Nicholas Carroll Email & Phone Number

High Point, Nc, Us

Garner, Nc, Us

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

SRC Task 3088.001 - Precise Lateral Area-Selective Deposition (ASD)Goals:1) Observe and quantify lateral growth and edge evolution during ASD using three currently available and any new ASD processes, and propose mechanisms to account for results2) Develop an analytical growth model including proposed mechanisms, to predict and visualize lateral growth and edge shape3) Explore means to modify and adjust lateral growth, and demonstrate control experimentally

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Working with the Parsons Group on area-selective deposition (ASD) processes to form thin films via atomic layer deposition (ALD) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) using metal and dielectric materials relevant to the semiconductor industry

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Member of the Photolithography Team:-Supported investigation and correction of overexposure defects leading to returned products-Standardized automated defect detection measurements for a new, upgraded tool-Completed several tool qualification procedures to meet increased product demand-Gathered critical dimension data for new development methodologies

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

-Graded assignments, quizzes, and examinations for an honors-level course involving fluid dynamics and separation processes-Delivered detailed feedback for graded deliverables in accordance with course rubrics-Collaborated with the instructor and teaching assistant to design and revise quiz material

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

-Gathered and analyzed data from thin film formation processes by atomic layer deposition (ALD) geared toward development of new materials, structures, and devices-Performed experiments and interpreted data from metal-organic framework (MOF) synthesis reactions carried out on crystalline, fibrous, and polymeric substrates with ALD films-Utilized advanced analytical techniques including SEM, XRR, XRD, AFM, BET, FTIR, QCM, ellipsometry, and contact angle goniometry to obtain valuable experimental data-Presented research on the vapor-phase synthesis of ZIF-8 MOF films using an ALD-assisted methodology at the AVS 20th International Conference on Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD 2020)

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

-Assisted with grading responsibilities for an introductory chemical engineering course-Provided students with clear, individualized feedback for course assignments-Constructed grading rubrics and processed requests to regrade assignments

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Member of the Photolithography Team:-Assisted with two stepper defect events, including determination of problem scope, construction of defect maps, documentation of images, and assessment of yield loss-Experimented with process modifications to improve yield during wafer-level packaging-Optimized photoresist profile to improve process margin on high-running product-Determined upper limits of photoresist cleaning processes for economical improvements-Investigated the effectiveness of automated inspection tools in marking wafer defects-Gathered data to qualify an improvement to the photoresist develop procedure

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Member of the Photolithography Team:-Performed water contact angle measurements with a goniometer to quantify photoresist adhesion effectiveness and experimented with various GaAs wafer treatment methods to improve adhesion-Tested solubility and dissolution parameters on process chemicals for cost savings potential-Evaluated new leveling calculation software for steppers to improve product yield-Collected and analyzed data for a chemical qualification procedure-Supported wafer-level packaging procedures, particularly alignment phase operations-Applied Lean principles to improve my work quality for internal and external customers

Trinity, North Carolina, United States

-Cleaned and optimized the EDI system by purging several types of old data structures, modifying sender and receiver protocols, and making minor data mapping edits-Updated active data using UltraEdit and IBM Sterling B2B Integrator and created a new convention for visible structure names and intrinsic IDs-Utilized Microsoft SQL queries to synchronize data from three environments-Effectively communicated with members of the team and the team lead to minimize issues and maximize efficiency through feedback and suggestions

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemical Engineering

M.S., Chemical Engineering

B.S., Chemical Engineering - Honors Concentration

Activities and Societies: American Institute of Chemical EngineersValedictorian (4.0 GPA), Summa Cum Laude (GPA > 3.75) Placed on Dean's.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Beta Club, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Varsity Tennis TeamGraduated as Salutatorian