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Sandeep Mohanty

Researcher
Zeuthen
Sandeep Mohanty

Summary

Detail-oriented Researcher
Specializing in Photocathodes, Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), Thin Film, Surface Science, Vacuum Technology, and Density Functional Theory (DFT)

Experienced in developing and optically characterizing high QE semiconductor-based photocathodes grown by PVD techniques for high-brightness photoinjectors. Leveraged DFT modeling to enhance theoretical understanding and optimize cathode performance. Participated in various experiments, including cathode characterization at the Photo Injector Test Facility (PITZ) accelerator at DESY, Zeuthen. Proven ability to drive team success through rigorous data analysis, reporting, and meticulous specimen handling.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY)

Research Assistant
10.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • International Collaboration and research stay at INFN-LASA (Italy) for two years to develop a MultiAlkali antimonide (semiconductor) Photocathodes for highbrightness Photoinjectors.
  • Development of a new ultrahigh vacuum system where the photocathodes are produced by using physical vapor deposition method (PVD).
  • Testing and analyze the feasibility of photocathodes at PITZ RF Photoinjector.
  • Wide number of research publication in the field of semiconductor photocathodes and accelerator physics.
  • Successfully demonstrated the growth recipe of high QE multi-alkali photocathodes.
  • Computational modelling of alkali antimonides thin films by using density functional theory (DFT) techniques.
  • Optical characterization of the photocathode materials.
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
  • Presentation of scientific results at international conferences and meetings
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis
  • Development, maintenance of lab equipment.

NM Institute Of Engineering and Technology

Teaching Assistant
06.2015 - 09.2016

Job overview

  • Taught courses under guidance of senior professors.
  • Specimen and sample preparation
  • Literature reviews
  • Experiment development
  • Research reporting
  • Technical Writing.

Syscon Project & Systems Pvt. Ltd.

Quality Control Engineer
12.2014 - 05.2015

Job overview

  • Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.

Education

University of Hamburg
Hamburg

Ph.D. from Physics
09.2020 - 09.2024

University Overview

  • Development of a multi-alkali photocathode material by using vapor deposition techniques. The main aim is to use these material for the continuous-wave (CW) operation which is planned for a future upgrade of the European XFEL facility, to achieve continuous MHz extraction of bunches for the photoinjector system.
  • Technical Skill Used: Physical Vapor Deposition, Vacuum Science, Surface Science, ion pumps, Hetero-structure deposition, Optical Characterization, Density Functional Theory (DFT), LowEnergy Electron Transverse Momentum Measurement Device (TRAMM), Laser
  • Completed University-level Coursework: Quantum Mechanics, 2023
  • Dissertation: Development of Multi-Alkali Antimonide Photocathodes
    for High-Brightness RF Photoinjectors

Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University
Saint-Petersburg, Russia

Master of Science from Materials Science And Engineering
05.2016 - 05.2018

University Overview

  • Awarded [cum laude]
  • Final Cumulative GPA: 4.95/5
  • Received [Erasmus+ Scholarship]
  • Semester Exchange Program at University Of Stuttgart, Germany
  • Master Thesis title: Characterization of Self Assemble Monolayer(SAM) by using Atom Probe Tomography
  • Technical Skill Used: Atom Probe Tomography (APT), Field Ion Microscopy (FIM), Transmission electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning electron Microscopy (SEM)

Centurion University
Bhubaneswar, India

Bachelor of Technology: Mechanical Engineering from Mechanical Engineering
07.2010 - 05.2014

University Overview

  • Awarded [with honors]
  • Final Cumulative GPA: 8.0/10
  • e-Medhabruti Scholarship, 2011 from the Government of Odisha, India

Skills

Research and analysis

Additionalinformation - Technicalskills

Additionalinformation - Technicalskills
  • Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)
  • Laser assisted Atom Probe Tomography (LEAP)
  • Field ion Microscopy (FIM)
  • Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
  • Dry Pressing, Spray Drying
  • Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
  • X-ray diffraction (XRD)
  • Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS)
  • Optical Microscope
  • Engineering Drafting
  • Laser
  • Density Functional Theory (DFT)

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Awarded ERASMUS+ European Exchange Program Scholarship
  • Awarded e-Medhabruti Scholarship by Govt. of Odisha, India

Interests

Reading

Cycling

Cricket

Music

Website

Website
https://bold.pro/my/sandee p-mohanty230218235127/330

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Odia
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Beginner (A1)
Russian
Beginner (A1)
German
Beginner (A1)

Software

Quantum Espresso

ANSYS

Auto CAD

CATIA

Fact Sage

Origin

Python

Microsoft Office

Timeline

University of Hamburg
Ph.D. from Physics
09.2020 - 09.2024
Research Assistant
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY)
10.2018 - Current
Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University
Master of Science from Materials Science And Engineering
05.2016 - 05.2018
Teaching Assistant
NM Institute Of Engineering and Technology
06.2015 - 09.2016
Quality Control Engineer
Syscon Project & Systems Pvt. Ltd.
12.2014 - 05.2015
Centurion University
Bachelor of Technology: Mechanical Engineering from Mechanical Engineering
07.2010 - 05.2014

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