Vashu Kamboj
National University of Singapore
Kent Ridge
3
Languages
1
Certification
8
Years of experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Innovative Ph.D. candidate in Physics specializing in device characterization and cleanroom fabrication. Expertise in optimizing optical hardware through R&D of perovskite-based photodetectors, utilizing advanced optical metrology and Python for data analytics. Committed to collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance Silicon Photonics PDK development and enhance project outcomes.
Work History
PhD Candidate
3 Years 7 Months- Machine Learning-Driven Correlated Plasmon-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Advanced Optical Sensing.
- Investigating light-matter interactions, plasmonic enhancement mechanisms, and optical responses using Raman spectroscopy and spectroscopic ellipsometry.
- Conducting multi-modal materials characterization using Raman spectroscopy, Mueller matrix spectroscopic ellipsometry, AFM, and synchrotron X-ray diffraction.
- Applying machine learning techniques for spectral processing, feature extraction, classification, and sensing performance optimization.
- Published 2 research articles in high-profile journal and filed one SG-international patent
Project Assistant
1 Year 5 Months- Developed and optimized thin-film deposition processes (blade coating, slot-die) to improve film uniformity and scalability for large-area manufacturing.
- Improved film uniformity and reproducibility through process parameter tuning.
- Conducted defect analysis using microscopy and spectroscopy techniques.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate lab processes into scalable manufacturing workflows.
M.Tech Thesis
6 Months- Designed and optimized perovskite thin-film deposition using blade coating techniques.
- Performed process optimization to control thickness, morphology, and uniformity.
- Fabricated and tested solar cell devices; evaluated performance using electrical characterization.
- Utilized profilometry, microscopy, and spectroscopy for process validation and failure analysis.
Research Project
6 Months- Developed nanocomposite electrolytes and analyzed structural, thermal, and electrochemical properties.
- Performed multi-technique characterization (XRD, SEM, impedance, FTIR) for material reliability assessment.
- Built and tested solid-state energy devices to validate material performance.
Education
Ph.D. - Physics
- Research on machine learning-driven plasmon-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for advanced sensing
- GPA: 4.75/5
- Core Member of NUS Graduate student Society, 2024 to 2025
M.Tech. - Solid State Electronic Materials
GPA: Rank 1 | CGPA 9.09/10
- GATE Scholarship, 2019 from MHRD
- NTU-INDIA CONNECT Internship programme, 2020
- DAAD KOSPIE Scholarship, 2020, from DAAD
M.Sc. - Physics
B.Sc. - Physical Sciences
Skills
Raman spectroscopy
Müller matrix spectroscopic ellipsometry
Synchrotron XRD
Scanning electron microscopy
Atomic force microscopy
I-V
Impedance spectroscopy
Solar Simulator
Thermogravimetric Analysis
Pulse Laser Deposition
Spin coating
Blade coating
Slot-die coating
Sputtering
Python
Accomplishments
- Faculty of Science International Conference Award (2026)
- NUS Graduate Fellowship, Singapore, 2023-Present
- MHRD Junior Research Fellowship, India, 2021
- DAAD KOSPIE Scholarship, Germany, 2020
- NTU India Connect Research Internship Programme, Singapore, 2020
- GATE Physics: Top 5% nationwide, 2019
- IIT-JAM Physics: Top 5% nationwide, 2017
Certification
- Advanced Learning Algorithm, Stanford University, 06/01/25
- Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification, Stanford University, 06/01/25
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Timeline
PhD Candidate
National University of Singapore
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Project Assistant
IIT Roorkee
07.2021 - 12.2022Read More
M.Tech Thesis
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
09.2020 - 03.2021Read More
Research Project
Central University of Punjab
01.2019 - 07.2019Read More
Central University of Punjab
M.Sc. from Physics
07.2017 - 05.2019Read More
University of Delhi
B.Sc. from Physical Sciences
05.2014 - 05.2017Read More
National University of Singapore
Ph.D. from Physics
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Indian Institute of Technology
M.Tech. from Solid State Electronic Materials
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Research Skills
- Hands-on experience with synchrotron XRD operation
- Hands-on experience with scanning electron microscopy
- Raman spectroscopy data evaluation for biological sample detection
- Statistical data analysis (Python, ML)
- Experimental design and parameter tuning
- Experienced in working in a clean-room environment
Patents And Grants
- Correlated plasmon enhanced Raman spectroscopy (CP-ERS) Technology for a Direct, Quantitative, Fast, and Non-Destructive Dengue Diagnosis, Patent
- Co-authored a successful grant proposal awarded by A-STAR Bilateral Programme - Japan (JST) Singapore.
Professional References
- Prof. Andrivo Rusydi, Associate Professor, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Prof. Monojit Bag, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Publications
- Unravelling Electronic Structure of Proteins in Virus using Novel Correlated Plasmon-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy with Machine Learning, Small | Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Journal, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202506967
- Nanofiller Assisted Na+ Conducting Polymer Nanocomposite for Ultracapacitor: Structural, Dielectric, and Electrochemical Properties, Journal of Materials Science, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-020-05667-3
Research
- PhD, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 01/01/23, Present, Machine Learning-Driven Correlated Plasmon-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Advanced Optical Sensing
- M.Tech Thesis, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, 01/01/20, 12/31/21, Designed and optimized perovskite thin-film deposition using blade coating techniques.
- Project Assistant, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, 01/01/21, 12/31/22, Developed and optimized thin-film deposition processes (blade coating, slot-die) to improve film uniformity and scalability for large-area manufacturing.
- Research Project, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, 01/01/19, 12/31/19, Developed nanocomposite electrolytes and analyzed structural, thermal, and electrochemical properties.