Prof Ajay Agarwal

Served as Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering from September 2022 to August 2024, overseeing departmental operations and strategic direction.

Appointed as Senator for IIT Jodhpur (2022-2024) and Chairman of the Engineering Science Undergraduate Committee, shaping institutional academic policies.

Coordinated the AIOT Fab, including clean room facilities, and served as President of the Institution's Innovation Council, fostering technological advancement.

Contributed as an Adjunct Faculty at the Center for Smart Healthcare, integrating expertise into interdisciplinary medical technology programs.

Oversaw academic programs and research initiatives within the Engineering Sciences division, enhancing inter-institutional collaboration.

Contributed to curriculum development and faculty coordination across multiple affiliated institutions.

Served as a Member of the School Research Committee for AI and Data Science and the Program Management Committee for Medical Technologies.

Headed the Technology Business Development Unit, managing multidisciplinary projects valued at over 29.19 Crores, including nano-biosensors for healthcare.

Coordinated the Smart Sensors Area, leading research in MEMS, microsensors, high-resolution air quality monitoring, and advanced micro/nano fluidics for health diagnostics.

Directed the design, development, and fabrication of MEMS technology-based pressure and temperature sensors for the Indian Navy, including pilot wireless communication demonstrations.

Served as Nodal Officer and Principal Investigator for multiple CSIR network projects, including "Advanced Facility for Nano-Electronics" and "Advanced Microsensors and Microsystems."

Developed intellectual property and capabilities for improved security features in Indian currency notes, and led various sponsored projects on micro-heaters and micro-fluidic chips.

Mentored and trained numerous PhD and Masters students (19 awarded, 15 ongoing), as well as academic staff, fostering next-generation talent in advanced semiconductor fields.

Led research projects on Silicon Nanowire-based sensor platforms using CMOS technology for biochemical detection, including collaborations with Queen Mary & Westfield College.

Developed novel microfluidic devices with micron/sub-micron channels on transparent substrates and 3-D nanostructures for ultra-sensitive SERS applications.

Pioneered the development of SCS micro-mirrors array for OXC and advanced SGOI substrates with high germanium fraction for next-generation devices.

Managed semiconductor process modules including Diffusion/Anneal, Ion Implantation, Rapid Thermal Annealing, CMP, and Wet Clean processes, ensuring optimal performance.

Drove process development for new device requirements, troubleshooting equipment issues, and implementing process improvements using SPC/DOE tools.

Trained professionals, engineers, and students in advanced semiconductor fabrication techniques and equipment operation.

Managed operations of LPCVD and atmospheric pressure furnaces, PECVD reactor, and RTP systems, ensuring efficient fabrication processes.

Addressed and resolved various technical process problems, including process variation and particle issues in silicon nitride deposition.

Supervised the maintenance and utilization of various characterization facilities within the diffusion section.

Served as production-in-charge for Power and Small Signal Transistors activities, ensuring efficient manufacturing workflows.

Developed and modified semiconductor fabrication processes for bipolar power transistors, small signal transistors, and Schottky Diodes.

Contributed significantly to the commissioning of various Metallization Systems, Diffusion furnaces, and testing equipment.

Trained engineers and operators on equipment usage and efficient operational procedures.

Played a crucial role in establishing a state-of-the-art laboratory equipped with Sputtering, Evaporation coating, AC Susceptometer, and Scanning Tunneling Microscope units.

Operated, maintained, and trained staff on advanced equipment including Muffle and air furnaces, Close cycle helium refrigeration systems, and Mask aligners.

Developed multiple processes and technologies for fabricating High Tc Superconductors, sputtering targets, device quality thin films, and Superconducting Microelectronic Devices.

Completed extensive experimental work for Ph.D. research within the fellowship period.