Dan Vasilache | Microfabrication | Best Paper Award

Dr. Dan Vasilache | Microfabrication | Best Paper Award

Senior researcher at IMT-Bucharest, Romania.

Dr. Dan-Adrian Vasilache 🎓🔬 is a Senior Researcher at the National Institute for R&D in Microtechnologies (IMT) Bucharest, Romania. With expertise in microfabrication, MEMS, and RF technologies, he has contributed significantly to sensor development, 2D material processing, and semiconductor fabrication. His international experience includes research at Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Italy, where he specialized in TSV manufacturing and Cu electroplating. Dr. Vasilache has led multiple European projects, pioneering advancements in MEMS technology. As a former Clean Room Head and Technical Director, he has played a crucial role in microtechnology innovation, collaborating with global institutions and industries. 🌍💡

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Education & Experience

📚 Education:

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Technologies for MEMS Structures – Politehnica University, Bucharest (2004–2011)
  • 🎓 M.Sc. in Atomic and Molecular Physics – University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics (1990–1995)

💼 Professional Experience:

  • 🏢 Senior Researcher (2013–Present) – IMT Bucharest
  • 🏢 Senior Researcher (2010–2012) – Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Italy
    • Developed Cu electroplating and bonding processes for RF applications
  • 🏢 Researcher & Senior Researcher (1995–2009) – IMT Bucharest
    • Worked on MEMS, thin films, and semiconductor processing
  • 🏢 Administrative Roles:
    • Clean Room Head (2006–2008, 2017–2018)
    • Technical Director (2018–2020)

Professional Development

Dr. Vasilache has actively contributed to microfabrication advancements through international collaborations and research projects. 🚀 His expertise spans RF MEMS, SAW sensors, and TSV manufacturing, making him a key innovator in semiconductor processing. 📡 As a principal investigator in European research programs, he has played a pivotal role in MEMS packaging, low-voltage switch structures, and nanoelectronics. 🏆 His leadership in clean room operations and microtechnology R&D has driven forward precision fabrication techniques. With an interdisciplinary approach, he continuously enhances micro and nano-scale device integration, pushing the boundaries of sensor technology and microelectronics. 🔬⚙️

Research Focus

Dr. Vasilache’s research is centered on Micro and Nano Fabrication for MEMS & RF Applications. 🔍 He specializes in RF MEMS devices, surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors, and semiconductor thin-film technologies. 📡 His work in microfabrication includes photolithography, dry/wet etching, and electroplating for high-precision devices. 🏭 With expertise in 2D materials, he contributes to the next generation of nanoelectronics and sensor technologies. 🌍 His research also covers through-silicon via (TSV) integration, enhancing MEMS performance in aerospace, automotive, and telecommunications. 🚀 His contributions drive technological advancements in flexible electronics and high-frequency MEMS applications. 📶💡

Awards & Honors

🏆 Anadolu University Article Performance Awards (2014–2020)
🏆 ESA Project Leadership Recognition (2014–2017)
🏆 Best Researcher Award – IMT Bucharest (2018)
🏆 Excellence in MEMS Innovation – European MEMS Summit (2020)
🏆 Horizon Europe Grant Awardee (2022–2025)
🏆 Recognition for Clean Room Management Excellence – IMT (2017)

Publication Top Notes

  1. Interaction of Acoustic Waves With Spin Waves Using a GHz Operating GaN/Si SAW Device With a Ni/NiFeSi Layer Between Its IDTs

    • 📅 Year: 2025
    • Authors: Ioana Zdru, Florin Ciubotaru, Claudia Nastase, Andrei Florescu, Alexandre Abbass Hamadeh, Moritz Geilen, Alexandra Nicoloiu, George Boldeiu, Dan Vasilache, Sergiu Iordanescu et al.
    • 🔗 DOI: 10.1109/TUFFC.2024.3463731
  2. High Q GaN/SiC-Based SAW Resonators for Humidity Sensor Applications

    • 📅 Year: 2025
    • Authors: Dan Vasilache, Claudia Nastase, George Boldeiu, Monica Nedelcu, Catalin Parvulescu, Adrian Dinescu, Alexandru Muller
    • 🔗 DOI: 10.3390/mi16020150
  3. Demonstration of Microwave Harvesting Through Pyroelectricity in Cryogenic Conditions: A Quantum-to-Experimental Approach

    • 📅 Year: 2024
    • Authors: M. Aldrigo, M. Dragoman, A. Dinescu, D. Vasilache, S. Iordanescu, L. A. Dinu, D. Dragoman, E. Laudadio, E. Pavoni, L. Pierantoni et al.
    • 🔗 DOI: 10.1109/LMWT.2024.3391214
  4. Fast Method for the Assessment of SRR or ELC-Based Planar Filters: Numerical Analysis and Experiments

    • 📅 Year: 2023
    • Authors: M. Aldrigo, L. Zappelli, A. Cismaru, M. Dragoman, S. Iordanescu, D. Mladenovic, C. Parvulescu, D. Vasilache, C. H. Joseph, D. Mencarelli et al.
    • 🔗 DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3296804
  5. Harvesting Microwave Energy Using Pyroelectricity of Nanostructured Graphene/Zirconium-Doped Hafnium Oxide Ferroelectric Heterostructures

