Dr. MD Rauf Ul Karim Khan 🧑🔬 is a semiconductor device researcher with over 8 years of hands-on experience in oxide thin-film transistors (TFTs), diodes, and MOSFETs 🔋. Currently at NICT Japan 🇯🇵, he has worked with prestigious institutions like Kyushu University and NIMS. Skilled in device fabrication ⚙️ and material characterization 🧪, Dr. Khan is known for his critical thinking, precision, and innovation. His academic background spans electrical engineering to applied science, with 8 peer-reviewed publications and several international presentations 🌍. Fluent in teamwork and mentorship 🎓, he bridges experimental research with impactful technological development. 🚀
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Education & Experience
🎓 Education:
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📘 Ph.D. in Applied Science for Electronics and Materials, Kyushu University, Japan (2018–2022)
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📗 M.Sc. in Applied Science for Electronics and Materials, Kyushu University, Japan (2016–2018)
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📙 B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, AIUB, Bangladesh (2008–2012)
👨💼 Experience:
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🧪 Researcher, NICT, Japan (Sep 2024–Present)
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🧫 Postdoctoral Researcher, NIMS, Japan (Mar 2024–Jul 2024)
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👨🏫 Assistant Professor, Kyushu University, Japan (Apr 2023–Nov 2023)
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🔬 Postdoctoral Fellow, Kyushu University, Japan (Feb 2022–Mar 2023)
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🏭 Senior Officer, Production, Rahimafrooz Batteries Ltd., Bangladesh (2013–2016)
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🌏 Internships at Hanyang University 🇰🇷, Toshiba 🇯🇵, and LIPI 🇮🇩
Suitability for the Award
Dr. Md. Rauf Ul Karim Khan is an accomplished researcher in the field of semiconductor devices and materials science, currently affiliated with the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Japan. With over 8 years of hands-on research experience and a strong foundation in oxide thin-film transistors (TFTs), Ga₂O₃-based diodes, MOSFETs, and MEMS, Dr. Khan exemplifies excellence in advanced device fabrication, characterization, and innovation. His research trajectory, publication record, global collaborations, and teaching experience make him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award.
Professional Development
Dr. Khan’s professional journey blends academic research, hands-on device fabrication 🛠️, and advanced material analysis 🧬. He has participated in over 15 international conferences with oral and poster presentations 🧾. Skilled in lithography, PECVD, ALD, and XRD processes, he consistently delivers results in thin-film device innovation 🔍. Beyond technical aptitude, he has mentored graduate students 🎓, contributed to interdisciplinary teams, and actively engaged in global R&D partnerships 🌐. His experience spans academia, industry, and research institutes, underlining a continuous drive toward technological advancement, clean energy solutions 🌱, and semiconductor material optimization. 🧠
Research Focus
Dr. Khan’s research revolves around wide-bandgap semiconductor devices and oxide-based thin-film electronics ⚡. His primary interests include IGZO, p-type SnO TFTs, Ga₂O₃ diodes, and MOSFET structures 🌡️. He integrates microstructure analysis with device performance using advanced TEM, STEM, XPS, and Raman spectroscopy tools 🔬. With expertise in cosputtering, doping, and defect control, he explores the frontier of performance enhancement in next-gen transistors 🔋. His recent focus includes laser annealing-based N activation and ultra-thin layer deposition for future energy-efficient electronics 🧠. He also connects MEMS and AI in materials science for device-level innovations 🤖.
Awards & Honors
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🥇 Young Researcher Award in Energy Research, Kyushu University, Japan (2020)
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🎓 Green Asia Scholarship (Master leading to Ph.D.), Kyushu University, Japan (2016–2021)
Publication Top Noted
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🧪 Thermal Conductivity of Nano-Crystallized Indium-Gallium-Zinc Oxide Thin Films Determined by Differential Three-Omega Method — Cited by 6, 2021
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⚙️ Back-Channel Etched In-Ga-Zn-O Thin-Film Transistor Utilizing Selective Wet-Etching of Copper Source and Drain — Cited by 3, 2021
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❄️ Study on the Sintering and Mg Composition Effect on MgB₂ Superconducting Bulks and Wires Synthesized by Powder-in-Sealed-Tube Method — Cited by 2, 2021
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🌡️ P‐15: Thermal Conductivity Measurement of Indium‐Gallium‐Zinc‐Oxide Thin Films Utilizing Three‐Omega Method — Cited by 2, 2020
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🔬 Morphological and resistance properties analysis of MgB₂ superconducting wires prepared by industrial drawing process — Cited by 1, 2020