Sunil Walia
Postdoctoral Research Associate @Los Alamos National Laboratory
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WORK HISTORY
Postdoctoral Research Associate @Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM, US
At Los Alamos, I will be leveraging my expertise in thin-film technology and device fabrication to develop large-area electrodes for fuel cell applications. My work will focuses on scalable thin-film manufacturing techniques, including sputtering, physical vapor deposition (PVD), roll-to-roll (R2R) processing, and advanced printing methods, to optimize electrode performance and durability.
EDUCATION
Hansraj College
Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry (Honors)
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
Master's Degree, Chemistry
Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences - Official
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Materials Science
SKILLS
ABOUT SUNIL WALIA
I have 10+ years of experience in thin-film technology, device fabrication, and vacuum systems. My work has focused on developing large-area electrodes for transparent electronics, successfully advancing them to TRL 4+. At Los Alamos, I will be applying this expertise to design and manufacture large-area electrodes for fuel cell applications, optimizing their performance, durability, and scalability.Key Expertise & Contributions: Thin-Film Engineering – Expertise in E-beam deposition, PVD, sputtering, and roll-to-roll processing for high-performance electrode fabrication. Nanofabrication & Cleanroom Processing – Specialized in lithography and metal deposition techniques crucial for graphene-based van der Waals heterostructures and advanced energy devices. Transparent Conducting Electrodes – Developed electrodes for Joule heaters, touchscreens, and EMI shielding films, leading to industry-funded prototype development. Materials Science & Instrumentation – Strong background in thin-film characterization, coatings, and device testing for next-generation clean energy solutions.Through interdisciplinary collaboration, I aim to advance clean energy technologies and contribute to the development of sustainable hydrogen-based power solutions.
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