    • 📅 Year: 2023
    • Authors: Mircea Dragoman, Martino Aldrigo, Adrian Dinescu, Dan Vasilache, Sergiu Iordanescu, Daniela Dragoman, Emiliano Laudadio, Eleonora Pavoni
    • 🔗 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/acbcd9
  6. Nanomaterials and Devices for Harvesting Ambient Electromagnetic Waves

    • 📅 Year: 2023
    • Authors: Mircea Dragoman, Martino Aldrigo, Adrian Dinescu, Dan Vasilache, Sergiu Iordanescu, Daniela Dragoman
    • 🔗 DOI: 10.3390/nano13030595
  7. Multilevel Spiral Axicon for High-Order Bessel–Gauss Beams Generation

    • 📅 Year: 2023
    • Authors: Rebeca Tudor, George Andrei Bulzan, Mihai Kusko, Cristian Kusko, Viorel Avramescu, Dan Vasilache, Raluca Gavrila
    • 🔗 DOI: 10.3390/nano13030579
  8. A GHz Operating CMOS Compatible ScAlN Based SAW Resonator Used for Surface Acoustic Waves/Spin Waves Coupling

    • 📅 Year: 2022
    • Authors: I. Zdru, C. Nastase, L. N. Hess, F. Ciubotaru, A. Nicoloiu, D. Vasilache, M. Dekkers, M. Geilen, C. Ciornei, G. Boldeiu et al.
    • 🔗 DOI: 10.1109/LED.2022.3196101
  9. MoS₂ Radio: Detecting Radio Waves With a Two-Dimensional Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Semiconductor

    • 📅 Year: 2020
    • Authors: Mircea Dragoman, Martino Aldrigo, James Connolly, Ian M Povey, Sergiu Iordanescu, Adrian Dinescu, Dan Vasilache, Mircea Modreanu
    • 🔗 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ab5123
  10. Manufacturing and DC Characterization of Conductive Through Wafer Via for MEMS Applications

  • 📅 Year: 2019
  • Authors: Dan Vasilache, Sergiu Iordanescu, Andrei Avram, Marian Popescu, Viorel Avramescu
  • 🔗 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6641/aafe9c

Dr. Shizhao Fan | Semiconductors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shizhao Fan | Semiconductors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shizhao Fan, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Shizhao Fan is an Associate Professor at the Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he leads the ScAlN Compound Semiconductor Growth & Micro-Structure Regulation Laboratory. With over 10 years of experience in III-V and III-Nitride semiconductor epitaxy and device fabrication, he has made significant contributions to the field, including the development of world-record efficiency tandem solar cells. Shizhao holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from McGill University, where he was awarded the Lorne Trottier Engineering Fellowship. He is recognized for his pioneering work on Sc0.37Al0.63N ferroelectric thin films and currently leads a National Natural Science Foundation of China project. His research focuses on enhancing device performance through advanced epitaxial growth techniques and he serves as a guest editor for the journal Nanomaterials.

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Researcher Suitability Summary for Shizhao Fan for the Best Researcher Awards

Shizhao Fan exemplifies the qualities of a leading researcher suitable for the Best Researcher Awards. His extensive research experience, innovative contributions to semiconductor technology, and leadership in significant scientific projects position him as a pioneer in his field. His commitment to advancing technology for enhanced energy efficiency aligns with the goals of sustainability and innovation, making him an outstanding candidate for this recognition.

🎓Education:

Shizhao Fan obtained his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from McGill University in Montreal, QC, Canada, where he studied from September 2011 to August 2016 under the supervision of Prof. Zetian Mi. During his doctoral studies, he was awarded the prestigious Lorne Trottier Engineering Fellowship. Prior to that, he earned his B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, China, from September 2007 to June 2011, graduating in the top 10% of his class with a GPA of 3.75 out of 4.30.

🏢Work Experience:

Shizhao Fan currently serves as an Associate Professor at the Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, a position he has held since September 2020. He is involved in several prestigious programs, including the Hundred Talent Program, Jiangsu Province Dual Innovation Talent, and the Suzhou Young Leader initiative. Prior to this role, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) from September 2016 to August 2020, where he worked under the guidance of Prof. Larry Minjoo Lee. During his postdoctoral research, he achieved a significant milestone by developing 25%-efficient epitaxial GaAs0.7P0.3/Si tandem solar cells, setting a world record for efficiency.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Observation of Threading Dislocations and Misfit Dislocation Half-Loops in GaN/AlGaN Heterostructures Grown on Si Using Electron Channeling Contrast Imaging
    • Citations: 4
  • Selective Area Heteroepitaxy of p-i-n Junction GaP Nanopillar Arrays on Si (111) by MOCVD
    • Citations: 4
  • Delta-Doping for Enhanced III-V Tunnel Junction Performance
    • Citations: 1
  • Improving the Performance of GaInP Solar Cells Through Rapid Thermal Annealing and Delta Doping
    • Citations: 6
  • GaN-Based Distributed Feedback Laser Diodes Grown on Si
    • Citations: 2