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Curriculum Vitae Full Name : Cheong Kuan Yew

(e-mail : [email protected]) Nationality : Malaysian Gender : Male ResearcherID : http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-8318-2009 h-index : 15

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Written : English and Malay - excellent, Chinese – fair Spoken : English, Malay, Chinese, and Cantonese - excellent II. A. Academic and Professional Qualifications

Year Degree Discipline University July 1993 – April 1997 April 1999 – February 2001 March 2001 − November 2004 16 – 28 May 2005 19 September 2006 26 July 2011

B. Eng (1st Honours) M.Sc. (by research) Ph.D. Certificate of Teaching and Learning Professional Engineer Certificate of PSMB Train The Trainer (TTT) Programme

Materials Engineering Materials Engineering Electronic Materials Teaching & Learning Materials Engineering Training

School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia. School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia. School of Microelectronic Engineering, Griffith University, Australia. Universiti Sains Malaysia. Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) Human Resource Ministry of Malaysia

B. Titles of postgraduate theses

M.Sc. Thesis: Fabrication and characterization of ZnO-based transparent-conducting oxide thin films via sol-gel method.

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Ph.D. Thesis: Silicon carbide as the nonvolatile-dynamic-memory material. III. Work Experience (Please list your relevant experiences in chronological order)

Year Position Field of Work Place of Work April 1997-Mac 1998 Mac 1998-April 1999 April 1999 – 26th November 2004 2nd-March 2004 – 19th August 2004 1st June 2006 – 12th July 2006 27th November 2004 – 8th June 2007 8th June 2007 – 9th October 2009 10th October 2009 – 19 June 2014

Project Engineer QA Engineer Fellow of Universiti Sains Malaysia Academic Staff Training Scheme. Visiting Foreign Scientist (Fully sponsored by KERI) Commissioned Senior Scientist (Fully sponsored by KERI and Korean Government) University Lecturer (DS 45) University Senior Lecturer (DS 52) University Associate Professor (DS 54)

Project Management QA and materials evaluation Technology transfer to that institute Technology transfer to that institute Teaching, Learning, Research, and Service to University & Nation Teaching, Learning, Research, and Service to University & Nation Teaching, Learning, Research, and Service to University & Nation

Jurutera Perunding Pinnacle Sdn Bhd., 33-35, 2nd Floor Wisma Ekovest, Jalan Desa Gombak 6, Taman Sri Setapak, Off Jalan Gombak, 53000 Kuala Lumpur. Toshiba Electronics (M) Sdn. Bhd. 42507 Telok Panglima Garang (FTZ), 15 km Jalan Klang-Banting, Kuala Langat, Selangor. Universiti Sains Malaysia Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) Advanced Materials & Application Research Laboratory, Power Semiconductor Group, Korea. Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) Advanced Materials & Application Research Laboratory, Power Semiconductor Group, Korea. School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia. School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia. School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

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01 June 2011 – 31 May 2012 12 Sept 2011 – 20 Jan 2012 20 June 2014 – to date

Adjunct Associate Professor Visiting Lecturer/Professor University Lecture Special Grade C (VK7) - Professor

Research Collaboration Teaching & Research Teaching & Research

Faculty of Engineering, Multimedia University, Malaysia. School of Materials Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Malaysia. School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

IV. Main Current Research Areas

a. Fabrication and characterization of two-dimensional nanostructure (thin film) on

semiconductor substrates.

b. Fabrication and characterization of MOS-device based on wide-bandgap semiconductor.

c. Synthesis and characterization of nanowires, nanotubes, and nanoparticles.

d. High temperature die-attach materials

e. Flexible organic electronic devices.

1.1 Research Publications

(b)

Journal/E-Journal/Journal Proceeding International: Year 2015:

1. M. S. Gorji, K. Abdul Razak and K. Y. Cheong, “Schottky Barrier Height Engineering of Al Contacts on Si by Embedded Au Nanoparticles,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). Vol. 133, pp. 110 – 119, 2015. DOI: 10.1016/j.mee.2014.11.007

2. M. S. Gorji and K.Y. Cheong “Au Nanoparticles Embedded at the Interface of Al/4H-SiC Schottky Contacts for Current Density Enhancement” Applied Physics A: Materials Science & Processing (Springer). Vol. 118, pp. 315–325, 2015. DOI 10.1007/s00339-014-8733-4.

3. R. Baca and K.Y. Cheong, “Green synthesis of iron oxide thin-films grown from recycled iron foils,” Materials Sceince in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier), Vol. 29, pp.294-299, 2015. DOI: 10.1016/j.mssp.2014.05.014.

4. H.J. Quah, W.F. Lim, and K.Y. Cheong, “Space-charge-limited-conduction in RF-magnetron sputtered Y2O3 film on silicon substrate,” ScienceJet (Cognizure), Vol. 89, Issue 4, pp. 1 – 6, 2015.

5. K.S. Tan and K.Y. Cheong, “Thermal Characteristic of Sintered Ag-Cu Nanopaste for High-Temperature Die-Attach Application,” International Journal of Thermal Sciences (Elsevier). Vol.87, pp. 169 – 177, 2015.

6. H. J. Quah and K. Y. Cheong, “Effects of annealing time on the electrical properties of Y2O3 gate on silicon,” Journal of Experimental Nanosicence (Taylor & Francis), Vol. 10, No. 1, 19–28, 2015. DOI: 10.1080/17458080.2013.781689

7. W. F. Lim, H. J. Quah, S. Sreenivasan and K. Y. Cheong, “Investigation of Aloe Vera as an Active Layer for Development of Organic-Based Memory Devices,” Materials Technology: Advanced Performance Materials (Maney). Vol. 30, No. A1, pp. A29 – A35, 2015.

8. H.J. Quah, W.F. Lim, and K.Y. Cheong, “Space-charge-limited-conduction in RF-magnetron

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sputtered Y2O3 film on silicon substrate,” ScienceJet (Cognizure), Vol. 89, Issue 4, pp. 1 – 6, 2015.

9. H.J. Quah, W.F. Lim, and K.Y. Cheong, “Space-charge-limited-conduction in RF-magnetron sputtered Y2O3 film on silicon substrate,” Physics Express (Cognizure), Vol. 5, Issue 6, pp. 1 – 6, 2015.

10. M.S. Gorji and K. Y. Cheong, “Embedded Nanoparticles in Schottky and Ohmic Contacts: A Review,” Critical Reviews in Solid State and Materials Sciences (Taylor & Francis) pp. 1 – 26, DOI: 10.1080/10408436.2014.940444 (Published online: 19 Feb 2015).

Year 2014:

11. M.R. Marks, Z. Hassan, and K.Y. Cheong, "Characterization methods for ultrathin wafer and die quality - A review," IEEE Transaction on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology (IEEE Press), vol. 4, no. 12, Dec 2014.

12. B. Poobalan, J. H. Moon, S.-C. Kim, S.-J. Joo, W. Bahng, I. H. Kang, N.-K. Kim, and K.Y. Cheong, “Investigation of SiO2 film growth on 4H-SiC by direct thermal oxidation and post oxidation annealing techniques in HNO3 & H2O vapour at varied process durations,” Thin Solid Films (Elseveir). Vol. 570, pp. 138 – 149, 2014.

13. Kh.S.Karimor, M. Abid, K.Y. Cheong, N. Ahmed, M. M. Bashir, and Z. Abbas, “Silicon Based Thermoelectric Cells with Built in Solar Cells and CNTComposite Based Thermoelectric Cells for Measurement of Gradient of Temperature,” Advanced Materials Research (Trans Tech). Vol. 1024, pp.385 - 392, 2014.

14. M. A. Azhar Taib, M. Rozana, M.D. Cunha, D. M. Anwar, E. Ahmadi, K. Abdul Razak, K.Y. Cheong, and Z. Lockman, “Effect of Annealing Temperature of Hybrid CeO2/TiO2 Nanotubes on the Photocurrent,” Advanced Materials Research (Trans Tech). Vol. 1024, pp.132 - 135, 2014.

15. P.L. Tan, G. Y. Yeap, W. S. Chow, R. Schreiner, and K. Y. Cheong, “Effect of Thickness of Porphyrin on Electrical Properties of Organic Devices,” Advanced Materials Research (Trans Tech). Vol. 1024, pp.381 - 384, 2014.

16. S.A. Ng, K. Abdul Razak, K.Y. Cheong, P.C. Ooi, and K.C. Aw, “The Effect of Hydrothermal Reaction Time on Formation of AuNPs by Sacrificial Templated Growth Hydrothermal Approach,” Advanced Materials Research (Trans Tech). Vol. 1024, pp.71 - 74, 2014.

17. W.F.Lim, Z. Lockman, and K.Y. Cheong, “Effects of Post-Deposition Annealing Time on Metal-Organic Decomposed Lanthanum Cerium Oxide Film Spin-Coated on Si Substrate,” Advanced Materials Research (Trans Tech). Vol. 1024, pp.364 - 367, 2014.

18. H.J. Quah and K.Y. Cheong, “Post-Deposition Annealing in Nitrous Oxide Ambient of RF-Magnetron Sputtered Y2O3 Film on Silicon Substrate,” Advanced Materials Research (Trans Tech). Vol. 1024, pp.360 - 363, 2014.

19. M.S. Gorji, K.Abdul Razak, and K.Y. Cheong, “Deposition of Gold Nanoparticles on Linker-Free Silicon Substrate by Spin-Coating,” Advanced Materials Research (Trans Tech). Vol. 1024, pp.124 - 127, 2014.

20. H.J. Quah and K.Y. Cheong, “Characterization of Ultrathin Al2O3 Gate Oxide Deposited by RF-Magnetron Sputtering on Gallium Nitride Epilayer on Sapphire Substrate,” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier). ACCEPTED

21. K.S. Tan and K.Y. Cheong, “Mechanical Properties of Sintered Ag-Cu Die-Attach Nanopaste for Application on SiC Device,” Materials and Design (Elsevier). Vol. 64, pp. 166 – 176, 2014.

22. S.. Balamurugana, G.-Y. Yeap, W. A. Kamil Mahmooda, P.-L. Tan, and K. Y. Cheong, “Liquid Thermal and photo reversible gel–sol transition of azobenzene based liquid crystalline organogel,” Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry (Elsevier), Vol. 278, pp 19 – 24, 2014

23. W.F. Lim and K.Y. Cheong, “Influence of Post-Deposition Annealing Time on Oxygen Gas Sensing Behaviour of Al/La0.50Ce0.50O1.75/Si Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Capacitor,” Materials Research Innovations (Maney). Vol. 18, S6, pp. 490 – 494, 2014.

24. H.J. Quah and K.Y. Cheong, “Effect of Post-Deposition Annealing Time in Oxygen Ambient on Y2O3 Film Deposited on Silicon Substrate,” Materials Research Innovations (Maney). Vol. 18, S6, pp. 495 – 498, 2014.

25. W.F. Lim and K.Y. Cheong, “Oxygen Vacancy Formation and Annihilation in Lanthanum Cerium Oxide as a Metal Reactive Oxide on 4H-Silicon Carbide,” Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics (RSC), Vol. 16, pp. 7015 – 7022, 2014. DOI: 10.1039/C3CP55214D.

26. S.A. Ng, L.P. Goh, K. Abdul Razak, K.Y. Cheong, P.C. Ooi, and K.C. Aw,"Direct formation of AuNPs thin film using thermal evaporated zinc as sacrificial template in hydrothermal method"Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). Vol. 25, Issue 5, pp. 2227-22360, 2014.DOI: 1007/s10854-014-1863-9

27. Z. Lockman. M. Anwar, M. Rozana, S. Ismail, E. Ahmadi, K. Abdual Razak, and K. Y.

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Cheong, "Formation of Anodic Oxide Nanotubes in H2O2 - Fluoride Ethylene Glycol Electrolyte as Template for Electrodeposition of alpha-Fe2O3,” Advanced Materials Research (Trans Tech). Vol. 832, pp. 333 – 337, 2014.

28. S. A. Ng, L. P. Goh, K. A. Razak, K. Y. Cheong, P. C. Ooi, and K. C. Aw, “Effect Of Zinc Nitrate Concentration On Formation Of AuNPs By Sacrificial Templated Growth Hydrothermal Approach And Its Properties In Organic Memory Devices,” Advanced Materials Research (Trans Tech). Vol. 858, pp. 67 - 73, 2014.

29. L.Q. Khor and K.Y. Cheong, “Effects of SiO2 Nanoparticles on Dielectric Characteristic of Aloe Vera Paste,” Advanced Materials Research (Trans Tech). Vol. 858, pp. 74 - 79, 2014.

30. K.S. Tan and K.Y. Cheong, “Physical and Electrical Characteristics of Silver-Copper Nanopaste as Alternative Die Attach Material for High Temperature Application,” IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology (IEEE Press, USA), Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 4 – 7, 2014.

31. H.J. Quah and K.Y. Cheong, “Retardation Mechanism of Ultrathin Al2O3 Interlayer on Y2O3 Passivated Gallium Nitride Surface," ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (America Chemical Society). Vol. 6, pp. 7797−7805, 2014.

32. Y.H. Wong, V.V. Atuchin, V.N. Kruchinin, and K.Y. Cheong,” Physical and dispersive optical characteristics of ZrON/Si thin-film system,” Applied Physics A (Springer), Vol. 115, pp. 1069 – 1072, 2014. DOI 10.1007/s00339-013-7947-1.

Year 2013:

33. B. Poobalan, J. H. Moon, S.-C. Kim, S.-J. Joo, W. Bahng, I. H. Kang, N.-K. Kim and K. Y. Cheong, "Effects of Wet-Oxidized 4H-SiC Annealed in HNO3 /H2O Vapour,” Microelectronics International (Emerald). Vol. 31 Iss: 1, pp.42 – 53, 2013.

34. Y.H. Wong and K.Y. Cheong, “Electrical Study of ZrO2/Si System Formed at Different Oxidation/Nitridation Temperatures for Extended Duration in N2O Ambient,” Journal of Materials Research (Cambridge University Press). Vol. 28, No. 21, pp. 2985-2989, 2013.

35. W.F. Lim and K. Y. Cheong, “Ultra-Low Voltage Operation of Al/LaxCe1-xOz/4H-SiC for Oxygen Sensing,” IEEE Electron Device Letters (IEEE, USA), Vol.34, No. 11, 1430 – 1432, 2013.

36. V.R. Manikam, K.S. Tan, K. Abdul Razak, and K. Y. Cheong, “Nanoindentation of porous die attach materials as a mean of determining mechanical attributes,” Applied Mechanics and Materials (Trans Tech). Vol. 393, pp.57 - 62, 2013.

37. B. Poobalan, J.H. Moon, S.-C. Kim, S.-J. Joo, W. Bahng, I. H. Kang, N.-K. Kim, K. Y. Cheong, “Investigation of Thermally Grown Oxide on 4H-SiC by a Combination of H2O and HNO3 Vapour with Varied HNO3 Solution Heating Temperature,” Applied Surface Science (Elsevier). Vol.285P, pp. 795 – 804, 2013.

38. L.Q. Khor and K.Y. Cheong, “N-type Organic Field-effect Transistor Based on Fullerene with Natural Aloe Vera/SiO2 Nanoparticles as Gate Dielectric,” ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology (The Electrochemical Society, USA). Vo. 2, Issue 11, pp. P440-P444, 2013.

39. V.R. Manikam, K.S. Tan, K. Abdul Razak, and K. Y. Cheong,” Nanoindentation of Porous Die Attach Materials as a Means of Determining Mechanical Attributes,” Applied Mechanics and Materials (Trans Tech), Vol. 393, pp 57-62 (2013).

40. K.S. Tan and K.Y. Cheong, “Effect of sintering temperature on silver-copper nanopaste as high temperature die attach material,” Advanced Materials Research (Trans Tech), Vol.795, pp. 47 – 50, 2013.

41. W.F. Lim and K. Y. Cheong, “Study of molar ratio on the characteristics of metal-organic decomposed LaxCe1-xOz film as a metal reactive oxide on Si substrate,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). Vol. 581, pp. 793 – 800, 2013.

42. H.J. Quah and K.Y. Cheong, "Surface Passivation of Gallium Nitride by Ultrathin RF-Magnetron Sputtered Al2O3 Gate,” ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (America Chemical Society). Vol. 5, pp. 6860−6863, 2013.

43. M. S. Gorji; K. Abdul Razak, and K. Y. Cheong, “Gold Nanoparticles Deposited on Linker-free Si substrate and Embedded in Al Schottky Contact,” Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (Elsevier). Vol. 408, pp. 220 – 228, 2013.

44. Y.L. Chiew and K.Y. Cheong, “The effect of amount of activated carbon powder on the synthesis of SiC/SiOx nanostructures via a chemical vapor growth Method,” Journal of Ceramic Processing (Hanyang University Press, Korea), Vol. 14, No. 1, pp.117 - 124 2013.

45. W.F. Lim and K.Y. Cheong, "Structural and Chemical Studies of Metal-Organic

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Decomposed LaxCeyOz Thin Film as a Catalytic Oxide on 4H-SiC as a Function of Post-Deposition Annealing Time" The Journal of Physical Chemistry: Part C (ACS, USA). Vol. 117, pp. 14014 – 14024, 2013.

46. S.A. Hg, K.Abdul Razak, A. Abdul Razak, and K.Y. Cheong, "The Effect of Size and Shape of Gold Nanoparticles on Thin Film Properties,” Journal of Experimental Nanosicence (Taylor & Francis), 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17458080.2013.813651

47. H.J. Quah and K.Y. Cheong, “Effects of post-deposition annealing ambient on chemical, structural, and electrical properties of RF magnetron sputtered Y2O3 gate on gallium nitride,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier), Vol. 575, 25 October 2013, pp. 382–392.

48. H.J. Quah and K.Y. Cheong, “Current Conduction Mechanisms of RF-Magnetron Sputtered Y2O3 Gate Oxide on Gallium Nitride,” Current Applied Physics (Elsevier). Vol. 13, pp. 1433-1439, 2013.

49. W. F. Lim and K. Y. Cheong, “Effects of Post-Deposition Annealing Temperature on Metal-Organic Decomposed Lanthanum Cerium Oxide Film as Metal Reactive Oxide Layer on 4H-SiC,” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier), Vol. 140, pp. 622 – 633, 2013.

50. V.V. Atuchin, V.N. Kruchinin, Y. H. Wong, and K. Y. Cheong, “Microstructural and optical properties of ZrON/Si thin films,” Materials Letters (Elsevier Vol. 105, pp. 72 – 75, 2013.

51. K.S. Tan and K.Y Cheong, "Advances of Ag, Cu and Ag-Cu Alloy Nanoparticles Synthesized via Chemical Reduction Route,” Journal of Nanoparticle Research (Springer). Vol. 15, pp. 1537 – 1566, 2013. (23 Feb 2013).

52. V.R. Manikam, K.A. Razak, and K.Y. Cheong, "A novel silver-aluminium high-temperature die attach nanopaste system: The effects of organic additives content on post-sintered attributes" Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer), Vol. 24, pp. 2678 – 2688, 2013.

53. L.Q. Khor and K.Y. Cheong, “Aloe vera gel as natural organic dielectric in electronic application,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer), Vol. 24, pp. 2646 – 2652 (27 Feb 2013), 2013.

54. H.J. Quah and K.Y. Cheong, “Effects of Post-Deposition Annealing Ambient on Band Alignment of RF Magnetron Sputtered Y2O3 Film on Gallium Nitride,” Nanoscale Research Letters (Springer Open). Vol 8, p53, 2013 (published date: 29 January 2013).

55. M.T. Soo, G. Kawamura, H. Muto, A. Matsuda, A. F. Mohd Noor, Z. Lockman and K. Y. Cheong, “Design of hierarchically meso-macroporous tetragonal ZrO2 thin films with tunable thickness by spin-coating via sol-gel template route,” Microporous & Mesoporous Materials (Elsevier).Vol. 167, pp. 198 – 206, 2013.

56. W. F. Lim, Z. Lockman, and K. Y. Cheong “Investigation of LaxCeyOz as a High Dielectric Constant Metal Reactive Oxide on Si Substrate” Physics Express (Cognizure), Vol. 3, pp.32, 2013.

57. V.R. Manikam, K.A. Razak, and K.Y. Cheong, “Physical and electrical attributes of sintered Ag80-Al20 high temperature die attach material with different organic additives content,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer), Vol. 24, pp. 720 – 733, 2013.

58. H.S. Oon and K.Y. Cheong, “Recent Development of Gallium Oxide Thin Film on GaN,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). Vol. 16, pp. 1217-1231, 2013.

59. V.R. Manikam, K.A. Razak, and K.Y. Cheong, “Reliability of sintered Ag80–Al20 die attach nanopaste for high temperature applications on SiC power devices,” Microelectronic Reliability (Elsevier), Vol. 53, pp. 473 – 480, 2013.

60. Y.H. Wong and K.Y. Cheong, “Comparison of oxidized/nitrided Zr thin films on Si and SiC substrates,” Ceramics International (Elsevier), Vol. 39, pp. 5475 – 5479, 2013.

61. M.T.Soo, G. Kawamura, A. Matsuda, H. Muto, Z. Lockman, and K.Y. Cheong, “Fabrication of well-crystallized mesoporous ZrO2 thin film via Pluronic P123 templated sol-gel route,” Ceramic International (Elsevier), Vol. 39, pp. 5437 – 5440, 2013.

62. H.S. Oon and K.Y. Cheong,”Effect of oxidation time on thermally grown oxide on GaN,” Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance (Elsevier), Vol. 22, Issue 5, 1341-1347, 2013.

Year 2012:

63. H.J. Quah and K.Y. Cheong, “Study on gallium nitride-based metal-oxide-semiconductor capacitors with RF magnetron sputtered Y2O3 gate,” IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, Vol. 59, No. 11, pp. 3009 – 3016, 2012.

64. Z. Lockman, N.R.Z. Abidin, S. Ismail, K.Y. Cheong, and Z. Hassan, “Effects of applied voltage on the properties of anodic zirconia thin film on (100) silicon,” Thin Solid Films (ElsevierVol. 522, pp. 117 – 124, 2012.

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65. K. A. Razak, L. P. Goh, N.S. Ridhuan, K.Y. Cheong, P.C. Ooi and K. C. Aw, “Formation of gold nanoparticles using novel ZnO sacrificial templated growth hydrothermal approach and its properties in organic memory device,” Nanoscale Research Letters (SpringerOpen), Vol. 7, pp. 563, 2012.

66. H.S. Oon and K.Y. Cheong, ”Effect of oxidation temperature on physical properties of thermally grown oxide on GaN in N2O ambient,” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier) Vol. 137 Issue: 1, 381-388 Published: NOV 15 2012.

67. Y.H. Wong and K.Y. Cheong, “Properties of Thermally Oxidized and Nitrided Zr-Oxynitride Thin Film on 4H-SiC in Diluted N2O Ambient,” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier), vol. 136, pp. 624 -637, 2012.

68. Y.L. Chiew and K.Y. Cheong, “Growth of SiC nanowires using oil palm empty fruit bunch fibres infiltrated with tetraethyl orthosilicate,” Physica E (Elsevier) Vol. 44 Issue: 10, 2041-2049. Published: JUL 2012.

69. V.R. Manikam, K.A. Razak, and K.Y. Cheong, “Effect of sintering time on silver-aluminum nanopaste for high temperature die attach applications,” Advanced Materials Research (Trans Tech Pub.), Vol. 576, 199 – 202, 2012.

70. Y.H. Wong and K.Y. Cheong, “Formation of Zr-Oxynitride Thin Films on 4H-SiC Substrate”, Thin Solids Film (Elsevier), Vol. 520, 6822 – 6829, 2012.

71. Y.L. Chiew and K.Y. Cheong, “Growth of SiC nanowires and nanocones using mixture of oil palm fibres and rice husk ash,” Journal of Materials Science (Springer), Vol. 47, pp. 5477 – 5487, 2012.

72. W. F. Lim, Z. Lockman, and K. Y. Cheong, “Metal-oxide-semiconductor characteristics of lanthanum cerium oxide film on Si,” Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing (Springer), Vol. 107, pp. 459 – 467, 2012.

73. W.F. Lim, K.Y. Cheong, and Z. Lockman, “Influence of Post-Deposition Annealing in Oxygen Ambient on Metal-Organic Decomposed Cerium Dioxide Film Spin Coated on 4H-Silicon Carbide,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer), Vol. 23, issue 1, pp. 266 – 275, 2012.

74. Y.L. Chiew and K.Y. Cheong, ‘Synthesis of SiC Nanostructures Through Chemical Vapor Growth Route,” International Journal Materialwissenschaft Und Werkstofftechnik (Materials Science and Engineering Technology) (Wiley-VCH in Germany). Vol. 43, No. 5, pp. 412 – 415, 2012. (IF = 0.3700), .

75. Y.H. Wong and K.Y. Cheong, “Effects of Oxidation and Nitridation Temperatures on Electrical Properties of Sputtered Zr Thin Film Based on Si in N2O Ambient,” Electronic Materials Letters (Korea Institute of Material). Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 47 – 51, 2012

76. M. T. Soo, N. Prastomo, A. Matsuda, G. Kawamura, H. Muto, A. F. Mohd Noor, Z. Lockman and K. Y. Cheong, “Elaboration and characterization of sol-gel derived ZrO2 thin films treated with hot water,” Applied Surface Science (Elsevier), Vol. 258, pp. 5250 – 5258, 2012.

77. H. J. Quah and K. Y. Cheong, “Effects of post-deposition annealing ambient on Y2O3 gate deposited on silicon by RF magnetron sputtering,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier), Vol. 529, pp. 73 – 83, 2012.

78. Y.H. Wong and K.Y. Cheong, “Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Characteristics of Zr-Oxynitride Thin Film on 4H-SiC Substrate”, Journal of the Electrochemical Society (The Electrochemical Society), Vol. 159 (3), pp. H293 – 299, 2012.

Year 2011:

79. Y.H. Wong and K. Y. Cheong, “Electrical Characteristics of Oxidized/Nitrided Zr Thin Film

on Si" Journal of The Electrochemical Society (The Electrochemical Society), Vol. 158 (12), pp. H1270 – 1278, 2011

80. H.J. Quah and K.Y. Cheong, “Deposition and Post-Deposition Annealing of Thin Y2O3 Film

on n-type Si in Argon Ambient,” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier), Vol. 130, pp. 1007 – 1015, 2011.

81. Y.H. Wong and K.Y. Cheong, “Thermal oxidation and nitridation of sputtered Zr thin film on

Si via N2O gas,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier) Vol. 509, pp. 8728 – 8737, 2011.

82. Y. H. Wong and K. Y. Cheong, “Band Alignment and Enhanced Breakdown Field of

Simultaneously Oxidized and Nitrided Zr Film on Si,” Nanoscale Research Letters (SpringerOpen) Vol. 6, pp. 489 – 494, 2011.

83. T. Kurniawan, K.Y. Cheong, Z. Lockman, “Effect of Sputtering Time on Physical and

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Electrical Properties of ZrOx on Si Substrate,” Microelectronics International (Emerald) Vol. 28, No. 3, pp. 7 – 11, 2011.

84. Y.L. Chiew and K.Y. Cheong, “A review on the synthesis of SiC nanostructures from plant-

based biomasses,” Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier) Vol. 176, pp. 951-964, 2011. (doi.: 10.1016/j.msed.2011.05.037).

85. W.C. Chin and K. Y. Cheong, "Effects of Post-deposition Annealing Temperature and

Ambient on RF Magnetron Sputtered Sm2O3 Gate on n-type Silicon Substrate", Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer), Vol. 22, 1816 – 1826, 2011.

86. M. T. Soo, G. Kawamura, H. Muto, K. Y. Cheong, Z. Lockman, A. F. Mohd Noor, A.

Matsuda, “Design and synthesis of mesoporous ZrO2 thin films using surfactant Pluronic P123 via sol-gel technique,” Journal of the Ceramic Society of Japan (The Ceramic Society of japan), Vol. 119, No. 6, pp. 517 – 521, 2011.

87. S.K. Chuah, K. Y. Cheong, Z. Lockman and Z. Hassan, “Effect of Post-Deposition Annealing

on Electrical Properties of RF Magnetron Sputtered CeO2 Gate on 4H-Silicon Carbide”, Physica Solidi Status A. (DOI: 10.1002/pssa.201127154), Vol. 208, No. 8, pp. 1925 – 1930, 2011.

