Mahaboobbatcha Aleem

Silicon solar cell, Metallization, Micro patterning, Lithography, Sensor, Thin Films

I'm an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher, deeply immersed in the captivating domain of MEMS fabrication. My journey spans lithography techniques, clean room mastery, pioneering solar cell advancements, and cutting-edge data-driven sensor development, all intertwined with the power of machine learning. 🔬 Exploration of MEMS Fabrication: With mastery in lithography techniques like E-beam, mask/mask-less UV, and imprint, I craft intricate structures for diverse sensor applications. My adeptness in clean room environments equips me to deftly maneuver PVD, ICP-CVD/RIE, ALD, and lithography-based tools. 🌞 Revolutionizing Solar Cells: My doctoral journey revolved around redefining solar cell technology. I spearheaded the development of Advanced Micro-Patterned, Narrow Finger Width Front Contact Metallization Schemes for Silicon Solar Cells, a pursuit that imparted an intimate understanding of silicon and thin-film solar cell fabrication. My inventive prowess was further showcased by the creation of four pilot-scale machines. 📊 Data-Driven Sensor Development: Championing a data-driven approach, I've extended my expertise to sensor development. By analyzing intricate datasets, I uncover hidden insights that fuel the refinement of sensor performance, responsiveness, and reliability. This paradigm shift marks a transformative step in enhancing sensing technologies. 💡 Integration of Machine Learning: Intrigued by the limitless potential of machine learning, I've embarked on a journey to fuse these techniques with sensor development. By marrying data-driven insights with predictive models, I amplify the efficiency, accuracy, and adaptability of sensors, thereby shaping the forefront of sensing technology. 🌐 Interdisciplinary Vision: I've embarked on ventures into cross-disciplinary landscapes. My work on chemi-resistive gas sensors, enriched by metal oxides, thin films, and diverse materials, highlights my commitment to creating flexible, low-power MEMS gas sensors with enhanced surface reactive capabilities, fueled by the synergy of data and machine learning.

Works (15)

Updated: February 23rd, 2025 03:11

2024 journal article

A Novel Monolithic MEMS Array for E-Nose Applications

IEEE SENSORS LETTERS, 8(2).

By: Y. Zhou n, J. Dieffenderfer n, M. Aleem n, B. Lee* & V. Misra n

author keywords: Sensor arrays; Sensitivity; Heating systems; Temperature sensors; Temperature measurement; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Sensor systems; Sensor phenomena; sensor materials; sensor signal processing; sensor systems
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 2, 2024

2024 journal article

Novel Sequential Detection of NO<sub>2</sub> and C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>5</sub>OH in SnO<sub>2</sub> MEMS Arrays for Enhanced Selectivity in E-Nose Applications

CHEMOSENSORS, 12(12).

By: M. Aleem n, Y. Zhou n, S. Deswal n, B. Lee* & V. Misra n

author keywords: E-nose; tin oxide; atomic layer deposition; principal component analysis; gas sensing
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2025

2024 journal article

Recycled silicon solar cell-derived nanostructured p-black silicon device for high performance NO<sub>2</sub> gas sensor applications

RSC Applied Interfaces.

By: M. Aleem n, R. Vishnuraj* & B. Pullithadathil*

Source: ORCID
Added: February 12, 2025

2023 journal article

1D aligned, n–p and n–n type ZnO heterojunction nanofibers for NO<sub>2</sub> sensors: exploration of conduction mechanism using <i>in situ</i> impedance spectroscopy

Materials Advances, 4(14), 3010–3025.

By: R. Vishnuraj*, M. Aleem*, K. Nair* & B. Pullithadathil*

Contributors: R. Vishnuraj*, M. Aleem*, K. Nair* & B. Pullithadathil*

Source: ORCID
Added: February 12, 2025

2023 patent

A Self-Cleanable Coating and A Confocal Dual-Spray Coating Process

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Contributors: M. Aleem

Source: ORCID
Added: February 12, 2025

2023 conference paper

Developing Nanosensors with Silicon Nanowires*

2023 IEEE 23rd International Conference on Nanotechnology (NANO).

By: B. Kim*, M. Aleem*, S. Kundu* & J. Park

Source: ORCID
Added: February 12, 2025

2023 journal article

Narrow Line Width Ni-Cu-Sn Front Contact Metallization Patterns for Low-Cost High-Efficiency Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells using Nano-Imprint Lithography

Energy Technology, 5.

