Szu-Wei (Vivian) Tung Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Developing as a FEOL Yield Excellence Engineer at TSMC, working on defect reduction on 4/5nm processes.1. Utilized advanced techniques (SEM, EDX, TEM, CDSEM) across multiple integrated segmentation layers to identify defect root causes, mitigate yield impact, and anticipate potential risks to wafer integrity2. Established and optimized Broadband Plasma (BBP) recipes, effectively capturing and addressing key defects within the layer to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality3. Collaborated with the Lithography team to analyze CD data and defects, defining focus and energy process windows for optimal manufacturing outcomes

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Epitaxial growth, contacts, and processing of gallium oxide based device structures for ultra-high efficiency electronics1. Explored the use and growth conditions of halide vapor phase epitaxy (HVPE) system for gallium oxide films2. Characterized surface roughness, morphology and phases of Ga2O3 films grown by HVPE, metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) and pulsed laser deposition (PLD) with AFM, SEM and XRD3. Prepared TEM lamella using FIB techniques and indexed diffraction patterns of Ga2O3 PLD layer and Ga2O3 substrate

Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States

1. Managed research project on cermet material properties for metal cutting tools, integrating data on physical properties, metrology, microstructures, phases, and composition2. Accomplished a project that assessed the wear performance of seven coatings, including CrN, ZrN, TiB2 and DLC coatings, on tungsten carbide through revere copper milling tests

Hsinchu City, Taiwan, Taiwan

1. Set up bumping recipe and Design of Experiment of Post Wafer Finish process2. Filed a patent: Replace glass carrier with mold carrier for Fan Out Package

California, United States

Reducing radioactive contamination during machining via a sealed enclosure and laser ablation1. Engineered an enclosure with a glass barrier atop to mitigate radioactive contamination during laser machining operations, collaborating in a team of three to develop a 3D model using SolidWorks2. Achieved 800-fold volume and time reduction vs traditional Hot Cells, meeting nuclear engineers' and researchers' needs3. Constructed a prototype with remote manipulation for handling nuclear materials, implementing stepper motors, linear actuators, and a micro-manipulator to facilitate control over radioactive debris via airflow pipes and a filtration system

Hsinchu City, Taiwan, Taiwan

High temperature oxidation behavior of high entropy alloys (HEAs) under oxygen-containing atmospheres1. Produced NbTiZr, Al4Co3Cr25Cu10Fe25Ni33, 800H alloys through vacuum arc re-melting2. Analyzed top views of the samples through OM, SEM and EDS, and identified crystal structures with XRD3. Oxidized the samples at 800, 850, 900 and 950 degrees Celsius in oxygen-containing atmospheres by TGA4. Investigated the oxidation mechanism of the high entropy alloys, contributing to alloying design advancements

Master Of Science - Ms, Materials Science And Engineering

Semiconductor Materials concentration

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Nuclear Engineering, 3.9/4.0

Nuclear Materials concentration

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Materials Science

Activities and Societies: Vice Coordinator of Engineering and System Science Camp, Guitar Club Materials Science and Engineering.