During my PhD, I developed a number of technical skills. I carried out magnetization measurements, using a low temperature Vibrating Sample Magnetometer, a SQUID, a Magneto-Optic Kerr Effect unit and a torque system. The interpretation of the results was completed by comparison with micromagnetic simulations data. I developed an understanding of the theory of magnetic interactions and magnetic coupling, and their effect on the magnetic profile of synthetic layered structures. In addition, I carried out studies on the influence of strain on the magnetic properties of the magneto-strictive Rare Earth intermetallic metals. This knowledge is particularly relevant for the study of half-metal based systems, as they exhibit magneto-strictive behaviour.
   Furthermore, I had access on a regular basis to three of the major research infrastructures in Europe: the High Magnetic Field Laboratory in Grenoble (for torque and magneto-transport measurements), and the neutron-based International Research Centres: ISIS (UK) and the Laue Langevin Laboratory (France).
For the progress of the PhD project, I also initiated a collaboration with the Nanostructure Physics Research group at University of Bath in UK (Prof. S. Bending) for the patterning of the magnetic films by photo lithography. The collaboration is still running.
   I am presently working at New York University within Prof. Kent’ research Lab as a postdoctoral research assistant. The project requires high accuracy transport measurements on microscale paramagnetic conductors of thickness at the nanometer range. I am directly involved in the thin film deposition process.
From my research experience, I acquired a comprehension of the theory of electrons in metals: how electrons are responsible for their magnetic and transport properties. That includes electron interactions in transition metals, and also in Rare Earth intermetallic materials.
   In addition of the scientific and technical expertise that I gained during my scientific experience, I learned how to disseminate research results directly to industry groups and managers, and in particular to the sponsoring body (D.E.R.A Farnborough in United Kingdom).



TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

▪ Room temperature / Low temperature magnetization characterization: Vibrating sample
magnetometer, SQUID and Torque magnetometry.
▪ Radio Frequency devices:  Design (TXLine, Sonnet software), fabrication and characterization of high
frequency (GHz range) of coplanar waveguides and resonators.
▪ Thin film fabrication in Ultra High Vacuum system: thermal, electron-beam and sputtering.
▪ Ferromagnetic resonance measurements on thin and very thin films
▪ Magneto-transport measurements on thin films
▪ Photolithography: chemical etching, lift-off