Poojitha Durgamahanti

Product Engineer

Toronto, Ontario, Canada5 yrs 2 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Expert in thin-film deposition and process development.
  • Strong background in materials characterization and optimization.
  • Proven ability to translate R&D into high-volume manufacturing.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Materials Engineer with expertise in thin-film technologies and data analysis.

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Skills

Core Skills

Thin Film FabricationPv Device PhysicsChemical Vapor Deposition (cvd)Advanced MaterialsMaterial CharacterizationThin Film CharacterizationWorkshop FacilitationInterpersonal CommunicationMicrosoft Power BiPython (programming Language)Data AnalysisCommunicationNanomaterials

Other Skills

Perovskite Solar CellsWork Process DevelopmentFailure AnalysisNano2D MaterialsCoatingsWritten CommunicationProblem solving and innovationResearch SkillsMaterial scienceData analysis and InterpretationThin FilmsDesign of Experiments (DOE)Atomic Layer DepositionChemistry

About

Materials Engineer specializing in thin-film deposition and process development (ALD, CVD, PVD), with hands-on experience in process optimization, DOE, and materials characterization. My core strength is translating R&D breakthroughs into high-volume manufacturing (HVM) environments. I thrive on solving complex hardware-process interactions and am eager to contribute to global materials innovation.

Experience

5 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 5 mos
Average Tenure
11 mos
Current Experience

Sundensity inc.

Materials Engineer

Jun 2025Present · 11 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · On-site

Perovskite Solar CellsWork Process DevelopmentFailure AnalysisPV Device PhysicsThin film fabrication

University of duisburg-essen

Researcher

Sep 2024Dec 2024 · 3 mos · Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · On-site

Advanced MaterialsChemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)Nano2D MaterialsCoatingsWritten Communication+1

University of waterloo

4 roles

Graduate Teaching Assistant

May 2023Aug 2023 · 3 mos

Time ManagementCollaborative Problem SolvingWritten Communication

Career Leader, Workshop Facilitator

Apr 2023Aug 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • + Empowering graduate students by providing individualized career support through interactive workshops, both in-person and online, helping them identify and pursue their career aspirations effectively.
Workshop FacilitationInterpersonal CommunicationNetworkingWritten Communication

Graduate Research Assistant

Jan 2023Dec 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Project 1: Study of Nucleation of spatial ALD ZnO on different 2D materials
  • + Developed a scalable process for depositing metal oxides (e.g., ZnO) on various 2D materials (e.g., graphene, MoS2).
  • + Gained hands on experience with process optimization and material characterization
  • + Investigated nucleation dynamics and interfacial interactions between metal oxides and 2D materials using AFM and other characterization techniques.
  • + Developed a theoretical model to explain the observed nucleation trends based on data analysis using ImageJ and Python.
  • + Understood the role of defects and strain in 2D materials and correlated these factors with the observed nucleation trends.
  • + Characterized the optoelectronic properties of the fabricated heterostack using Raman spectroscopy and photoluminescence.
  • + Gained hands-on experience working in a Class 5 environment cleanroom, adhering to strict protocols and procedures
  • + Collaborated effectively with large and multidisciplinary team to achieve project goals.
Advanced MaterialsMaterial CharacterizationProblem solving and innovationNanoResearch SkillsCoatings+6

Graduate Research Assistant

Jan 2023Dec 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Project 2: Scalable Silicon Oxide Nanocoatings for Food Packaging Applications
  • + Developed a novel, cost-effective, and scalable process for depositing silicon oxide nanocoatings using plasma-free sheet-to-sheet spatial ALD.
  • + Conducted a comprehensive literature review to identify suitable chemical precursors while prioritizing safety considerations.
  • + Employed Design of Experiments (DoE) to optimize process parameters, including flow rates, reactor head speed, head spacing, and temperature.
  • + Utilized Variable Angle Spectroscopic Ellipsometer to accurately determine the optical constants and thicknesses of the deposited thin films.
  • + Gained expertise in material characterization and data analysis to understand the composition, defect properties, and barrier performance of the silicon oxide coatings.
  • + Contributed to the commercialization of the process by optimizing key parameters for industrial-scale production and applied nanocoating to different polymers such as PLA and PET
Advanced MaterialsChemistryNanoThin Film CharacterizationCoatingsWritten Communication+1

Fractal

Imagineer

Aug 2021Nov 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Project 1: PowerBI Dashboards for Supply Chain Decision-Making
  • Key responsibilities and Achievements:
  • + Designed and developed interactive PowerBI dashboards to provide actionable insights for a leading merchandising company.
  • + Utilized Python to conduct in-depth data analysis and create visualizations that effectively communicated complex supply chain metrics.
  • + Enabled data-driven decision-making by providing real-time visibility into key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Project 2: Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Dashboard for CPG Supply Chain
  • + Led the design and implementation of a comprehensive ESG dashboard to track and monitor a CPG company's supply chain performance.
  • + Introduced key features to measure and visualize ESG metrics, including environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance practices.
  • + Leveraged Python to analyze ESG data and identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • + Contributed to the development of data-driven strategies to enhance the company's sustainability and ethical practices.
CommunicationRoot Cause AnalysisMicrosoft Power BIPython (Programming Language)Supervised LearningWritten Communication

Visvesvaraya national institute of technology

2 roles

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Aug 2020Mar 2021 · 7 mos

  • Topic: Cryogenic Treatment of Steels
  • Project Guide: Prof. D.R.Peshwe
  • + Conducted Literature Review and developed hypothesis to understand the underlying mechanism of cryogenic treatment
Literature Reviews

Student Mentor

Jul 2019Jun 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • + Provided guidance, advice, feedback, and support to the mentees, focusing on their holistic and academic development
  • + Arranged one-on-one meetings with mentees regularly to help them deal with stressful changes at the university or transitioning from high school.

Indian institute of technology, madras

Research Intern

May 2019Jul 2019 · 2 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Topic : Investigating the effect of Increasing Valence Electron count on Half- Heusler thermoelectric materials
  • Project Guide: Prof. B.S.Murty
  • + Acquired in-depth knowledge of the synthesis of half-heusler high temperature thermoelectric material
  • + Extracted valuable insights about processing techniques such as Vacuum Arc Melting, Spark Plasma Sintering and ball milling
  • + Performed Material Characterization using X-Ray Diffraction and Scanning Electron Microscope
Electron MicroscopyScanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)NanomaterialsX-ray Diffraction AnalysisMaterial Characterization

The entrepreneurship cell, vnit nagpur

Event Manager

Mar 2018Apr 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • + Successfully orchestrated end-to-end event planning for "Startup Conclave," overseeing logistics, partnerships, and seamless execution, fostering a vibrant platform for aspiring entrepreneurs and industry leaders to connect and collaborate.
  • + Managed and curated engaging content on the LinkedIn page, fostering a strong online presence and community engagement.

Education

University of Waterloo

Master of Applied Science (MASc) — Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering - Nanotechnology

Jan 2023Jan 2025

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Technology — Metallurgical and materials

Jan 2017Jan 2021

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