88. H.S. Chin, K.Y. Cheong, K. Abdul Razak, “Effect of Process Parameters on Size, Shape

and Distribution of Sb2O3 Nanoparticles,”Journal of Materials Science (Elsevier), Vol. 46, Issue 15, pp. 5129 - 5139. (ISI Impact Factor = )

89. S. K. Chuah, K. Y. Cheong, Z. Lockman, and Z. Hassan, “Effect of post-deposition

annealing temperature on CeO2 thin film deposited on silicon substrate via RF magnetron sputtering technique” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier), Vol. 14, pp. 101 – 107, 2011. (ISI Impact Factor = 0.388)

90. H.J. Quah, K.Y. Cheong, and Z. Hassan, “Forthcoming Gallium Nitride Based Power

Devices In Provoking The Development Of High Power Applications,” Modern Physics Letters B (World Scientific), Vol. 25, pp. 77 – 88, 2011 (ISI Impact Factor =)

91. W.F. Lim, H.J. Quah, K.Y. Cheong, Z. Lockman, and Z. Hassan, “Comparison of metal-

organic decomposed (MOD) cerium oxide (CeO2) gate deposited on GaN and SiC substrates,” Journal of Crystal Growth (Elsevier), Vol. 326, pp. 2-8, 2011. (ISI Impact Factor = 1.534)

92. T. Kurniawan, Y.H. Wong, K.Y. Cheong, J.H. Moon, W. Bahng, K. Abdul Razak, Z.

Lockman, H.J. Kim, and N.-K. Kim, “Effects of Post-Oxidation-Annealing Temperature on ZrO2 Thin Film Deposited on 4H-SiC Substrate,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier), Vol. 14, pp. 13 – 17, 2011. (ISI Impact Factor = 0.388)

93. W. F. Lim, K. Y. Cheong, and Z. Lockman, “Effects of Post-Deposition Annealing

Temperature and Time on Physical Properties of Metal-Organic Decomposed Lanthanum Cerium Oxide Thin Film,” Thin Solid Films (Elsevier), Vol. 519, 5139 – 5145, 2011. (ISI Impact Factor = 1.727), Vol. 519, pp. 5139 – 5145, 2011. doi:10.1016/j.tsf.2011.01.072

94. H. J. Quah, K. Y. Cheong, Z. Hassan, and Z. Lockman, "Effects of N2O Post-Deposition

Annealing on Metal-Organic Decomposed CeO2 Gate Oxide Spin-Coated on GaN Substrate" Journal of The Electrochemical Society (Electrochemical Society), Vol. 158, No. 4, pp. 1 – 10, 2011. (ISI Impact Factor = 2.437)

95. M.T. Soo, K. Y. Cheong, and A. F. Mohd Noor, “Functional room temperature metal (Al or

Pd)-ZrO2 (smooth or porous surface)-Si MOS capacitor O2 sensor” Microelectronics International (Emerald), Vol. 28, No. 1, pp. 50 – 57, 2011. (IF = 0.588)

96. T. Kurniawan, K.Y. Cheong, Z. Lockman, K. Abdul Razak, N. Ahmad, “Oxidation of

Sputtered Zr Thin Film on Si substrate,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer), Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 143 – 150, 2011.

97. V. R. Manikam, K. Y. Cheong and K. Abdul Razak, “Chemical reduction methods for

synthesizing Ag and Al nanoparticles and their respective nanoalloys,” Materials Science

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98. H.J. Quah, K.Y. Cheong, Z. Hassan, and Z. Lockman, “Effect of Post-Deposition Annealing

in Oxygen Ambient on Gallium Nitride-based MOS Capacitors with Cerium Oxide Gate” IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices (IEEE, USA), Vol. 58, No. 1, pp. 122- 131, 2011. (IF = 2.445)

99. H. J. Quah, K. Y. Cheong, Z. Hassan, and Z Lockman, “Investigation of Forming-Gas

Annealed CeO2 Thin Film on GaN,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer), Vol. 22, pp. 583 – 591, 2011. DOI: 10.1007/s10854-010-0181-0.

100. V. R. Manikam and K.Y. Cheong, “Die Attach Materials for High Temperature Applications:

A Review” IEEE Transactions on Components and Packaging Technologies (IEEE, USA), Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 457 – 478, 2011.

101. W. F. Lim, K. Y. Cheong, and Z. Lockman, “Physical and electrical characteristics of metal-

organic decomposed CeO2 Gate spin-coated on 4H-silicon carbide,”Applied Physics A (Springer) Vol. 103, pp. 1067 – 1075, 2011.

102. H. S. Chin, K. Y. Cheong and K. Abdul Razak, “Controlled Synthesis of Sb2O3

Nanoparticles by Chemical Reducing Method in Ethylene Glycol,” Journal of Nanoparticle Research (Springer) Vol. 13, pp. 2807 – 2818, 2011. (ISI Impact Factor = 2.478)

Year 2010:

103. W.C. Chin, K. Y. Cheong, Z. Hassan, “Sm2O3 gate dielectric on Si substrate,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier), Vol. 13, pp. 303 – 314, 2010 (ISI Impact Factor = 0.388)

104. M.T. Soo, K.Y. Cheong, and A. F. Mohd Noor, “Advances of MOS Capacitor SiC-based

Hydrogen Sensors for Harsh Environment Applications,” Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical (Elsevier), Vol. 151, pp. 39 – 55, 2010 (IF = 3.083)

105. A. Mahyuddin, Z. Hassan, C.W. Chin, M.H.M. Mohamed, and K.Y. Cheong, “Plasma-

assisted molecular beam epitaxy growth of crack-free AlN cap layer on GaN-based heterostructures,” Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials – Rapid Communications (INOE, Romania), Vol. 4, Issue 7, pp. 925 – 928, 2010. (IF = 0.451)

106. H. S. Chin, K. Y. Cheong and K. Abdul Razak, “Review on Oxides of Antimony

Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Properties and Applications,” Journal of Materials Science (Elsevier), Vol. 45, pp. 5993 – 6008, 2010.

107. H. J. Quah, W. F. Lim, S. C. Wimbush, Z. Lockman, and K. Y. Cheong, "Electrical

Properties of Pulsed Laser Deposited Y2O3 Gate Oxide on 4H-SiC," Electrochemical and Solid-State Letters (The Electrochemical Society, USA), Vol. 13, pp. H396 – 398, 2010 (ISI Impact Factor = 2.001).

108. M.N.E. Efzan, M.S. Nurulakmal, K.Y. Cheong, T. Ariga, A.B. Ismail, and H. Zuhailawati,

“Wettability and strength of In-Bi-Sn lead-free solder alloy on copper substrate,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier), vol. 507, issue 1, pp. 290 – 296, 2010. (IF = 2.135)

109. Y. H. Wong and K. Y. Cheong, “ZrO2 Thin Films on Si Substrate,” Journal of Materials

Science: Materials in Electronics (Special Anniversary Issue) (Springer), vol. 21, No. 10, pp. 980 – 993, 2010.

110. H. S. Chin, K. Y. Cheong, and A.B. Ismail, “A Review on Die Attach Materials for SiC-based

High Temperature Power Devices,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society and ASM International), vol. 41B, pp. 824 – 832, 2010.

111. W. F. Lim, K. Y. Cheong, and Z. Lockman, “Physical Characterization of Post-deposition

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Annealed Metal-Organic Decomposed (MOD) CeO2 Spin-Coated on 4H-SiC,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier), vol. 497, pp. 195-200, 2010.

112. M. Saleem, M.H Sayyad, Kh.S. Karimov, Z.M. Karieva, K. Y. Cheong, and A. F. Mohd Noor,

“I-V characteristics of Ag/OD-MO/Ag surface-type diode fabricated by deposition of organic film from solution under the effect of an electric field," The European Physical Journal Applied Physics (EDP Sciences) Vol. 50, pp. 30401,2010. (ISI Impact Factor = 0.756)

113. J.H. Moon, J. H. Yim, H. S. Seo, D. H. Lee, C. H. Kim, H. J. Kim, K. Y. Cheong, W. Bahng,

and N.-K. Kim, "Effects of rapid thermal annealing on Al2O3/SiN reaction barrier layer/thermal-nitrided SiO2 stacking gate dielectrics on n-type 4H-SiC", Applied Physics Letters (American Institute of Physics), vol. 96, pp. 122108 – 122108-3 (3 pages), 2010. (ISI Impact Factor = ___)

114. W.F. Lim, K.Y. Cheong, Z. Lockman, F.A. Jasni, and H.J. Quah, “Effects of Post-Deposition

Annealing on CeO2 Gate Prepared by Metal-Organic Decomposition (MOD) Method on 4H-SiC,” Materials Science Forum (Trans Tech Publications), Vols. 645-648, pp. 837-840, 2010.

115. J.H. Moon, J.H. Yim, H.S. Seo, C.H. Kim, D.H. Lee, K.Y. Cheong, W. Bahng, N.-K. Kim,

and H.J. Kim, “Improved 4H-SiC MOS interface produced by oxidized-SiN gate oxide,” Materials Science Forum (Trans Tech Publications), Vols. 645-648, pp. 511-514, 2010.

116. Kh.S. Karimov, K. Y. Cheong , M. Saleem, I. Murtaza, M. Farooq, and A. F. Mohd Noor,

“Ag/PEPC/NiPc/ZnO/Ag thin film capacitive and resistive humidity sensors,” Journal of Semiconductors (Institute of Physics, UK), Vol. 31, No. 5, pp. 054002-1 – 054002-6, 2010.

117. H. J. Quah, K. Y. Cheong, Z. Hassan, Z. Lockman, F. A. Jasni, W. F. Lim, “MOS

Characteristics of Metal-Organic Decomposed CeO2 Spin-Coated on GaN,” Electrochemical and Solid-State Letters (The Electrochemical Society, USA), vol. 13, pp. H116-H118, 2010. (ISI Impact Factor = 2.001)

118. J.H. Moon, J.H. Yim, H.S. Seo, D.H. Lee, H.K. Song, J. Heo, H.J. Kim, K.Y. Cheong, W.

Bahng, and N.-K. Kim, “Effect of Post-Oxidation Annealing on High-Temperature-Grown SiO2/4H-SiC Interfaces,” Journal of The Electrochemical Society (Electrochemical Society), Vol. 157, No. 2, pp. H196-201, 2010. (ISI Impact Factor = 2.437)

119. H. J. Quah, K. Y. Cheong, Z. Hassan, Z. Lockman, F. A. Jasni, W. F. Lim, “Effects of Post-

Deposition-Annealing at Ar Ambient on Metal-Organic Decomposed CeO2 Gate Spin Coated on Silicon,” Journal of The Electrochemical Society (Electrochemical Society), Vol. 157, No. 1, pp. H6-H12, 2010. (ISI Impact Factor = 2.437)

120. K. Y. Cheong, J. Moon, H. J. Kim, W. Bahng, and N.-K. Kim, “Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor

Characteristics of Thermally Grown Nitrided SiO2 Thin Film on 4H-SiC in Various N2O Ambient, ” Thin Solid Films (Elsevier), vol. 518, pp. 3255 – 3259, 2010. (ISI Impact Factor = 1.884)

121. Y. L. Chiew and K. Y. Cheong, “Formation and characterization of SiOx nanowires and

Si/SiOx core-shell nanowires via carbon-assisted growth,” Physica E (Elsevier), Vol. 42, pp. 1338 – 1342, 2010. (ISI Impact Factor =1.230)

122. M. H. Sayyad, M. Saleem, Kh. S. Karimov, M. Yaseen, M. Ali, K. Y. Cheong, A. F. Mohd

Noor, "Synthesis of Zn(II) 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4′-isopropylphenyl) porphyrin and its use as a thin film sensor,” Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing (Springer), Vol. 98 pp.103-109, 2010 (ISI Impact Factor = 1.884)

123. K. Y. Cheong and A. Ahmad Kurnin, “Effect of Post Deposition Annealing in Forming Gas

on Structural and Electrical Properties of Sol-Gel Derived SiO2 Thick Film on 4H-SiC” International Journal of Modern Physics B (World Scientific), Vol. 24, Issue 23, pp. 4521-4528, 2010. (ISI Impact Factor = 0.558)

124. K. Y. Cheong, J. H. Moon, W. Bahng, Z. Lockman, Z. Hassan, A. Aziz, H. J. Kim and N.-K.

Kim “Current Conduction Mechanisms of Atomic-Layer-Deposited Al2O3/Nitrided SiO2 Stacking Gate Oxide on 4H-SiC” International Journal of Modern Physics B (World Scientific), Vol. 24, No. 27, pp. 5371 – 5378, 2010. (ISI Impact Factor = 0.647)

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Year 2009:

125. K. Y. Cheong and Z. Lockman, “Growth Mechanism of Cubic-Silicon Carbide Nanowires,”

Journal of Nanomaterials (Hindawi), Vol. 2009, doi: 10.1155/2009/572865 (5 pages). (ISI Impact Factor = 0.688)

126. Kh.S. Karimov , Kh.M. Akhmedov , K.Y. Cheong, M. Saleem , A.F. Mohd Noor, and I.

Murtaza, " Semiconductor nano-structure based resistive humidity sensor", Journal of Academy of Sciences (Tajikistan Academic of Sciences), Vol.52, No.1, pp.74-79, 2009. (In Russian language with short English resume).

127. Z. Lockman, P.L. Loh, K.Y. Cheong, and S.D. Hutagalung Rapid formation of transparent CuAlO2 thin film by thermal annealing of Cu on Al2O3,” Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells (Elsevier), vol. 93, pp. 1383-1387, 2009. (ISI Impact Factor = )

128. J.S. Mandeep, N.K. Loke, S.I.S. Hassan, S. Sreekantan, And K.Y. Cheong, “Microwave

Properties Of Bismuth Lanthanum Titanate Ceramic Substrate And Its Effects With Various Shapes,” Journal Of Electromagnetic Waves And Applications (VSP BV), vol. 23, issue. 4, pp. 415-425, 2009. (ISI Impact Factor = 3.134)

129. K.Y. Cheong and Z. Lockman, “Effects of temperature and crucible height on the synthesis of 6H-SiC nanowires and nanoneedles,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier), vol. 481, pp. 345-348, 2009.

130. C.C. Hoong and K.Y. Cheong, “Effect of Post Deposition Annealing on the Characteristics of

Sol-gel Derived HfO2 on 4H-SiC,” Materials Science Forum (Trans Tech Publications), vols. 615-617, pp. 545-548, 2009.

131. J.-L. Tan, K.Y. Cheong, and Rusli, “Characteristics of Sol-gel Derived SiO2 Thick Film on

4H-SiC,” Materials Science Forum (Trans Tech Publications), vols. 600-603, pp. 811-814, 2009. - (ISI)

132. J.H. Moon, K.Y. Cheong, H.K. Song, J.H. Yim, M.S. Oh, J.H. Lee, W. Bahng, N.-K. Kim, and

H.J. Kim, “Effect of Post-Oxidation Annealing on High-Temperature Grown SiO2/4H-SiC Interface,” Materials Science Forum (Trans Tech Publications), vols. 600-603, pp. 731-734, 2009. - (non ISI international database) – (ISI)

133. W.S. Woon, S.D. Hutagalung, and K.Y. Cheong, “Characterization of Anodic SiO2 Films on

P-Type 4H-SiC,” Thin Solid Films (Elsevier), vol. 517, pp. 2808-2812, 2009. (ISI Impact Factor = 1.693)

134. H.-J. Quah, K.Y. Cheong, and Z. Lockman "Stimulation of Silicon Carbide Nanotubes

Formation Using Different Ratios of Carbon Nanotubes to Silicon Dioxide Nanopowders" Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier), vol. 475, pp. 565-568, 2009. (ISI Impact Factor = 1.455)

Year 2008:

135. J.S. Mandeep, N.K. Loke, S.I.S. Hassan, M.F. Ain, S. Sreekantan, and K.Y. Cheong,

“Investigation Of Microwave Properties Of High Permittivity Ceramic Substrate,” Journal Of Electromagnetic Waves And Applications (VSP BV), vol. 22, Issue. 14-15, pp. 873-1882, 2008. (ISI Impact Factor = 3.134)

136. K.Y. Cheong and S.W. Lim, “Post deposition annealing effects of sol-gel derived ZrO2 gate

on Si,” Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (Prince of Songkla University, Thailand) – ACCEPTED.

137. K.Y. Cheong, J.H. Moon, H.J. Kim, W. Bahng, and N.-K. Kim, “Current Conduction

Mechanisms in Atomic-Layer-Deposited HfO2/Nitrided SiO2 Stacking Gate on 4H Silicon Carbide,” Journal of Applied Physics (American Institute of Physics), vol. 103, pp. 084113

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(8 pages), 2008. (ISI Impact Factor = 2.171)

138. W.S. Woon, S. Purwadaria, S.D. Hutagalung, and K.Y. Cheong, “Structural Characterization of Anodic SiO2 Thin Films on N-Type Si,” Surface Engineering (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining), vol. 24, no. 5, pp. 388-391, 2008. (ISI Impact Factor = 0.444)

139. L.L. Ong, K.Y. Cheong, J.H. Moon, W. Bahng, H.J. Kim, and N.-K. Kim, “Effects of Heat

Treatment in Vacuum on the Physical Properties of Thermal Nitrided Silicon Dioxide Gate on 4H-Silicon Carbide,” Thin Solid Films (Elsevier), vol. 516, pp. 7921-7924, 2008. (ISI Impact Factor = 1.693)

140. P.K. Ting, Z. Hussain, and K.Y. Cheong, “Synthesis And Characterization Of Silica-Titania

Nanocomposite Via A Combination Of Sol-Gel And Mechanochemical Process,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier) vol. 466, pp. 304–307, 2008. (ISI Impact Factor = 1.455)

141. W.C. Ee and K.Y. Cheong, “Effects of Annealing Temperature on Ultra-Low Dielectric

Constant SiO2 Thin Films Derived from Sol-gel Spin-on-Coating,” Physica B (Elsevier), vol. 403, pp. 611 – 615, 2008. - (ISI)

142. K.J. Wang and K.Y. Cheong, “Investigation of Sol-gel derived HfO2 on 4H-SiC,” Applied

Surface Science (Elsevier), vol. 254, pp. 1981 – 1985, 2008. (ISI Impact Factor = 1.406)

143. K.Y. Cheong, W. Bahng, and N.-K Kim, “Analysis of Charge Conduction Mechanisms in Nitrided SiO2 Film on 4H SiC,” Physics Letters A (Elsevier), vol. 372, pp. 529 – 532, 2008. (ISI Impact Factor = 1.711)

Year 2007:

144. K.Y. Cheong, J.H. Moon, T.J. Park, J.H. Kim, C.S. Hwang, H.J. Kim, W. Bahng, and N.-K. Kim, “Improved Electronic Performance of HfO2/SiO2 Stacking Gate Dielectric on 4H SiC,” IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices (IEEE, USA), vol. 54, No. 12, pp. 3409 – 3413, 2007. (ISI Impact Factor = 2.165)

145. J.H. Moon, H.K. Song, J.H. Yim, H.S. Seo, M.S. Oh, J.H. Lee, H.J. Kim, K.Y. Cheong, W.

Bahng, and N. Kim, “Effects of thermally oxidized-SiN gate oxide on 4H-SiC substrate,” Electrochemical and Solid-State Letters (The Electrochemical Society, USA), vol. 10, pp.H327-H330, 2007. (ISI Impact Factor = 2.109)

146. K.Y. Cheong, J.H. Moon, H. Kim, W. Bahng, and N.K. Kim, “Analysis of Current Conduction

Mechanisms in Atomic-Layer-Deposited Al2O3 Gate on 4H Silicon Carbide,” Applied Physics Letters (American Institute of Physics), vol. 90, pp. 162113 (3 pages), 2007. (ISI Impact Factor = 3.596)

147. J.H. Moon, K.Y. Cheong, D.Eom, H.K. Song, J.H. Yim, J.H. Lee, H.J. Na, W. Bahng, N.K.

Kim, and H.J. Kim, “Electrical properties of atomic-layer-deposited La2O3/thermal-nitrided SiO2 stacking dielectric on 4H-SiC(0001),” Materials Science Forum (Trans Tech Publications), vol. 556-557, pp. 643-646, 2007. - (ISI)

148. K.Y. Cheong, W. Bahng, and N.-K. Kim, “Effects of thermal nitrided gate-oxide thickness on

4H silicon carbide–based metal-oxide-semiconductor characteristics,” Applied Physics Letters (American Institute of Physics), vol. 90, pp. 012120 (3 pages), 2007. (ISI Impact Factor = 3.596)

149. K.Y. Cheong and F.A. Jasni, “Effects of Precursor Aging and Post-Deposition Treatment

Time on Photo-assisted Sol-gel Derived Low-Dielectric Constant SiO2 Thin Film on Si,” Microelectronics Journal (Elsevier), vol. 38, pp. 227-230, 2007. (ISI Impact Factor = 0.609)

150. K. Y. Cheong, J. H. Moon, D. Eom, H. J. Kim, W. Bahng, and N.-K. Kim, “Electronic

Properties of Atomic-Layer-Deposited Al2O3/Thermal-Nitrided SiO2 Stacking Dielectric on 4H SiC,” Electrochemical and Solid-State Letters (The Electrochemical Society, USA), vol.10, pp. H69-H71, 2007. (ISI Impact Factor = 2.109)

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151. K.Y. Cheong and W.S. Chen, “Characteristics of Ni/Ti stacked gated electrode,” AIP Conference Proceedings, vol 909, pp. 157-160, 2007. - (ISI)

Year 2006:

152. K. Y. Cheong, H. C. Hussin, and K. N. Ismail, “Effects of calcination temperature and zinc-source concentration on chemical-solution synthesized ZnO nanorods,” ECS Transactions (The Electrochemical Society, USA), vol.3, issue 9, pp. 115-121, 2006. - (non ISI international database)

153. K. Y. Cheong, W. Bahng, and N.-K. Kim, “Effects of rapid thermal annealing on nitrided gate

oxide grown on 4H SiC,” Microelectronics Engineering (Elsevier), vol. 83, pp. 65 – 71, 2006. (ISI Impact Factor = 1.503)

Year 2005:

154. K. Y. Cheong, W. Bahng, and N.-K. Kim, “Current conduction mechanisms in post-nitridation rapid thermal annealed gate oxides on 4H silicon carbide,” Applied Physics Letters (American Institute of Physics), vol. 87, pp. 212102, 2005. (ISI Impact Factor = 3.596)

155. K. Y. Cheong, W. Bahng, and N.-K. Kim, “Characteristics of post-nitridation rapid-thermal

annealed gate oxide grown on 4H SiC,” Materials Science Forum (Trans Tech Publications), vol. 483-485, pp. 689-692, 2005. - (ISI)

Year 2004:

156. K. Y. Cheong, S. Dimitrijev, and J. Han, “Characterization of non-equilibrium charge of MOS

capacitors on P-type 4H SiC,” Materials Science Forum (Trans Tech Publications), vol. 457-460, pp. 1365-1368, 2004. - (ISI)

157. K. Y. Cheong, S. Dimitrijev, and J. Han, “Investigation of ultra-low leakage in MOS

capacitors on 4H SiC,” IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices (IEEE, USA), vol. 51, pp. 1361-1365, 2004. (ISI Impact Factor = 2.165)

158. K. Y.Cheong S. Dimitrijev, and J. Han, “Comparison of charge-retention times in n- and p-

type 4H-SiC MOS capacitors as nonvolatile memory elements,” Journal of Crystal Growth (Elsevier), vol. 268, pp. 547-553, 2004. (ISI Impact Factor = 1.950)

159. V. V. Afanas’ev, S. A. Campbell, K. Y. Cheong, F. Ciobanu, S. Dimitrijev, G. Pensl, A.

Stesmans, and L. Zhong, “Electronic properties of SiON/HfO2 insulating stacks on 4H-SiC (0001),” Materials Science Forum (Trans Tech Publications), vol. 457-460, pp. 1361-1364, 2004. - (ISI)

160. J. S. Han, K. Y. Cheong, and S. Dimitrijev, “A P-Channel MOSFET on 4H-SiC,” Materials

Science Forum (Trans Tech Publications), vol. 457-460, pp. 1401-1404, 2004. - (ISI) Year 2003:

161. K. Y. Cheong, S. Dimitrijev, and J. Han, “Effects of initial nitridation on the characteristics of SiC–SiO2 interface,” Materials Science Forum (Trans Tech Publications), vol. 433-436, pp. 583-586, 2003. - (ISI)

162. F. Ciobanu, G. Pensl, H. Nagasawa, A. Schöner, S. Dimitrijev, K. Y. Cheong, V.V. Afanas’ev, and G. Wagner, “Traps at the interface of 3C–SiC/SiO2–MOS–structure,” Materials Science Forum (Trans Tech Publications), vol. 433-436, pp. 551-554, 2003. - (ISI)

163. K. Y. Cheong, S. Dimitrijev, and J. Han, “Electrical and physical characterizations of gate

oxides on 4H-SiC grown in diluted N2O,” Journal of Applied Physics (American Institute of Physics), vol. 93, pp. 5682-5686, May 2003. (ISI Impact Factor = 2.171)

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164. K. Y. Cheong, S. Dimitrijev, and J. Han, “Investigation of electron-hole generation in 4H-SiC

MOS capacitors,” IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices (IEEE, USA), vol. 50, pp. 1433-1439, June 2003. (ISI Impact Factor = 2.165)

165. V. V. Afanas’ev, A. Stesmans, F. Ciobanu, G. Pensl, K. Y. Cheong, and S. Dimitrijev,

“Mechanism of the 4H-SiC/SiO2 interface properties improvement by nitridation,” Applied Physics Letters (American Institute of Physics), vol. 82, pp. 568-570, Jan. 2003. (ISI Impact Factor = 3.596)

166. H. Linewih, S. Dimitrijev, and K. Y. Cheong, “Channel-carrier mobility parameters for 4H SiC

MOSFETs,” Microelectronics and Reliability (Pergamon), vol. 43, pp. 405-411, 2003. (ISI Impact Factor = 1.011)

167. K. Y. Cheong, M. M. Norani, and R. R. Sutapa, “Physical investigation on ZnO:Al thin films

derived from non-alkoxide zinc acetate via sol-gel dip coating technique,” Journal of Material Science & Technology (Institute of Metal Science, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences), vol. 11, issue No 1, pp. 287, 2003.

Year 2002:

168. K. Y. Cheong and S. Dimitrijev S, “MOS capacitor on 4H-SiC as a nonvolatile memory element,” IEEE Electron Device Letters (IEEE, USA), vol. 23, pp. 404-406, July 2002. (ISI Impact Factor = 2.486)

169. S. Dimitrijev, K. Y. Cheong, J. Han, and H. B. Harrison, “Charge retention in metal–oxide–

semiconductor capacitors on SiC used as nonvolatile-memory elements,” Applied Physics Letters (American Institute of Physics), vol. 80, pp. 3421-3423, May 2002. (ISI Impact Factor = 3.596)

170. K. Y. Cheong, M. M. Norani, and R. R. Sutapa, “Morphology and electrical studies of

ZnO:Ga thin films fabricated via sol-gel technique,” Thin Solid Film (Elsevier), vol. 410, pp. 143-147, 2002. (ISI Impact Factor = 1.693)

171. K.Y. Cheong, S. Dimitrijev, J. Han, and H.B. Harrison, “Dependence of charge-retention

time in 4H–SiC MOS capacitors on interface defects and applied gate voltage,” in Proc. COMMAD 2002, Sydney, Australia, pp. 519-522, 2002. (ISI)

National: Year 2009:

172. N. R. Zainal Abidin, K.Y. Cheong, Z. Lockman, “Material Selection for High Temperature Electronic Devices and Its Potential Applications,” JURUTERA (The Institutions of Engineers, Malaysia), pp. 6 – 12, July 2009.

Year 2008:

173. T. Darsono, S.D. Hutagalung, Z.A Ahmad, K.Y. Cheong, and K.A. Yaacob, “Localize I-V characteristic of nano dot silicon oxide using atomic force microscopy (AFM)”, Solid State Science and Technology Letter (Malaysian Solid State Science and Technology Society), vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 75-80, 2008.

174. M. H. Mohd Halil, K. Y. Cheong, and Z. Lockman, “Synthesis of Silicon Carbide (SiC)

Nanopillar via A Catalyst-Free Vertical Chemical Vapor Growth (CVG) Route,” Malaysian Journal of Microscopy (Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia), vol. 4, pp. 89-93, 2008.

175. F.A. Jasni, K.Y. Cheong, Z. Lockman, and Z. Hassan, “Effects of annealing temperature on

cerium oxide thin film deposited on silicon via metal-organic decomposition,” Malaysian Journal of Microscopy (Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia), vol. 4, pp. 180-185, 2008.

Year 2007:

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176. K.Y. Cheong, “Junction leakage of a SiC-based non-volatile random access memory

(NVRAM),” Solid State Science and Technology (Malaysian Solid State Science and Technology Society), vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 89-94, 2007.

177. K.Y. Cheong, “Silicon carbide (SiC)-based Sensor for Harsh Environment Applications,”

JURUTERA (The Institution of Engineers Malaysia), No. 1, pp. 22-29, January 2007. Year 2006:

178. K.Y. Cheong, R. Ariffin, and K.N. Ismail, “Electron Microscopy Study on the Effects of Calcination Temperature on Sol-gel Derived TiO2 Nanoparticles,” Malaysian Journal of Microscopy (Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia), vol. 3, pp. 73-78, 2006.

Year 2005:

179. K.Y. Cheong “Silicon Carbide (SiC) as non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM) material,” JURUTERA (The Institution of Engineers Malaysia), No. 8, pp. 10-16, August 2005.

Year 2002:

180. K.Y. Cheong, M.M. Norani, and R.R. Sutapa, “Investigation of ZnO:Al thin films fabricated via sol-gel dip coating technique,” Journal of Physical Sciences (Universiti Sains Malaysia), vol. 13,pp. 53-60, 2002.

