Dr.Hari Murthy Email & Phone Number

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Responsible for research and development of single crystal silicon process and materials, for solar application during both engineering phase and steady state of the Solar and PV manufacturing of Reliance New Energy business. Build, develop, recruit and manage the process and materials organization in technology. Lead optimization of crystal process with.

Ohio, United States

As a key technology leader, managed a high-performing R&D team of engineers and scientists responsible for development, implementation, and continuous improvement of materials manufacturing and characterization technologies, specializing in semi-conductor grade Czochralski (CZ) for single crystal silicon and DSS Silicon technologies for multi-crystalline.

St. Peters, MO

• In this role, I directed innovation and implementation of process and product development, building platforms for business segment of semi-conductor silicon electronic devices. I served as the company SME in silicon.
• Spearheaded an R&D project on Continuous Czochralski Process (CCz), transferring it to High Volume Manufacturing, allowing multiple customers to attain revenue over $24M annually.
• Awarded prestigious position of Fellow in the company, recognized for contributing to the understanding of science and engineering, developing new products, and generating multi-million dollar revenue on a consistent.
• Played an integral role in achieving asset efficiency, introducing differentiated products into the market, and reducing costs while improving capabilities of existing products.
• Improved yield and productivity of existing processes by 20 points and 50%, respectively, reaching a cost savings of $11M per year and adding $4M in revenue annually.

St.Peters, MO

• During my time in this role, I analyzed interaction of process parameters on the evolution of defects in single crystal silicon and designed the crystal growth process, incorporating the fundamental engineering based.
• Achieved new annual revenue of $250M, capitalizing on innovative processes and products for semiconductor and solar applications and saving capital investment of $49M per year.

St. Peters, MO, United States

• Throughout my tenure in this role, I oversaw process development, optimizing process window to create defect-free products, utilizing a combination of quantitative research methods and planned experiments..
• Developed an innovative meltdown process, achieving capital cost savings of $30M per year while creating an additional capacity of 1200M tons of poly silicon annually.

St.Peters, MO, United States

• In this experience, I collaborated with polysilicon manufacturers, assisting in the development of right quality polysilicon, utilizing single crystal process with high yield and quality. I also directed joint task.
• Engaged in a proprietary process of utilizing granular polysilicon in crystal growers, transferring the process to worldwide sites and enabling a capital savings of $38M per year.
• Incorporated an improved batch process enabling growth of multiple crystals from each batch, achieving a savings of $30M annually.

Was responsible for development of hot zone materials and polysilicon that were used to grow single crystalline silicon including high temperature materials such graphite, and fused silica. Worked closely with suppliers of raw materials and chaired task force teams to make improvements in quality and properties to get the desired positive impact on silicon.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Materials Science And Engineering

Conducted research in Processing of Rapidly solidified Al-Fe-V-Si alloys using Atomic Spray Deposition. Worked on structure property.

Master’S Degree, Masters Of Management Sciences.

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Received KK Jasdanwala Medal for the best project work for the year in the field of solidification.

Bachelor'S Degree, Materials Science And Engineering

Activities and Societies: Gold Medalist from Indian Institute of Science. Received Vidya Bharati award from Indian Institute of.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Recipient of Merit Scholarship and a Class TopperMajored in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.