Creating the smallest features that redefine possibilities

About

I'm Afraz Khan, a Senior Process and Equipment Engineer at Micron Technology, India. In 2023, I graduated with a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from the Nanobio Device Laboratory at The University of Tokyo, bringing a practical, hands-on approach to solving industry challenges. I have a strong background in nanotechnology, cleanroom processes, and semiconductor manufacturing. I love learning by doing and enjoy tinkering and getting my hands dirty in a cleanroom (pun intended). My experience is rooted in real-world cleanroom environments where precision and innovation meet. Beyond the lab, I enjoy hiking, cooking, and snorkeling, activities that keep my problem-solving skills sharp. 

In my Ph.D. research, I focused on microfluidic technology development with novel integrated nanofiber membranes. I developed a nanofiber thin-film deposition process, characterized the PLGA nanofibers, and became proficient in core cleanroom techniques with 150+ hours of hands-on experience in the Takeda Clean Room at the University of Tokyo. My work resulted in a novel bilayered microfluidic device and insights into the structure and mechanical properties of PLGA nanofiber membranes. I shared these insights at 5 international conferences and published results in 2 reputable journals, contributing to advancements in polymer nanostructures. I also collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary problems and mentored students, training them on the electrospinning technique and safe laboratory operations, demonstrating my commitment to fostering innovation and knowledge sharing.

Research interests:

• Nano-scale materials processing

• Structure-property relationship of nanostructures