Bio:

I am Dr. Somnath Pal, a passionate researcher with a Ph.D. in Materials Science, specializing in engineering magnetic, high-κ dielectric, and multiferroic materials. My expertise lies in semiconductor device design, modeling, and microfabrication, with hands-on experience in thin film deposition techniques such as sputtering, e-beam evaporation, ALD, and PECVD. I have a strong background in photolithography, including e-beam lithography, and ICP/RIE etching processes. My skills extend to advanced microscopy techniques like SEM/EDS, FIB, AFM, and optical spectroscopy. I am well-versed in electrical characterization of fabricated devices, including IV, CV, and VNA measurements. Additionally, I have proficiency in simulation and statistical tools such as COMSOL, MATLAB, LabView, JMP, and Minitab. My research interests focus on RF MEMS development, particularly Piezo MEMS resonators, with the goal of advancing next-generation microsystems. Recently, I joined Silicon Austria Labs as a Scientist, contributing to the advancement of Magnetic Microsystems Technologies.