental data, achieving high accuracy and reliability • Investigated electronic and phonon properties of the free-standing 2D semiconductors using DFT - • Developed an ab-initio-based full-band Monte Carlo device simulation code in Fortran90 to investigate charge transport properties and FET characteristics of 2D materials• Designed and simulated field-effect transistors using 2D semiconductor material as the channel by the Monte Carlo method and compared with the Si-based CMOS device with similar thickness.• Collaboration with the experimental groups and guided them to find the right material combination in 2D semiconductor-based MOSFETs.• Proficient in ab-initio calculations: Density functional theory (DFT) and Density Functional Perturbation Theory (DFPT) calculations (Packages: VASP, Quantum Espresso, Wannier90)• Extensive coursework in solid-state device physics, computational techniques, and quantum mechanics• Experience in scripting languages (Python, shell scripting, and Fortran90) and High-performance computing (HPC)

Experience

1. Computational Materials Research Engineer

   Bosch USA

   Apr 2023 — Present · Boston, MA, US

Education

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  Master of Science - MS, Materials Science

  2017 — 2018

• Maharishi International Residential School

  12th CBSE, Computer Science

  2011 — 2013

• National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

  2013 — 2017

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Materials Engineering