I completed my PhD in Applied Science at Charotar University, India, in 2018, where my research focused on the deposition, characterisation and functional optimisation of semiconductor thin films. My doctoral research was supported by the prestigious DST INSPIRE Fellowship, awarded by the Government of India. I also hold a Master’s degree in Materials Science, with a strong foundation in applied physics.
In 2022, I joined the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) as a Higher Scientist. My current research centres on electronics reliability testing, with particular emphasis on high-voltage systems and failure mechanisms in advanced electronic assemblies. This work includes detailed investigations of conductive anodic filament formation, surface insulation resistance, and partial discharge phenomena in conformally coated printed circuit boards.
More recently, I have led the development of accelerated ageing test capabilities for power semiconductor devices, enabling reliability assessment under high-voltage, high-temperature operating conditions, including MOSFET testing. This work supports an improved understanding of degradation mechanisms and contributes to enhancing the robustness, performance and lifetime of advanced electronic and power semiconductor technologies.
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