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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Profile
Over 7 years of hands-on experience and deep understanding in thin film processing andadvanced characterization of metal oxides, nitrides, high-K dielectrics, and carbon nanotubesfor application in electronic, opto-electronic, NMR magnets, and memory devices A track record of developing 3 new insulators (dielectrics) Hands-on experience performing system design, development, quality troubleshooting, andmultiple projects management
Areas of Expertise
PVD (dc/rf sputtering, PLD), CVD,Ellipsometry, I-V, Hall effect,ALD, dip/spin coatingRaman, UV-Vis-IR, FTIRXRD, SEM, EDX, AFM, XPS, RBS,Statistical analysis, DOE, MSSIMSOffice, C++, MatLab, LabView,Dry/wet etch, photolithographyOrigin, PL/SQL
Professional Experience
02/2011
Research AssociateNational High Magnetic Field － Laboratory Tallahassee, Florida FL
  • Developed SiO2 and Al2O3 based 2 new insulation coatings forapplication in 32 T world record magnet (10M$ engineering project ) andnext generation NMR/MRI magnetsConceptualized, built and tested R&D prototype and scale-up systemsfor big volume coating production (coating on 10 km long metalsubstrate)Tested microstructure, electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties ofthin films and coatings to measure thickness, dielectric strength,thermal conductivity, and coating hardness/ abrasion resistance.Collaborated with cross-functional teams including R&D and Engineeringat the NHMFL and the industry (GE, Superpower, Oxford Instruments)and trained 5 Engineers and Research Assistants for big volumeproduction of coatings.
08/2005 to 12/2010
Graduate Research AssistantUniversity of Arkansas － Little Rock, AR
  • Performed design, setup, operation, and maintenance of PVD (dc/rfsputtering, PLD, thermal/e-beam evaporation), CVD, and ALD vacuumdeposition systems and also conducted thin film deposition of variousoxides, nitrides, and carbides (Al2O3, HfO2, Al doped ZnO, metals dopedPBCO, ITO, III-V group nitrides, and SiC).Acquired expertise in structural, electrical and optical characterizationstechniques (XRD, AFM, SEM, EDX, TEM, XPS, RBS, Raman spectroscopy,photoluminescence, electrical resistivity and Hall effect) bycharacterization studies of various oxides, nitrides and carbonnanotubes.Performed nanofabrication of tunneling Josephson junction device usingdifferent oxide insulators.Trained and supervised 5 research assistants in dc/rf sputtering andpulsed laser based thin films processes.
  • MOST RELEVENT PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTA.
08/2002 to 05/2005
AFFILIATIONSADDITIONAL INFORMATION AWARDS Graduate Research AssistantWestern Illinois University － Macomb, IL
  • Performed surface morphological studies of oxide thin films usingelectron microscopes (AFM/SEM).Performed simulation of the magnetic domain wall behavior ofmagneto-elastic materials under shear stresses.
Education
1 2010
PhD: Applied PhysicsUniversity of Arkansas － Little Rock, ARGPA: GPA: 4.0/4.0Applied Physics GPA: 4.0/4.0
1 2004
MS: PhysicsWestern Illinois University － Macomb, ILGPA: GPA: 3.8/4.0Physics GPA: 3.8/4.0
1 1995
BS: Mathematics and PhysicsTribhuvan UniversityNepalMathematics and Physics
Affiliations
Chairman, IEEE CSC EXCOM Young Professionals, 2014-2015Member, Material Research Society (MRS), 2008-presentMember, American Physical Society (APS), 2008-presentVP of Public Relation,Toastmaster club Tallahassee, 2013-2014
Accomplishments
  • IT System EngineerGyanodaya IT Center - Kathmandu.
  • Installed, configured and maintained campus wide computer networksystem (2 servers, 100 workstations and network equipments) andprovided IT services for over 500 users.
Publications
H. Kandel and J. Lu "Fabrication of metal oxide electrical insulationcoatings for HTS magnet technology" (US patent application 61/845,737,2013)H. Kandel, J. Lu., Y. L. Viouchkov, S. Gundlach, A. Voran, W. D.Markiewicz, "Development of Al2O3-SiO2 electrical insulation for HTSmagnetic applications" (US patent application # 61/739304, 2012) H. Kandel, M Iliev, T. Chen, S. Wang, H. Seo, J. Cui, "Nanofabrication ofJosephson junction and terahertz frequency devices using oxideinsulators", 2nd Chemical and Biological Defense Physical Science andTechnology Conference, Dallas, TX, November 17-21, 2009J. Cui, M. Thomas, Y. Soo, H. Kandel, and T. P. Chen, "Effects of nitrogenon the growth and optical properties of ZnO nanostructures", J. Phys. D:Appl. Phys., 42,155407H. Kandel, Z. Li, E. Dervishi, V. Saini, Y. Xu, A. Biris, D. Lupu, G. Salamo, "Acomparative study on different carbon nanotube material in terms oftransparent conductive coatings", Langmuir, 24 (6), 2655H. Kandel, T. Chen, M. Iliev, S. Bourdo, F. Watanabe, H. W. Seo, and T.Vishwanathan, " Growth and electrical transport and optical propertystudies of (110)-oriented PrBa2 (Cu 0.8M0.2)3O7 (M=Ga, Al, Zn, Ni)epitaxial thin films", J. Appl. Phys. 113, 143710
Skills
C++, dc, film, functional, LabView, laser, materials, MatLab, mechanical, NMR, PL/SQL, processes, PUBLICATIONS, Research, simulation, Statistical analysis, UV
Additional Information
  • US Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • National High Magnetic Field
  • University of Arkansas
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AWARDS Graduate Research AssistantWestern Illinois University

School Attended

  • University of Arkansas
  • Western Illinois University
  • Tribhuvan University

Job Titles Held:

  • Research Associate
  • Graduate Research Assistant
  • AFFILIATIONS

Degrees

  • PhD : Applied Physics
    MS : Physics
    BS : Mathematics and Physics

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