By: M. Aleem*, R. Vishnuraj*, B. Krishnan*, A. Ashok* & B. Pullithadathil*

Contributors: M. Aleem*, R. Vishnuraj*, B. Krishnan*, A. Ashok* & B. Pullithadathil*

Source: ORCID
Added: February 12, 2025

2023 article

Performance of A Monolithic E-Nose Array Integrating MEMS and ALD Processing

2023 IEEE SENSORS.

By: Y. Zhou n, J. Dieffenderfer n, E. Sennik n, M. Aleem n, J. Speight n, S. Vasisht n, O. Oralkan n, B. Lee*, V. Misra n

author keywords: Gas Sensor; ALD; Metal Oxide; MOx; E-Nose; Monolithic Array; VOC; Nitrogen Dioxide; Carbon Monoxide; Ethanol; Mixture; MEMS; BEOL; Microheater; Dry Etching; SnO2
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 12, 2024

2022 journal article

A Road Map toward Field-Effect Transistor Biosensor Technology for Early Stage Cancer Detection

Small Methods, 6(10), 2200809.

By: M. Eswaran*, B. C, S. Pandit*, S. Rahimi*, R. Dhanusuraman, M. Aleem*, I. Mijakovic*

Contributors: M. Eswaran*, B. Chokkiah, S. Pandit*, S. Rahimi*, R. Dhanusuraman, M. Aleem*, I. Mijakovic*

Source: ORCID
Added: February 12, 2025

2021 journal article

MEMS-compatible, gold nanoisland anchored 1D aligned ZnO heterojunction nanofibers: unveiling the NO2 sensing mechanism with operando photoluminescence studies

Materials Advances, 2(9), 3000–3013.

By: R. Vishnuraj*, J. Dhakshinamoorthy*, K. Nair*, M. Aleem* & B. Pullithadathil*

Contributors: R. Vishnuraj*, J. Dhakshinamoorthy*, K. Nair*, M. Aleem* & B. Pullithadathil*

Source: ORCID
Added: February 12, 2025

2021 journal article

Realization of Micropatterned, Narrow Line-Width Ni-Cu-Sn Front Contact Grid Pattern Using Maskless Direct-Write Lithography for Industrial Silicon Solar Cells

ACS Applied Energy Materials, 4(10), 10682–10696.

By: M. Aleem*, R. Vishnuraj*, B. Krishnan* & B. Pullithadathil*

Contributors: M. Aleem*, R. Vishnuraj*, B. Krishnan* & B. Pullithadathil*

Source: ORCID
Added: February 12, 2025

2020 journal article

Boosting the performance of NO2 gas sensors based on n-n type mesoporous ZnO@In2O3 heterojunction nanowires: in situ conducting probe atomic force microscopic elucidation of room temperature local electron transport

Nanoscale Advances, 2(10), 4785–4797.

By: R. Vishnuraj*, K. Karuppanan*, M. Aleem* & B. Pullithadathil*

Contributors: R. Vishnuraj*, K. Karuppanan*, M. Aleem* & B. Pullithadathil*

Source: ORCID
Added: February 12, 2025

2019 journal article

Optimal Design of Narrow Line-Width Front Contact Grid Pattern for Silicon Solar Cells and Low-Cost Fabrication of Electroless Nickel Plated Imprint Lithography Hard Stamp

Advanced Engineering Materials, 21(12), 1900734.

By: M. Aleem*, K. Karuppanan*, A. Raghu*, N. Satheesan*, B. Krishnan* & B. Pullithadathil*

Contributors: M. Aleem*, K. Karuppanan*, A. Raghu*, N. Satheesan*, B. Krishnan* & B. Pullithadathil*

Source: ORCID
Added: February 12, 2025

2016 journal article

Compositional grading of CZTSSe alloy using exponential and uniform grading laws in SCAPS-ID simulation

Superlattices and Microstructures, 92, 285–293.

By: O. Simya*, A. Mahaboobbatcha* & B. Krishnan

Contributors: O. Simya*, A. Mahaboobbatcha* & K. Balachander*

Source: ORCID
Added: February 12, 2025

2015 journal article

A comparative study on the performance of Kesterite based thin film solar cells using SCAPS simulation program

Superlattices and Microstructures, 82, 248–261.

By: O. Simya*, A. Mahaboobbatcha* & K. Balachander*

Contributors: O. Simya*, A. Mahaboobbatcha* & K. Balachander*

UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 12, 2025

Employment

Updated: May 1st, 2023 10:43

2023 - present

NC State University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Raleigh, NC, US
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Electrical and Computer Engineering

2021 - 2023

Research Foundation of The City University of New York New York, New York, US
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Electrical Engineering

2018 - 2021

PSG Institute of Advanced Studies Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, IN
Senior Research Fellow Nanoscience

2016 - 2017

PSG Institute of Advanced Studies Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, IN
Junior Research Fellow Nanoscience

Education

Updated: November 14th, 2022 11:00

2016 - 2021

PSG Institute of Advanced Studies Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, IN
Ph.D Nanoscience

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