Aisha Sheded Albeladi
Jeddah
Summary
Eager to advance a career as a researcher specializing in cleanroom environments, dedicated to contributing to the field of optoelectronic device fabrication. With proficient skills in lithography, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and physical vapor deposition, prepared to implement cutting-edge techniques to drive innovation and enhance device performance.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
King Abdulaziz University
01.2025 - Current
- Currently optimizing functional layers of solar cells using spray pyrolysis, a scalable and cost-effective deposition technique.
- Focused on tailoring process parameters (e.g., temperature, flow rate, precursor concentration) to improve film uniformity, adhesion, and optical/electrical performance.
- Characterizing deposited layers using techniques such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, SEM, and profilometry to evaluate thickness, morphology, and transmission.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate optimized layers into full solar cell devices and assess performance metrics (e.g., efficiency, fill factor).
- Contributing to the lab’s goal of developing low-cost, high-efficiency thin-film photovoltaic devices.
PhD researcher
Cardiff University
10.2019 - 09.2024
- Conducted advanced research on material defects affecting exciton creation, contributing to a deeper understanding of semiconductor behavior.
- Gained hands-on experience working in the ICS cleanroom, strictly following cleanroom protocols and safety standards.
- Specialized in crystal cutting, chemical mechanical polishing (CMP), and sample cleaning to prepare substrates for device fabrication.
- Designed photolithographic masks using K-Layout and optimized various photoresist combinations for precise pattern transfer.
- Executed Direct Maskless Optical lithography (DMO) processes, plasma etching, and SEM characterization, demonstrating strong technical and analytical skills.
- Utilized PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) techniques for thin-film deposition with high accuracy and repeatability.
- Set up and operated cryogenic systems for low-temperature electrical and optical measurements.
- Writing custom Python scripts to automate experimental procedures and improve data acquisition efficiency.
- Built complete optical characterization setups, safely integrating high-power tunable nanosecond lasers.
- Performed terahertz (THz) measurements using low-temperature FTIR spectroscopy.
Demonstrator
Cardiff University
Cardiff
- Facilitated laboratory sessions for first-year undergraduate students, enhancing understanding of fundamental physics experiments and instilling safety protocols in laboratory settings.
Lecturer
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah
- Developed and delivered lectures on physics principles and their applications in forensic science.
- Supervised and mentored undergraduate students, enhancing their academic and research capabilities.
Education
Doctoral of Philosophy - material science
Cardiff University
Cardiff, Welse, The UK09-2024
Master of Science - Forensic Science
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia01-2015
Bachelor of Science - General Physics
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia01-2009
Skills
- Thin-film deposition
- Photolithography techniques
- Semiconductor fabrication
- Optical characterisation
- Data analysis
- Research methodology
- Technical documentation
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Independent research
- Lecture development
- Student mentorship
- Critical thinking facilitation
Certification
- Associate Fellowship, Cardiff University Education and Learning Centre, Cardiff, Wales, UK, Recognized for contributions to educational methodologies and learning outcomes in university settings.
- AI for Work and Life, University of North Florida, Professional and Lifelong Learning.
- Academic Quality Specialist, Education & Training Evaluation Commission
Publications and Presentations
- Photoconductivity Measurement as a Proposed Technique to Monitor Defect States in Cu2O Crystals at Room Temperature., SIOE Conference, 2023
- Sub-Bandgap Photoconductivity Response of Synthetic Cu2O to Pulsed Laser Exciton at IR Wavelengths., UK Semiconductor Conference, 2023
- Transient Sub-Bandgap Photoconductivity Response of Synthetic Cu2O to IR Wavelength Tunable Pulsed Laser Excitation., Submitted, IOP Publishing
- Effect of Mg Doping on Physical and Photoelectrochemical Characteristic of Cu2O/CuO/Cu film for Biosensors (accepted)
- Fabrication of Ag-CNT doped ZnO/PVDF for Efficient Water Purification (Submitted)
- Synthesis of CdZnS Films via Chemical Bath Deposition For Enhanced Photocatalytic Water Splitting (on Progress)
Departmental Boards and Committees
- Department Board (Active Member, Jan 2026 – Present)
- Quality Assurance Committee (Committee Member, Jan 2025 – Present)
- Educational Affairs Committee (Committee Member, Jan 2025 – Present)
Timeline
Research Assistant
King Abdulaziz University
01.2025 - Current
PhD researcher
Cardiff University
10.2019 - 09.2024
Demonstrator
Cardiff University
Lecturer
King Abdulaziz University
Doctoral of Philosophy - material science
Cardiff University
Master of Science - Forensic Science
King Abdulaziz University
Bachelor of Science - General Physics
King Abdulaziz University