An experimental physicist with experience in etching, deposition and electron beam lithography used in the fabrication of nanoscale quantum devices. Specific experience with inductively coupled plasma reactive ion etching using F and Cl chemistries, ion beam etching, wet etching, sputter and e-beam deposition, used in the fabrication of wide band gap semiconductors, most notably hexagonal […]
Dr Jaber Saghaei is a process engineer specialising in micro- and nanofabrication with expertise in photolithography, nanoimprint lithography, thin film deposition, microneedle fabrication and advanced device prototyping. He provides technical expertise, training, and support in micro/nanopatterning, lithography, advanced manufacturing, metrology, and cleanroom process development. He holds a PhD in Organic Electronics from the University of Queensland
Dr Shuvashis Dey is a specialist in micro- and nanoscale device engineering, with focused expertise in microfluidics, biomedical sensing and a broad range of advanced applications. He provides expert guidance, technical solutions and user training in microfluidic system and device fabrication, CAD modelling, photolithography, direct-write lithography and both wet and dry etching processes. Dr Shuvashis holds
Dr. Chris Cott joined MCN as an intern in the Thin Film and Packaging team before graduating to a full-time Process Engineer position at the beginning of 2025. Chris initially completed a PhD in psychology at Deakin University, before spending several years running a small business overseas. On returning to Australia, he retrained in physics
Sruthi holds a Master’s and PhD in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from RMIT University, where she researched black phosphorus and 2D materials for advanced electronic and neuromorphic applications. She completed postdoctoral research in Madrid on 2D material strain engineering and later worked at CSIRO on quantum devices and antimicrobial materials. Named one of Australia’s Top
Angela is a Technical Officer specialising in Micro and Nanofabrication. She holds a Master of Science in Physics from the University of Melbourne and has prior experience at Archer Materials. Angela has expertise in device fabrication, milling, and characterisation, with proficiency in advanced techniques such as Electron Beam and UV Lithography, etching, and SEM, HIM,
Mark joined ANFF-Qld as a Process Development Engineer in 2025. Mark provides technical support for microfabrication processes and equipment, ensuring the ANFF-Qld cleanroom at the University of Queensland operates efficiently and meets high standards. His role also includes process development, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various nanofabrication tools and systems. Mark earned his PhD in Nanoscience
Associate Professor Blakey is a group leader at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology at the University of Queensland. He is a polymer physical chemist with over 20 years of experience leading research projects associated with lithography and nanotechnology applications, including those involving plasma etching, nanopatterning, sequential infiltration synthesis, photoresist design, nanoparticle assembly and
Trista is a dedicated technologist with over 3 years of expertise in nano-scale fabrication, including advanced lithography, etching, and deposition. She has worked in leading semiconductor laboratories, developing safety-compliant workflows and mentoring teams in clean room environments. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Trista combines technical proficiency with strong collaboration and communication skills, delivering
Gurpreet Singh Gill received his B.Tech. and M.Tech. degrees in electronics and communication engineering. He completed his Ph.D. in micro-electronics within the Microelectronics Research Group at The University of Western Australia (UWA) in 2022. He is currently working as a Postdoctoral Research Associate within the same group. Before commencing his Ph.D. at the UWA, he
Dr Siqi Deng joined the MCN in April 2024 as a Process Engineer within the Etch/Litho team. Siqi earned both his Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering and his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Monash University. His doctoral research centred on the fabrication of back-contact electrodes for perovskite solar cells. Siqi possesses a
