Nigel J. Coburn, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

Mountain View, Ca, Us

- Health Sensor Technologist responsible for the development of best-in-class wearable devices, sensors, & systems - Development of various health & environmental sensors (inertial, optical, electrical, electro-chemical, gas…)- Custom device designs/Architectures for prototypes/manufacturing & developing custom Mixed-Signal ASICs- Manage sensor roadmap & explore sensing technologies via conferences/literature, academia, & internal teams- Build external & internal partnerships to co-develop required technologies and plan and manage NTIs- Developed open source silicon (SKY130 & GF180MCU) & sensors with the Google Core Team & External Partners

San Diego, Ca, Us

- Biosensor technologist within the Electronic Sensors Group of Sequencing Platforms at Illumina, Inc.- Focussed on developing novel sensors & instrumentation within the application space of DNA/RNA sequencing- Responsible for contributing to the technical direction of new sequencing devices, sensors, systems, consumables, and related applications; having developed new microstructures, submitted invention disclosures for three new sensing architectures, and implemented a 100x increase in sensor density- Contribute and innovate state-of-the-art and alternative nanofabrication processes, substrates, and sensor designs to drive, develop and disrupt Illumina’s devices, sensors, & core consumables; having prototyped & defined new fabrication process flows to manufacture new state-of-the-art sensors at scale with identified external partners- Model, design, analyze, assemble and evaluate new devices & sensors for sequencing consumables; having utilized circuit simulation software (LTspice) & COMSOL Multiphysics to define device design and mixed-signal data chain- Identify and characterize appropriate critical parameters to achieve high reliability and technical maturity to transfer and commercialize technology; having defined ASIC specifications from prototype instrument build and experiments for design houses to form proposals for custom Silicon chips- Work with experts in nanofabrication, materials, surface chemistry, microfluidic, optics, assay and others to demonstrate proof of concept and potential scale up of next generation sequencing devices

Boston, Ma, Us

Adjunct Research Assistant Professor in the Division of Materials Science & Engineering within the College of Engineering at Boston University.

Wilmington, Ma, Us

Biomedical Devices, Sensors, & Systems Engineer within the Digital Healthcare Business Unit of Analog Devices. Specifically focused on developing differentiated Biosensor Product solutions for Point-of-Care (POC) Applications, Bio-processing and Therapeutics by leveraging and working with both internal and external stakeholders.

Wilmington, Ma, Us

- Technology leadership role as part of the Emerging Business & Venture Team of the Analog Garage Innovation Office of Analog Devices, based in downtown Boston, MA.- Responsible for driving strategic business & technology engagements with start-ups, universities and research institutions across the globe.- Identification of start-ups or research teams possessing new breakthrough technologies, capabilities or business models that have the potential to add significant value to ADI.- Internal technology development as part of the Nanotechnology Team with a focus on MEMS/NEMS, photonic and other electronic devices and sensors for a plethora of applications.- Work with internal and external Fabs to develop and fabricate novel devices/nanostructures.- Design test plans and carry out characterization of novel structures and/or devices.- Work with Research Scientists (Machine Learning & AI) on design and simulation of new structures/devices.- Drive device testing including optical and electrical performance measurements.- Deal sourcing via venture capital and accelerator networks as well as trade conferences and academic institutions- Oversee and participate in the technical due-diligence process (technology evaluation, IP review, competitive analysis and business case development) involving Analog Garage and ADI technical specialists - Educate and provide guidance on emerging trends, opportunities, and threats to ADI business units.

Wilmington, Ma, Us

- Technology leadership role as part of the Wafer Fab Development Team. - Development of MEMS based Devices & Technologies and other devices with a primary focus on providing strong theoretical and practical physics leadership in the theory, design, operation, process definition, development & characterization of such devices, bringing ADI beyond its current performance capabilities in these domains. - Responsibilities include the identification, evaluation & feasibility of new concepts in MEMS devices and other devices of interest to the “More Than Moore” landscape of ADI. A particular focus on Isolators, Magnetic Sensors, MEMS Switches, Chip-scale Sensors (Gas, PH & Energy Harvesters) & Piezoelectric MEMS Devices & Structures. - Working with Business Units, Fab Engineering teams (Yield, Probe & Quality) across the organisation as needed to define and bring to manufacturing such devices by creating and implementing project plans and schedules. - Providing guidance, direction and participation in the set-up and operation of the experimental and characterisation procedures required for these devices. - Interfacing with customers, both internal and external on the definition, design and characterisation of the devices and their encompassing systems.

Boston, Ma, Us

- Worked at the Center for High-Rate Nanomanufacturing at the Egan Research Center- Micro/Nanofabrication processing and development of various devices 2D & 1D material-based FET devices- Nano and microscale printing of sensors and electronics, utilizing various inks and nanomaterials- Automation of Cascade probe-station along with semiconductor parameter analyzer for device characterization and data analysis

Paris, Île-De-France, Fr

ESA’s Networking/Partnering Initiative (NPI) is active at the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT). The Initiative supports work carried out by universities and research institutes on advanced technologies with potential space applications, with the aim of fostering increased interaction between ESA, European universities, research institutes and industry.

Cambridge, England, Gb

Member of the Electronic Devices & Materials Group within the Solid State Electronics and Nanoscale Science Group. Ph.D. project 'RF Ohmic MEMS Switches Utilizing Printed & Carbon Based Nanomaterials for Space Applications' at the University of Cambridge in collaboration with the European Space Agency.

Paris Cedex 15, Fr

Engineering role within the Radio Frequency Systems, Payload and Technology Laboratories.Satellites of all kinds have one central characteristic in common. They all have to reach out either to receive commands, transmit scientific findings, relay telecommunications, perform remote sensing or, increasingly, deliver precision navigation and timing data – relying on radio frequencies (RFs) to do so.ESA’s Radio Frequency Systems, Payload and Technology Laboratories perform RF research for both the space and ground segments. The main Lab is made up of five facilities: the General Microwave Lab, Radio Navigation Lab, Telecom Lab, Remote Sensing Lab and RF High-Power Lab (external).

Limoges, Fr

Member of the Micro and Nanostructures for Telecommunications Laboratory at XLIM.The MINT team develops RF and high-frequency devices based on functional materials integration or on specific micro-technological processes. The team has a recognized know-how in designing and realizing relevant RF/ mW demonstrators using new materials or micro-nano structures.

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Gb

Gb

Academic Supervisor to second year engineering undergraduates.

Cambridge, England, Gb

Academic Supervisor to second year engineering undergraduates.

Montreal, Qc, Ca

Transatlantic Engineering Excellence Fellow working within the McGill Nanotools Microfabrication Facility within the Department of Physics at McGill University.

London, Gb

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Engineering - Solid State Electronics And Nanoscale Science

Master Of Engineering (Meng), Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering (Beng), Engineering