Year 2000:

181. K.Y. Cheong, M.M. Norani, and R.R. Sutapa, “Comparative studies of types of dopant (Al or In) in ZnO sol-gel thin film from zinc acetate source,” Journal of Solid State Science and Technology Letters (Malaysian Solid State Science and Technology Society), vol. 7, pp. 49-50, 2000.

182. K.Y. Cheong, M.M. Norani, and R.R. Sutapa, “XRD & electrical studied on AZO thin films

deposited via sol-gel technique,” Nuclear Science Journal of Malaysia (MINT), vol.18, pp. 92-98, 2000.

183. K.Y. Cheong, M.M. Norani, and R.R. Sutapa, “Preliminary study of ZnO as transparent

conducting thin films material via sol-gel dip coating method,” Solid State Science and Technology (Malaysian Solid State Science and Technology Society), vol. 8, pp. 41-47, 2000.

184. K.Y. Cheong and B.H. Luay, “Microstructural study on thermal barrier coated Fe-Ni-Cr alloy

under hot corrosion condition,” MicroSom., vol. 3, pp. 14-15, 2000.

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Chapter In Research Book (non proceedings) each document International:

1. K.Y. Cheong and Y.H. Wong, “Surface Modification of Semiconductor by Simultaneous Thermal Oxidation and Nitridation,” in Handbook of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology. Volume 6: Surface Technology, A.Y.C. Nee (ed.), pp. 2997-3029, Springer Verlag London, 2015. DOI 10.1007/978-1-4471-4670-4_47.

2. K.Y. Cheong and Y. L. Chiew, Advances of SiOx and Si/SiOx core-shell Nanowires in "Nanowires Science and Technology” Edn: N. Lupu, ISBN 978-953-7619-89-3, INTECH, Croatia, pp. 131 – 150, 2010.

3. S. Dimitrijev, H.B. Harrison, P. Tanner, K.Y. Cheong, and J. Han, “Oxidation, MOS

capacitors, and MOSFETs,” in SiC Power Materials: Devices and Applications, Z.C. Feng, Ed., Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 2004, pp. 345-374. (5 authors)

4. S. Dimitrijev, H.B. Harrison, P. Tanner, K.Y. Cheong, and J. Han, “Properties of Nitrided

Oxides on SiC,” in Recent Major Advances in SiC, W.J. Choyke, H. Matsunami, and G.

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Pensl, Eds., Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 2004, pp. 373-386. (5 authors)

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Proceeding International: Year 2015:

1. H.J. Quah, W.F. Lim, S. Sreenivasan, and K.Y. Cheong, “Active Layer in Organic-Based Memory Devices: Incorporation of Gold Nanoparticles in Aloe Vera Gel,” 2015 International Symposium toward the Future of Advanced Researches in Shizuoka University, Shizuoka University, Hamamatsu Campus, Sanaru Hall, Hamamatsu, Japan, 27 – 28 January 2015, pp. 130 – 133.

Year 2014:

2. K.Y. Cheong, S. Sreenivasan, K.Abdul Razak, Z.X. Lim, P.L. Tan, and L.Q. Khor, “Aloe vera thin film as a sustainable material for electronic applications,” The 8th International Conference on Advanced Materials Processing, Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia, 27 – 30 July 2014, p. 34.

Year 2013:

3. O.Y. Khzhun, V.V. Atuchin, V.N. Kruchinin, Y.H. Wong, and K.Y. Cheong, “Optical parameters of ZrON/Si thin films prepared by oxidation/nitridation of Zirconum metal,” Proceedings 4th International Conference in HighMatTech, 7 – 11 October 2013, Kiev, Ukraine.

4. V.R. Manikam, K.S. Tan, K. Abdul Razak, and K. Y. Cheong, “Nanoindentation of porous die attach materials as a mean of determining mechanical attributes,” Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Advances in Mechancial Engineering, 28 – 30 August 2013,Equtorial Hotel, Melaka, Malaysia, pp.90, 2013.

5. K.S. Tan and K. Y. Cheong, “Effect of Sintering Temperature on Silver-Copper Nanopaste as High Temperature Die Attach Material,” The 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Materials Engineering (ICoSM2013), 26th-27th March 2013, Penang, Bayview Hotel, pp. 48 – 51, 2013.

Year 2012: 6. W.F. Lim and K. Y. Cheong, “Effects of post-deposition annealing temperature on band

alignment and electrical characteristics of lanthanum cerium oxide on 4H-SiC,” Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., Vol. 1433, DOI: 10.1557/opl.2012.1144

7. H.J. Quah and K.Y. Cheong, “Effects of post-deposition annealing ambient on band alignment of RF magnetron sputtered Y2O3 on gallim nitride,” Collaborative Conference on Crystal Growth (3CG), Double Tree by Hilton at Seaworld, Orlando, Florida, USA, 11 – 14 December 2012, p. 85.

8. P. L. Tan, G. Y. Yeap, W. S. Chow, and K.Y. Cheong, "Effects of Synthetic Porphyrin Concentration and Gap Distance Between Electrodes on Electrical Properties of Organic Device," Conference Program Book of 2012 International Conference on Science, Technology and Social Sciences, Kuantan, Pahang, 20-22 November 2012, pp. 150 (Abstract ID:209).

9. W. F. Lim, Z. Lockman, and K. Y. Cheong, "Influence of Spin Coating Rate on Metal-Organic Decomposed Lanthanum Cerium Oxide Film on Si Substrate," Conference Program Book of 2012 International Conference on Science, Technology and Social Sciences, Kuantan, Pahang, 20-22 November 2012, pp. 151 (Abstract ID:210).

10. H. J. Quah and K. Y. Cheong," Effects of Post-Deposition Annealing Time in Nitrogen Ambient on Y2O3 Films Deposited on Silicon," Conference Program Book of 2012 International Conference on Science, Technology and Social Sciences, Kuantan, Pahang, 20-22 November 2012, pp. 151 (Abstract ID:211)

11. V.R. Manikam, K. Abdual Razak,and K.Y. Cheong, “Sintering of Ag80-Al20 nanoalloy for high temperature die attach applications on silicon carbide-based power devices: The effects of ramp rate and dwell time,” 35th International Electronic Manufacturing Technology Conference 2012 (IEMT), Kinta Riverfront Hotel, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia, 6 – 8 November 2012, 5 pg.

12. V.R. Manikam, K. Abdual Razak,and K.Y. Cheong “Effects of sintering time on silver-aluminum nanopaste for high temperature die attach applications,” International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering (ICAMME’12),

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Fuculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, 3 – 5 July 2012, p. 3005. 13. Y.H. Wong and K.Y. Cheong,” Angle resolved X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy:

Characteristion of ZrO2 thin films on Si substrate,” 8th Asian Meeting on Electroceramics (AMEC-8), 1 – 5 July 2012, Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa, Penang, Malaysia, p.113.

Year 2011:

14. B. Poobalan, K.Y. Cheong, N-.K. Kim, S-.J. Joo, W. Bahng, I.H. Kang, and S-.C. Kim, “Fabrication of silicon carbide based MOS structure with HNO3/H2O vapor oxidation with various heating temperatures of nitric acid solution,” Proceeding of the KIEEME Annual Summer Conference 2011, 22 – 24 June 2011, Korea, p. 192, 2011.

15. Y.L. Chiew and K.Y. Cheong, “Synthesis of SiC Nanostructure Through Chemical Vapor

Growth Route,” 5th International Conference on Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting (ACE-X 2011), 3 – 6 July 2011, Algarve, Portugal, pp. 170 - 171.

16. W. F. Lim, Z. Lockman, and K. Y. Cheong, "Influence of post-deposition annealing on metal-

organic decomposed lanthanum cerium oxide film," Proceedings of 2011 IEEE Regional Symposium on Micro and Nanoelectronics (RSM),Le Meridien Kinabalu Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, 28-30 Sept 2011, pp. 24-27.

Year 2010: 17. W.F. Lim, K.Y. Cheong, and Z. Lockman, “Investigation of post-deposition annealed

Lanthanum Cerium Oxide gate prepared by metal-organic decomposition (MOD) method on Silicon substrtae,” Thinfilms 2010 & COMPO2010, 11 -14 July 2010, Harbin, China.

18. K.Y. Cheong, W.C. Goh, and J.Y. Lai, “Macro and Nanoscopic Characteristics of SiC-SiO2 Interface Roughness and Leakage Current Through Vacuum Annealed Thermal Nitrided SiO2 Gate on 4H-SiC,” Proc. International Conference on X-rays & Related Techniques in Research & Industry, 9 – 10 June 2010, Asenia Resort Langkawi, Malaysia, pp. 169 – 173.

19. A. Mahyuddin, Z. Hassan, Y. Yusof, and K.Y. Cheong, “Electrical Characteristics and Interface Properties of III Nitride-Based Metal-Insulator-Semiconductor Structure,” AIP Conf. Proc., Vol. 1250, pp. 105 – 108, 2010.

20. K.Y. Cheong, W.S. Chow, S. Ramakrishnan, K.S. Ariffin, and T.B. Tuan Sharif, “Assessment methods of Inudstrial Training for undergraduate program at The School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia,” Proc. 4th World Engineering Congress (WEC) 2010, Kuching, Sarawak, 2-5 August 2010, pp. 17 - 25.

Year 2009:

1. T. Kurnaiwan, K.Y. Cheong, Z. Lockman, K. Abdul Razak, N. Ahmad, and E. Matsubara, “Effect of sputtering time on physical properties of ZrO2 formed by metal sputtering and thermal oxidatyion,” Proceedings of 1st AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference on Materials (RCM 2009), Penang, 2009, pp. 80 – 85.

2. Karen H.L. Ang, K.Y. Cheong, A. Abdul Malik, C.L. Lim, D. Tan, and M.B.C. Khoo, “FTIR analysis of the photosensitive polyimide with process time delay in photolithography process,” Proceedings of 1st AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference on Materials (RCM 2009), Penang, 2009, pp. 102 - 109.

3. B. Poobalan, K.Y. Cheong, U.B. Hoe, and E.Roland, “The effects of constant implantation (boron) on the threshold voltage, on-resistance, and transconduction with various overall source (arsenic) implantation dosage of the power transistor,” Proceedings of 1st AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference on Materials (RCM 2009), Penang, 2009, pp. 203 – 214.

4. K.Y. Cheong, J.L. Tan, S. Sreekantan, S.D. Hutagalung, and Z. Lockman, “Fourier transform infrared *FTIR) analysis of sol-gel derived SiO2 thin film on Si,” Proceedings of 1st AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference on Materials (RCM 2009), Penang, 2009, pp. 264 – 271.

5. Karen H.L. Ang, K.Y. Cheong, A.A. Malik, D. Tan, C.L. Lim, and Michael B.C. Khoo, “The effect of process time delay for polyimide in photolithography process,” Proceedings of The 11th International Conference on Electronic Material and Packaging (EMAP 2009), Gurney Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 1-3 December 2009, pp. E909-09-04.

6. H. J. Lee and K. Y. Cheong, “Effect of Sputtered Ti thickness and Post Deposition

Annealing Temperature on The Formation of Ti5Si4 Nanocrystal on Si via Direct-Deposit

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Self-Assembly Method,” Proceedings of The 11th International Conference on Electronic Material and Packaging (EMAP 2009), Gurney Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 1-3 December 2009, pp. E909-09-01.

7. C.B. Nugroho, K.Y. Cheong, A.F. Mohd Noor, and Z. Lockman, “Effect of spraying

sequence on physical proerties of SiO2 on Silicon deposited by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis,” Proceedings of International Conference On Material Science And Metallurgical Technology 2009 (ICOMMET 2009), Kampus ITS Sukolilo, Surabaya, Indonesia, 24 – 25 June, 2009, pp. M1-145-M1-148.

8. J.H. Zhao, K.Y. Cheong, “Energy Efficient Power Electronics Based on Silicon Carbide

Semiconductor,” Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials, Minerals & Environment and 2nd Asian Symposium on Materials & Processing (RAMM & ASMP ’09), Bayview Beach Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 1 – 3 June 2009.

9. A. Mahyuddin, Z. Hassan, K. Y. Cheong, “Effect of Annealing on the Electrical Properties of Metal-Insulator-Semiconductor (MIS) Structure with AlN Dielectric,” Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials, Minerals & Environment and 2nd Asian Symposium on Materials & Processing (RAMM & ASMP ’09), Bayview Beach Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 1 – 3 June 2009.

10. Kh.S. Karimov, M. Saleem, A. Fauzi, K.Y. Cheong and Z.M. Karieva, “Electrical Properties

of Metal/Organic Semiconductor Solution Heterojunction,” Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials, Minerals & Environment and 2nd Asian Symposium on Materials & Processing (RAMM & ASMP ’09), Bayview Beach Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 1 – 3 June 2009.

11. Karen H.L. Ang, K.Y. Cheong, A. Abdul Malik, C. L. Lim, D. Tan, Michael B.C. Khoo, “FTIR

Analysis of Photosensitive Polyimide with Process Time Delay in Photolithography Process,” Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials, Minerals & Environment and 2nd Asian Symposium on Materials & Processing (RAMM & ASMP ’09), Bayview Beach Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 1 – 3 June 2009.

12. Kh. S. Karimov, A. Fauzi, K.Y. Cheong, M. Mahroof-Tahir, I. Qazi, I. Murtaza and Z. M.

Karieva Organic-on-Inorganic Ag/VOPc/n-Si/Ag Photocapacitive Sensor,” Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials, Minerals & Environment and 2nd Asian Symposium on Materials & Processing (RAMM & ASMP ’09), Bayview Beach Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 1 – 3 June 2009.

13. B. Nugroho, K. Y. Cheong, A. Fauzi, and Z. Lockman, “Effect of Nozzle-Substrate Distance

on Physical Properties of SiO2 Deposited on Silicon by Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis,” Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials, Minerals & Environment and 2nd Asian Symposium on Materials & Processing (RAMM & ASMP ’09), Bayview Beach Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 1 – 3 June 2009.

14. A. Mahyuddin, Z. Hassan, and K.Y. Cheong, “Metal-insulator-semiconductor (MIS) structure

with AlN dielectric,” Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, in AIP Conference Proceedings Series 1136, pp. 494-498, 2009.

Year 2008:

15. A. Mahyuddin, Z. Hassan, C.W. Chin, and K.Y. Cheong, “Growth and propoerties of AlN/GaN/AlN film on Si substrate,” Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Science & Technology: Applications in Industry & Education 2008 (ICSTIE 2008), UiTM, Penang, Malaysia, 12-13 December 2008.

16. K. Y. Cheong, M. C. Ng, A. B. Ismail, and L. B. Hussain, “Effects of Sb on SnAgCu Lead-free Solder,” Proceedings 33rd International Electronics Manufacturing Technology Conference (IEMT 2008), Park Royal Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 4-6 November 2008.

17. Karen H.L. Ang, K. Y. Cheong, A. A. Malik, S. L. Lee, G. Omar, S. P. Lim, C. L. Lim, D. Tan,

and Michael B.C. Khoo, “A Study of Process Time Effect on Photosensitive Polyimides,”

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Proceedings 33rd International Electronics Manufacturing Technology Conference (IEMT 2008), Park Royal Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 4-6 November 2008.

18. B. Poobalan, K. Y. Cheong, B. H Ung, and R. Roland, “A new concept of self-aligned

contact implantation for power devices,” Proceedings 33rd International Electronics Manufacturing Technology Conference (IEMT 2008), Park Royal Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 4-6 November 2008.

19. Kh.S. Karimov, Muhammad H. Sayyad , Ahmad Fauzi, M.N., K.Y. Cheong, M. Mahroof-

Tahid, Mutabar Shah, “Ag/NiPc/Ag Humidity Sensor for Environmental Monitoring,” Proc. 6th International Materials Technology Conference & Exhibition, 24 - 27 Aug. 2008, Parkroyal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

20. W.N.F. Wan Mustapha, K.Y. Cheong, and Z. Lockman, “ Synthesis of R-SiC Nanowires via

Catalyst-Free Chemical Vapour Growth Route,” Proc. 2nd IEEE International Nanoelectronics Conference (INEC 2008), Riverfront Business Hotel, Shanghai, China, 24 – 27 March 2008, pp. 438-442.

21. K.Y. Cheong, W.N.F. Wan Mustapha, and Z. Lockman, “Effects of temperature and crucible

height on the synthesis of H-SiC nanowires and nanoneedles,” Proc. The 4th International Conference on Technological Advances of Thin Films & Surface Coating (Thin Films 2008), Singapore, 13-16 July 2008, pp. 289.

22. K.Y. Cheong, W.S. Woon, S.D. Hutagalung, “Effects of Rapid Thermal Annealing on SiC-

based Anodic SiO2 Thin Film,” Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on MEMS and Nanotechnology (ICMN ’08), Istana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 13 – 15 May 2008, pp. 186-189.

Year 2003:

23. K.Y. Cheong and S. Dimitrijev, “Nonvolatile memory storage elements fabricated from

nitrided MOS capacitors on 6H SiC,” in Proc. 3rd International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials, Minerals and Environment 2003, Penang, Malaysia, 5-7 May 2003, pp. 44-48.

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Year 2012:

1. M.T. Soo, G. Kawamura, H. Muto, A. Matsuda, Z. Lockman and K.Y. Cheong, “Formation of

mesoporous ZrO2 by using different zirconium precursors,” Program and Abstract Book 21st Scientific Conference of the Microscopy Society Malaysia (EMSM 2012), Renaissance Kota Bharu Hotel, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, 22-24 November 2012, p.63.

Year 2009:

2. Y.C. Lau and K. Y. Cheong, “Formation and characterization of Al nanocrystals on Si by

direct-deposit self-assembly technique,” Program and Abstract Book 25th Regional Conference on Solid State Science & Technology 2009 (RCSSST 2009), Bayview Beach Resort, Penang, Malaysia, 21-23 December 2009, p. 138.

3. C.S. Cheng, K.Y. Cheong, C.L. Tan, H.M. Reza, “Depency of gate oxide charges on the

degradation of channel resistance in lateral DMOS transistors,” Program and Abstract Book 25th Regional Conference on Solid State Science & Technology 2009 (RCSSST 2009), Bayview Beach Resort, Penang, Malaysia, 21-23 December 2009, p. 82.

4. C.S. Cheng, K.Y. Cheong, C.L. Tan, H.M. Reza, S.L. Lee, and C.Y. Go, “Effects of

hydrogen from silane (SiH4) flow rate during silicon oxynitride deposition in current gain of forward current stressed P-N-P bipolar junction transistors,” IEEE Regional Symposium on Micro and Nano Electronics 2009 Proceedings, 10 – 12 August 2009, Renassiauns Hotel, Kota Bahru, Malaysia, pp. 213 - 217.

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5. K.Y. Cheong, J.-L Tan, S. Sreekantan, S.D. Hutagalung, and Z. Lockman, “Fourier

transform infra-red (FTIR) analysis of sol-gel derived SiO2 thin film on Si,” Extended Abstract of The 1st AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference on Materials 2009 (RCM2009), 16 – 17 Feb 2009, Equatorial Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, p. 38.

6. T. Kurniawan, K.Y. Cheong, K.A. Razak, Z. Lockman, N. Ahmad, and E. Matsubara,

“Effects of sputtering time on physical properties of ZrO2 thin films formedby thermal oxidation,” Extended Abstract of The 1st AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference on Materials 2009 (RCM2009), 16 – 17 Feb 2009, Equatorial Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, p.39.

7. K.H.L. Ang, K.Y. Cheong, A.A. Malik, G. Omar, C.L. Lim, D. Tan, M.B.C. Khoo, “FTIR

analysis of the photosensitive polyimide with process time delay in photolithography process,” Extended Abstract of The 1st AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference on Materials 2009 (RCM2009), 16 – 17 Feb 2009, Equatorial Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, p.83.

8. C.B. Nugroho, K.Y. Cheong, A.F. Mohd Noor, and Z. Lockman, “Effect of substrate

temperature and nozzle-substrate distance on ultrasonic spray pyrolysized SiO2 on Si,” Extended Abstract of The 1st AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference on Materials 2009 (RCM2009), 16 – 17 Feb 2009, Equatorial Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, p.100.

9. B. Poobalan, K.Y. Cheong, U.B. Hoe, and R. Roland, “The effects of contact implantation

(Boron) on the threshold voltage and on-resistance with various overall source *Arsenic) implantation dosage of the power transistor,” Extended Abstract of The 1st AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference on Materials 2009 (RCM2009), 16 – 17 Feb 2009, Equatorial Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, p.128.

Year 2008:

10. H.J. Quah, K.Y. Cheong, Z. Lockman, “The effect of temperature on formation of silicon

carbide nanotubes via shape memory synthesis,” Abstract Book of The 17th EMSM Scientific Conference, Hotel Holiday Inn Glenmeria, Shah Alam, Malaysia, 18-20 December 2008, p. 37.

11. E.E. Mohd Noor, Z. Hussain, N. Mohd Sharif, K.Y. Cheong, T. Ariga, and A.B. Ismail, “Effect

of temperature on the formation of interfacial between Bi-In-Sn and Bi-In-Zn solders on Cu,” Abstract Book of The 17th EMSM Scientific Conference, Hotel Holiday Inn Glenmeria, Shah Alam, Malaysia, 18-20 December 2008, p. 48.

12. M.A. Mohd Adnan, S. D. Hutagalung, K.Y. Cheong, “Effect of annealing temperatures on

the morphology of silicon nanowires synthesized by thermal evaporation technique,” Abstract Book of The 17th EMSM Scientific Conference, Hotel Holiday Inn Glenmeria, Shah Alam, Malaysia, 18-20 December 2008, p. 70.

13. Z. Lockman, N.R. Zainal Abidin, K.Y. Cheong, and S. Ismail, “Anodic oxidation of zirconium

thin film in acidic and alkaline electrolyte,” Abstract Book of The 17th EMSM Scientific Conference, Hotel Holiday Inn Glenmeria, Shah Alam, Malaysia, 18-20 December 2008, p. 74.

14. B. Poobalan, B.H. Ung, R. Roland, and K.Y. Cheong, “A new concept of spacer free self-

aligned contact implantation for Infineon CoolMOS,” Proc. Technical Symposium Infineon 2008, pp. 1-7., Infineon Kulim Technical Symposium, Sunway Hotel, Seberang Jaya, 23rd August 2008.

15. M.A.Mohd Adnan, S.D. Hutagalung, and K.Y. Cheong, “Characterization of silicon

nanostructures prepared by thermal evaporation technique using AuPd catalyst,” Proceedings of 4th International Conference on X-Rays and Related Techniques in Research and Industries 2008 (ICXRI 2008), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 2nd – 3rd June 2008.

Year 2007:

16. T. Darsono, S.D. Hutagalung, Z.A Ahmad, K.Y. Cheong, “Localize I-V characteristic of

nano dot silicon oxide using atomic force microscopy (AFM)”, The 23rd Regional Conference on Solid State Science and Technology (RCSSST 2007), Johor Bahru,

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Malaysia, 27-29 November 2007, J. Solid State Science and Technology Letter, 14, No. 2 (Suppl.) (2007) p. 42.

17. T. Darsonon, S.D. Hutagalung, Z.A. Ahmad, K.Y. Cheong, “The effect of tip voltage and

scanning speed on the size nano patterning silicon oxide quantum dot by scanning probe microscopy (SPM)”, In Abstracts Book of International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies (ICMAT 2007), Symposium G: Scanning Probe Microscopy in Materials Research, Singapore, 1-6 July (2007) p. 11-12.

18. T. Darsonon, S.D. Hutagalung, Z.A. Ahmad, K.Y. Cheong, A.Y. Khatijah, “Characterization

of the topography and electrical conductivity nanodots silicon oxide by using scanning probe microscopy (SPM), Proc. 6th Asean Microscopy Conference, Pahang, Malaysia, 10 – 12 December 2007.

19. K.Y. Cheong and K.J. Wong, “Preparation and Characterization of Sol-Gel Derived HfO2 on

Si,” J. Solid State Science and Technology Letters, Vol. 14. No. 2 (Suppl.) p. 77, 2007.

20. W.N.F.W. Mustapha, Z. Lockman, and K.Y. Cheong, “A brief review on synthesis method of silicon carbide nanowire,” Proc. 3rd Colloquium on Postgraduate Research, Colloquium on Materials, Minerals, and Polymers 2007 (MAMIP2007), Vistana Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 10-11 April 2007, pp. 8-10.

21. W.S. Woon, S.D. Hutagalung, S. Purwadaria, and K.Y. Cheong, “Fabrication of anodic

oxidation films on single crystal SiC,” Proc. 3rd Colloquium on Postgraduate Research, Colloquium on Materials, Minerals, and Polymers 2007 (MAMIP2007), Vistana Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 10-11 April 2007, pp. 63-64.

22. F.A. Jasni, Z. Lockman, and K.Y. Cheong, “Issues related to SiC-based MOS power

devices,” Proc. 3rd Colloquium on Postgraduate Research, Colloquium on Materials, Minerals, and Polymers 2007 (MAMIP2007), Vistana Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 10-11 April 2007, pp.32-33.

Year 2004:

23. K.Y. Cheong, W. Bahng, and N.-K. Kim, “A comparative study of gate Oxides grown in 10%-

N2O and in dry oxygen on N-type 4H SiC,” in Proc. Of the KIEEME Annual Summer Conference 2004 (vol. 1), Yong Pyong, Korea, 8-10 July 2004, pp.17-19, 2004.

24. W. Bahng, H.J Cheong, N. K. Kim, S.C. Kim, K.S. Seo, H.W. Kim, K.Y. Cheong, and E.D.

Kim, “Reverse characteristics of Field Plate Edge terminated SiC Schottky diode with SiO2 formed various methods,” in Proc. Of the KIEEME Annual Summer Conference 2004 (vol. 1), Yong Pyong, Korea, 8-10 July 2004, pp. 409, 412, 2004.

25. C.L. Zhang, S.C. Kim, E.D. Kim, H.W. Kim, K.S. Seo, W. Bahng, K.Y. Cheong, and N.K.

Kim, “Device feature and application status for light triggering thyristor (LTT) in HVDC transmission,” in Proc. Of the KIEEME Annual Summer Conference 2004 (vol. 1), Yong Pyong, Korea, 8-10 July 2004, pp. 397-400, 2004.

Year 2003:

26. J. Han, S. Dimitrijev, K.Y. Cheong, and B.H. Harrison (2003, Oct) “The N-channel and P-

channel MOSFETs based on 4H-SiC,” Microelectronic Engineering Research Conference 2003, 4-5 Oct 2003, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia. [Online] Available: http://www.gu.edu.au/school/mee/home.html

Year 2000:

27. K.Y. Cheong, M.M. Norani, and R.R. Sutapa, “Transparent conductive ZnO sol-gel film:

Processing & Properties,” in Proc. 1st Colloquium on Post Graduate Research School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 25 Nov 2000, Ipoh, Malaysia, pp. 82-86.

28. K.Y. Cheong and B.H. Luay, “Effect of hot corrosion on aluminised coated Fe-Ni-Cr alloy: A

microstructural study,” in Proc. 9th Scientific Conference of Electron Microscopy

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Society Malaysia. 11-14 Nov 2000. Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, pp. 179-182.

29. K.Y. Cheong, M.M. Norani, and R.R. Sutapa, “Microstructural & Surface Roughness Study on The Effect of Dopant Concentration and Type for ZnO Based Thin Films,” in Proc. 9th Scientific Conference of Electron Microscopy Society Malaysia. 11-14 Nov 2000. Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, pp. 40-42.

30. K.Y. Cheong, M.M. Norani, and R.R. Sutapa, “Fabrication and characterization of ZnO:Ga

thin films via sol-gel technique,” –Present (oral) at National Physic Conference 2000 (PERFIK2000). 4-5 Sept 2000. Port Dickson, Malaysia.

31. K.Y. Cheong, M.M. Norani, and R.R. Sutapa, “Microscopic studies of IZO transparent

conductive oxide thin films,” in Proc. 7th Asia-Pacific Electron Microscopy Conference-Physical Sciences. 26-30 June 2000. Singapore, pp. 288-289.

Year 1999:

32. K.Y. Cheong, M.M. Norani, and R.R. Sutapa, “Microscopy characterization of Al doped ZnO

transparent conductive thin films via sol-gel method,” in Proc. Eighth Scientific Conference of Electron Microscopy Society Malaysia. 2-4 December 1999. Genting Highland, Malaysia, pp. 85-87.

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Conference Presentation (oral and poster) International: Year 2013:

1. S.A. Ng, L.P. Goh, K.A. Razak, K.Y. Cheong, P.C. Ooi, and K.C. Aw, “The effect of zinc nitrate concentration on formation of AuNPs by sacrifical templated growth hydrothermal approach,” The 5th AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference on Materials Engineering & The 5th conference on Natural Resources and Materials, 21-13 January 2013, Penang, Malaysia, p.153-154.

2. L.Q. Khor and K.Y. Cheong, “Effects of SiO2 nanoparticles on dielectric characteristic of AIoe Vera pasta,” The 5th AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference on Materials Engineering & The 5th conference on Natural Resources and Materials, 21-13 January 2013, Penang, Malaysia, MS-A140, p.vii – viii.

