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BNC News: Week of May 2nd
by Abrol, Sangeeta Saddul 03 May '22

03 May '22

Seminars /Workshops / Events / Announcement Virtual Link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/94820666697 [cid:image009.png@01D85E2C.E2B0A8F0] Announcement [cid:image003.png@01D84DA2.B4319A60] Safety: In an effort to comply with university policy and OSHA regulation Birck is making access to Safety Data Sheets available via QR codes located on the laboratory hoods. Please be aware we are removing hardcopy binders from various locations throughout the facility. Please note: SDS’s will still be required with all chemical orders. [cid:image004.png@01D85359.518DEC80] Stephen Jurss Birck Safety Manger Birck Events<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php> and Birck News<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/news/index.php> Dear Birck Research Community, Do you have beautiful images from your research that you want to share with the wider public? There is now a campus-wide project called SHINE (Showcasing Images in Nature & Engineering) which calls all researchers to submit their images for an exhibit which will be held in the Purdue Galleries this summer. Submission form at the SHINE website: https://polymerinterfacialmechanics.com/shine [cid:image005.png@01D85E2B.600DC730] Neil R. Dilley, Ph.D. Research Scientist Birck Nanotechnology Center , Rm 1010 1205 West State St. West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 765-496-6080 JOB POSTINGS: Post-Doctoral Fellow The Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering at Purdue University is seeking highly qualified applicants for a Postdoctoral Fellow position to work under the supervision of Prof. Theresa S. Mayer within a project on scalable nanofabrication of manufacturable gradient refractive index (M-GRIN) optical devices and coatings for high performance and extreme environment applications. This use-inspired research supported by industry and involves early stage work through prototypes. The project will be conducted in the Birck Nanotechnology Center, which includes the state-of-the-art Scrifes Nanofabrication Laboratory and associated characterization labs. This research work will advance the field of high-performance M-GRIN optical devices and coatings by leveraging advanced nanofabrication techniques to create customizable 2D and 3D nanostructures in a wide variety of bulk and deposited materials. Specific skills include experience in nanofabrication of advanced devices that require integration of multiple complex unit process steps, including optical and electron-beam lithography, physical and chemical vapor deposition, wet and dry etching. Experience in optical and GRIN material design, structural and optical device characterization, and technology transition is recommended. Other duties outside of the lab include interfacing with industry and federal sponsors, attending research team meetings, mentoring Ph.D. students, preparing manuscripts and presentations and formulating ideas proposals. The successful candidate will also receive support and mentoring on ways to work with industry and federal sponsors, preparing proposals, and responsible research practices. QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. degree in an engineering or science discipline with training in advanced nanofabrication and characterization of optical nanostructures or related devices is required by the start date. Research experience in optical materials and device design and modeling is preferred. Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, and analytic skills are required. The candidate must be able to work in a nanofabrication cleanroom environment and remotely from home, as necessary. US Citizenship or Permanent Residency strongly desired. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Inquiries and applications (including CV, name/email address of 2-3 referees, and reprints of 2 most significant publications) should be directed to: Theresa S. Mayer, Ph.D. Professor, Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University Email: tsmayer(a)purdue.edu<mailto:tsmayer@purdue.edu> This is a two-year appointment that may be renewed for up to two additional one-year terms, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance. For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral fellows at Purdue, visit this Link: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will be ongoing and the posting will remain open until filled. Research Assistant Professor Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Purdue University The Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering at Purdue University is seeking highly qualified applicants for a Research Assistant Professor position to work with Prof. Theresa S. Mayer in the area of scalable nanofabrication of manufacturable gradient refractive index (M-GRIN) optical devices and coatings for high performance and extreme environment applications. This use-inspired research supported by industry and involves