Dr Arun Nimmala, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
Dr. Arun Nimmala is an expert in micro/nano fabrication, nano-electronics, and semiconductor devices, specializing in memory devices based on Transition Metal Oxides (TMO) like HfO2 and 2D materials such as MoS2. His doctoral research focused on the effects of gamma and ion irradiation on RRAM devices. With postdoctoral experience at IIT Delhi and a research associate role at the University of Hyderabad, he has contributed significantly to the field of nanoelectronics. Dr. Nimmala has received multiple awards, including Best Poster Awards and UGC-JRF/SRF. He excels in cleanroom management, training, and leading research teams. 🧑🔬💻🔬🎓
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Academic Background🎓
Dr. Arun Nimmala has an impressive academic background. 🎓 He earned his Ph.D. in Electronics Science and Engineering from CASEST, University of Hyderabad, in 2021. 🏅 Prior to that, he completed his M.Tech in Integrated Circuit Technology from the same institution, securing an 8.08 CGPA in 2014. 💻 His B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from JNTU-Hyderabad was awarded with a 72.13% in 2010. 📡 Dr. Nimmala also completed his XII (Intermediate) at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (CBSE) with 73.16% in 2006 and his X (SSC) from the same school with 80.8% in 2004. 🎓📚
Professional Experience and Contributions 💼
Dr. Arun Nimmala has held key positions in prestigious institutions throughout his career. 🌟 He is currently serving as an Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow (IPDF) at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) since March 2023. 🏢 Prior to this, he worked as a Research Associate at the University of Hyderabad from July 2020 to March 2023, contributing to cutting-edge research. 🔬 Dr. Nimmala also gained valuable teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Hyderabad from January 2015 to April 2020, where he supported academic programs and mentored students. 📚🎓
Technical Skills and Expertise
Dr. Arun Nimmala has over 9 years of expertise in micro/nano fabrication and characterization. 🔬 He has extensive experience working in ISO 5 and ISO 6 clean rooms at prestigious institutions like Nanoscale Research Facility (IIT Delhi) and the Centre for Nanotechnology (University of Hyderabad). 🏢 His skills include using advanced fabrication tools such as photolithography (EBL and mask aligner), physical vapor deposition, dry etching, chemical vapor deposition, and more. 🛠️ In material and electrical characterization, Dr. Nimmala has worked with tools like the Agilent B 1500, Raman spectroscopy, AFM, FESEM, XRD/XRR, and TEM for precise analysis. 🧪
Academic projects💻
Dr. Arun Nimmala has worked on notable academic projects during his M.Tech and B.Tech studies. 🎓 For his M.Tech project, he focused on the Synthesis, Characterization, and Radiation Damage Studies of High-k Dielectric (HfO2) Films for MOS device applications, contributing to advancements in semiconductor technology. 💻 His B.Tech project involved Implementing ZigBee-based Wireless Data Communication, where he explored innovative solutions for efficient communication in wireless sensor networks. 📡 These projects reflect his deep expertise in materials science, semiconductor devices, and wireless communication systems. 🔧
Research Focus Area 🌱🧬
His work involves the fabrication and characterization of advanced semiconductor devices, such as memory devices based on Transition Metal Oxides (TMO’s) like HfO2 and 2D materials like MoS2 for Resistive Random Access Memory (RRAM) applications. 💡 He has expertise in electron beam and photolithography techniques, as well as testing and reliability analysis of these devices. 📊 Additionally, Dr. Nimmala works on thin film preparation, ion beam studies, and room-temperature electrical characterization of oxide and 2D material-based RRAM devices, contributing to the field of nanoelectronics and device engineering. 💻
Publication Top Notes📄✨
Refining shape and size of silver nanoparticles using ion irradiation for enhanced and homogeneous SERS activity
Fabrication and Parametric Degradation Analysis on the Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cell under 60Co Gamma Irradiation
Resistive switching properties of hafnium oxide thin-films sputtered at different oxygen partial pressures
Dual metal ion (Fe3+ and As3+) sensing and cell bioimaging using fluorescent carbon quantum dots synthesised from Cynodon dactylon
Thermal and light-induced electrical properties in nanocomposites of reduced graphene oxide and silver nanoparticles
Effects of Bottom Electrode Materials on the Resistive Switching Characteristics of HfO2-Based RRAM Devices
Formation of Cu-Ni enriched phases during laser processing of non-equiatomic AlSiCrMnFeNiCu high entropy alloy nanoparticles