Year 2012:

3. W.F. Lim and K.Y. Cheong, “Physical characterization of metal-organic decomposed

lanthanum cerium oxide film deposited on 4H-SiC as a function of post-deposition annealing time,” The 6th International Conference on Technological Advances of Thin Films & Surface Coatings (ThinFilms2012), 14 – 17 July 2012, Singapore Management University, Singapore.

4. H.J. Quah and K.Y. Cheong, “Effects of annealing time on the electrical properties of Y2O3 gate on silicon,” International Conference on Enabling Science and Nanotechnology 2012 (ESciNano2012), 5 – 7 January 2012, Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor, Malaysia.

5. Y.H. Wong and K.Y. Cheong, “Physical and electrical characterizations of thermally oxidized/nitrided Zr thin films on Si at various temperatures in N2O environment,” International Conference on Enabling Science and Nanotechnology 2012 (ESciNano2012), 5 – 7 January 2012, Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor, Malaysia.

6. S.A. Ng, K.A. Razak, A.A. Aziz, and K.Y. Cheong, “The effects of size and shape of gold nanoparticles on thin film properties,” International Conference on Enabling Science and Nanotechnology 2012 (ESciNano2012), 5 – 7 January 2012, Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor, Malaysia.

7. V.V. Atuchin, V.N. Kruchinin, Y.H. Wong, and K. Y. Cheong, “Dispersive optical parameters of ZrON/Si thin films formed by oxidation/nitridation of Zr metal,” The 3rd International Conference on the Physics of Optical Materials and Devices, September 3rd – September 6th, 2012, Belgrade, Serbia.

8. V.V. Atuchin, V.N. Kruchinin, Y.H. Wong, and K.Y. Cheong, Interface layer in ZrON/Si film

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system formed by oxidation/nitridation of Zr metal,” XV International Conference “Opto-, Nanoelectronics. Nanotechnology, and Microsystems, September 4-7, 2012, Ulyanovsk, Russia

Year 2011: 9. Y.H. Wong and K.Y. Cheong, “Effects of oxidation temperature on electrical and physical

properties of sputtered Zr thin film based on Si in N2O ambient,” Proc. 12th IUMRS International Conference in Asia, Taiwan, 19 – 22 September 2011.

Year 2010: 10. W.F. Lim, K.Y. Cheong, and Z. Lockman, “Investigation of Post-Deposition Annealed

Lantanum Cerium Oxide Prepared by Metal-Organic Decomposition (MOD) Method on Silicon Substrate,” Proc. 5th International Conference on Technological Advances of Thin Films and Surface Coatings (ThinFilms2010), Harbin Institue of Technology, China, 11 – 14 July 2010, p. 315.

Year 2008:

1. C.C. Fong, K.Y. Cheong, T. Kurniawan, K. Abdul Razak, Z. Lockman, T. Susumu, A. Nuruddin, and M. Eiichiro, “Physical characterization of ZrO2 thin films formed by thermal oxidation of sputtered Zr on Si,” Proc. The 4th International Conference on Technological Advances of Thin Films & Surface Coating (Thin Films 2008), Singapore, 13-16 July 2008, pp. 200.

Year 2007:

2. K.Y. Cheong, J.H. Moon, H.J. Kim, W. Bahng, and N.-K. Kim, “Improved reliability of atomic-layer-deposited Al2O3 gate on SiC,” ChinaNANO 2007 – International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 4-6 June 2007, p. 431.

National: Year 2008:

1. F.A. Jasni, K.Y. Cheong, Z. Lockman, and Z. Hassan, “Structural and morphological evolution of cerium oxide thin film on silicon prepared by metal-organic decomposition route,” Proceedings of 4th International Conference on X-Rays and Related Techniques in Research and Industries 2008 (ICXRI 2008), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 2nd – 3rd June 2008.

2. N.R. Zainal Abidin, K.Y. Cheong, Z Lockman, and Z. Hassan, “Anodic growth of high-k

dielectric zirconia on sputtered zirconium film on (100) silicon in alkaline condition,” Proceedings of 4th International Conference on X-Rays and Related Techniques in Research and Industries 2008 (ICXRI 2008), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 2nd – 3rd June 2008.

3. K.Y. Cheong, W.C. Goh, J.Y. Lai, J.H. Moon, Z. Lockman, Z. Hassan, A.Aziz, H.J. Kim, W.

Bahng, and N.-K. Kim, “Analysis of nitrided SiO2 grown in different percentage of N2O gas on 4H SiC substrate,” Proceedings of 4th International Conference on X-Rays and Related Techniques in Research and Industries 2008 (ICXRI 2008), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 2nd – 3rd June 2008.

Year 2007:

4. F.A. Jasni, K.Y. Cheong, Z. Lockman, and Z. Hassan, “Effects Of Annealing Temperature On Cerium Oxide Thin Film Deposited On Silicon Via Metal Organic Decomposition,” Proc. 6th Asean Microscopy Conference, Pahang, Malaysia, 10 – 12 December 2007.

5. N.R.Z. Abidin, K.Y. Cheong, Z. Lockman, and Z. Hassan, “Properties Of ZrO2 High-K Gate

Oxide Thin Films Grown Via Anodix Oxidation (Anodisation) Process,” Proc. 6th Asean Microscopy Conference, Pahang, Malaysia, 10 – 12 December 2007.

6. K.Y. Cheong and K.J. Wong, “Preparation and Characterization of Sol-Gel Derived HfO2 on

Si,” J. Solid State Science and Technology Letters, Vol. 14. No. 2 (Suppl.) p. 77, 2007.

7. K.Y. Cheong, W. Bahng, N.-K. Kim, and H.J. Na, “The effect of re-nitridation on plasma-

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enhanced chemical-vapor deposited SiO2 /Thermally-nitrided SiO2 stacks on N-type 4H SiC,” in Proc. Of the KIEEME Annual Summer Conference 2004 (vol. 1), Yong Pyong, Korea, 8-10 July 2004, pp.48-51, 2004.

8. K.Y. Cheong, “An overview of SiC as the nonvolatile random-access memory material,” in

Proc. Of the KIEEME Annual Summer Conference 2004 (vol. 1), Yong Pyong, Korea, 8-10 July 2004, pp. 63-66, 2004.

Year 2003:

9. K.Y. Cheong, S. Dimitrijev, J. Han, and B.H. Harrison (2003, Oct) “Investigation of Gate-Dielectric Leakage of MOS Capacitors on 4H SiC Used as Nonvolatile-Memory Elements,” Microelectronic Engineering Research Conference 2003, 4-5 Oct 2003, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia. [Online] Available: http://www.gu.edu.au/school/mee/home.html

Year 2001:

10. K.Y. Cheong and S. Dimitrijev (2001, Dec) MOS capacitor on 4H–SiC as a nonvolatile memory element, Microelectronic Engineering Research Conference 2001, 29-30 Oct 2001, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia. [Online] Available: http://www.gu.edu.au/school/mee/home.html

(a)

Publications Related to Teaching (i) University Texbooks

None. (ii) Chapter in University Text Book

None

(b)

(i) First Edition

None (ii) Translation

None

(c) (i) Teaching Modules

1. Designed a new Experiment Session for EBB317/2: Materials Processing Laboratory – Experiment title: Building of a microelectronic circuit to examine the characteristics of a PN junction diode - Semester 2 (2004/05)

2. Designed a new Experiment Session for EBB154/2: Materials Laboratory – Experiment

title: Introduction to electronic materials & determination of type of conductivity in an extrinsic semiconductor - Semester 1 (2005/06)

3. Teaching Module for EBB341/3: Quality Control

4. Compilation of “Useful Tables and Information” for EBB341/3: Quality Control

5. Teaching Module for EBB323/3: Semiconductor Fabrication Technology

6. Teaching Module for EBB525/3: Electronic Materials & Optoelectronic

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7. Training Module for Institut Pengajian Siswazah, USM - “Responsible Research

Conduct - Data Management & Plagiarism” (Feb 2010)

8. Training Module for Institut Pengajian Siswazah, USM – “8-D Problem Solving Technique” (2011).

(ii) Fast Print Edition

1. Teaching Module for EBB 513/3 (Semester 1, 2008/09): Quality Management

(e)

(i) CAI/ Multimedia/Installer/Software/Coswer

1. E-learning Material appears in Moodle - EBB341/3: Quality Control & Management 2. E-learning Material appears in Moodle – EBB 401/6: Engineering Material Final Year

Project 3. E-learning Material appears in Moodle – MSc. Research Project 4. E-learning Material appears in Moodle – EBB 323: Semiconductor Fabrication Technology

(a)

Research Grant International (i) Programme Head (Top Down Multiple Projects) will be awarded 10 marks each.

None (ii) Project Head.

No Project Title Grant Name & Sponsor

Grant Amount

Co-researchers Project Duration

1

Development of Silicon Carbide (SiC) Nanowire for Nano-electronic Applications

Malaysia Toray Science

Foundation (MTSF),

funded by Toray Science Foundation,

Japan

RM 25,000

Co-researchers: Dr. Zainovia Lockman &

Mrs. Khatijah Aisha

Jan 2007 – Jan 2009 (2 years) Completed

2

Formation of ZrO2 Thin Film by Thermal Oxidation of Sputtered Zr on SiC Substrate

ASEAN University Network / Southeast

Asia Engineering Education

Development Network

(AUN/SEED – Net)

USD 7,600

Co-researcher:

Dr. Khairunisak Abd Razak

June 2007 – May 2009 (2 years) Completed

3

Investigation of ZrO2 Gate Produced by Thermal Oxidation and Nitridation in N2O of Sputtered Zr on 4H-SiC Substrate

OIC Standing Committee on Scietific and

Technological Cooperation - The Academy of Scieneces

for the Developing World Joint Research

USD 13,000 -

1 August 2010 – 1 February 2012

(18 months) Completed

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Grant (COMSTECH-

TWAS Joint Research

grant)

4

Electrical test detection on semiconductor device crack wire bonding defect

Industrial PhD Program

under Ministry of

Higher Education

Malaysia and Fairchild

Semiconductor (Malaysia)

Sdn Bhd

RM 50,000 (from

MOHE) and RM 100,000 (in-kind

from Fairchild

Semiconductor)

Robin Ong Su Kiat 2012 - 2014

(iii) Co-researcher.


Grant Amount

Main researcher Project Duration

1

Investigation of charge conduction mechanism in metal-organic decomposition derived lanthanum cerium oxide film


Foundation (MTSF),

funded by Malaysia Toray

Science Foundation.

RM 15,000

Main researcher:

Ms. Way Foong Lim

Jan 2011 – Jan 2013 (2 years)

2

Investigation of the Interaction between Synthetic Porphyyrin as am Organic Film on Flexible Substrate


Foundation (MTSF),

funded by Toray Science Foundation,

Japan.

RM 20,000

Main researcher: Mr Tan Pi

Lin

Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 (2 years)

3

A strategy for the production of thermochormic energy saving materials for use in roofing and other applications

Cygnet Works Inc. USA

RM 100,000.0

0

Main researcher:

Prof Zainuriah Hassan

2013 - 2014

(b)

National (i) Programme Head.

None (ii) Project Head.


Grant Amount Co-researcher Project

Duration

1

Investigation of Charge Conduction Mechanisms in Dielectric based on Wide-Bandgap Semiconductor

Scientific Advancement

Fund Allocation (SAGA) by Academy of

Sciences Malaysia

RM175,000

Co-researchers: Dr Zainuriah

Hassan, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azizan

Aziz, Dr. Zainovia

Lockman

5-Sept-2006 – 4-Sept-

2008 (2 years)

completed

2

Investigation of Charge Conduction Mechanisms in High Permittivity (k) Dielectric based on

Fundamental Research

Grant Scheme (FRGS),

funded by The Ministry of

Higher Education,

RM 60,000

Co-researchers: Dr Zainuriah

Hassan, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Azizan Aziz, Dr. Zainovia

Lockman

1 Nov 2006 – 31 Oct 2009

(3 years) completed

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Wide-bandgap semiconductors

Malaysia

3

Development of Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) Gate on Single-Crystal Silicon Carbide (SiC)-based Switching Device for High-Temperature and High-Power applications

ScienceFund, funded by Ministry of Science,

Technology, and Innovation

(MOSTI), Malaysia

RM 144,000

Co-researchers: Dr. Zainovia Lockman, Dr. Sabar

Derita Hutagalung, Mrs. Khatijah Aisha & Dr.

Srimala Seerekantan.

Nov 2006 – Nov 2008 (2 years)

completed

4

Development of SiC-based Hydrogen Sensor for Harsh Environment Applications



(MOSTI), Malaysia

RM 197,000

Co-researcher: Prof Ahmad Fauzi Mohd Noor & Dr. Ahmad Zuhairi Abdullah

01 Oct 2008 – 30 Spet 2010

(2 years) completed

5

Formation of Thick Nitrided SiO2 Film on 4H-SiC via Wet Nitridation Technqiue



(MOSTI), Malaysia

RM 267,560.00

Co-researcher: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zainovia Lockman

01 April 2012 – 30 March 2014 Completed

6

Embedded Au Nanoparticles in Al or Ni Metal Layer as an Ohmic Contact on P-type 4H-SiC Substrate

Collaborative Research in Engineering,

Science & Technology

(CREST) Research

Grant Funded by Northern Corridor

Implementation Authority, Malaysia

RM 196,137.00

Co-researcher: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khairunisak Abdul Razak, Mr Tan Kian Wei (QT Hightech Malaysia Sdn Bhd)

May 2012 – April 2014 Completed

7

Surface Treatment on Semiconductor Materials via Plasma Process

Collaborative Research in Engineering,

Science & Technology

(CREST) Research

Grant Funded by Northern Corridor

Implementation Authority, Malaysia

RM 251,600.00

PI: Mr. Ahmad Faiz Roslan (Osram Opto Semiconductors (M) Sdn Bhd

May 2013 – June 2015 On-going

8

Charge Trapping Mechanism in Aloe Vera Thin Film Embedded with Gold Nanoparticles

Fundamental Research

Grant Scheme (FRGS),

funded by The Ministry of Education, Malaysia

RM 141,200.00

Co-researchers: Dr. Wong Yew Hoong (UM), Dr. S. Sasidharan (INFORMM, USM)

Jan 2015 – Dec 2016 On-going

9

Development of Ag-Cu Nanopaste for High-Temperature Die-Attach Application



(MOSTI), Malaysia

RM 174,742.00

Co-researchers: Prof A.S.MD. Mohd. Haseeb and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khairunisak Abdul Razak

Jan 2015 – Dec 2016 On-going

(iii) Co-researcher.

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No Project Title Grant Name & Sponsor Grant Amount Project Leader /

Members Project Duration (Project Status)

1 Surface Modified Buffer Layer for Superconductor Application

ScienceFund, funded by Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI), Malaysia

RM 296,370 Dr. Zainovia Lockman / Prof Zainal Ariffin Ahmad, Dr Srimala Sreekantan, Dr Judith Driscoll (Cambridge, UK)

Aug 2007 – July 2009 (Completed)

2 Nanostructure Thin Film Tetragonal Zirconia For Semiconducting Application

ScienceFund, funded by Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI), Malaysia

RM 98,200 Prof Ahmad Fauzi Mohd Noor / Dr. Srimala Sreekantan, Niki Prastomo, Dr. Zainovia Lockman

Oct 2007 – Sept 2009 (Completed)

3 Investigation of Microwave Properties of High Permittivity Ceramic Substrate

Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), funded by The Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia

RM 80,000 Dr Mandeep Singh Jit

15 Oct 2007 – 15 Oct 2009 (Completed)

4 Formation and integrity studies of iron fused oxide nanotubes catalysts system for green urea production” under A Research Program “ONEBAJA: Next generation green and economical urea”

Long Term Research Grant (LRGS) Funded by The Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia

RM 750,000 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zainovia Lockman

1 Nov 2011 – 31 Oct 2016 (5 years)

5 Growth mechanism of zirconium oxynitride on silicon carbide in diluted nitrous oxide environment

Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), funded by The Ministry of Education, Malaysia

RM 94,000.00 Dr. Wong Yew Hoong (UM)

Nov 2013 – Nov 2015

(c)

University (i) Project Manager.

No Project Title Grant

Name & Sponsor

Grant Amount

Co-researchers

Project Duration (Project Status)

1 - USM

Incentive Grant

RM 1,000 - 2005

(1 year) completed

2

Investigation of low dielectric constant (k) films for deep sub-micron CMOS application

USM Short Term Grant

RM 18,278.00

Co-researcher:

Assoc Prof Dr Luay Bakir Hussain

15 Jun 2005 – 14 Jun 2007 (2 years)

completed

3

Development of SiO2 Thin Film on Single-Crystal SiC by Anodic Oxidation Technique.


RM 17,318.00

Co-researcher: Dr. Sunara Purwadaria

15 May 2006 – 14 May 2008 (2 years)

completed

4

Development of Electron-Beam Evaporated CeO2 Thin Film on 4H-SiC as High Power Gate Oxide


RM 35,586.00

Co-researcher:

Assoc Prof Dr Zainuriah

Hassan and Dr. Zainovia

Lockman

01 Mac 2008 – 28 Feb 2010 (2 years)

completed

5

Development of Ag-Pd Micropaste as High Temperature Die-Attach Material


RM 37,338.00

Co-researcher: En Ahmad

Badri Ismail

15 Dec 2009 – 14 Dec 2011 (2 years)

Completed

6

Development of Si/SIOx core-shell structured nanowire for nanoelectronic device applications

USM Research University

(RU) Grant

RM 243,204.0

0

Co-researcher: Dr. Zainovia

Lockman

15 Jan 2010 – 14 Jan 2012

Completed

7 Development of USM RM Co- 15 Aug 2011 – 14

29

Organic (Aloe Vera) – Based Dielectric Thin Film

Short Team Grant

38,369.00 researcher: Dr.

Khairunisak Abdul Razak

Aug 2013 Completed

8

Development of Organic Semiconductor Thin Film

USM Research University (Individua

l) RUI Grant

RM 206,211.0

0

Co-researchers: Prof Yeap

Guan Yeow and Assoc.

Prof. Dr. Chow Wen

Shyang

15 Aug 2011 – 14 Aug 2013

Completed

9

Organic Memory Device Based on Gold Nanoparticle Embedded in Natural Aloe Vera Thin Film

USM Research University (Individua

l) RUI Grant

RM 108,673.8

2

Co-Researcher:

Assoc Prof Dr Khairunisak Abdul Razak

Jan 2014 – Dec 2015

10 USM-RU-PRGS Grant:


Name & Sponsor

Grant Amount

Postgraduate Name

Project Duration

Status

1

Investigation of Metal Organic Decomposition (MOD) Dervied CeO2 Thin Film on GaN-Based Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (MOS) Structure for High Power Application

USM-RU-PRGS Grant

RM 7,949.00 Quah Hock Jin

13 January – 2009 – 12

January 2011

Completed

2

Device characterization og BCD (Bipolar Junction Transistor, CMOS) and DMOS) devices in smart power IC technology

USM-RU-PRGS Grant

RM 3,292.00 Cheng Chin Siong

20 July 2009 – 19 July 2010

On-going

3

Development of antimony silver (SbAg) as high temperature die attach material

USM-RU-PRGS Grant

RM 9,698.00 Chin Hui Shun 01 Oct

2009 – 30 Sept 2010

Completed

4

Investigation of electron-beam evaporated yttrium oxide (Y2O3) thin film on 4H-Silicon Carbide (SiC)

USM-RU-PRGS Grant

RM 9,633.00 Chin Wen Chiao 01 Oct

2009 – 30 Sept 2010

Completed

5 Investigation of of sputtered Zr thin film on SiC

USM-RU-PRGS Grant

RM 9,300.00 Wong Yew Hong 15 Oct

2009 – 14 Sept 2010

Completed

6

Investigation of CeO2 on 4H-SiC via electron beam evaporation technique

USM-RU-PRGS Grant

RM 9,560.00 Chuah Soo Kiet 01 Oct

2009 – 30 Sept 2010

Completed

7

Deposition and characterization of CeLaO gate on n-type 4H-SiC using Metal-Organic Decomposition Technique

USM-RU-PRGS Grant

RM 13,727.00 Lim Way Foong

04 Dec 2010 – 31 Dec 2013

On-going

8

Synthesis and characterization of SiC Nanowires formed through

USM-RU-PRGS Grant

RM 6,162.47 Chiew Yi Ling 18 Jan

2010 – 17 Julai 2012

Completed

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(f)

Mass Media (Main Stream) Each publication will be awarded 1 mark. Please list authors, year/date, title and publisher.

1. K.Y. Cheong, “Silicon carbide (SiC) as an electronic material,” Buletin Enjinier (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM), pp. 11- 13, Jun, 2005.

2. K.Y. Cheong, “Sistem pembelajaran berkesan,” Buletin Enjinier (School of Materials &

Mineral Resources Engineering, USM), p 18, October, 1999.

(g) Report Technical Reports:

1. “Introduction to and Purchase of a Semiconductor Fabrication Process & Device Simulation Software for Undergraduate Teaching and Learning” submitted to The school of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM. (February 2006)

2. “A Proposal to Evaluate and Monitor the Development of Undergraduates (the School of

Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering) Interest in Semiconductor and Electronic Material Courses,” submitted to the School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, May 2006.

3. “Working Paper on A Proposed Structured-Collaboration Programme between

AMD/Spansion, Penang and the School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia,” submitted to AMD/Spansion, Penang, October 2005.

chemical vapor growth route

9

Development of SiC-based hydrogen sensor for harsh enviroment

USM-RU-PRGS Grant

RM 6,020.00 Soo Mun Teng 1 May 2010 – 30 April

2012 Completed

10

Development of Ag-Al die attach material for high temperature use on silicon carbide devices

USM-RU-PRGS Grant

RM 19,995.35

Vemal a/l Raja Manikam

1 July 2010 – 30 Jun

2013 Completed

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Fabrication & Characterization of Organic-Based Memory Device

USM-RU-PRGS Grant

RM 8,200.00 Lim Zhe Xi 2014 - 2016 On-going

(ii) Co-researcher.


Name & Sponsor

Grant Amount

Project Leader / Members

Project Duration (Project Status)

1

Studies of Self Organised Nanotubes Array of TiO2 by Anodisation


RM 14, 418.00

a Lockman / Prof Zainal Ariffin Ahmad, Dr

Srimala Sreekantan, Dr Schmidt-Mande (Cambridge, UK)

2006-2008 (2 years)

completed

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2.0 (a)

TEACHING AND SUPERVISION Undergraduate Teaching/Post-Graduate Teaching Each course taught in each semester, will be awarded 1 mark. Every course with an enrolment of over 200 students will be awarded 1 additional mark. Please list course title, semester, year, level, number of lecturers involved and number of students per course. The following Courses have been taugh in USM:

Course Title Year (Semester) Level

Number of

lecturers involved

Number of students

EBB 341/3 - Quality Control

2004/2005 (Semester II)

Undergraduate 3rd Year

2 100

EBB 317/2 - Materials Processing Laboratory (Experiment 10)



2 12

EBB 204/2 - Materials Property Laboratory (Experiment 1)


Undergraduate 2nd Year

2 12

EBB 323/3 - Semiconductor Fabrication Technology

2005/2006 (Semester I)


2 80

EBB 325/2 - Microscopy Laboratory (Experiment 2)



2 12

EBB 154/2 - Materials Engineering Introduction Laboratory (Experiment 6)


Undergraduate 1st Year

2 10

EBS 110/2 - Engineering Drawing



2 20




2 100




2 12




2 12

EBB 250/2 - Computer Methods for Engineer



1 10




2 80




2 12

EBB 154/2 - Materials Engineering Introduction Laboratory



2 10

32

(Experiment 6) EBS 110/2 - Engineering Drawing



2 20

EBB 113/3 - Engineering Materials



2 220

EBB 525/3 - Electronic Materials & Optoelectronic Devices


M.Sc. 2 5




2 100




2 12




2 12




1 10

EBB 210E/2 - Process Control



3 30




2 100




2 10




2 10

EBS 110/2 - Engineering Drawing



2 20




2 220



M.Sc. 2 5

EBB 526/3 – Electronic Packaging


M.Sc. 7 10

EBB 341/3 - Quality Management & Control



2 80




2 12

EBB 204/2 - Materials Property Laboratory



2 12

33

(Experiment 1) EBB 250/2 - Computer Methods for Engineer



1 10




2 130




2 10




1 10




2 8




2 180



M.Sc. 2 3



M.Sc. 7 12




2 120




2 10




1 10

EBB 215 – Semiconductor Materials



2 135




2 130




1 8




2 180



M.Sc. 2 3



M.Sc. 7 12

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2 120




2 10




1 8




2 180

EBB 424/3 - Semiconductor & Optoelectronic Devices


Undergraduate 4th Year

3 20



M.Sc. 7 10




2 99

EBB 204/2 – Materials Properties Laboratory (Experiment 6)



1 8

EBB 424/3 - Semiconductor & Optoelectronic Devices


Undergraduate 4th Year

2 32

EBB245/3 Characterization of Engineering Materials



3 78




1 8




2 70




3 98




1 8




3 66

EBB 204/2 – Materials



1 8

35

Properties Laboratory (Experiment 6) EBB 338/3 – Process Control



3 14




3 78




1 8




2 70

EBB 204/2 – Materials Properties Laboratory (Experiment 6)



1 8

The following Undergraduate Courses (Laboratory Classes) have been taugh in Griffith University, Australia:

1. MEE1005 Electron Devices, Circuits, and Systems (2001, 2nd Semester) – 20 students 2. 2003MEE Integrated Electronics (2002, 1st Semester) – 20 students 3. 1005MEE Electron Devices, Circuits, and Systems (2002, 2nd Semester) – 20 students

(b)

Graduate Supervision (i) Ph.D

Main Supervisor:

No Name Project Title Year of Registration

No of Supervisor

Status

1 Lim Way Foong

Investigation of CexLayOz on 4H-SiC

2009 2 Graduated (May 2014)

2 Tan Pi Lin

Investigation of ink-jet printed organic semiconductor thin film based on synthetic porphyrins

2009 2 On-going

3 Vemal A/L Raja Manikam

Dec 2009 1 Graduated (Nov 2012)

4 Banu A/P Poobalan

SiC-based power MOSFET fabrication with nitridation processed gate oxide and stacking high-k dielectric gate materials

Jan 2010 1 Graduated (June 2014)

5 Quah Hock Jin

Sept 2010 2 Graduated (April 2014)

6 Wong Yew Hoong

Investigation of ZrO2 thin films by oxidation of sputtered Zr on Si and SiC

2009 (converted from MSc)

1 Graduated (May 2012)

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7 Tan Kim Sheah

Development of Ag-Cu micropaste as high temperature die attach material

2011 1 Graduated (2014)

8 Robin Ong Su Kiat

Electrical Test Detection on Semiconductor Device Crack Wire Bonding Defect

2011 1 On-going

9 Choong Lai Fan

Plasma Cleaning and Activation of Treated Surface

2013 1 On-going

10 Lim Zhe Xi

Development of Organic Resistive Memory

2013 2 On-going

Co- Supervisor:


No of Supervisor

Status

1 Teguh Darsono

Current transport mechanism in single electron transistor

2006 3 On-going

2 Ng Soo Ai

Development of gold nanoparticles thin film for MOS memory device application

2011 3 On-going

(ii) Master Degree (Research)

Main Supervisor:


No of Supervisor

Status

1 Farah Ainis Investigation of Cerium Oxide Thin Film on Silicon Wafer

January 2007 – April 2010

3

Graduated

2 Noor Rehan Development of anodized Zr Thin Film on Si

January 2007 – September 2010–

3 Graduated

3 Karen Ang Huei Ling [fully sponsor by Infineon Technologies (Kulim)]

Advanced Process Control for Photolitography

September 2007 On-going

1 Graduated

4 Banu A/P Poobalan [fully sponsor by Infineon Technologies (Kulim)]

A New Concept of Self-Aligned Contact Implantation for Infineon Power MOSFET and IGBT

September 2007

1 Graduated

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5 Cahyo Budi Nugroho

Investigation of SiO2 Film Deposited on Si Substrate via Ultrasonic Spary Pyrolysis

June 2007 - March 2010

3 Graduated

6 Tedi Kurniawan [fully sponsor by AUN/SEED – Net]

Formation of ZrO2 Thin Film by Thermal Oxidation of Sputtered Zr on Si and SiC Substrates

9 July 2007 – 5 June 2009

2 Graduated

7 Quah Hock Jin

Investigation of e-beam evaporated CeO2 thin film on GaN-based MOS structure for high power application

July 2008 - June 2010

2 Graduated

8 Cheng Chin Siong

Device characterization of BCD (Bipolar, CMOS, and DMOS) devices in smart power IC technologies

Dec 2009 On-going

1 On-going

10 Chin Hui Shun

Development antimony silver as high temperature die attachment material

2009 2 Graduated

11 Cheah Soo Kiet

Investigation of CeO2 gate on 4H-SiC via electron beam evaporation technique

2009 2 Graduated

12 Chin Wen Chiao

Investigation of electron beam evaporated Y2O3 thin film on 4H-SiC

2009 2 Graduated

13 Soo Mun Teng

Development of SiC-based Hydrogen Sensor for Harsh Environment

2009 2 Graduated

14 Chiew Yi Ling

Synthesis and Characterization of Si-based nanostructures

2009 1

Graduated

15 Mohammad Saleh Gorji

Development of Ohmic contact based on direct deposition self-assembled nanocrystals embedded in another metal layer deposited on p-type 4H-SiC substrate

2010 1 Graduated (May 2014)

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16 Oon Hooi Shy

High dielectric constant thin film on GaN as gate oxide for high power MOS-based application.

