MSc Physics物理學碩士 Graduate - NCUE Taiwan

Mudassar Iqbal|

MSc Physics物理學碩士 graduate focused on thin-film process development, wet etch, LC photonic devices, optical metrology, and fabrication troubleshooting for semiconductor display roles.

5+Research Projects
3 yearsResearch Experience

Mudassar Iqbal

Process Engineer

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I am Mudassar Iqbal, a dedicated Thin-Film & Process Engineer薄膜與製程工程師 with over 3 years of cleanroom fabrication experience in display and semiconductor technologies. Graduating with a perfect GPA (4.0/4.0) in MSc Physics物理學碩士 from NCUE Taiwan, I specialize in:
  • Thin-film processing of transparent conductive oxide (TCO) electrodes (IZO/ZnO/ZTO).
  • Cleanroom microfabrication, including photolithography, mask alignment, UV exposure, and lift-off patterning.
  • Wet chemical processing and chemical-safety protocols (RCA cleaning).
  • Tunable optoelectronic devices, specifically liquid crystal lenses and polarization arrays.
I am highly motivated to contribute my analytical strengths, process validation expertise, and collaborative mindset to Taiwan's leading semiconductor and display companies.

Academic background

Physics training with a graduate focus on photonics, semiconductor technology, thin-film processes, and optics.

National Changhua University of Education國立彰化師範大學

2023 - 2026

Master of Science in Physics物理學碩士

GPA: 4.0 / 4.0. Focus: Photonics, semiconductor technology, thin-film processes, optics, liquid crystal devices, and optical systems.

Taiwan

The University of Lahore拉合爾大學

2018 - 2022

Bachelor of Science in Physics物理學學士

GPA: 3.40 / 4.0. Focus: Material science, solid state physics, quantum mechanics, and experimental physics foundations.

Pakistan
Technical strengths專業技術

Relevant Skills相關專業技能

A multidisciplinary engineering skill set combining semiconductor process development, thin-film fabrication, optical device engineering, characterization, and data-driven process optimization.

01

Thin-Film Process製程ing & Semiconductor Materials

Development and optimization of transparent conductive oxide (TCO) thin films including IZO, ZnO, and ZTO structures using spin coating, physical vapor deposition (PVD), thermal annealing, and process parameter optimization for enhanced electrical and optical performance.

IZOZnOZTO
02

Photolithography & Microfabrication

Photolithography workflow implementation including UV exposure, photoresist coating, mask alignment, lift-off processing, micro-pattern fabrication, and dimensional inspection to ensure pattern fidelity and process repeatability.

UV ExposurePhotoresistLift-off
03

Process製程 Control & Wet Process製程ing

Wet chemical etching of thin-film materials with emphasis on etch-rate characterization, process uniformity, defect reduction, chemical safety, and process parameter optimization for reproducible fabrication outcomes.

Wet EtchAcid EtchEtch Rate
04

Device Development & Experimental Engineering

Design, fabrication, and characterization of LC-based optical devices, including tunable LC lenses, polarization converters, and microhole electrode structures with voltage-gradient control and frequency-dependent performance evaluation.

LC CellLC LensMicrohole
05

Process製程 Optimization & Data Analytics

Application of root-cause analysis, experimental design, process documentation, statistical evaluation, and Python-based data analysis to improve repeatability, optimize process parameters, and support data-driven engineering decisions.

RCASOPRepeatability
06

Deep Learning & Computational Modeling

Applied deep learning for image-based analysis and control systems, including convolutional neural networks for binary semantic segmentation on synthetic geometric datasets and reinforcement learning-based control systems such as a trained agent for the Pong environment.

Binary Segmentation-CNNsSynthetic Vision DatasetsReinforcement Learning-Pong Agent
Changhua, Taiwan台灣彰化01

Process製程 & Device Engineer (Research) - Liquid Crystal & Photonics Lab, NCUE國立彰化師範大學 液晶與光電實驗室

Fabricated transparent TCO electrodes using PVD, spin coating, multilayer stacking, reduced O2 annealing, photolithography, lift-off, wet/acid etching, LC cell assembly, optical metrology, and electrical characterization.