early stage work through prototypes. The project will be conducted in the Birck Nanotechnology Center, which includes the state-of-the-art Scrifes Nanofabrication Laboratory and associated characterization labs. This research work will advance the field of high-performance M-GRIN optical devices and coatings by leveraging advanced nanofabrication techniques to create customizable 2D and 3D nanostructures in a wide variety of bulk and deposited materials. Specific skills include experience in nanofabrication of advanced devices that require integration of multiple complex unit process steps, including optical and electron-beam lithography, physical and chemical vapor deposition, wet and dry etching. Experience in optical and GRIN material design, structural and optical device characterization, and technology transition is strongly recommended. Other duties outside of the lab include interfacing with industry and federal sponsors, ensuring program milestones and deliverables are met, mentoring Ph.D. students and post-docs, leading research team meetings, preparing proposals, manuscripts and presentations and managing a research budget. The successful candidate will also receive support and mentoring on ways to work with industry and federal sponsors, preparing proposals, and responsible research practices. QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. degree in an engineering or science discipline with training in advanced nanofabrication and characterization of optical nanostructures or related devices is required by the start date. Research experience in optical materials and device design and modeling is preferred. Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, and analytic skills are required. The candidate must be able to work in a nanofabrication cleanroom environment and remotely from home, as necessary. US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Inquiries and applications (including CV, name/email address of 2-3 referees, and reprints of 2 most significant publications) should be directed to: Theresa S. Mayer, Ph.D. Professor, Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University Email: tsmayer(a)purdue.edu<mailto:tsmayer@purdue.edu> This is a two-year appointment that may be renewed for up to two additional one-year terms, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance. For more information on the benefits available to Research Faculty at Purdue, visit this LINK: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will be ongoing and the posting will remain open until filled. Research Positions: Rahimi Lab Birck Nanotechnology Center Dear All Graduate students, Rahimi Lab<https://www.rahimilab.org/> has two research positions open for undergraduate students over Summer 2022. One research area is wireless sensor design and implementation for wearable healthcare and biomedical applications. The second research area is drone-assisted measurements of wireless soil sensors for precision agriculture applications. The positions are open for students in ECE/BME/MSE with a background in PCB design, Arduino programming, and/or Antenna design and measurements. The students will receive training and assistance on software, such as Altium and Arduino, and characterization equipment, such as a vector network analyzer. With guidance, the students will also perform antenna measurements in an anechoic chamber facility as well as in agricultural fields. [cid:image009.png@01D85358.9F70D8F0] Motivated students with prior experience in these areas are preferred. If interested, please email Prof. Rahim Rahimi (rrahimi(a)purdue.edu<mailto:rrahimi@purdue.edu>) with a brief explanation of your background and prior experience and an attached resume. Rahim Rahimi, Ph.D.<https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/people/ptProfile?resource_id=116316> Assistant Professor School of Materials Engineering Purdue University Birck Nanotechnology Center BRK 2262 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, Indiana 47907 Office: BRK 2262 Tel: 765 49-47716 https://rahimilab.org/ NSAC Fab Forum None NSAC Coffee Hour NSAC Fab Forum every Friday at 3:00pm Birck Nanotechnology Center Advanced Capabilities Keithley 4200A Ultrafast Pulse Unit (Probe 2) [cid:image001.jpg@01D85E2C.2A171F40] [cid:image013.jpg@01D85EBF.77C93870] Features: > Ultra fast I-V module with remote PreAmp ( 4225-PMU & 4225-RPM) > Pulse widths as low as low as 60 ns > Low noise (15uA) and wide measurement range (10-40V) Other Capabilities: > Also measure low noise CV-IV measurements with Cascade Location: BRK 2100-J Contact: Neil Dilley (ndilley(a)purdue.edu) Please visit the Birck Wiki to learn about the wide array of fabrication and characterization equipment at the facility<https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki/> ***To post an announcement in the weekly BNC E-news please send to Sangeeta Abrol @ abrols(a)purdue.edu***<mailto:abrols@purdue.edu***> Follow us on Facebook and Twitter [Facebook icon]<https://www.facebook.com/nano.purdue.edu/> [Twitter icon] <https://twitter.com/BNCPurdue>