2010 1 Graduated (Jan 2013)

17 Khor Li Qian Development of organic (Aloe Vera) based dielectric thin film

2011 1 Graduated

Co-Supervisor:


No of Supervisor

Status

1 Azzafeerah bt Mahyuddin (School of Physics)

Metal-insulator-semiconductor (MIS) structure based on III-nitrides

July 2008 On-going

2 Graduated

2 Mohd. Azam bin Mohd. Adnan (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering)

Fabrication and characterization of single electron transistor

2007 - Sept 2010

2 Graduated

3 Siti Nur Binti Zaini (School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering)

Modeling and devolpment of dielectric-filled mental-pipe rectangular waveguide using photosensitive materials

April 2009 On-going

2 On-going

(iv) Master’s Dissertation (Mixed Mode)

No Name Project Title Year of completion

No of Supervisor

Status

1 Woon Wu Siang

Growth and Characterization of Anodic SiO2 Thin Film on P-type 4H-SiC Substrate

2006/07 2 Graduated

2 Wan Nor Fadzilah

Synthesis of Silicon Carbide (SiC) Nanowires Using Chemical Vapour Grwoth (CVG) via Catalyst-Free Route

2006/07 2 Graduated

3 Choong Ee Lin

Electromigration of Ag and Cu in Electronic Package

2009/10 1 Graduated

(c)

Undergraduate Supervision

(i) Final Year No Name Project Title Year

of Completion

No of Supervisor

1 Chen Weng Seng

Fabrication and characterization of metal electrode gate of Ni, Ti, and Ni/Ti for deep sub-micron CMOS applications.

2005/06 1

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2 Farah Anis bt. Jasni

Fabrication and characterization of SiO2 gate derived via spin-on coating method

2005/06 1

3 Hartini bt Che Husin

Synthesis of ZnO nano-particle via sol-gel method

2005/06 1

4 Lim Soo Wah Effets of heat treatment methods on ZrO2 gate prepared by sol-gel technique

2005/06 1

5 Ng Mei Chan Effects of Sb on properties of lead-free SnAgCu solder

2005/06 2

6 Rosmawati bt. Ariffin

Synthesis of TiO2 nano-particle via sol-gel method

2005/06 1

7 Ee Woei Chang

Investigation of low-k dielectric thin films derived by photo-assisted sol-gel processing for deep-submicron CMOS application.

2006/07 1

8 Mohd Hafiz b. Mohd Halil

Synthesis of SiC nanowire via catalyst-free route.

2006/07 2

9 Ong Lay Lim Study the effects of heat treatment in vacuum on nitrided gate oxide (SiO2) grown on 4H SiC.

2006/07 1

10 Tan Jo-Lene Preparation and Characterization of sol-gel derived SiO2 film on 4H SiC for high power MOS-based device applications.

2006/07 1

11 Wang Kang Ji

Preparation and Characterization of sol-gel derived HfO2 thin film on 4H-SiC for high power MOS-based device applications.

2006/07 1

12 Ting Pang King *

Synthesis and characterization of silica titania nanocomposite by using sol gel and mechanochemical method

2006/07 1

13 An Niza Bt Aripin

Preparation and characterization of CeO2 thin film on silicon using metal-organic decomposition technique

2007/08 2

14 Azlan B Ahmad Kurnin

Preparation and characterization of sol-gel derived SiO2 gate on n-type 4H-SiC

2007/08 1

15 Foong Chia Choon

Preparation and characterization of ZrO2 thin films formed by thermal oxidation of sputtered Zr on silicon substrate

2007/08 1

16 Hoong Chee Chung

Fabrication and characterization of sol-gel derived HfO2 thin film on 4H SiC for high power MOS-based device application

2007/08 1

17 Quah Hock Jin

Synthesis of silicon carbide nanotubes via shape memory synthesis (SMS)

2007/08 2

18 Sasikumar A/L Arumugam

Characterization of pulsed laser deposited CeO2 gate on n-type silicon

2007/08 2

19 Jummy Nathisha Bt Abd. Ghafar *

Influence of milling and calcinations and the comparisons on silica-

2007/08 2

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titania nanomaterials formation by sol-gel

20 Lee Huey Jye Formation and characterization of Ti nanocrystal on Si.

2008/09 1

21 Lau Yee Chau

Formation and characterization of Pd and Al nanocrystal on Si.

2008/09 1

22 Lim Way Foong

Deposition and Characterization of CeO2 gate on n-type 4H-SiC using metal-organic deposition technique.

2008/09 1

23 Chiew Yi Ling Development of SiOx and Si/SiOx Core-Shell nanowires

2008/09 1

24 Cheah Kar Chun

Development Of Metal-Organic Decomposed Lanthanum Cerium Oxide Thin Film On Si

2008/09 1

25 Siti Salehah Wahab

Formation and characterization of Au nanocrystals on Si

2009/10 1

26 Azahrah Muhamad

Synthesis and characterization of PMMA-based Organic Diode

2009/10 1

27 Chong Su Hui

Synthesis and characterization of PEDOT/PSS-based Organic Diode

2009/10 1

28 Chong Su Hooi

Synthesis and characterization of MEH-PPV-based Organic Diode

2009/10 1

29 Tan Mei Chen

Formation and Characterization of Organic Insulating Layer on a Flexible Substrate

2010/2011 1

30 Tay Shu Hong

Synthesis and characterization of silver-antimony (SbAg) nanoparticles by chemical reduction

2010/2011 1

31 Faten Fathimah bt Ismail Inoon

Synthesis and characterizations of SiC nanostructure

2010/2011 1

32 Koay Kheng Chiew

Formation and characterization of organic semiconductor on flexible substrate

2011/2012 1

33 Lai Yen Xue Synthesis and characterization of boron nitride nanotube

2011/2012 1

34 Nor Hazwani bt Shuaib

Effect of annealing temperature and time for thermally grown germanium oxynitride thin film on germanium substrate

2012/2013 1

35 Lim You Sing

Synthesis and characterization of boron nitride nanostructures by chemical vapor deposition

2012/2013 1

36 Norasiah bt Mohammad Noordin

Sythesis and Characterization of Boron Nitride Structures

2013/2014 1

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by Chemical Vapor Deposition Method

37 Tei Seok Hean

Formation and Characterization of Molybdenum Disulfide Nanosheets

2013/2014 1

*: Co-supervisor VISITING RESEARCHER:

Supervised Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hassan Sayyad [Faculty of Engineering Sciences (FES), Ghulam Ishaq Khan (GIK) Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Pakistan] as a Visiting Researcher under his research group from 3 July 2009 to 28 July 2009.

Academic Advisor (Penasihat Akademik):

1. Academic Year 2006/2007 (1st to 4th year undergraduate) = 19 students. 2. Academic Year 2007/2008 (1st to 4th year undergraduate) = 20 students.

(iii) Industrial Training/Practicum/Community Case Study

• SHE 101 Ethnic Relationship (Academic Year 2007/2008, Semester II) – Practicum: supervised

6 students. • Industrial Training (Since Academic Year 2005/2006 to date):

(d)

Professional Service

(i) Continuous Education (per presentation) 2013: 1. “Professional ethnic and conducts,” at USM, School of Chemical Engineering, 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm, 08 October 2013. 2012: 1. “Journey to become a Registered Engineer,” at AIMST University, Kedah, Faculty of Engineering,

9:30 pm – 10:30 pm, 17 february 2012. 2. “Research Publication” for Professional & Personal Development Workshop organized by Institut

Pengajian Siswazah, USM, Engineering Campus on 30 March 2012 (9:00 am – 12:30 pm). 3. “Writing Good and Relevant Literature Review,” for Professional & Personal Development

Workshop organized by Institut Pengajian Siswazah, USM, Engineering Campus on 23 April 2012 (9:00 am – 12:00 noon).

4. “Data Management & Plagiarism,” for Professional & Personal Development Workshop organized by Institut Pengajian Siswazah, USM, Main Campus on 30 April 2012 (9:00 am – 12:30 pm)

2011: 5. “Knowledge to Research or Research to Knowledge,” for Professional & Personal Development

Workshop organized by Institut Pengajian Siswazah, USM, Main Campus on 18 March 2011 (2:30 pm – 5:00 pm).

6. “Data Management & Plagiarism,” for Professional & Personal Development Workshop organized by Institut Pengajian Siswazah, USM, Main Campus on 21 July 2011 (9:00 am – 12:30 pm).

7. “Talk on Plagiarism,” Development of Postgraduate Supervision Module Wokshop by Institut Pengajian Siswazah, USM, Main Campus on 28 July 2011 (9:15 am – 10:00 am).

8. “Research Publication” for Professional & Personal Development Workshop organized by Institut Pengajian Siswazah, USM, Main Campus on 06 May 2011 (9:00 am – 12:30 pm).

9. “Two dimensional nanostructures on SiC for electronic applications,” Multimedia University of Malaysia, Cyberjay, Faculty of Engineering, 9:30 am – 11:30 am, 8 September 2011.

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10. “Journey to become a Registered Engineer,” Multimedia University of Malaysia, Cyberjay, Faculty of Engineering, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 8 September 2011.

11. “Fraud, Plagiarism and other Ethical Issues in Scientific Research and Publication,” for Professional & Personal Development Workshop organized by Institut Pengajian Siswazah, USM, Main Campus on 1 December 2011 (9:00 am – 12:30 pm).

12. “Writing Good and Relevant Literature Review,” for Professional & Personal Development Workshop organized by Institut Pengajian Siswazah, USM, Engineering Campus on 12 December 2011 (9:00 am – 12:00 noon).

13. “Thin Film Technology – Electronic Metallurgy,” for Undergraduate course of Electronic Metallurgy of UniMAP, Malaysia, at The School of Materials Engineering, UniMAP, 30 Dec 2011, 9 am – 12:00 noon.

2010: 14. “Data Management & Plagiarism,” for Professional & Personal Development Workshop organized

by Institut Pengajian Siswazah, USM, Main Campus on 24 March 2010 (2:30 pm – 5:00 pm). 15. “Journal to become a registered engineer,” at The School of Mechanical Engineering, USM on 7

April 2010 (3:00 – 4:30 pm). 16. “Journal to become a registered engineer,” at The School of Environmental Engineering, Universiti

Malaysia Perlis, on 30 April 2010 (3:00 – 4:30 pm). 17. “Research Publication,” for Professional & Personal Development Workshop organized by Institut

Pengajian Siswazah, USM, Main Campus on 3 May 2010 (2:30 pm – 5:00 pm). 18. “Data Management & Plagiarism,” for Professional & Personal Development Workshop organized

by Institut Pengajian Siswazah, USM, Main Campus on 4 May 2010 (2:30 pm – 5:00 pm). 19. “Research Publication,” for Professional & Personal Development Workshop organized by Institut

Pengajian Siswazah, USM, Main Campus on 22 June 2010 (2:30 pm – 5:00 pm). 20. “Data Management & Plagiarism,” for Professional & Personal Development Workshop organized

by Institut Pengajian Siswazah, USM, Main Campus on 23 June 2010 (2:30 pm – 5:00 pm). 21. “Comparison of CeO2 gate deposited on GaN and SiC,” on 24th August 2010 at Korea

Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI), Changwon, South Korea. 2009: 22. “Governing Bodies of Engineering Practices,” at “Future Engineers Colloquium 2009” (FEC2009) at

Engineering Campus, USM. Organized by Student Affairs and Development Division, USM. 17 Feb 2009, 8:30 am – 9:30 pm.

2008: 23. “Nanotechnology and Characterization,” on 2 December 2008 at Brettner Auditorium, Advanced

Micro Devices (AMD), Penang, Advanced Micro Devices Export Sdn Bhd, Phase III, Free Industrial Zone, Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia.

24. Invited Talk on “5S” at One-Day Program on Quality Improvement in Work Place, at The School of

Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, USM, on 25 June 2008, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm. 25. “Introduction to Engineering Career” at “Future Engineers Colloquium” (FEC2008) at Engineering

Campus, USM. Organized by Student Affairs and Development Division, USM. 20 Feb 2008, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon.

26. Invited Talk on “Cooperative Learning Activities – Sharing of Practical Experience” at One-day

Workshop of Implementation of OBE in Teaching: Sharing Experience, organized by The School of Chemical Engineering, USM, on 26 June 2008, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon.

2007: 27. “Thin-film oxide on SiC,” on 5 June 2007 at State Key Laboratory for Artifical Microstructure and

Mesocopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P.R. China. 2006: 28. “An overview of silicon carbide (SiC) as an electronic material,” on 21 January 2006 at Faculty of

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Engineering & Science, Universiti Tungku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Setapak Campus. 2005: 29. “SiC-based Nano-electronic Device,” on 14 June 2005 at Bilik Multimedia, School of Materials &

Mineral Resources Engineering, during Nano MIG Workshop. 30. “An overview of SiC-based non-volatile RAMs,” on 21st September 2005 at AMD/Spansion,

Penang, Malaysia. 2004: 31. “Understanding of SiC-based Gate Oxide Grown by Nitric and Nitrous Oxides-based Nitridation

Techniques,” on 23rd April 2004 at Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI), Changwon, South Korea.

32. “The Effect of Rapid Thermal Annealing (RTA) on Nitrided Gate Oxide,” on 9th April 2004 at

Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI), Changwon, South Korea. 33. “An Overview of SiC-SiO2 Interface and Near-Interface Reduction Techniques,” on 9th April 2004

at Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI), Changwon, South Korea. 34. “Investigation of ZnO:Al or Ga Transparent-Conductive Thin Films Fabricated via Sol-Gel Dip

Coating Technique,” on 7th April 2004 at Korea Institute of Machinery and Material (KIMM), Changwon, South Korea.

35. “The Origin of SiC-SiO2 Interface and Near-Interface Traps,” on 2nd April 2004 at Korea

Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI), Changwon, South Korea. 36. “A Comparison of Gate Oxides Grown in 10%-N2O and in Dry Oxygen on N-type 4H SiC,” on 2nd

April 2004 at Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI), Changwon, South Korea.

37. “Interpretation of High-Frequency Capacitance-Voltage (C-V) Results Obtained from SiC-based MOS Devices,” on 19th March 2004 at Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI), Changwon, South Korea.

38. “The Development of SiC Materials and Devices,” on 15th April 2004 at SemiWell

Semiconductor Co. Ltd., Bucheon City, South Korea.

(ii) Practicals (per year)

• Others

1. Supervisor for Assoc Prof Dr Mariatti Jaafar @ Mustapha for her application for admission to the Grade of Member of The Institute of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM).

3.0 (a)

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION AND LEADERSHIP Academic Awards (Recognition from a prestigious body for academic achievement) International:

1. Awarded a Travel Scholarship (by Lee Kuan Yew Foundation, Singapore) to attend 7th Asia Pacific Electron Microscopy Conference in Singapore (26-30 June 2000).

2. Awarded an International Conference Travel Grant, worth AUD2,000, by Griffith

University (2003).

3. A financial assistance consisted of discounted registration rate at SGD450 and 6 days complimentary accommodation are provided by ICMAT & IUMRS-ICAM 2005 Organizing Committee to attend the “3rd International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies & 9th International Conference on Advanced Materials” at Singapore on 3-8 July 2005.

4. Biographical profile has been included in 2006-2007 Edition of Who’s Who in Science and

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Engineering (Marquis Who’s Who).

5. Biographical profile has been included in The Outstanding Scientist of the 21st Century – Inaugural Edition of International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England.

6. Biographical profile has been included in “Leading Engineers of the World 2008”

(International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England).

7. “Top Reviewer 2011” of Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier).

8. Best Student Paper Award at 36th IEMT 2014, Internationak Electronics Manufacturing Technology Conference. Renaissance Hotel, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia, 11 – 13 November 2014 (K.S. Tan and K.Y. Cheong, “Effect of Sintering Environment on Silver-Copper Die-Attach Nanopaste.”)

National: 2006

1. Awarded a Gold Medal under Publication Category at “USM Hall of Fame 2005” (Sanggar Sanjung 2005). – Applied Physics Letters

2. Awarded a Bronze Medal under Publication Category at “USM Hall of Fame 2005” (Sanggar

Sanjung 2005). – Microelectronics Engineering 2007

3. Awarded a USM Hall of Fame Award (Anugerah Sanggar Sanjung) 2006 under Publication Category – Applied Physics Letters.

4. Awarded a USM “Sanjungan” Prize 2006 under Publication Category. – Microelectronics

Journal.

5. Awarded a USM “Sanjungan” Prize 2006 under Publication Category. – Electrochemical and Solid-state Letters

2008

6. Awarded a USM Hall of Fame Award (Anugerah Sanggar Sanjung) 2007 under Publication Category – Applied Physics Letters, Thin Solid Films, and IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices

7. Awarded a USM “Sanjungan” Prize 2007 under Publication Category - 4 papers.

8. Awarded a 2008 University Excellent Service Award.

2009

9. Awarded a USM Hall of Fame Award (Anugerah Sanggar Sanjung) 2008 under Publication Category – Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Thin Solid Films (2x).

10. Awarded a USM “Sanjungan” Prize 2008 under Publication Category - 4 papers.

11. Finalist of “The Outstanding Young Malaysian Awards 2009 (TOYM2009)” under the

“Scientific and Technological Development” category and organized by Junior Chamber international Malaysia (JCI).

2010

12. Awarded a Bronze Medal in The 9th Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE), 4-6 Feb 2010, at Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for an invention of Chemical Vapor Growth (CVG) of nanowires.

13. Awarded a USM Hall of Fame Award (Anugerah Sanggar Sanjung) 2009 under Publication Category – Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Thin Solid Films, and Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications.

14. Awarded a USM “Sanjungan” Proze 2009 under Publication Category - 2 Papers. 15. Bronze Award in The 21st International Invention, Innovation & technology Exhibition, ITEX

2010, 14 – 16 May 2010, at KL Convention Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for an

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invention of CERIA Gate for High Efficient Power Applications. 2011

16. Awarded a USM Hall of Fame Award (Anugerah Sanggar Sanjung) 2010 under Publication Category – Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Applied Physics Letters, Journal of The Electrochemical Society (2x), Sensors and Actuators B – Chemical, IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices.

17. Awarded a USM “Sanjungan” Bronze 2010 under Publication Category - 11 Papers. 18. Awarded a Gold Medal in “Persidangan dan Ekspo Ciptaan Institut Pengajian Tinggi

Antarabangsa 2011 (PECIPTA 2011), 13 – 15 September 2011, at Kual Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia, for an invention of Chemical Vapor Growth (CVG) of nanowires.

19. Awarded “Anugerah Khidmat Bakti (Service Award)” by Electron Microscopy Society Malaysia, 20 December 2011.

2012

20. Phone-Interviewed by Radio Television Malaysia (RTM), a national owned media broadcasting agency, on topic related to “Semiconductor Fabrication Technology” on 18th January 2012, 9:00 am.

21. Awarded a USM Hall of Fame Award (Anugerah Sanggar Sanjung) 2011 under Publication Category – 4 Journals

22. Awarded a USM “Sanjungan” Bronze 2011 under Publication Category - 16 Papers. 23. Awarded “Outstanding Student Paper” - V.R. Manikam, K. Abdual Razak,and K.Y. Cheong,

“Sintering of Ag80-Al20 nanoalloy for high temperature die attach applications on silicon carbide-based power devices: The effects of ramp rate and dwell time,” 35th International Electronic Manufacturing Technology Conference 2012 (IEMT), Kinta Riverfront Hotel, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia, 6 – 8 November 2012, 5 pg.

2013

24. Awarded a USM Hall of Fame Award (Anugerah Sanggar Sanjung) 2012 under Publication Category – 4 Journals.

25. Awarded “Top Research Scientist Malaysia, 2013” by The Academy of Sciences Malaysia.

2014

26. Awarded a 2013 University Excellent Service Award. 27. Awarded a USM Hall of Fame Award (Anugerah Sanggar Sanjung) 2013 under Publication

Category – 9 Journals.

(b)

Assessor / Examiner (i) Academic Assessor/External Examiner/ Member of Board of Studies

None (ii) External Examiner for Thesis: Doctor of Philosophy:

Name of Candidate (University)

Thesis Title Year of Examination

J. Suthagar (Department of Physics, Bharathiar University, India)

Characterization and application of ZnSe-ZnTe thin films deposited by electron beam evaporation technique.

2008

K. Saravanakumar (Department of Physics, Alagappa University, India)

Preparation and investigations on oxide semiconducting thin films for photo response devices

2008

Muhamad Saleem (Faculty of Engineering

Investigation of organic materials for

2009

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Science, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Pakistan)

the fabrication of electric, electronic and photonic devices

A.Sinthiya (Bharathidasan University, India)

Structural investigation of some heterocyclic complexes and metal complexes using single crystal X-ray diffraction

2012

A.Ruby (Bharathidasan University, India)

Investigation on the growth and proeprties of some organic and semi organic nonlinear optical single crystals

2013

Eu Poh Leng (Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

Lead-free Solder Joint Improvement in Ball Grid Array Semiconductor Packages

2014

Master’s

Name of Candidate (University)


Victor Lim Chee Huat (Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

Characterization of thermal and mechanical properties for heat spreader with different electroless nickel plating catalytic activation techniques in FCBGA package.

2009

Lam Zi Yi (Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

Development of Novel Micro-contact based Test Fixture for Integrated Circuit Final Testing

2010

Nurul Hidayah Mohamad Nor (Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

Characterization of Capillary Surface Morphology to Wire Bond Yield for Ultra Fine Pitch Large Quad Flat Package

2010

Ashraful Haque (Faculty of Engineering, University of Malay)

Development of Hig-Temperature Lead-Free Solder for Semiconductor Chip Attachment

2011

Lau Chee Kiang (Master of Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering, Multimedia University Malaysia, Melaka Campus)

Frontside and backside fault localization techniques on IC leakage failures

2011

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Wong Tzu Ling (Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

An investigation on microstructureal and mechanical properties of tin-silver-copper and tin-silver lead-free solder sphere used in FCPBGA electronic packages

2012

Chong Su Kong (Faculty of Science, University of Malaya)

Formation of silicon nanowires by chemical vapor deposition technique using indium catalyst

2012

Lim Shi Yi (Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi Petronas)

Development of Carbon Nanotubes as Additive in Lubricant

2012

Wedianti bt Shualdi (Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

Characterization of Intermetallic Compound in Tin-Silver-Antimony Lead Free Solder Alloy System

2013

Nor Adhila bt Muhammad (Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

Reflow Soldering Process and Characterization of Sn3.5Ag Solder Ball on ENIG Metallization Pad Using Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP) System

2013

Mahdi Nahavandi (Kejuruteraan Bahan, Faculty of Engineering) Universiti Putra Malaysia

Morphological Study of Isothermal Aging Process and The Mechanical Evaluation of Solder Joints Reliability of Bi-Ag Alloys as an Alternative for High Temperature Lead Free Solder

2014

Nripen Dhar (Solar Energy Research Institue, SERI, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

Study on Interface Stability of Mo/CdTe Heterojunction in Thin Film Solar Cell

2014

Nur Suhaili bt Abd Aziz (Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology Universiti Teknology Malaysia)

Growth of Zinc Oxide Nanostructures on Graphene by Electrochemical Deposition and Their Structural and Optical Properties.

2014

Faiazul Haque (Solar Energy Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

Development of Non-Toxic and Lattice Matched Zinc Sulphide Buffer Layer for CZTS Solar Cells

2015

(iii) Internal Examiner for Thesis:

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Doctor of Philosophy:

Name of Candidate

(University)


Ramani Mayappan (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Characterization and reliability of tin-zinc-bismuth lead-free solder in electronic interconnection application

2007

Mohd Warikh bin Abd Rashid (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Optimization of Calcination and Sintering Process to Produce CaCu3Mn4O12 Through Solid State Reaction Technique

2008

Aye Aye Thant (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Synthesis and Characterization of Magnesium Ferrite by Conventional Ceramic Method and Sol-gel Auto-Combustion Method

2009

Lai Chin Wei (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Formation of TiO2 nanotube arrays and tungsten incorporation for water electrolysis application

2012

Nilar Lwin (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Physical and Electromagnetic Properties of Mn and Rare Earth Substitution in Fe Deficient Mg Ferrite

2012

Jalal Jabbar Hasssan (School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Synthesis, Characterization and Device Applications of ZnO Nanorod Arrys Prepared by Microwave-Assisted Chemical Bath Deposition

2012

Tulus Ikhsan Nasution (School of

Chitosan Based Acetone Sensor for Detecting Low Concentration Acetone

2013

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Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia) Muhammad Azwadi bin Sulaiman (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Effect of electrode materials on electrical properties of CaCu3Ti4O12 at frequencies of 100 Hz – 1 GHz

2013

Siti Aida Binti Ibrahim (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Development of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles/Nanosolution for Photocatalytic Activity

2013

ASMAH BINTI MAT TAIB (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM)

Gas Sensing Activities of Sub-Micron Silicon Sire Arrays Fabricated by Atomic Force Microscopy Lithography

2013

Siti Aida Binti Ibrahim (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM)

Development of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles/Nanosolution for Photocatalytic Activity

2014

Ng Chai Yan (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM)

Synthesis and Characterization of Tungsten Oxide (WO3) Nanostructures for Electrochromic Application

2014

Master’s:

Name of Candidate

(University)


Niki Prastomo (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti

Synthesis of nanocrystalline t-Zirconia with semiconducting properties

2007

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Sains Malaysia) Nur Aimi Jani (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM)

All Transparent Semiconductors p-n Junction Based on Copper Oxide

2010

Ahmad Makarimi b Abdullah (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM)

Optimization of Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) Etching on the Fabrication of Silicon Nanowire Transistor Patterned by Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Lithography

2010

Siti Salwa bt Alias (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM)

Synthesis of Gel Polymer Electrolyte and Zinc Oxide for Photoelectrochemical Cell

2010

Zubaidah bt Amir Burhanuddin (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM)

Study of Hafinum Oxide Thin Films Prepared by RF Sputtering Method at Different Substrate Temperature

2010

Siti Salwa Bt Alias (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM)

Synthesis Gel Polymer Electrollyte and Zinc Oxide for Photoelectrochemical Cell

2011

Tan Wee Ching (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM)

Synthesis of ZnO via Zn-Air and Application of Styrene-Acrylonitrile-Based Electrolyte for Quasi-Solid-State Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell

2011

Ahmad Makarimi b Abdullah (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM)

Optimization of Kalium Hydroxide (KOH) Etching on The Fabrication of Silicon Nanowire Transistor Patterned by AFM Lithography

2011

Zubaidah bt Amir Burhanuddin (School of Materials &

Study of hafnium Oxide Thin Films Prepared by RF Magnetron Sputtering Method at

2012

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Mineral Resources Engineering, USM)

Different Substrate Temperatures

Nur Syafinaz bt. Ridhuan (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM)

Feasibility Study of ZnO Nanorod for Gas Sensor Application

2012

Ahmad binti Mat Taib (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM)

Gas Sensing Activities of Sub-Micro Silicon Wire Arrays Fabricated by Atomic Force Microscopy Lithography

2013

Master’s (mixed mode):

Name of Candidate

(University)


Aspaniza binti Ahmad (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Synthesis of silicon nanowires via vapor-liquid-solid (VLS) mechanism using nickel catalyst

2007

Mahroo Falahpoor (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Synthesis of Cu2O Nanoparticles with Solution Precipitation Method

2008

Leow Cheah Li (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Electrochemical route for nanostructured aluminum doped and undoped zinc oxide formation

2010

Ng Soo Ai (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains

Effect of size and shape of gold nanoparticles on thin film properties

2011

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Malaysia) Kur Nur ‘Izzati Binti Ku Mohamad Faudzi (School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Studies on Antimicrobial Agent (AA) filled Polypropylene (PP) for Antimicrobial Application

2013

(iv) External Assessor for Promotion:

[1] The University of Auckland, New Zealand - Academic Promotion to Associate Professor (approximately equivalent in US to Full Professor) of Dr Kean Aw (31st August 2011) [2] Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia - Academic Promotion to Associate Professor of Dr. Mohammad Hafizuddin Jumali (20 January 2015). (v) Assessor/Professional Examiner

[1] External Course Assessor [TEE 214/05 – Microelectronics (VLSI Systems)] – Wawasan Open University, Malaysia (11 Nov 2011). [2] External Course Assessor [TEE 215/05 – Electronic Materials and Devices] – Wawasan Open University, Malaysia (11 Nov 2011. [3] External Course Assessor [TEL 202/05 – Power Electronics and Drives] – Wawasan Open University, Malaysia (3 March 2014).