Mar 2023 - Jan 2026
National Changhua University of Education國立彰化師範大學02

Research role / project title研究角色 / 專案名稱

Multilayer TCO Thin-Film Electrode Optimization (IZO / ZnO / ZTO). Compact 2D Focal-Shift Liquid Crystal Lens (Single Microhole Architecture). Rubbing-Free LC Polarization Array for Vector Vortex Beam Generation (OAM Control). Stacked Microstructured LC System for Laser Speckle Suppression & Beam Homogenization.

Research & Engineering Projects
Selected work精選專案

Research Projects研究專案

Selected process and device work with measurable outcomes.

TCO PROCESS DEVELOPMENT  thumbnail3 images
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ADVANCED TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE OXIDE (IZO / ZnO / ZTO)

TCO PROCESS DEVELOPMENT

Reduced sheet resistance from ultra-high resistance levels toward practical kΩ-range operation while maintaining optical transmittance above 95%, enabling improved electro-optical device performance and demonstrating strong thin-film process engineering capability.
Thin FilmsTCO
Modal LC Lens Development Via Voltage Gradient Engineering thumbnail2 images
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ZTO Modal Layer • Voltage Gradient Control • Low-Frequency AC Operation

Modal LC Lens Development Via Voltage Gradient Engineering

Demonstrated stable focal tuning using a simplified electrode architecture while improving voltage distribution uniformity, process repeatability, and low-frequency operational performance.
LC LensMicrohole
Polarization Conversion and Vector Vortex Beam Generator array thumbnail3 images
03
Liquid Crystal Engineering • Polarization Control - VVB / OAM Generation

Polarization Conversion and Vector Vortex Beam Generator array

Improved polarization conversion efficiency and beam quality through process optimization, device fabrication control, and electro-optical characterization, demonstrating advanced device engineering and performance validation capability.
LC ArrayPolarization
Stacked LC Microstructure Speckle Suppression thumbnail1 image
04
Multifocal Microlenses • Microstructured Electrodes

Stacked LC Microstructure Speckle Suppression

Supported the development of a published liquid crystal device architecture that demonstrated effective speckle reduction while maintaining image quality, highlighting experience in device integration, characterization, and performance optimization.
LC DeviceSpeckle Reduction
Recognition

Publications & International Conferences學術論文與國際會議發表

Peer-reviewed publication and conference recognition.

2026

Liquid Crystal Polarization converter Array integrating Vector Vortex Beam Generation整合向量光渦旋產生之液晶偏振轉換陣列

In peer review期刊審稿中

New最新
2025

Optics光學 Letters peer-reviewed publication

Che Ju Hsu, Mareena Antony, Mudassar Iqbal, and Chi Yen Huang, "Speckle noise reduction in laser projection using a liquid crystal device with stacked microstructured electrodes," Optics光學 Letters, vol. 50, pp. 3812-3815, 2025.

Published已發表
2024

IDW '24 Outstanding Poster Paper Award獲獎

Outstanding Poster Paper Award獲獎 (C000021), International Display Workshop 2024, Sapporo, Japan.

Award獲獎
2023

Taiwan Liquid Crystal Society poster presentation台灣液晶學會海報發表

Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of Taiwan Liquid Crystal Society (TLCS 2023), Taiwan.

Conference學術研討會

Certificates & Awards證照與獲獎肯定

Official letters, awards, and certificates.官方經歷證明、獲獎與證書

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Research Assistant - Experience Letter研究助理經歷證明

Use this card for official experience or recommendation documentation from research, lab, internship, or fabrication work.

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Award獲獎

IDW '24 Outstanding Poster Paper Award獲獎

Award獲獎 evidence for International Display Workshop 2024, supporting display/photonics research credibility.

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Open to process engineering roles尋求製程工程師相關職位

Seeking semiconductor, photonics, and advanced manufacturing roles where thin-film process development, wet etch, device integration, metrology, and root-cause analysis are valued.

Contact details

LocationChanghua, Taiwan台灣彰化
Adress地址No 1 Jinde Road, NCUE500 彰化市進德路1號 國立彰化師範大學
Target roles目標職位Download CV
Process EngineerThin-Film Process EngineerEtch Process EngineerDisplay/Photonics Process EngineerDevice Integration Engineer