Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium
NanoIC New conductors, Alternative metals, advanced interconnect metallization
Worked as a Specialist Researcher in the field of Hydrogen Storage, Plasmonic materials, Superalloys or Dielectrics. Activities include discovery of novel materials using Ilika’s unique capabilities (PVD, thin film) and commercialisation of novel materials with industrial partners. • Expertise in materials discovery using high throughput combinatorial chemistry of inorganic solid state materials. • Strong hands-on experience in the synthesis (PVD, thin film) and screening (XRD, XPS, EDX, ICP-MS, TPD).
• Experimentalist in the synthesis of solid state compounds in controlled atmosphere, together with analytical capabilities (synchrotron, neutron, XRD, PCT). • Specialised in the development of novel compounds for use in Hydrogen Storage applications (intermetallics and hydrides). • Implementation and evaluation of PCT facilities for Hydrogen Storage materials. • Strong analytical capabilities in the studies of H-storage materials including absorption/desorption of hydrogen. Publication on crystal structure of lithium borohydride LiBH4 cited more than 350 times ( Journal of Alloys and Compounds 346 (2002) 200–205)
• Experienced in teaching first and second year undergraduates of a renowned French Engineering University (INSA Lyon ranked 1st in France). • Research in a variety of new light mixed hydrofluorides and hydrides resulting in a poster presentation at the Young Researcher Enterprise conference in France.
Doctorate thesis entitled “Synthesis and characterization of new mixed hydrofluorides of potassium – calcium: KCaH3-xFx”. • Synthesised new mixed compounds under controlled atmosphere (with hydride and fluoride) • Used a variety of traditional laboratory based techniques including X-ray diffraction, calorimetry, TGA, DSC and electrical measurements. • Worked as a principle investigator or within teams of researchers on a variety of studies / experiments. • Attended and presented at a number of national and international conferences. The position also involved assisting in teaching Chemistry to undergraduates and examining their course work.