(vi) External Assessor for Reseacrh Grant: 2014:

1. Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation (KESF), USA: Evalutor of Grant Proposal - "Amorphous Si Interfacial Layer Passivation of GaAs Using a Novel Oxygen Scavenging Technique" by Dr. Zhi Chen (University of Kentucky) - KSEF-13-RDE-017.

2. Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University (XJTLU), China, PGRS (Research Postgraduate Scholarship Fund) Project: “Ge MOS devices with high-k gate dielectrics and their radiation response” by Prof Cezhou Zhao - PGRS-13-03-01.

3. University Malaya High Impact Reserach Grant:” Interfaces in Oxide Heterostructures: Experimental and Theoretical Studies,” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chew Khian Hooi.

4. King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arab - Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR) Scientific Research Proposal (Small Grant) “Fabrication and characterization of zinc oxide-indigo dye nanocomposite based humidity sensors,” Dr. Muhammad Tariq Saeed (SR 50,000)

5. Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science & Technology (CREST) R&D Grant, Malaysia – Evaluator (20 Oct 2014).

2013:

1. Lativian Council of Science: Evaluator of Grant Proposal – “Elaboration of synthesis of semiconductor oxide systems” (Proposed Budget = ~RM 1.02 million)

2. Foundation for Polish Science (FNP): Evaluator of Grant Proposal (Homing Plus

Programme, 7/2013) – “Mechanical properties of zirconia thin films developing at high temperature – the role of internal and interfacial stresses in the Zr/ZrO2 system” (Proposed Budget = PLN 286,000 = USD 86,500 = RM 275,000.00)

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3. University Malaya High Impact Reserach Grant:”Two Dimensional Nanolattice Materials”

– Prof. Dr. Chin-Che Tin = RM 499,800.00 (v) Internal Assessor for Reseacrh Grant: 2014:

1) Grant Assessor (FRGS) – University Panel for year 2014 cycle 1. 2) Grant Assessor (TRGS) – University Panel for year 2014 cycle 1.

2013:

1) Bengkel Penilaian Geran FRGS Fasa 1/2013: 29 January 2013 at Dewan Banquet, Dewan Budaya, USM

2) Panel Penilai Untuk Permohonan Geran Penyelidikan Sciencefund (USM), 16 Dec 2013. 2012: 1. Assessor of USM Short Term Grant (EITD/JPEN-S.KIM/004) 26 Nov 2012. 2010 2. Assessor of The 5th Universiti Sains Malaysia, Research University – Postgraduate Research Grant Scheme (22 January 2010)

(c)

(i) Visiting Lecturer / Visiting Scientist / Visiting Fellow / Visiting Professor International: 1. Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) Advanced Materials & Application Research Laboratory, Power Semiconductor Group, Host names: Dr. Nam-Kyun Kim and Dr. Wook Bahng Job title: Visiting Foreign Scientist (Fully sponsored by KERI and Korean Government) Duration: 2nd-March 2004 – 19th August 2004 2. Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) Advanced Materials & Application Research Laboratory, Power Semiconductor Group, Host names: Dr. Nam-Kyun Kim and Dr. Wook Bahng Job title: Commissioned Senior Scientist (Fully sponsored by KERI) Duration: 1st June 2006 – 16th July 2006

(d)

(i) Reviewing Articles in Academic Journals / Assessor of Working Papers / Reviewing

Books International: 2005

1. V.K. Khanna, “Wide-bandgap semiconductor materials and devices for high-temperature power electronics: A survey of present status, technological challenges and trends,” Solid-State Electronics (Elsevier Publication). The manuscript was reviewed on 9th May 2005 (Arranged by Prof. Sorin Cristoloveanu).

2. P. Zhao, Rusli, Y. Liu, C.C. Tin, W.G. Zhu, and J. Ahn, “Investigation of 4H-SiC MOS

Capacitors Annealed in Diluted N2O at Different Temperatures,” Microelectronic Engineering, (Elsevier Publication). The manuscript was reviewed on 15th August 2005 (Arranged by Assoc. Prof. Rusli).

3. P. Zhao, Rusli, B.K. Lok, F.K. Lai, C.C. Tin, J.H. Zhao, and R.M. Yar, “Investigation of

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Ta2O5/SiO2/4H-SiC MIS Capacitors,” Microelectronic Engineering, (Elsevier Publication). The manuscript was reviewed on 1st September 2005 (Arranged by Assoc. Prof. Rusli).

2006

4. T.M. Pan and J.D Lee, “Influence of oxygen content on the physical and electrical properties of thin yttrium oxide dielectrics deposited by reactive rf sputtering on Si substrate,” Journal of Applied Physics (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 18 August 2006 (Arranged by Marcos Grimsditch). MS #: JR06-3382.

5. T.M. Pan and J.D Lee, “Influence of oxygen content on the physical and electrical properties

of thin yttrium oxide dielectrics deposited by reactive rf sputtering on Si substrate,” Journal of Applied Physics (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 20 September 2006 (Arranged by Marcos Grimsditch) – MS #: JR06-3382R-Appeal.

2007

6. M. V. S. Chandrashekhar, C. Thomas, J. Lu, and M. Spencer, “Observation of a two dimensional electron gas formed in a C-face 3C/4H SiC Heteropolytype Junction” Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 April 2007 (Arranged by Christoph Grein). MS #: L06-08883R.

7. M. V. S. Chandrashekhar, C. Thomas, J. Lu, and M. Spencer, “Observation of a two

dimensional electron gas formed in a C-face 3C/4H SiC Heteropolytype Junction” Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 10 June 2007 (Arranged by Christoph Grein). MS #: L06-08883R1.

8. N. Goel, P. Majhi, T. Tsai, M. Warusawithana, D.G. Schlom, M.B. Santos, J.S. Harris, and

Y. Hishi, “High-indium-content InGaAs metal-oxide-semiconductor capacitor with amorphous LaAlO3 gate dielectric,” Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 24 June 2007 (Arranged by Orlando Auciello). MS #: L07-04863.

9. C. Tanner, C. Frewin, S. E. Saddow, and J. Chang, “Electrical performance of Al2O3 gate

dielectric films deposited by atomic layer deposition on 4H-SiC," Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 4 July 2007 (Arranged by Orlando Auciello). MS #: L07-05525.

10. N. Goel, P. Majhi, T. Tsai, M. Warusawithana, D.G. Schlom, M.B. Santos, J.S. Harris, and Y. Hishi, “High-indium-content InGaAs metal-oxide-semiconductor capacitor with amorphous LaAlO3 gate dielectric,” Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 July 2007 (Arranged by Orlando Auciello). MS #: L07-04863R.

11. N. Goel, P. Majhi, T. Tsai, M. Warusawithana, D.G. Schlom, M.B. Santos, J.S. Harris, and Y.

Hishi, “High-indium-content InGaAs metal-oxide-semiconductor capacitor with amorphous LaAlO3 gate dielectric,” Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 2 August 2007 (Arranged by Orlando Auciello). MS #: L07-04863R1.

12. J. Kuzmik, G. Pozzovivo, S. Abermann, J.F. Carlin, M. Gonschorek, E. Feltin, N. Grandjean,

E. Bertagnoli, G. Strasser, and D. Pogany, ”InAlN/AlN/GaN HEMTs with Gate Insulation and Current Collapse Suppression using ZrO2 or HfO2,” IEEE Transaction on Electron Devices (The Institute Electronic and Electrical Engineers, USA). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 August 2007 (Arranged by Marlene James). MS #: 5436B.

13. Ha-Won Song, V. Saraswathy, S. Muralidharan, K. Thangavel, “Enhancement of tolerable

limit of chloride for steel in blended cement mortar by cyclic polarization technique,” Journal of Applied Electrochemistry (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 28 August 2007 (Arranged by Prof. A.A. Wragg). MS #: UK185/07.

14. S. Muralidharan, V. Saraswathy, K. Thangavel, and N. Palaniswamy, “Electrochemical

studies on the performance characteristics of alkaline solid embeddable sensor for concrete environments,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was

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reviewed on 22 September 2007 (Arranged by Prof. Eric Bakker) MS #: SNB-D-07-00824.

15. C. Tanner, Y.-C. Perng, C. Frewin, S. Saddow, and J. Chang, "Electrical performance of Al2O3 gate dielectric films deposited by atomic layer deposition on 4H-SiC" Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 24 September 2007 (Arranged by Orlando Auciello). MS #: L07-05525R.

16. C. Tanner, Y.-C. Perng, C. Frewin, S. Saddow, and J. Chang, "Electrical performance of

Al2O3 gate dielectric films deposited by atomic layer deposition on 4H-SiC" Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 16 October 2007 (Arranged by Orlando Auciello). MS #: L07-05525R1.

17. J. Kuzmik, G. Pozzovivo, S. Abermann, J.F. Carlin, M. Gonschorek, E. Feltin, N. Grandjean,

E. Bertagnoli, G. Strasser, and D. Pogany, ”Technology and Performance of InAlN/AlN/GaN HEMTs with Gate Insulation and Current Collapse Suppression using ZrO2 or HfO2,” IEEE Transaction on Electron Devices (The Insititute Electronic and Electrical Engineers, USA). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 October 2007 (Arranged by Marlene James). MS #: 5436B (Revision 1).

18. B. Subramanian, K. Ashok and M. Jayachandran, “Structure, mechanical and corrosion

properties of reactive magnetron sputtered Aluminum Nitride (AlN) hard coatings on low carbon steels”, Journal of Applied Electrochemistry (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 2 November 2007 (Arranged by Prof. A.A. Wragg). MS#: UK226/07.

2008

19. K. Xiong, P. Delugas, J.C. Hooker, V. Fiorentini, J. Robertson, D. Liu, and G. Pourtois, “Te-induced Modulation of Mo/HfO2 Interface Effective Work Function,” Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 15 January 2008 (Arranged by Orlando Auciello). MS #: L07-08123R1.

20. K. Xiong, P. Delugas, J.C. Hooker, V. Fiorentini, J. Robertson, D. Liu, and G. Pourtois, “Te-

induced Modulation of Mo/HfO2 Interface Effective Work Function,” Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 24 January 2008 (Arranged by Orlando Auciello). MS #: L07-08123R2.

21. S. Muralidharan, V. Saraswathy, A. Madhavamayandi, K. Thangavel, and N. Palaniswamy,

“Characterisation and evaluation of alkaline solid embeddable potential sensor for corrosion monitoring in concrete structures,” Electrochimica Acta (International Society of Electrochemistry and Elsevier Publication. This manuscript was reviewed on 18 February 2008 (Arranged by Sotiris Sotiropoulos). MS #: SS08-32.

22. Ha-won Song, V. Saraswathy, S. Muralidharan, Chang-Hong Lee, K. Thangavel, “Role of

alkaline nitrites on the corrosion performance of steel in composite cements,” Journal of Applied Electrochemistry (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 19 February 2008 (Arranged by Prof. A.A. Wragg). MS#: JACH44.

23. S. Muralidharan, V. Saraswathy, A. Madhavamayandi, K. Thangavel, and N. Palaniswamy,

“Evaluation of embeddable potential sensor for corrosion monitoring in concrete structures,” Electrochimica Acta (International Society of Electrochemistry and Elsevier Publication. This manuscript was reviewed on 1 April 2008 (Arranged by Sotiris Sotiropoulos). MS #: SS08-32R1.

24. K. Ravichandran, K. Saravanakumar, G. Muruganantham, and B. Sakthivel, “Low

Temperature Fabrication of Highly Transparent Conducting SnO2-ZnO films by an inexpensive, simplified spray technique,” Journal of Alloy and Compound (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 8 July 2008 (Arranged by Dr. Hongge Pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-08-01485.

25. W.J. Maeng, J.Y. Son, and H. Kim, “Effects of Fluorine Plasma Treatment on the Electronic

Structure of Plasma Enhanced-Atomic Layer Deposition HfO2” Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 July 2008 (Arranged by Susan Trolier-McKinstry). MS #: L08-06704.

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26. K. Hirose, D. Kobayashi, H. Suzuki and H. Nohira, “Correlation between the dipole moment induced at the Slater transition state and the optical dielectric constant of Si and Al compounds,” Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 18 August 2008 (Arranged by David Price). MS #: L08-07292.

27. K. Hirose, D. Kobayashi, H. Suzuki and H. Nohira, “Correlation between the dipole moment

induced at the Slater transition state and the optical dielectric constant of Si and Al compounds,” Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 2 September 2008 (Arranged by David Price). MS #: L08-07292R.

28. T. Takaku, Y. Hijikata, H. Yaguchi, and S. Yoshida, ”Observation of SiC oxidation in ultra-

thin oxide regime by in-situ spectroscopic ellipsometry,” Proc. ECSCRM 2008 / Materials Science Forum. This manuscript was reviewed on 7 September 2008 (Arranged by Prof. Phillippe Godignon).

29. R. Ramakrishna Rao, K. Matocha, V. Tilak, “Quasi-charge-sheet model for inversion layer

mobility in 4H-SiC MOSFETs,” Proc. ECSCRM 2008 / Materials Science Forum. This manuscript was reviewed on 8 September 2008 (Arranged by Prof. Phillippe Godignon).

30. M. Aliofkhazraei, H. Hasannejad, A. Shanaghi, T. Shahrabi , A.R. Sabour, “Nanostructural

and Electrochemical characteristics of cerium oxide thin films applied by dip immersion and sol-gel methods on AA5083-H321 Aluminum Alloy,” Thin Solid Films (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 17 September 2008 (Arranged by Assoc. Prof. Erjia Liu). MS #: 4564.

31. Y.Q. Wu, Z.X. Tang, Y.H. Xu, and X. He, “A new method to avoid crowding phenomenon in

extracting the permittivity of ferroelectric thin films,” Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications / Progress In Electromagnetics Research (EMW Pub.). This manuscript was reviewed on 19 September 2008. MS #: 08091402.

32. H.R. Gong, “Work function and electronic structure of metal gate Ag-Au interface,” Applied

Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 10 October 2008 (Arranged by Orlando Auciello). MS #: L08-09420.

33. K. Huang and X. Yang, “ A mthod for calculating the effective permittivity of chemical

reaction in solution by experimental results,” Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications / Progress In Electromagnetics Research (EMW Pub.). This manuscript was reviewed on 10 November 2008. MS #: 08110403.

34. A. Parveen, K. Anil Kumar, and M.V.N. Ambika Prasad, “ Transport studies of PANI-PbTiO3

composites,” Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications / Progress In Electromagnetics Research (EMW Pub.). This manuscript was reviewed on 10 November 2008. MS #: 08110401.

35. X. Chen, H. Zhao, Z. Wang, Q. Sun, F. Wang, and W. Cai,” Monodisperse Silica-Coated

Gd2O3:Tm3+, Yb3+ Nanocrystals with Upconversion Fluorescence Emission,” Journal of Alloy and Compound (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 15 December 2008 (Arranged by Dr. Hongge Pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-08-03877.

2009

36. J.-M. Le Floch, F. Houndonougbo, V. Madrangeas, D. Cros, M. Guilloux-Viry, and W. Ping, “Thin Film Materials Characterization Using TE Modes Cavity,” Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications / Progress In Electromagnetics Research (EMW Pub.). This manuscript was reviewed on 15 January 2009. MS #: 09011211.

37. L. Cao, L. Li, P. Zhang, and H. Wu, “Synthesis and characterization of sol-gel derived

Ag(Nb,Ta)O3 nanopowder,” Journal of Alloy and Compound (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 22 January 2009 (Arranged by Dr. Hongge Pan). MS #: JALCOM- D-09-00139.

38. S.-F. Wang, Y.-R. Wang, K.-C. Cheng, and S.-H. Chen,“ Physical Properties of

Polyimide/Ceramic Hybrid Films Prepared via Non-hydrolytic Sol-Gel Process,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 3 February 2009 (Arranged by Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE1233.

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39. S.-F. Wang, Y.-R. Wang, K.-C. Cheng, and S.-H. Chen,“ Physical Properties of

Polyimide/Ceramic Hybrid Films Prepared via Non-hydrolytic Sol-Gel Process,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 13 February 2009 (Arranged by Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE1233R1.

40. A. Kumta, Rusli, and J.H. Xia, “Breakdown phenomena of Al-based high-k dielectric/SiO2

stack on 4H-SiC,” Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 February 2009 (Arranged by Orlando Auciello). MS #: #L08-12046.

41. “On The Engineering Properties Of Sandcrete Blocks Produced With Rice Husk Ash

Blended Cement,” Journal of Engineering and Technology Research (Academic Journals). This manuscript was reviewed on 28 April 2009 (Arranged by Justina Ohwevwo). MS #: JETR-09-037.

42. Lifeng Cao, Lingxia Li, Ping Zhang, Haitao Wu, Qingwei Liao, “Character and dielectric

properties of Ag(Nb0.6Ta0.4)O3 ceramics synthesized by different Methods,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 10 May 2009 (Arranged by Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE1325.

43. A. Kumta, Rusli, and J.H. Xia, “Breakdown phenomena of Al-based high-k dielectric/SiO2

stack on 4H-SiC,” Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 18 May 2009 (Arranged by Orlando Auciello). MS #: #L08-12046R1.

44. A. Constant, N. Camara, P. Godignon, M. Placidi, A. Perez-Tomas, and J. Camassel,

“Photon-Induced Effects on the Rapid Thermal Oxidation of 4H-SiC using Nitrous Oxide Gas,” Journal of The Electrochemical Society (Electrochemical Society). This manuscript was reviewed on 19 May 2009 (Arranged by Cor Claeys). MS #: JES-09-0939.

45. P. Gautam, S.K. Singh, and R.P. Tandon, “Mechanism of leakage current conduction in

silicon doped Bi3.5La0.75Ti3O12 (BLT) thin films prepared by sol-gel method,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 12 August 2009 (Arranged by Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE1423.

46. A. Constant, N. Camara, P. Godignon, M. Placidi, A. Perez-Tomas, and J. Camassel,

“Effects of Photons on 4H-SiC rapid Thermal Oxidation using Nitrous Oxide Gas,” Journal of The Electrochemical Society (Electrochemical Society). This manuscript was reviewed on 14 August 2009 (Arranged by Cor Claeys). MS #: JES-09-0939R.

47. M.T. Tlili, N. Chihaoui, M. Bejar, E. Dhahri, M. A. Valente, and E.K. Hlil, “Charge ordering

evolution in Ca2-xPrxMnO4 compounds (x = 0.000 to 0.7000),” Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications / Progress In Electromagnetics Research (EMW Pub.). This manuscript was reviewed on 18 August 2009. MS #: 09081202.

48. “Overview and future trends of self-compacting concrete (SCC),” Journal of Engineering

and Technology Research (Academic Journals). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 August 2009 (Arranged by Justina Ohwevwo). MS #: JETR-09-032.

49. N. Heuck, G. Palm, T. Sauerberg, A. Stranz, A. Waag, and A. Bakin, “SiC-die-attachment for

harsh temperature applications,” Proc. ICSCRM 2009 / Materials Science Forum (TTP). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 October 2009 (Arranged by Prof. A.J. Bauer, P. Friedrichs, M. Kriger, G. Pensl, R. Rupp, and Th. Seyller).

50. Nijesh K James, S. Rajesh, K. P. Murali, Stanly Jacob. K and R. Ratheesh, “Preparation and

Microwave Characterization of BaWO4 Filled Polytetrafluoroethylene Laminates for Microwave Substrate Applications,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 19 October 2009 (Arranged by Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE1505.

51. Nijesh K James, S. Rajesh, K. P. Murali, Stanly Jacob. K and R. Ratheesh, “Preparation and

Microwave Characterization of BaWO4 Filled Polytetrafluoroethylene Laminates for Microwave Substrate Applications,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 8 December 2009 (Arranged by

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Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE1505R1.

52. A. Constant, N. Camara, P. Godignon, M. Placidi, A. Perez-Tomas, and J. Camassel, “Effects of Photons on 4H-SiC rapid Thermal Oxidation using Nitrous Oxide Gas,” Journal of The Electrochemical Society (Electrochemical Society). This manuscript was reviewed on 14 December 2009 (Arranged by Cor Claeys). MS #: JES-09-0939R1.

53. H.-J. Oh, S. A. .Suleiman, and S. Lee, “Interface Engineering for InGaAs n-MOSFET

Application Using Plasma PH3-N2 passivation,” Journal of The Electrochemical Society (Electrochemical Society). This manuscript was reviewed on 14 December 2009 (Arranged by Yue Kuo). MS #: JES-09-2682.

2010

54. A. Constant, N. Camara, P. Godignon, M. Placidi, A. Perez-Tomas, and J. Camassel, “Effects of Photons on 4H-SiC rapid Thermal Oxidation using Nitrous Oxide Gas,” Journal of The Electrochemical Society (Electrochemical Society). This manuscript was reviewed on 19 February 2010 (Arranged by Daniel Scherson). MS #: JES-09-0939R2.

55. G.M. Silva, E. J. Nassar, K. J. Ciuffi, and P. S. Calefi, “Synthesis of Indium Tin Oxide

Nanoparticles by a Nonhydrolitic Sol-Gel Method,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 19 February 2010 (Arranged by Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE1672.

56. Y. Cao, G.I. Guojonsson, L. Nyborg, and E. Sveinbjornsson, “Dependence of the current-

voltage behaviour of the Ni silicides/silicon carbide contact on the preparation process,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 22 April 2010 (Arranged by Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE1751.

57. Z. Jiang,T. Nie, Z. Chen, Y. Wu, J. Wang, J. Zhang, Y. Fan, X. Yang, J. Zou, Jin, “Metallic

and Ionic Fe Induced Growth of Si-SiOx Core-shell Nanowires,” The Journal of Physical Chemistry (American Chemical Society). The manuscript was reviewed on 21 May 2010 (Arranged by Prof. Greg Hartland. MS #: jp-2010-04267m.

58. K. Chen and H.D. Robinson, “Robust dithiocarbamate-anchored amine functionalization of

Au nanoparticles,” Journal of Nanoparticle Research (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 1 June 2010 (Arranged by Francesco Stellacci). MS #: NANO2967.

59. H. Tang, J. Zhong, J. Yang, Z.Ma, and X. Liu, “Flexible PEN/BaTiO3 nanocomposites with

high energy density for film capacitor applications,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 2 June 2010 (Arranged by Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE1816.

60. T. F. Sheikholeslami, C. Aktik, S. Gujrathi, and M. scarlete, "Experimental study of current transport mechanism in a-SiC interlayer of a contact barrier diode" Journal of The Electrochemical Society (Electrochemical Society). This manuscript was reviewed on 15 June 2010 (Arranged by Yue Kuo). MS #: JES-10-10531.

61. M. Caplovicova, P. Billik, L. Caplovic, T. Turanyi, V. Brezova, G. Plesch, and P. Fejdi, “Highly photoactive dipyramidal anatase nanoparticles prepared by mechanochemical processing,” Materials Research Bulletin (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 June 2010 (Arranged by C.-H. Yan). MS #: MRB-10-523.

62. H. Liu, J. Yang, Z. Hua, and L. Xiao, “The structure and optical properties of Fe doped ZnO semiconductors prepared by sol-gel method,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 5 Aug 2010 (Arranged by Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE1897.

63. K.-J Oh, S.A Suleiman, and S. Lee, “Interface Engineering for InGaAs n-MOSFET Application Using Plasma PH3-N2 Passivation,” Journal of The Electrochemical Society (Electrochemical Society). This manuscript was reviewed on 15 August 2010 (Arranged by Yue Kuo). MS #: JES-09-2682R.

64. F. N. Sayed, V. Grover, V. Sudarsan, B. N. Pandey, R. K. Vatsa, A. Asthanac, and A.K. Tyagi, “Lanthanide ions (Eu3+, Tb3+, Dy3+ ) doped GdF3 nanoparticles: Potential materials for solid state lighting and bio-imaging applications,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 6 September 2010 (Arranged by Dr. Hongge Pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-10-04352.

65. W-.T. Chang, M-.F. Li, and C-.W. Chen, “Self-assembled single lateral multiwalled carbon nanotube as tunable rectifier,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics

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(Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 24 September 2010 (Arranged by Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE1933.

66. C. Chang, F. Ren, I..I. Kravchenko, A.M. Dabiran, A.M. Wowchak, B. Cui, P.P. Chow, and S.J. Pearton, “E- and D-Mode AlN/GaN High Electron Mobility Transistors Achieved by O2 Plasma Exposure,” IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices (IEEE USA). This manuscript was reviewed on 5 October 2010 (Arranged by Prof. Giovanni Ghione). MS #: TED-2010-09-0601-R.

67. “Influence of oxygen flow rate on microstructure, electrical and optical properties of indium tin tantalum oxide films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 15 October 2010. MS #: MSSP-D-09-00059.

68. “Fractal analysis of AFM data for investigation the effect of annealing temperature on the structural properties of nano crystalline Zinc Oxide thin film,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 20 October 2010. MS #: MSSP-D-10-00116.

69. A. Bouaza, B. Bedhiaf, A. Kadari, and M.A. Maaref, “Impedance studies of Sb doped SnO2 thin films prepared by sol-gel process,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 25 October 2010 (Arranged by Dr. Hongge Pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-10-05528.

70. C-.Y. Tao, X-.M. Li, W-.J. Yang, W-.L. Li, and Y-.Q. Shi, “Synthesis and growth mechanism of hook-shaped and straight silica wires by a thermal vapor method,” Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 4 Nov 2010 (Arranged by Dr. B.G. Potter). MS #: 11639.

71. K-.S. Kim and G-.S. Chung, “Characterization of porous cubic silicon carbide doped with Pd and Pt as a hydrogen sensor,” Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical (Elservier). The manuscript was reviewed on 6 Nov 2010 (Arranged by Prof. Yasuhiro Shimizu). MS #: SNB-D-10-01482.

72. J. Lorenzzi, R. Esteve, N. Jegenyes, S. Reshanov, A. Schoner, and G. Ferro, “MOS capacitors fabricated on 3C-SiC(111) layers grown on 6H-SiC(0001),” Journal of The Electrochemical Society (Electrochemical Society). This manuscript was reviewed on 9 Nov 2010 (Arranged by Prof. Yue Kuo). MS #: JES-09-2398.

73. “Near infrared reflectance investigation of different nano-sized SnO2,” Journal of Electroceramics (Springer). This manuscript was reviewed on 10 November 2010 (Arranged by Stanley Rotman). MS #: JECR-2055.

74. C-.Y. Tsay, C-.M. Lei, and K-.S. Fan, “Synthesis and characterization of sol-gel derived gallium-doped zinc oxide thin film,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 19 Nov 2010 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Hongge Pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-10-05859.

75. "Fabrication and Characterization of 50 nm Silicon Nano-gap Structures" Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 2 Dec 2010 (Arranged by Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE2093.

76. J. Lorenzzi, R. Esteve, N. Jegenyes, S. Reshanov, A. Schoner, and G. Ferro, “MOS capacitors fabricated on 3C-SiC(111) layers grown on 6H-SiC(0001),” Journal of The Electrochemical Society (Electrochemical Society). This manuscript was reviewed on 9 Dec 2010 (Arranged by Prof. Yue Kuo). MS #: JES-09-2398R.

77. “Optical property of Si0.8Ge0.2/Si multiple quantum-wells,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 10 Dec 2010. MS #: MSSP-D-10-00038

78. “Using I-V Characteristics to Investigate Selected Contacts for SnO2:F Thin Films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 22 Dec 2010. MS #: MSSP-D-10-00145

79. “Morphological evolution of ZnO nanocrystals by the influence of amine and alkali solution,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 29 Dec 2010. MS #: MSSP-D-10-00081

80. K-.S. Kim and G-.S. Chung, “Characterization of porous cubic silicon carbide doped with Pd and Pt as a hydrogen sensor,” Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical (Elservier). The manuscript was reviewed on 29 Dec 2010 (Arranged by Prof. Yasuhiro Shimizu). MS #: SNB-D-10-01482R1.

2011

81. “Fractal approach for extracting of physical parameters of sol-gel spin and dip coated ZnO thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 04 Jan 2011. (Arranged by Dr. A. Francis Hepp) MS #: MSSP-D-11-00001

82. Q. Shi, J. Chen, R. Liu, L. Xin, Y. Liu, and X. Zhu, “A simple catalyst-free route for large-scale synthesis of SiC nanowires,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The

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manuscript was reviewed on 4 Jan 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. L. Schultz). MS #: JALCOM-D-10-04471

83. M. Villanueva-Ibanez, M. Garcia Hipolito, and M.A. Flores-Gonzalez, “Preparation and characterization of (Y, Gd)2O3: Eu3+ / Tb3+ ultrafine powders,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 4 Jan 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Hongge Pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-11-00028

84. “Optical property of Si0.8Ge0.2/Si multiple quantum-wells,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 10 Jan 2011. MS #: MSSP-D-10-00038R1.

85. X.-W. Niu, Y.-M. Sun, S.-N. Ding, C.-C. Chen, and B. Song, “Preparation and characterization of novel yellow pigments: hollow TiO2 doped with cerium,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 16 Jan 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE2164.

86. T. Koutzarova, S. Kolev, K. Grigorov, Ch. Ghelev, I. Nedkov, M. Ausloos, R. Cloots, C. Henrist, and A. Zaleski, “Structural and magnetic properties of nanosized barium hexaferrite powders prepared by single and double microemulsion techniques,” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 18 Jan 2011 (Arranged by Dino Fiorani). MS #: MATCHEMPHYS-D-10-03797.

