Morteza Monavarian
About Morteza Monavarian
Morteza Monavarian is a Member of Technical Staff Epitaxy Engineer at KYOCERA SLD Laser, specializing in III-nitride materials and devices. He has extensive experience in optoelectronics and photonics, having held various research and engineering positions at notable institutions including the University of New Mexico and UC Santa Barbara.
Current Role at KYOCERA SLD Laser
Morteza Monavarian has been working at KYOCERA SLD Laser as a Member of Technical Staff Epitaxy Engineer since 2023. In this role, he focuses on epitaxial growth processes, contributing to advancements in optoelectronic devices. His expertise in MBE/MOCVD growth and characterization of materials supports the company's objectives in developing high-performance semiconductor devices.
Previous Experience in Epitaxy Development
Before his current position, Monavarian served as a Senior Epitaxy Development Engineer at KYOCERA SLD Laser from 2022 to 2023. His responsibilities included overseeing the development of epitaxial processes and materials for various optoelectronic applications. This role built upon his extensive background in semiconductor technology and device fabrication.
Academic Background and Research
Monavarian earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Micro/Nanoelectronics and Photonics from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the same institution. His research contributions include work on random alloy disorder in semiconductor devices, enhancing applications in optoelectronics and quantum science.
Postdoctoral Fellowship and Research Contributions
During his postdoctoral fellowship at the University of New Mexico from 2016 to 2019, Monavarian focused on III-nitride planar and nanostructure-based LEDs, SLDs, LDs, VCSELs, and power switches. His research involved nonpolar and semipolar orientations, contributing to the understanding and development of advanced optoelectronic devices.
Teaching and Mentorship Experience
Monavarian has experience in academia as a Teaching Assistant at Sharif University of Technology and as a Student Mentor at Virginia Commonwealth University. His roles included guiding undergraduate students in their studies and research, fostering an environment of learning and collaboration in the field of engineering.