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FW: Special Seminar Series - Dr. R. Nagarajan (IIT Madras and Purdue University)
by Abrol, Sangeeta Saddul 02 May '22

02 May '22

Dear All, On behalf of Purdue University’s Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, we are glad to announce a Special Seminar Series which will be given by Dr. R. Nagarajan from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Madras. He is currently at Purdue University as our Robert T. Henson Distinguished Visiting Scholar. This seminar series comprises of 1-hour lectures which will be given during the course of 5 separate days, all of which will have pizza being served on a first-come, first-serve basis in FRNY 3059. Below you will find the flyer for this lecture series. FRNY 3059 @ 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Dates Held: Monday, May 2 Friday, May 6 Monday, May 9 Wednesday, May 11 Friday, May 13 We look forward to having you in attendance! Sincerely, Joshua --- [Davidson_H-Full-CMYK_1200px] <https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE> Joshua Gonzalez Operations Coordinator [Phone_1D_11x16px] (765) 494-4365 | [Fax_1D_16x16px] (765) 494-0805 [https://marketing.purdue.edu/Email/TemplateSets/ChE/Templates/Template04/Im…]<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE> Special Seminar Series [http://marketing.purdue.edu/Email/TemplateSets/ChE/Archive/Email00025/Prof.…] Dr. R. Nagarajan Alumni Community Chair Professor & Robert T. Henson Distinguished Visiting Scholar Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras & Purdue University Website<https://che.iitm.ac.in/nag/> Bio: Dr. Nagarajan is Alumni Community Chair Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Madras, having previously served as the Department Head from October 2018- November 2021, and prior to that for two terms as the Institute’s first-ever Dean of Alumni & International Relations He obtained his B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering in 1981 from IIT Madras, and a Ph.D. in the same field from Yale University (New Haven, CT, USA) in 1986. From 1986 - 1988, he served as Research Faculty in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV; during this tenure, he served as coordinator for research projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Navy. From 1988 – 2003, Dr. Nagarajan was a Senior Technical Staff Member with IBM Storage Systems’ Development Laboratory in San Jose, CA, where he oversaw elimination of ozone-depleting chemicals from IBM’s manufacturing operations, and directed many ground-breaking efforts in the areas of chemical integration & micro-contamination control for hard disk drives. Dr. Nagarajan returned to Chennai in 2003, and served as G.S. Laddha Visiting Professor at A.C. College of Technology for one semester, prior to taking up his position as Professor at IIT Madras in February 2004. His teaching and research endeavors are focused on cleanroom processes, nano-technology and ultrasonic process-intensification. From 2009-2012, he served as Advisor, Office of Alumni Affairs at IIT Madras, and from October 2012 - September 2018, as Dean of International & Alumni Relations. During his tenure, fund-raising from alumni and corporates was increased 150X from Rs. 50 lakhs per annum to Rs.75 crores, and 20 Joint Doctorate Programs were established with highly-ranked international Universities. In April 2018, Dr. Nagarajan was named as an “Institute Chair Professor” by IIT Madras. He is currently on sabbatical at Purdue University as Robert T Henson Distinguished Visiting Scholar in the Davidson school of Chemical Engineering. ******* ******* "Contamination Control in High Purity Manufacturing" 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. FRNY 3059 – Pizza will be provided in FRNY 3059 – Dates Held: Monday, May 2 Friday, May 6 Monday, May 9 Wednesday, May 11 Friday, May 13 Abstract: Particulate, chemical and microbial contamination is widely recognized as a key factor that affects process yield and product reliability in diverse industries, such as microelectronics, data storage, aerospace, pharmaceutical, biomedical devices, automotive, food processing, and nano-materials synthesis. The control of microorganisms is especially critical in the medical device, pharmaceutical and food industries. There are many potential sources of contamination in a cleanroom process-- facilities, chemicals, workstations, process, garments, consumables, people, etc. The relative magnitudes of these sources vary from process to process, and must be quantified and prioritized. This Seminar Series is intended to present an overview of the interdisciplinary skills required of Contamination Control professionals, and highlight the roles that chemical engineers can play. Outline of Lectures: Basics of Contamination Control: Contamination sources & effects; Adhesion forces; Contamination Control Strategy; Contamination Measurement Techniques; Contamination Specifications in Fluids & on Surfaces; Industry Standards: SEMI, IEST, IDEMA; Microorganisms in Cleanrooms (1 Lecture) Testing and Analysis Methods: Functional Tests; Nonfunctional Tests: Qualitative, Quantitative; Statistical Analysis Methods; Microorganisms in Cleanrooms- Sampling Methods (1 Lecture) Contamination Sources & Controls-- Cleanroom Facilities & Workstations: Basics of cleanroom design; Airflow in cleanrooms; Continuous monitoring; Tool & workstation layout; Materials & surface treatments for cleanroom workstations; Selection & evaluation of workstation components (3 Lectures) Contamination Sources & Controls-- Personnel & Consumables: Types of contamination; • Gowning protocols; Procedures for entering a cleanroom; Behavior in a cleanroom; Procedures for exiting a cleanroom; Garments & laundry services; Gloves, Wipers & Swabs; Facial coverings; Reusable & disposable packaging materials (2 Lectures). Davidson School of Chemical Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE> Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765) 494-4050<tel:+17654944050> © 2022 Purdue University<http://www.purdue.edu/purdue/disclaimer.html> All rights reserved An equal access/equal opportunity university<http://www.purdue.edu/purdue/ea_eou_statement.html>

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