87. W.K. Lee, K.C. Aw, and H.Y. Wong, “Non-volatile memory with zinc oxide nanoparticles embedded in a hybrid polymethylsilsesquioxane layer,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 28 Jan 2011 (Arranged by Prof Marc van Rossum). MS #: MEE-D-11-00016.

88. J. Lorenzzi, R. Esteve, N. Jegenyes, S. Reshanov, A. Schoner, and G. Ferro, “MOS capacitors fabricated on 3C-SiC(111) layers grown on 6H-SiC(0001),” Journal of The Electrochemical Society (Electrochemical Society). This manuscript was reviewed on 28 Jan 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Yue Kuo). MS #: JES-09-2398R1.

89. Y.C. Lin, W.T. Yen, and L.Q. Wang, “Effect of substrate temperature on the characterization of molybdenum contacts deposited by DC magnetron sputtering,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 07 Feb 2011. MS #: MSSP-D-10-00137R1.

90. “Fractal approach for extracting of physical parameters of sol-gel spin and dip coated ZnO thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 Feb 2011. (Arranged by Dr. A. Francis Hepp) MS #: MSSP-D-11-00001R1.

91. “Influence of oxygen flow rate on microstructure, electrical and optical properties of indium tin tantalum oxide films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 16 Feb 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-09-00059R1.

92. J. Lorenzzi, R. Esteve, N. Jegenyes, S. Reshanov, A. Schoner, and G. Ferro, “MOS capacitors fabricated on 3C-SiC(111) layers grown on 6H-SiC(0001),” Journal of The Electrochemical Society (Electrochemical Society). This manuscript was reviewed on 17 Feb 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Yue Kuo). MS #: JES-09-2398R2.

93. “A study on the photoluminescence properties of electrospray deposited amorphous and crystalline nanostructured ZnO thin films ,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 01 March 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00022.

94. S. Zhuo, “Hydrothermal synthesis of beta-AgVO3 nanoribbons and their photocatalytic activities in degradation of eosin Y,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 01 March 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE2253.

95. S.W. King, M. French, J. Bielefeld, and W.A. Lanford, “Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy investigation of chemical bonding changes in low-k a-SiC:H thin films,” Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids (Elsevier), The manuscript was reviewed on 03 March 2011 (Arranged by Prof. J.W. Zwanziger). MS #: 11975.

96. W.K. Lee, K.C. Aw, and H.Y. Wong, “Non-volatile memory with zinc oxide nanoparticles embedded in a hybrid polymethylsilsesquioxane layer,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 7 March 2011 (Arranged by Prof Marc van Rossum). MS #: MEE-D-11-00016R1.

97. “Fabrication and Crystalline Characterization of ZnO Nanoporous Structure on Silicon,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 08 March 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00029.

98. “Investigation of BiFe0.95Mn0.03Zn0.02O3 / Bi3.15Nd0.85Ti2.9Zr0.1O12 heterostructure thin films fabricated by a chemical solution deposition technique,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 March 2011

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(Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00012R1. 99. “Opto-electrical and structural properties of CuxO thin films grown by R.F. sputtering

method,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 17 March 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00014.

100. F. Yakuphanoglu, Y. Calgar, M. Calgar, S. Ilican, and W.A. Faroq, “Fabrication and electrical characterization of the diodes based nanostructure boron doped zinc oxide,” Microelectronics Reliability (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 21 March 2011 (Arranged by Prof Ninoslav D. Stojadinovic). MS #: MR-D-11-00130.

101. M. Calgar, F. Yakuphanoglu, Y. Caglar, and S. Ilican, “Electrical and photovoltaic properties of heterojunction diode based on poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene:poly(4-styrenesulfonate),” Microelectronics Reliability (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 21 March 2011 (Arranged by Prof Ninoslav D. Stojadinovic). MS #: MR-D-11-00131.

102. Q. Shi, J. Chen, R. Liu, L. Xin, Y. Liu, and X. Zhu, “A simple catalyst-free route for large-scale synthesis of SiC nanowires,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 20 March 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. L. Schultz). MS #: JALCOM-D-10-04471R1

103. X.-W. Niu, Y.-M. Sun, S.-N. Ding, C.-C. Chen, and B. Song, “Preparation and characterization of novel yellow pigments: hollow TiO2 doped with cerium,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 24 March 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE2164R1.

104. “Displacement Sensitive Organic Field Effect Transistor For Telemetry Systems,” Measurement (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 28 March 2011 (Arranged by K.T.V. Grattan). MS #: MEAS-D-10-00422.

105. “Synthesis and optical properties of Eu-doped ZnO nanosheets by hydrothermal method,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 28 March 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00129R1.

106. “Charge conduction process and electrical properties of Al/p-Si Schottky barrier device based on 2'-7'-dichlorofluorescein,” Microelectronics Reliability (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 28 March 2011 (Arranged by Prof Yi-Shao Lai). MS #: MR-D-11-00149.

107. “Fabrication and characterization of well-aligned As doped plum blossoms ZnO nanorods” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 29 March 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00038.

108. “Influence of annealing temperature on field emission properties from T-ZnOw films obtained by screen-printing,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 1 April 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-10-00010R1. (NOT IN HRMS)

109. “Evaluation of drop reliability of Sn-37Pb solder/Cu joints using a high speed lap-shear test,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 28 Jan 2011 (Arranged by Prof Evangelos Gogolides). MS #: MEE-D-11-00265. (NOT IN HRMS)

110. “Improvement of thermal bond strength and surface properties of COC microfluidic device using the photo-grafting technique,” Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical (Elservier). The manuscript was reviewed on 1 April 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Zbigniew Brzpzka). MS #: SNB-D-11-00331.

111. “Characterization of ternary MgxZn1-xO nanocomposit thin films deposited by electron beam evaporation,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 10 April 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00013. (NOT IN HRMS)

112. “Using I-V Characteristics to Investigate Selected Contacts for SnO2:F Thin Films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 10 April 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-10-00145R1. (NOT IN HRMS)

113. "p-ZnO/n-6H-SiC heterojunction: Conduction band offset and current transport mechanism" Journal of The Electrochemical Society (Electrochemical Society). This manuscript was reviewed on 10 April 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Yue Kuo). MS #: JES-01-0950.

114. "Fabrication and Characterization of Novel Silicon-Compatible High-Density Capacitors" Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 11 April 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE2336.

115. “Effect of K-N on the structural and optical properties of K-N co-doped ZnO films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 17 April 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-10-00101R1. (NOT IN HRMS)

116. “Effect of electric field polarization and temperature on the effective permittivity and

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conductivity of nanoporous anodic aluminium oxide membranes,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 7 March 2011 (Arranged by Prof Martin Peckerar). MS #: MEE-D-11-00303.

117. “Sol-Gel Spin Coated Zinc Oxide Films doped with Aluminum,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 22 April 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-10-00130R1. (NOT IN HRMS)

118. “Microstructure control in textured CeO2 thin films by solution concentration,” Journal of Nanoparticle Research (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 23 April 2011 (Arranged by Prof Jimmy C Yu). MS #: NANO3899.

119. “Influence of annealing temperature on field emission properties from T-ZnOw films obtained by screen-printing,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 29 April 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-10-00010R2. (NOT IN HRMS)

120. “Influence of seed layers on the vertical growth of ZnO nanowires by low-temperature wet chemical bath deposition on ITO-coated glass substrate for use in dye solar cell,” Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 3 May 2011 (Arranged by Prof Prashant Kumta). MS #: MSB-D-11-00563. (NOT IN HRMS)

121. “Excitonic Luminescence from Nanocrystalline Thin Films of ZnO and ZnO:Cu Deposited over Glass Substrate by Spray Pyrolysis,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 4 May 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-08-00154R2. (NOT IN HRMS)

122. “Characterization of ternary MgxZn1-xO thin films deposited by electron beam evaporation,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 4 May 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00013R1. (NOT IN HRMS)

123. “Improvement of thermal bond strength and surface properties of Cyclic Olefin Copolymer (COC) microfluidic device using the photo-grafting technique,” Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical (Elservier). The manuscript was reviewed on 7 May 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Zbigniew Brzpzka). MS #: SNB-D-11-00331R1.

124. “The Optical Properties of Rare Earth Gd doped ZnO Nanocrystals,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 11 May 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00017R1. (NOT IN HRMS)

125. “Temperature-dependent electrical properties of (Pt/Au)/Ga-polarity GaN/Si (111) Schottky diode,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 13 May 2011 (Arranged by Prof Martin Peckerar) MS #: MEE-D-11-00343. (NOT IN HRMS)

126. “Low temperature pressureless die-attach with hybrid silver particle paste,” Microelectronics Reliability (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 13 May 2011 (Arranged by Prof Jenn-Ming Song). MS #: MR-D-11-00219.

127. “Magnetic field guided orientation of carbon nanotubes through their conjugation with magnetic nanoparticles,” Journal of Nanoparticle Research (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 13 May 2011 (Arranged by Ahmed A. Busnaina). MS #: NANO4098.

128. “The Use of Displacement Sensitive Organic Field Effect Transistor For Telemetry Systems Applications Measurement,” Measurement (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 12 may 2011 (Arranged by K.T.V. Grattan). MS #: MEAS-D-10-00422R1.

129. “Chemically sprayed fluorine-doped zinc oxide thin films: Effect of acetic acid content in the starting solution on the physical properties,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 11 May 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-10-00026R1. (NOT IN HRMS)

130. “Structural and electrical properties of V-doped ZnO prepared by solid state reaction,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 25 May 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00048. (NOT IN HRMS)

131. “A study on the photoluminescence properties of electrospray deposited amorphous and crystalline nanostructured ZnO thin films ,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 25 May 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00022R1.

132. “Influence of annealing temperature on field emission properties from T-ZnOw films obtained by screen-printing,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 29 May 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-10-00010R3. (NOT IN HRMS)

133. “Band alignment and optical properties of (ZrO2)0.66(HfO2)0.34 gate dielectrics thin films on p-Si (100),” ITB Journal (Bandung Insitute of Technology, Indonesia). This manuscript was reviewed on 1 June 2011 (Arranged by Prof Dr Bambang Riyanto T.). MS #: A10094. (NOT IN HRMS)

134. “Photoelectrochemical behavior of microrod ZnO coated 316L stainless steel prepared by

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hydrothermal method,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 3 June 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00081. (NOT IN HRMS)

135. “Facile synthesis of Nanocrystalline ZnO powder and its characterization,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 6 June 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00084. (NOT IN HRMS)

136. “Hydrogen sensing characteristics of vertical type hydrogen sensors based on porous 3C-SiC with catalyst materials,” Microelectronics Reliability (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 7 June 2011 (Arranged by Prof Yi-Shao Lai). MS #: MR-D-11-00356.

137. “Structural and Optical Properties of Multilayer of ZnO Prepared by Thermal Oxidation of Zn Thin Film,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 12 June 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00063. (NOT IN HRMS)

138. “Characterization of ternary MgxZn1-xO thin films deposited by electron beam evaporation,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 12 June 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00013R2. (NOT IN HRMS)

139. “Influence of oxygen flow rate on microstructural, electrical and optical properties of indium tin tantalum oxide films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 12 June 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-09-00059R2. (NOT IN HRMS)

140. “Band alignment and optical properties of (ZrO2)0.66(HfO2)0.34 gate dielectrics thin films on p-Si (100),” ITB Journal (Bandung Insitute of Technology, Indonesia). This manuscript was reviewed on 14 June 2011 (Arranged by Prof Dr Bambang Riyanto T.). MS #: A10094 (revision). (NOT IN HRMS)

141. “Fast response hydrogen sensors based on palladium and platinum/porous 3C-SiC Schottky diodes,” Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical (Elservier). The manuscript was reviewed on 17 June 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Ralf Moos). MS #: SNB-D-11-00754.

142. “Barrier height enhancement of Au/n-Si/Al Schottky barrier diode by electrochemically formed an organic Anthracene layer on n-Si,” Microelectronics Reliability (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 17 June 2011 (Arranged by Prof Ninoslav D. Stojadinovic). MS #: MR-D-11-00382.

143. “Structural and optical properties of ZnO and Al doped ZnO microrods obtained by spray pyrolysis method using different solvents,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 17 June 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00066.

144. “Preparation of ZnO nanoparticles via precipitation method,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 20 June 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00066.

145. “A study on the photoluminescence properties of electrospray deposited amorphous and crystalline nanostructured ZnO thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 27 June 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00022R2.

146. “Fabrication and characterization of a hydrogen sensor using polyaniline/porous 3C-SiC heterojunctions,” Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical (Elservier). The manuscript was reviewed on 17 June 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Ralf Moos). MS #: SNB-D-11-00858.

147. “Temperature-dependent electrical properties of (Pt/Au)/Ga-polarity GaN/Si (111) Schottky diode,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 28 June 2011 (Arranged by Prof Martin Peckerar) MS #: MEE-D-11-00343R1.

148. “Preparation and optical property of porous ZnO nanobelts,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 29 June 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00062.

149. “Fractal approach for extracting physical parameters of sol-gel spin and dip coated ZnO thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 June 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00001R2.

150. “Preparation and optical property of porous ZnO nanobelts,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 11 July 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00062R1.

151. "Production of empty and iron-filled multiwalled carbon nanotubes from iron-phthalocyanine polymer and their electromagnetic properties," Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 11 July 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE 2450R1.

152. “Cerium dioxide high-k thin films derived from sol gel route as a dielectric in MOS capacitor,”

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Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 17 July 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00047.

153. “Synthesis of alkali Metals doped ZnO powders and their photocatalytic properties,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 17 July 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00064R2.

154. “Annealing effects on undoped and Co doped ZnO pellets synthesized by DC thermal plasma method,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 19 July 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00091.

155. “Nanoscale and device level electrical behavior of annealed ALD Hf-based gate stacks grown with different precursors,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 19 July 2011 (Arranged by Prof Martin Peckerar) MS #: MEE-D-11-00432.

156. “Y(OH)3:Eu / Y2O3:Eu with 3D flower-like microstructure: Synthesis and luminescence properties,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 22 July 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Hongge pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-11-03742.

157. “Antimony oxide microstructures: 3D grass-like architectures and optical properties,” Chemical Engineering Journal (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 23 July 2011 (Arranged by Dr. Jesus Santamaria) MS #: CEJ-D-11-01784.

158. “Effects of doping concentration of Al-doped ZnO thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 24 July 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-10-00120R2.

159. “Effect of electric field polarization and temperature on the effective permittivity and conductivity of porous anodic aluminium oxide membranes,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 27 July 2011 (Arranged by Prof Martin Peckerar) MS #: MEE-D-11-00303R1.

160. “A study on the photoluminescence properties of electrospray deposited amorphous and crystalline nanostructured ZnO thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 27 July 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00022R3.

161. "Production of empty and iron-filled multiwalled carbon nanotubes from iron-phthalocyanine polymer and their electromagnetic properties" Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 28 July 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE 2450.

162. "Synthesis and characterization of boron silicon oxycarbide glass fibres," Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 30 July 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Josef W. Zwanziger). MS #: 12374.

163. “Inverted SiC nanoneedles grown on carbon fibers by a two-crucible method without catalyst,” Journal of Crystal Growth (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 1 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof. J.M. Redwing). MS #: CRYS-D-11-00812.

164. “Organic/inorganic heterostructure white-light-emitting diode based on ZnO nanorods,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 3 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00108.

165. “Synthesis and characterization of Yb & Er based monosilicate powders and durability of plasma sprayed Yb2SiO5 coatings on C/C-SiC composites,” Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 3 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof Prashant Kumta). MS #: MSB-D-11-01049.

166. “Synthesis and characterization of sol-gel derived gallium-doped zinc oxide thin films,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 3 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Hongge pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-10-05859R1.

167. “High Temperature Ratcheting Behavior of Nano-Silver Paste Sintered Lap Shear Joint under Cyclic Shear Force,” Microelectronics Reliability (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 7 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof M.G. Pecht). MS #: MR-D-11-00448.

168. “Temperature-dependent electrical properties of (Pt/Au)/Ga-polarity GaN/Si (111) Schottky diode,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 7 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof Martin Peckerar) MS #: MEE-D-11-00343R2.

169. “Hydrogen sensing characteristics of vertical type hydrogen sensors based on porous 3C-SiC with catalyst materials,” Microelectronics Reliability (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 7 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof Yi-Shao Lai). MS #: MR-D-11-00356R1.

170. “Fast response hydrogen sensors based on palladium and platinum/porous 3C-SiC Schottky diodes,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 7 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof Ralf Moos). MS #: SNB-D-11-00754R1.

171. “Optical properties of hydrothermally grown nonpolar a-plane bulk ZnO,” Materials Science

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in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 3 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00137.

172. “Fabrication and characterization of surface type Schottky diode hydrogen sensor using polyaniline/porous 3C-SiC,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 7 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof Ralf Moos). MS #: SNB-D-11-00858R1.

173. "Predicting the dielectric properties of carbon nanotube/polyetherimide composites" Journal of The Electrochemical Society (Electrochemical Society). This manuscript was reviewed on 8 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Yue Kuo). MS #: JES-11-2146.

174. “The optical properties and the structure of ZnO: N films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 10 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00138.

175. “Organic/inorganic heterostructure white-light-emitting diode based on ZnO nanorods,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00108R1.

176. “The effect of Clinoptilolite zeolite on ZnO in high photocatalytic degradation of low biodegradable and toxic surfactants,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 21 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00144.

177. “The Use of Displacement Sensitive Organic Field Effect Transistor For Telemetry Systems Applications Measurement,” Measurement (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 28 Aug 2011 (Arranged by K.T.V. Grattan). MS #: MEAS-D-10-00422R2.

178. “Cerium dioxide high-k thin films derived from sol gel route as a dielectric in MOS capacitor,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 28 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00159.

179. “Trapping and related instability in LaLuO3 MOS capacitors,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 29 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof Martin Peckerar) MS #: MEE-D-11-00551.

180. “A Novel 4H- SiC MESFET with a L-gate and a partial p-type spacer,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00094R1.

181. "Comparison of the Growth of Thin Zirconium and Titanium Oxides Films on the 6H-SiC(0001) Surface," Crystal Research and Technology (Wiley). The manuscript was reviewed on 2 September 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Keshra Sangwal) MS #: crat.201100409.

182. “Evaluation of drop reliability of Sn-37Pb solder/Cu joints using a high speed lap-shear test,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 3 September 2011 (Arranged by Prof Evangelos Gogolides) MS #: MEE-D-11-00265R1.

183. “Hammer-like ZnO Nanostructures:Synthesis and Temperature-dependent Raman Spectra,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 7 September 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00167.

184. “Thermal shock behavior of nano-sized SiC particulate reinforced Alon composites,” Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 14 September 2011 (Arranged by Prof Prashant Kumta). MS #: MSB-D-11-01518.

185. “A Novel 4H- SiC MESFET with a L-gate and a partial p-type spacer,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 16 September 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00094R2.

186. “Performance in Dependence of Different Die-Attach Materials of Single Emitter Diode Laser,” ASME Journal of Electronic Packaging (ASME, USA) This manuscript was reviewed on 21 September 2011 (Arranged by Prof Amy Fleischer). MS #: EP-11-1078.

187. “Comparison and development of high performance hydrogen sensor using SiO2 substrate,” Sensors & Actuators: A. Physical (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 22 September 2011 (Arranged by Prof P.J. French). MS #: SNA-D-11-00884.

188. “Room temperature ferromagnetism in sol-gel prepared Co doped ZnO,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 September 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00167.

189. “Influence of oxygen flow rate on microstructural, electrical and optical properties of indium tin tantalum oxide films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 26 September 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 09-00059R3.

190. “Synthesis and characterization of Yb & Er based monosilicate powders and durability of plasma sprayed Yb2SiO5 coatings on C/C-SiC composites,” Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 27 September 2011 (Arranged

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by Prof Prashant Kumta). MS #: MSB-D-11-01049R1. 191. “A Slip Enhanced Superhydrophobic Surface Based on Reticulated ZnO Nanostructure,”

Journal of Nanoparticle Research (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 1 October 2011 (Arranged by Jimmy C Yu). MS #: NANO4550.

192. "Effect of calcination temperature on the microstructures of barium titanate hafnate nanopowders prepared by the sol-gel process" Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 1 October 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #:JMSE2669.

193. “Some physical properties of ZnO:Mo sprayed thin films,” Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 2 October 2011 (Arranged by Prof Prashant Kumta). MS #: MSB-D-11-00184.

194. "Comparison of the Adsorption of Thin Zirconium and Titanium Oxides Films on the 6H-SiC(0001) Surface" Crystal Research and Technology (Wiley). The manuscript was reviewed on 2 October 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Keshra Sangwal) MS #: crat.201100409R1.

195. “Determination of the optical constants of ZnO thin film prepared on PPC Plastic substrate by the envelope method,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 3 October 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 11-00186.

196. “The properties of Al doped ZnO thin films deposited on various substrate materials by RF magnetron sputtering,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 7 October 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 11-00102R1.

197. "A surface acoustic wave ethanol sensor with zinc oxide nanorods," Smart Materials Research (Hindawi). This manuscript was reviewed on 12 October 2011 (Arranged by Prof Noha Hany). MS #: 210748.

198. “Y(OH)3:Eu / Y2O3:Eu with flower-like microstructure: Synthesis and luminescence properties,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 13 October 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Hongge pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-11-03742R1.

199. “Comparison of structural and optical properties of ZnO thin films prepared by electron beam evaporation and sol-gel method,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 October 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 11-00162.

200. “Thermal Bonding of Microfluidic Devices: Factors that affect Interfacial Strength of Similar and Dissimilar Cyclic Olefin Copolymers,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 13 October 2011 (Arranged by Prof Zbigniew Brzozka). MS #: SNB-D-11-01482.

201. “Effects of Crystallization Temperature on Microstructure and Optical Properties of ZnO Thin Films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 17 October 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 11-00209.

202. "Predicting the dielectric properties of carbon nanotube/polyetherimide composites" Journal of The Electrochemical Society (Electrochemical Society). This manuscript was reviewed on 18 October 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Yue Kuo). MS #: JES-11-2146R.

203. “Synthesis and Raman Spectra of Hammer-like ZnO Nanostructures via Thermal Evaporation Growth,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 20 October 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 11-00167R1.

204. “The influence of metal work function contact and interface on the characterization of ZnCdS/Cu2S structure,” Microelectronics Reliability (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 23 October 2011 (Arranged by Prof Ninoslav D. Stojadinovic Lai). MS #: MR-D-11-00596.

205. “HfxZr1-xO2 Films Chemical Vapor Deposited From A Single Source Precursor of Anhydrous HfxZr1-x(NO3)4,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 24 October 2011 (Arranged by Prof Evangelos Gogolides) MS #: MEE-D-11-00728.

206. “Effect of 100 MeV O7+ ion beam irradiation on radio frequency reactive magnetron sputtering ZnO thin film,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 27 October 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 11-00212.

207. “The convenient preparation of porous nanocrystalline zinc oxide superstructure and its photocatalytic properties,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 27 October 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 11-00201.

208. “Thermal shock behavior of nano-sized SiC particulate reinforced AlON composites,”

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Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 9 November 2011 (Arranged by Prof Prashant Kumta). MS #: MSB-D-11-01518R1.

209. “Novel capacitance biosensor based on Hafnium oxide for interleukin-10 protein detection,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 11 November 2011 (Arranged by Prof Gustavo A. Rivas). MS #: SNB-D-11-01589.

210. “Study on the stress, structural and optic-electrical properties of ZnO:Ti films deposited on flexible PET substrates by DC magnetron sputtering,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 11 November 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 11-00228.

211. “The effect of sputtering power and annealing environment on microstructure and optical properties of ZnO thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 14 November 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 11-00202.

212. “Structure and Electrical Properties of V-doped ZnO Prepared by Solid State Reaction,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 14 November 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 11-00048R1.

213. “Synthesis and luminescence properties of Y2O3:Eu with flower-like microstructure,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 13 October 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Hongge pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-11-03742R2

214. “Thermal Bonding of Microfluidic Devices: Factors that affect Interfacial Strength of Similar and Dissimilar Cyclic Olefin Copolymers,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 18 November 2011 (Arranged by Prof Zbigniew Brzozka). MS #: SNB-D-11-01482R1.

215. “Study of self-incorporation of the boat materials in thermally evaporated ZnO thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 19 November 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 11-00204.

216. “Improvement in the optical property of ZnO:Al powders by W co-doping,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 28 November 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 11-00252.

217. “Microstructural and Nanomechanical Characterization of Chemically Deposited Magnesium Hydroxide Thin Film,” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 29 November 2011 (Arranged by Prof Sammy L.I. Chan). MS #: MATCHEMPHYS-D-11-01017.

218. “Design and Fabrication of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Gas Sensor Using PtSi/porous n-Si Schottky Diode,” Sensors (MDPI). This manuscript was reviewed on 29 November 2011 (Arranged by Grace Lu). MS #: sensors-12905.

219. “Infrared emissivity properties of Sn-doped ZnO films deposited by sol-gel,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 6 December 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 11-00258.

220. “Preparation, characterization and photocatalytic activity of porous zinc oxide superstructure,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 6 December 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 11-00201R1.

221. "Dispersant-assisted low frequency electrophoretically deposited TiO2 nanoparticles in non-aqueous suspensions for gas sensing applications,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 8 December 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #:JMSE2841.

222. “Evaluation of optical parameters and characterization of ultrasonically sprayed MgO films by spectroscopic ellipsometry,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 11 December 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 11-00142R1.

223. “Electrochemical Supercapacitors of Co(OH)2 Nanoplates Grown on Conducting Cadmium Oxide Substrates of Various Conductivites,” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 14 December 2011 (Arranged by Prof Kwang-Lung Lin). MS #: MATCHEMPHYS-D-11-03152.

224. “Room temperature ferromagnetism in sol-gel prepared Co doped ZnO,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 14 December 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 11-00179R1.

225. “Deposition of aluminum oxide-doped zinc oxide transparent nano-film on glass substrate for electrostatic discharge applications,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 20 December 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 11-00175R1.

226. "Comparison of Thermal and Atomic-Layer-Deposited Oxides on 4H-SiC after Post-

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Oxidation-Annealing in Nitric Oxide,” Applied Physics Letters (AIP). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 December 2011 (Arranged by Prof Paul Okamoto). MS #: L11-13201R.

227. “Optical transmittance enhancement and bandgap widening of ZnO:Al powders by W co-doping,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 December 2011 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 11-00252R1.

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228. “Structural, Opto-thermal and Electrical properties of ZnO:Mo sprayed thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 1 January 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 11-00184R1.

229. “Interface stability and microstructure of an ultrathin <alpha>-Ta/graded Ta(N)/TaN multilayer diffusion barrier,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 1 January 2012 (Arranged by Prof Martin Peckerar). MS #: MEE-D-11-01069.

230. “SrCO3:Tb3+ microstructures produced by the SDS-assisted hydrothermal synthesis and their luminescence properties,” Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 2 January 2012 (Arranged by Prof Prashant Kumta). MS #: MSB-D-11-02131.

231. “A Novel Polypyrrole based Flexible Large Strain Sensor,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 6 January 2012 (Arranged by Prof Zbigniew Brzozka). MS #: SNB-D-11-02148.

232. “Al-doped ZnO thin films by sol-gel dip-coating method,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 10 January 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 12-00001.

233. “Negative Differential Resistance of Metal-insulator-metal Device with Gold Nanoparticles embedded in Polydimethylsiloxane,” Solid State Communications (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 January 2012 (Arranged by Prof T. T. M. Palstra). MS #: SSC-D-11-01107R1

234. “Fabrication and characterization of NiO/ZnO p-n junctions by sol-gel spin coating technique,” The First International Conference on Renewable Energies and VEhicular Technology, REVET 2012, Tunisia. This manuscript was reviewed on 13 January 2012 (Arranged by Prof A. Ouali & D. Diallo). MS #: 109

235. “Cationic, anionic, nonionic surfactants and complex agent assisted CuO nanostructures and their optical properties via precipitation method,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 15 January 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 12-00013.

236. “Effect of ZnO Anti-reflection Coating Film on the Performance of Porous Silicon Solar Cells,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 18 January 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00177R2.

237. “Preparation, characterization and photocatalytic activity of porous zinc oxide superstructure,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 26 January 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00201R2.

238. “Investigation of the high-k gate dielectric Al2O3 stack on 4H-SiC,” Diamond and Related Materials (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 26 January 2012 (Arranged by Prof Greg Swain). MS #: 11-3711-DRM

239. "Impact of structural transitions on transport at LaAlO3/SrTiO3 heterointerfaces" Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 29 January 2012 (Arranged by Lynn Rehn). MS #: L12-01152.

240. “Structural and optical properties of nanocrystalline Zn1-xLaxO compound semiconductor,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 31 January 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00163R2.

241. "Impact of structural transitions on transport at LaAlO3/SrTiO3 heterointerfaces" Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 2 February 2012 (Arranged by Lynn Rehn). MS #: L12-01152R.

242. "Comparison of Thermal and Atomic-Layer-Deposited Oxides on 4H-SiC after Post-Oxidation-Annealing in Nitric Oxide,” Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 7 February 2012 (Arranged by Paul Okamoto). MS #: L11-13201R1.

