Zaheeruddin Mohammed

About Zaheeruddin Mohammed

Currently working as Senior Applications Scientist at Nova Ltd. working on developing metrology solutions for complex semiconductor logic devices. I have worked at Logic Technology Development division of Intel Corporation as Module Development Engineer. I have extensive experience in developing process solutions and hardware using photo lithography while improving Overlay/Throughput and minimizing Defects.My interests include Materials Development and Characterization, Failure Analysis, Rapid Prototyping, Metrology, Continuous Hardware/Software development. I have graduated with a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering in July of 2021. Actively seeking opportunities to advance my career and knowledge in the field of Materials Research and Development. Self-motivated to work effectively as an independent contributor in a multidisciplinary collaborative team. Strong process development skills, innovating sustainable methodologies to develop multi-functional nanomaterials, thin films, and polymer composite materials.Proficient at coordinating with clients to accomplish unified market research, design, prototyping, testing, and analysis with cost-effective solutions. Published over 14 journal articles, 8 conference papers, 4 book chapters, 15 conference presentations, and a potential patent. Certified in Project Management (PM), Cost and Finance, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD & T).Technical Skills•Material Development: CVD, Sputtering, Spin Coating, Extrusion,3D Printing, and Plasma Tech.•Microstructure Analysis: Optical Microscopy, F-SEM, TEM, EDS, XRD, and Nanoindentation.•Material Characterization: FTIR, Raman, XPS, BET, TMA, DMA, TGA, DSC, and Rheology.•Mechanical Testing: Tensile, Compression, Flexure, Creep, Fracture, Fatigue, and Impact testing.•Electronic Testing: 4P- probe resistivity, Cyclic voltammetry, hysteresis, pulse, leakage, IV & CV measurements•Data Analysis: JMP, Origin Pro, Easy Plot, MATLAB, MS-Excel, TA-Universal Analysis, and OMNIC Series.•Statistical Analysis: JMP, MATLAB, and Minitab.•Programming: MATLAB and Python•Computational Modelling and Analysis: CATIA, Solid Works, CreoParametric, TCAD and ANSYS.

Experience

1. Senior Applications Scientist

   Nova Ltd.

   Jan 2025 — Present · Hillsboro, OR, US

Education

• Tuskegee University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Materials Science and Engineering

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

  Bachelor of Technology, Aeronautical Engineering

  2009 — 2013

• NTTF School of Post Graduate Studies-Banglore

  Master's degree, Product Design and Engineering

  2013 — 2015

• Tuskegee University

  Master's degree, Materials Science and Engineering

  2015 — 2018

Skills

• Catia
• Propulsion
• English
• Finite Element Analysis
• Aerospace
• Public Speaking
• Aircraft Systems
• Aerospace Engineering
• Aerodynamics
• Cfd
• Teamwork
• Flight Test
• Aircraft Engines
• Composites
• Ansys
• Aircraft Design
• C++
• Matlab