Dr. Mohamad Adzhar Md Zawawi
Last updated on 05.02.2024
Ph.D in Electronic Engineering (Microelectronic and Nanostructures) M.Sc in Electronic Systems Design Engineering (ESDE) B.Eng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering Tel: +604 599 6052 Researcher Identifiers Last Updated on 20.06.2023 1. III-V Compound Semiconductor Device Fabrication I’m looking for prospective Master and PhD candidates in the area listed below and related fields. Research allowances are available for qualified candidates. Potential collaborators (industries & academia) are welcome! For further discussions, please email your queries (and latest CV) to Research Interest: 1. III-V & Nitrides semiconductors These are my current potential topics for discussions: A. Semiconductor Devices (Fabrication, Modelling, Simulation): 1. Gallium Nitride (GaN) based power devices B. Semiconductor IC Test: 1. Yield prediction in HVM semiconductor assembly & test (& wafer sort) Journal: 1. F Packeer, M A M Zawawi, N Z I Hashim, N M Noh, W M Jubadi, M Missous, 2018, Alternative Spin-On-Glass (SoG) Material Characterization For Deep-Submicron (<0.35 um) Soft Reflow Fabrication Process, IOP Conference Series : Material Science and Engineering, 380. 2. Mohamad Adzhar Md Zawawi and Mohamed Missous, “Design and Fabrication of Low Power GaAs/AlAs Resonant Tunneling Diodes”, The 5th International Symposium on Next Generation Electronics, ISNE 2016, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 4th - 6th May 2016. 3. Saad Gazai Muttlak, M. A. Md Zawawi and M. Missous, “Experimental and Physical Modelling of Resonant Tunneling diode with Offset Slot Antenna for Sub-Millimeter Wave Applications”, Semiconductor and Integrated Optoelectronics Conference, SIOE’16, Cardiff, Wales, 5th – 7th April 2016. 4. Roberts, J, Bagci, IE, Zawawi, MAM, Sexton, J, Hulbert, N, Noori, Y, Woodhead, C, Missous, M, Migliorato, MA, Roedig, U & Young, R 2015, 'Atomic-scale authentication with Resonant Tunnelling Diodes' MSS-17/EP2DS-21, Sendai, Japan, 26 July 2015 – 31 July 2015. 5. K. N. Zainul Ariffin, S. G. Muttlak, M. A. Md Zawawi and M. Missous, “Physical Modelling and Experimental Validation of Advanced Double Barrier GaAs/AlAs Resonant Tunelling Diodes”, UK Semiconductor 2015 Conference, Sheffield, 1-2 July 2015. 6. W. M. Jubadi, M. A. Zawawi and M. Missous, “Simulative Study on Physical Modelling of Submicrometer Highly-strained In0.8Ga0.2As/AlAs Resonant Tunneling Diode”, 10th International Conference on Advanced Semiconductor Devices and Microsystems, ASDAM 2014, Smolenice, Slovakia, 20 - 22 October 2014. 7. M. A. Md Zawawi and M. Missous, “Dependencies of Peak Current Density on Barrier and Spacer Thickness in InGaAs/AlAs Resonant Tunneling Diode”, UK Semiconductor 2014 Conference (poster), Sheffield, 9-10 July 2014. 8. M. A. Md Zawawi, J. Sexton and M. Missous, “Novel Submicrometer InGaAs/AlAs RTD Fabrication Using Soft Reflow Technique with Excellent Scalability”, 22nd European Workshop on Heterostructure Technology (HETECH2013), Glasgow, 9-11 September 2013. 9. M. A. Md Zawawi, J. Sexton and M. Missous, “Novel Fabrication of THz Sub-micrometer Resonant Tunneling Diode Using Reflow Technique”, UK Semiconductor 2013 Conference, Sheffield, 3-4 July 2013. 10. W. M. Jubadi, M. A. Md Zawawi and M. Missous, “Modelling for Advanced Double Barrier InGaAs/AlAs Resonant Tunnelling Diodes”, UK Semiconductor 2013 Conference, Sheffield, 3-4 July 2013. 11. M. A. Md Zawawi, J. Sexton and M. Missous, “Advanced InGaAs/AlAs RTD with High Current Density Incorporating Multi-bridge (air-bridge) Emitter Design”, UK Semiconductor 2012 Conference, Sheffield, 4-5 July 2012. 12. M. A. Md Zawawi, J. Sexton and M. Missous, “Advanced InGaAs/AlAs RTD with High Current Density Incorporating Multi-bridge Emitter Design”, Postgraduate Poster Conference and Industrial Advisory Group Meeting, Manchester, 22 November 2012. 13. M.A. Md Zawawi, D. Ishak, S. Taib, (2010) “Development of a Low Cost Power Electronic Converter for 200W 3-Phase Brushless DC Motor in AUV System”. The 3rd International Conference on Underwater System Technology: Theory and Applications 2010 (USYS 2010), November 1-2, Cyberjaya, Malaysia. 14. D. Ishak, S. Taib, S. Masri, M.K. Mohd Jamil, A. Zawawi, K.Y. Koo, (2010) "Speed Control of Integrated Inverter with Single PWM for PM Brushless Motor Drive". The Asia-Pacific Symposium on Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics (APSAEM 2010), July 28-30, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Personal Info
University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Universiti Sains Malaysia
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
Fax: +604-594 1023
Email:
Researcher ID : I-9268-2016
ORCID : 0000-0001-7061-1745
Scopus Author ID : 56161924600
Google Scholar ID : ywFl364AAAAJ
USM Expertise Link : https://experts.usm.my/cvitae/adzharSpecializations
2. Modeling and Simulation of Transistors and Tunneling Diodes
3. Sub-Thz & Thz MMIC Oscillator Based on Resonant Tunneling DiodesResearch Interest
2. Micro and nano-electronic fabrication (Device, LED, Solar Cell, MEMS)
3. IC design (Cadence and related tools)
4. Device modeling/simulation (SILVACO and other TCADs)
5. Semiconductor IC test, DFT and measurement (Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and machine learning)
6. Quantum devices and Terahertz electronics
7. Sensors
2. Gallium Nitride (GaN) based quantum well devices
3. III-V compound semiconductor devices and high frequency circuits
4. Black Silicon Avalanche Photo Diode (APD)
5. Sensors
2. Smart Test and Scheduling for semiconductor IC test and PCBA Test
3. Physical IC Design with Machine Learning
4. Semiconductor IC test (DFT) with Machine LearningSelected Publications
2018.: doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15282/ijets.5.3.2018.1.1002
2018.: doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15282/ijets.5.3.2018.1.1003
Conference Proceedings and Presentations:Grants
Year
Title
Role
Level
Status
Amount
2018
Epitaxial and Electrical Optimization of GaN based Resonant Tunneling Diodes through Physical Simulation
Principal investigator
University
Active (01/05/2018-30/04/2020)
RM 94,670
2017
Development of Gold-Compensated High Resistivity Silicon as Low Loss Microwave Substrates.
Co-researcher
University
Active (01/08/2017-31/07/2019)
RM 34,400
2017
PHEMT Quantum Well Engineering Through Physical Simulation for Ultra-Fast and High Breakdown Electronics,
Co-researcher
University
Active (01/08/2017-31/07/2019)
RM 34,580
2016
Empirical Simulation Through DC Characterization of the Resonant Tunneling Diode for Application in Ultra High Frequency Electronics,
Principal investigator
University
Active (01/10/2016-30/03/2019)
RM 38,670