243. "Conduction Mechanism in Epoxy-BaTiO3 Nanocomposites," Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 7 February 2012 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #:JMSE2919.

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244. “Mid-infrared diagnostics for the decomposition of TEOS in atmospheric pressure non-thermal plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition,” Sains Malaysiana (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia). The manuscript was reviewed on 7 February 2012 (Arranged by Prof. Abdul Manaf). MS #:162.

245. “Transmittance-Irradiance Relationships of Vanadium Compounds Thin Films,” Maejo International Journal of Science and Technology (Maejo University, Thailand). The manuscript was reviewed on 7 February 2012 (Arranged by Prof. Duang Buddhasukh). MS #:-.

246. “Nano-dimensional Structures of 3C-SiC Formation from Rice Husk,” Solid-State Electronics (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 7 February 2012 (Arranged by Prof. A. Zaslavsky). MS #:-.

247. “A high strength SiCw/SiC-Si composite derived from pyrolysed rice husks by liquid silicon infiltration,” Journal of Materials Science (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 11 February 2012 (Arranged by Prof. S.J. Eichhorn). MS #:JMSC25985.

248. “Gas sensing properties of Ce-dopted SnO2 sensor for volatile organic compound gas and its sensing mechanism,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 February 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00145R2.

249. “Tribo-electrochemical Characterization of Copper with Patterned Geometry,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 14 February 2012 (Arranged by Prof Martin Peckerar). MS #: MEE-D-12-00032.

250. “Negative Differential Resistance of Metal-insulator-metal Device with Gold Nanoparticles embedded in Polydimethylsiloxane,” Solid State Communications (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 15 February 2012 (Arranged by Prof T. T. M. Palstra). MS #: SSC-D-11-01107R2.

251. “Structural and electronic properties of silicon oxynitride Si2N2O from first principles,” Physics Express (Simplex Academic Pub.). This manuscript was reviewed on 18 February 2012 (Arranged by E. Sangeetha). MS #: -.

252. “Economical and versatile way to prepare TiO2 nanocapsules: A mixture of rutile and anatase phase,” Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor and Francis). This manuscript was reviewed on 18 February 2012 (Arranged by Prof Sakhawat Hussain ). MS #: 10pdf EsciNano2012.

253. “Fabrication of p-ZnO/n-GaN diodes using a simple thermal evaporation technique,” Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor and Francis). This manuscript was reviewed on 19 February 2012 (Arranged by Prof Sakhawat Hussain ). MS #: 115pdf EsciNano2012.

254. “A Novel Polypyrrole and Natural Rubber based Flexible Large Strain Sensor,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 24 February 2012 (Arranged by Prof Zbigniew Brzozka). MS #: SNB-D-11-02148R1.

255. “Effect of doping on structural, optical and electrical properties of nanocrystalline ZnO thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 24 February 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00064.

256. “Investigation of alcohol sensing properties of ZnO/MWCNT hybrid nanocomposites synthesized by microwave-assisted route,” Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor and Francis). This manuscript was reviewed on 25 February 2012 (Arranged by Prof Sakhawat Hussain ). MS #: 90pdf EsciNano2012.

257. “Influence of In doping on the structural, optical and acetone sensing properties of ZnO nanoparticulate thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 27 February 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00277.

258. "Composition and structure of nitrided SiO2/4H-SiC (0001) interface" Applied Physics Letters (AIP). This manuscript was reviewed on 3 March 2012 (Arranged by Prof Paul Okamoto). MS #: #L11-14507R.

259. “Thermal Stability of Aluminum Doped Zinc Oxide Films Researched by Thermal Desorption Spectroscopy,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 6 March 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00058.

260. “Effect of 100 MeV O7+ ion beam irradiation on radio frequency ractive magnetron sputtered ZnO thin film,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 9 March 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00212R1.

261. “Facile biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles assisted by sapindus mukorossi fruit pericarp and their catalytic application for the reduction of p-nitroaniline,” Chemical Engineering Journal (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 14 March 2012 (Arranged by Dr. Dionysios D. Dionysiou). MS #: CEJ-D-12-00855.

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262. “Shape evolution of SiC particles prepared by carbothermal reaction with silica sol/bamboo charcoal system,” Materials Characterization (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 20 March 2012 (Arranged by Prof. Elizabeth C. Dickey). MS #: MTL-9625R1.

263. “Influence of In doping on the structural, optical and acetone sensing properties of ZnO nanoparticulate thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 March 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00277R1.

264. “Influence of Mg-containing precursor flow rate on structural, electrical and mechanical properties of Mg-doped GaN thin films,” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 24 March 2012 (Arranged by Dr. Elisabetta Agostinelli). MS #: MATCHEMPHYS-D-12-00008.

265. “Properties of anti-reflective coating on mineral lenses produced using therionic vacuum arc method,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 29 March 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00035R1.

266. “Solution processed low voltage driven oxide thin film transistor using high-k Gd2O3 gate dielectric,” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 29 March 2012 (Arranged by Dr. Elisabetta Agostinelli). MS #: MATCHEMPHYS-D-11-01035.

267. “Defects annealing in 4H-SiC probed by photoluminescence,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 3 April 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00075.

268. “Cleaning of SiC Substrates: An Updated Critical Review,”Journal of Materials Research. This manuscript was reviewed on 8 April 2012 (Arranged by Prof Feng Zhao). MS #: JMR-2012-0237

269. “SiC nanowire vapor-liquid-solid growth using vapor-phase catalyst delivery,” Journal of Materials Research. This manuscript was reviewed on 7 April 2012 (Arranged by Prof Feng Zhao). MS #: JMR-2012-0242

270. “Organic-inorganic composite PEPC-NiPC-Cu2O based humidity sensor,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 14 April 2012 (Arranged by Prof Ramaier Narayanaswamy). MS #: SNB-D-12-00271.

271. “The effect of silicon substrate orientations on the optical properties of ZnO nanostructures prepared by Electrochemical deposition,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 15 April 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00082R1.

272. “Influence of In doping on the structural, optical and acetone sensing properties of ZnO nanoparticulate thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 17 April 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-11-00277R2.

273. "Amorphous silica from bamboo leaf and cogongrass", Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering. This manuscript was reviewed on 20 April 2012 (Arranged by Prof. Moses Tade). MS #: APJ-12-0080.

274. "Thermal Characteristics of Cu/Cu Nano-interfaces by using MD-ISE-FE Modeling in IC Packages with Wire Bonding" Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. This manuscript was reviewed on 20 April 2012 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE3071.

275. “Morphological, optical and magnetic properties of Zn1-xCoxO thin film grown by pulsed laser deposition,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 April 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00060.

276. “Studying the effect of growth conditions on ZnO nanowire array synthesized on Si (100) without catalyst,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 29 April 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00037R1.

277. ““Tribo-electrochemical Characterization of Copper with Patterned Geometry,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 05 May 2012 (Arranged by Prof Martin Peckerar). MS #: MEE-D-12-00032R1.

278. “Controlled Synthesis of VO2(R), VO2(B), and V2O3 Vanadium-oxide Nanowires,” Journal of Nanoparticle Research (Springer). This manuscript was reviewed on 05 May 2012 (Arranged by Dr. Ahmed A. Busnaina). MS #: NANO5656.

279. “Thickness dependence of structural, electrical and optical properties of sprayed ZnO:Mo thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 07 May 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00019R1.

280. “Sodium Chloride Concentration on the Rheological and Dynamic Properties of Aloe Vera

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Gel,” International Research Journal of Engineering Science. Technology and Innovation (International Research Journals). This manuscript was reviewed on 11 May 2012 (Arranged by Hanson Ovihs). MS #: IRJESTI-12-042.

281. “SiC nanowire vapor-liquid-solid growth using vapor-phase catalyst delivery,” Journal of Materials Research. This manuscript was reviewed on 11 May 2012 (Arranged by Prof Feng Zhao). MS #: JMR-2012-0242R1.

282. “Stress control in ZnO nanoparticle-based discs via high-oxygen thermal annealing at various temperatures,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 May 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00135.

283. “Interface stability and microstructure of an ultrathin <alpha>-Ta/graded Ta(N)/TaN multilayer diffusion barrier,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 14 May 2012 (Arranged by Prof Martin Peckerar). MS #: MEE-D-11-01069R1.

284. “Analysis and investigation of ellipsoidal structure based gas detection system,” Sensor Letters, This manuscript was reviewed on 17 May 2012 (Arranged by Prof. Dimitris Kouzoudis). MS #: SL1731968_2098.

285. “Effects of substrate temperature on the surface modification of sprayed Zn2SnO4 thin films consisting nanoparticles,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 May 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00086.

286. “Temperature dependent resistivity study on zinc oxide and the role of defects,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 25 May 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00084.

287. “Investigation of structural and optical properties of ZnO nanorods grown via the vapor solid mechanism for UV detection,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 28 May 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00144.

288. “Photocatalytic removal of phenol under visible light irradiation on zinc phthalocyanine/mesoporous carbon nitrided nanocomposites,” Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor & Francis). This manuscript was reviewed on 25 May 2012 (Arranged by Dr Mohammad Hussain). MS #: TJEN-2012-0101.

289. “Impact of interfacial traps on charge accumulation in organic transistors,” Journal of Experimental nanoscience (Taylor & Francis). This manuscript was reviewed on 25 May 2012 (Arranged by Dr Mohammad Hussain). MS #: TJEN-2012-0101.

290. “Influence of Mg-containing precursor flow rate on structural, electrical and mechanical properties of Mg-doped GaN thin films,” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 04 June 2012 (Arranged by Dr. Elisabetta Agostinelli). MS #: MATCHEMPHYS-D-12-00008R1.

291. “Analysis and investigation of ellipsoidal structure based gas detection system,” Sensor Letters, This manuscript was reviewed on 08 June 2012 (Arranged by Prof. Dimitris Kouzoudis). MS #: SL1731968_2098.

292. “On the notion of the Opto-Thermal Expensivity <phi>AB (published in the paper: “Some transparent semi-conductor metal oxides: Comparative investigation in terms of Wemple-DiDomenica parameters, mechanical performance and Amlouk-Boubaker opto-thermal expansivity, MSSP, 13(4) 2010, 281-287” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 08 June 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00196.

293. “Heterojunction of aligned ZnO nanorod arrays/Mg0.3Zn0.70O by chemical bath deposition method,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 12 June 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00148.

294. “Carrier type- and concentration-dependent absorption and photoluminescence of ZnO films doped with different Na content,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 18 June 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00139.

295. “Formation of tungsten oxide nanorods by surfactant-assisted hydrothermal reaction,” Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor & Francis). This manuscript was reviewed on 22 June 2012 (Arranged by Dr Mohammad Hussain). MS #: TJEN-2012-0214.

296. “VLS and VS effect on ferromagnetic behavior of SnO2 nanobelts,” Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor & Francis). This manuscript was reviewed on 22 June 2012 (Arranged by Dr Mohammad Hussain). MS #: TJEN-2012-0103.

297. “Investigation of alcohol sensing properties of ZnO/MWCNT hybrid nanocomposites synthesized by microwave-assisted route,” Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor & Francis). This manuscript was reviewed on 22 June 2012 (Arranged by Dr Mohammad Hussain). MS #: TJEN-2012-0226.

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298. “Characterization of p-type and n-type GaN thin films grown by plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy,” Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor & Francis). This manuscript was reviewed on 22 June 2012 (Arranged by Dr Mohammad Hussain). MS #: TJEN-2012-0231.

299. “Growth and characterization of aluminum doped zinc oxide thin film by RF magnetron sputtering,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 26 June 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00214.

300. “A novel source/drain side double recessed gate 4H-SiC MESFET with n-buried layer in the channel,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 29 June 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00209.

301. “Growth and characterization of ZnO and Sn doped ZnO nanorodcomposed film,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 01 July 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00215.

302. “Preparation and characterization of porous manganese oxide films for supercapacitorby cathodic electrodeposition,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. This manuscript was reviewed on 1 July 2012 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE3168.

303. “Carbon nanotubes on nanostructured porous silicon support – A diameter controlledsynthesis,” Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor & Francis). This manuscript was reviewed on 05 July 2012 (Arranged by Dr Mohammad Hussain). MS #: TJEN-2012-0165.

304. “Solution processed low voltage driven oxide thin film transistor using high-k Gd2O3 gate dielectric,” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 05 July 2012 (Arranged by Dr. Elisabetta Agostinelli). MS #: MATCHEMPHYS-D-11-01035R1.

305. “High temperature ratcheting behaviour of nano-silver paste sintered lap shear joint under cyclic shear force,” Microelectronics Reliability (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 05 July 2012 (Arranged by Prof M.G. Pecht). MS #: MR-D-11-00448R1.

306. “Thickness effect on structural and optoelectric properties of ZnO:Al films deposited by DC pulse magnetron sputtering,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 12 July 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00241.

307. “Thermodynamic studies of SiO2 mixed into palladium on Schottky-type hydrogen-sensitive sensors,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 12 July 2012 (Arranged by Prof Ralf Moos). MS #: SNB-D-12-01083.

308. “Temperature dependent resistivity study on zinc oxide and the role of defects,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 July 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00084R1.

309. “Thermal stability and microstructural evalution of nanocrystalline Ni coatings reinforced by CeO2 nanoparticles,” Journal of Materials Science (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 14 July 2012 (Arranged by Prof. S.J. Eichhorn). MS #:JMSC29564.

310. “Effect of Al-Dopant Concentration on Optical, Structural and Photoconducting Properties of Nanostructured Zinc Oxide Thin Films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 22 July 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00227.

311. “Growth of nancrystalline PgS thin films by solid-vapor deposition,” Advanced Materials Research (Trans Tech). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 July 2012 (Arranged by Prof Zainal Arifin Hj Ahmad). MS #: STF02.

312. “The effects of combustion agent on the formation of Bi-based compounds synthesized using the soft combustion technique,” ,” Advanced Materials Research (Trans Tech). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 July 2012 (Arranged by Prof Zainal Arifin Hj Ahmad). MS #: MC55.

313. “XRD analysis of Cu-Al interconnect intermetallic compound in an annealed micro-chip,” ,” Advanced Materials Research (Trans Tech). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 July 2012 (Arranged by Prof Zainal Arifin Hj Ahmad). MS #: QQX02.

314. “X-ray characterization and analysis of methyl cellulose polymer based thin films electrolyte,” ,” Advanced Materials Research (Trans Tech). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 July 2012 (Arranged by Prof Zainal Arifin Hj Ahmad). MS #: MC70.

315. “Plasma Gas Condensation Assisted Synthesis of ZnO: Ge Thin Films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 25 July 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00189.

316. “VLS and VS effect on ferromagnetic behavior of SnO2 nanobelts,” Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor & Francis). This manuscript was reviewed on 27 July

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2012 (Arranged by Dr Mohammad Hussain). MS #: TJEN-2012-0103.R1. 317. “Photocatalytic removal of phenol under visible light irradiation on zinc

phthalocyanine/mesoporous carbon nitrided nanocomposites,” Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor & Francis). This manuscript was reviewed on 28 July 2012 (Arranged by Dr Mohammad Hussain). MS #: TJEN-2012-0101.R1.

318. "Innovative 3C-SiC/Si/SiC bow-free 4" epilayers,” Solid-State Electrochemical Letters (The Electrochemical Society). This manuscript was reviewed on 29 July 2012 (Arranged by Prof Jennifer A. Bardwell). MS #: SSL-12-2313.

319. “The Structural and Optical Properties of ZnO Thin Films Prepared at Different RF Sputtering Power,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 July 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00032R1.

320. “Synthesis of ZnO nanostructure films by thermal evaporation approach and their application in dye-sensitized solar cells,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 July 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00275.

321. “Synthesis of Ag-Cu alloy nanoparticles in presence of starch, PVP and PVA as polymeric stabilizers: Structural and LSPR studies,” Recent trends in micro and nano structured polymer blends (Apple Academic Press, India). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 July 2012 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. SABU THOMAS). MS #: - .

322. “Enhancing of the hydrogen gas sensing properties of ZnO prepared by the thermal oxidation of Zn metal doped with Al,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 5 August 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00231.

323. "SiOxC4-x structure evoluation of silicon oxycarbide glass during preparation and oxidation,” Journal of Non-crystalline Solids (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 July 2012 (Arranged by Josef W. Zwanziger). MS #: NOC-D-12-00559.

324. “D.C. Magnetic Properties of the Zn0.8-4xHoxOy (0.05?x?0.10) Compounds,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 12 August 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00285.

325. “Silver nano-ink for inkjet printing of solar electrodes using industrial printhead,” Journal of Nanoparticle Research (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 16 August 2012 (Arranged by Jose-Manuel Valverde). MS #: NANO-D-12-06284.

326. “Field-effect Transistor with a porous silicon gate as gas sensor,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 24 August 2012 (Arranged by Prof Ralf Moos). MS #: SNB-D-12-01591.

327. “Effects of film thickness on resistive switching characteristics of ZnO thin films sandwiched between Cu and heavily doped silicon electrodes,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 21 August 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00235.

328. "Effect of Ar annealing temperature on densification of thermal oxide layer on n-type 4H-SiC,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. This manuscript was reviewed on 22 August 2012 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE3334.

329. ,”"Bow Free 4" Diameter 3C-SiC Epilayers formed upon wafer-bonded Si/SiC substrates,” The Electrochemical Society Journals (Electrochemical Society) This manuscript was reviewed on 23 August 2012 (Arranged by Prof. Jennifer A. Bardwell). MS #: SSL-12-2313R.

330. “Effect of spray flux density on certain physical properties of Al doped tin oxide films deposited using a simplified spray technique,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 28 August 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00236.

331. “Synthesis of ZnO: Ge Nanocomposite Thin Films by Plasma Gas Condensation,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 31 August 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00189R1.

332. “Preparation and investigation of optical, structural, and morphological properties of nanostructured ZnO:Mn thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 07 September 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00290.

333. “Simulation on Ratcheting Behavior of Sandwiched Structure Joined by Sintered Nanosilver for Power Electronics Packaging,” Microelectronics Reliability (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 10 September 2012 (Arranged by Prof Yi-Shao Lai). MS #: MR-D-11-00458.

334. “Influence of oxygen partial pressure on ferromagnetic switching characteristics of ZnO:Cr thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 10 September 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #:

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MSSP-D-12-00271. 335. “Carrier type- and concentration-dependent absorption and photoluminescence of ZnO films

doped with different Na content,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 14 September 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00139R1.

336. “Enhancement of electronic and charge transport properties of NiPc by potassium-tetrasulpho group,” Organic Electronics (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 20 September 2012 (Arranged by Prof Chihaya Adachi). MS #: ORGELE-D-12-00626.

337. "Electrostatic and Electrochemical Nature of Oxide-gated Electric-Double-Layer Transistors Based on Oxide Semiconductors", Applied Physics Letters (AIP). This manuscript was reviewed on 20 September 2012 (Arranged by Prof Dongmin Chen). MS #: L12-12318.

338. “SiC-FET Methanol Sensors for Process Control and Leakage Detection,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 20 September 2012 (Arranged by Prof Ralf Moos). MS #: SNB-D-12-01616.

339. “Biosynthesis of yeast-binding gold nanoparticles and its catalytic application in the reduction of 4-nitrophenol,” Chemical Engineering Journal (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 20 September 2012 (Arranged by Dr. Jesus Santamaria). MS #: CEJ-D-12-03433.

340. 'Structural characteristics of nanocrystalline copper nickel oxide films formed by bias magnetron sputtering,” Physics Express (Simplex Academic). This manuscript was reviewed on 21 September 2012 (Arranged by Prof. M. Sankar). MS #:

341. “Microfabrication of MOS H2 sensors based on Pd-gate deposited by pulsed laser ablation,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 26 September 2012 (Arranged by Prof Yasuhiro Shimizu). MS #: SNB-D-12-00938R1.

342. “The role played in the improvement of the SiO2/SiC interface by a thin SiO2 film thermally grown prior to oxide film deposition" ECS Solid State Letters (The Electrochemical Society, USA). The manuscript was reviewed on 02 October 2012 (Arranged by Prof Jennifer A. Bardwell). MS #: SSL-12-2946.

343. “The structural and optical properties of (Al, K) co-doped ZnO thin films grown by sol-gel technique,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 02 October 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00353.

344. "Low-loss Li2ZnTi3O8 microwave dielectric ceramics prepared by reaction-sintering process,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). This manuscript was reviewed on 04 October 2012 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE3573.

345. '”Nanoscale PCL electrospun fibres,” SpringerPlus. This manuscript was reviewed on 05 October 2012 (Arranged by Prof. C.P. Lim). MS #: -.

346. “Synthesis of monodisperse aqueous ferrofluids by ligand exchange,” Journal of Materials Science (Springer). This manuscript was reviewed on 08 October 2012 (Arranged by Prof. Chris J. Cornelius). MS #: JMSC30813.

347. “Hot-wire vapor deposited tungsten and molybdenum oxide films used for carrier injection/transport in organic optoelectronic devices,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 02 October 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00368.

348. “Directing polypyrrole growth by chemical micropatterns: a study of high-throughput well-ordered arrays of conductive 3D microrings,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 13 October 2012 (Arranged by Prof Zbigniew Brzozka). MS #: SNB-D-12-01889.

349. “D.C. Magnetic Properties of the Zn0.8-4xHoxOy (0.05?x?0.10) Compounds,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 14 October 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00285R1.

350. “Material and electrical characterizations of high-K Ta2O5 dielectric material deposited on polycrystalline silicon and single crystalline substrate” Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences. This manuscript was reviewed on 15 October 2012 (Arranged by Dr R S Beniwal). MS #: NISCAIR (IJEMS-4007)/12.

351. “Modeling the Effect of Thin Gate Insulators (SiO2, SiN, Al2O3 and HfO2) on the AlGaN/GaN HEMT Forward Characteristics Grown on Si, Sapphire and SiC,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 18 October 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00272R1.

352. “Sol-gel synthesis and structural characterization of tin oxide for Photoelectrochemical solar cell,” Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 2 January 2012 (Arranged by Prof Prashant Kumta). MS #: MSB-D-12-01287.

353. “Controlled Synthesis of VO2(R), VO2(B), and V2O3 Vanadium-oxide Nanowires,” Journal

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of Nanoparticle Research (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 20 October 2012 (Arranged by Ahmed A. Busnaina). MS #:NANO5656R1.

354. “Fabrication and Characterization of Pt/BST/Ni-Fe/Cu Capacitor for DRAM Application,” Ceramic International (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 2 January 2012 (Arranged by Prof Pietro Vincenzini). MS #: CERI-D-12-01642.

355. "The formation of WO3 Nanorods using the Surfactant-Assisted Hydrothermal Reaction,” Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor & Francis). This manuscript was reviewed on 21October 2012 (Arranged by Dr Mohammad Hussain). MS #: TJEN-2012-0214.R1.

356. "Impact of the interfacial traps on the charge accumulation in organic transistors,” Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor & Francis). This manuscript was reviewed on 21October 2012 (Arranged by Dr Mohammad Hussain). MS #: TJEN-2012-0171.

357. “Structural and electrical characterization of i-ZnO/n-ZnO nanorods junction for temperature sensing applications,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 1 November 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00296R1.

358. “Structural and optical properties of (Al, K) co-doped ZnO thin films deposited by sol-gel technique,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 18 November 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00353R1.

359. “Synthesis of ZnO nanostructure films by thermal evaporation approach and their application in dye-sensitized solar cells,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 18 November 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00275R1.

360. “SiC-FET Methanol Sensors for Process Control and Leakage Detection,” micropatterns: a study of high-throughput well-ordered arrays of conductive 3D microrings,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 22 November 2012 (Arranged by Prof Ralf Moos). MS #: SNB-D-12-01616R1.

361. “A physical thermal oxidation model of Si and C-faces in 4H-SiC substrate alongwith supportive experimentation,”ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology (The Electrochemical Socitey, USA). The manuscript was reviewed on 26 November 2012 (Arranged by Prof George Celler). MS #: JSS-12-3444.

362. “Directing polypyrrole growth by chemical micropatterns: a study of high-throughput well-ordered arrays of conductive 3D microrings,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 27 November 2012 (Arranged by Prof Zbigniew Brzozka). MS #: SNB-D-12-01889R1.

363. “Mechanical properties of ozone treated nanodiamond-epoxy composites,” Current Nanoscience (Bentham Science Publishers). The manuscript was reviewed on 27 November 2012 (Arranged by Prof Zbigniew Brzozka). MS #: CANO-143.

364. “Layer by layer deposition route for Cu2ZnSn(SexS1-x)4 thin films,” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 27 November 2012 (Arranged by Prof Elisabetta Agostinelli). MS #: MATCHEMPHYS-D-12-02913.

365. "Impact of the interfacial traps on the charge accumulation in organic transistors" Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor & Francis). This manuscript was reviewed on 05 December 2012 (Arranged by Dr Mohammad Hussain). MS. #: TJEN-2012-0171.R1.

366. “Compositional Effect of Mg Doped CCTO Nano-ceramics on Dielectric Properties Synthesized by Modified Low Temperature Combustion Method: Citrate-nitrate gel chemical method,” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 08 December 2012 (Arranged by Dr. Kwang-Lung Lin). MS #: MATCHEMPHYS-D-12-02655.

367. “Influence of N2 and O2 anneal treatment on the optical band gap of Ga2O3:Cu polycrystalline films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 20 December 2012 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00484.

368. "Studies on wet chemical synthesized ZnO nano rods,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). This manuscript was reviewed on 21 December 2012 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE3788.

369. “Impact Of Interparticle Dipole-Dipole Interactions On Optical Nonlinearity Of Nanocomposites,” Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications (JEMWA). This manuscript was reviewed on 24 December 2012 (Arranged by -). MS #: 12121911.

370. “Hot-wire vapor deposited tungsten and molybdenum oxide films used for carrier injection/transport in organic optoelectronic devices,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 28 December 2012 (Arranged by Prof Albena Paskaleva). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00368R1.

371. "Synthesis of high-purity ultrafine copper powder in mass-production by chemical reduction method," Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance (ASM). This manuscript

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was reviewed on 28 December 2012 (Arranged by Dr. Omar S. Essaid). MS #: JMEP-12-12-4226.

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372. “Optical properties and nonlinear second harmonic generation in Cu doped ZnO thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 02 January 2013 (Arranged by Prof Albena Paskaleva). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00466.

373. “Controlled Synthesis of VO2(R), VO2(B), and V2O3 Vanadium-oxide Nanowires,” Journal of Nanoparticle Research (Springer). This manuscript was reviewed on 05 January 2013 (Arranged by Prof Ahmed A. Busnaina). MS #: NANO5656R2.

374. "Impact of electron beam irradiation on the blocking voltage of silicon carbide photoconductive semiconductor switches,” Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 06 January 2013 (Arranged by Christoph Grein). MS #: L12-17441.

375. “High-K La-silicate gate stacks: Chemical composition study at sub-nanometer scale,” Journal of Materials Science (Springer). This manuscript was reviewed on 08 January 2013 (Arranged by David P Cann). MS #: JMSC32269.

376. “Chemical mechanical planarization of barrier layers by using a weakly alkaline slurry,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 09 January 2013 (Arranged by Martin Peckerar). MS #: MEE-D-12-00781.

377. “Zinc oxide thin films prepared by atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition using zinc chloride,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 11 January 2013 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00403.

378. “Effect of Al and Sn co-doping on electronic structure of ZnO system,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 16 January 2013 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00309R1.

379. "Impact of electron beam irradiation on the blocking voltage of silicon carbide photoconductive semiconductor switches,” Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 19 January 2013 (Arranged by Christoph Grein). MS #: L12-17441R.

380. “Growth of ZnO nano/microstructures through vapor transport method,” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 22 January 2013 (Arranged by Dr. Kwang-Lung Lin). MS #: MATCHEMPHYS-D-12-02870.

381. “Phase diagrams, piezoelectric and dielectric properties of lead free (1-x)(Na0.5K0.5)NbO3-Ba0.88Ca0.12Zr0.12Ti0.88O3) ceramics,” Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 24 January 2013 (Arranged by Prof Prashant Kumta). MS #: MSB-D-12-01460.

382. “Influence of N2 and O2 anneal treatment on the optical band gap of Ga2O3:Cu polycrystalline films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 27 January 2013 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00 484R1.

383. “Compatibility of Plasma Deposited Linalyl Acetate Thin Films with Organic Electronic Device Fabrication Techniques,” Journal of Materials Science (Springer). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 January 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Chris J. Cornelius). MS #: JMSC32429.

384. “Hot-wire vapor deposited tungsten and molybdenum oxide films used for carrier injection/transport in organic optoelectronic devices,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 03 February 2013 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00368R2.

385. "Research on Properties of the Electrodeposited Ni for MEMS Devices" Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance (ASM International). This manuscript was reviewed on 17 February 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Narendra Dahotre). MS #: JMEP-13-01-4293.

386. “Luminescent investigations of Li6Lu(BO3)3:Tb3+, Dy3+ phosphors,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 20 February 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Hongge pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-13-00825.

387. “Preparation and infrared emissivities of ZnO:Co by doping iron powders reduced,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 February 2013 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00036.

388. “Influence of N2 and O2 anneal treatment on the optical band gap of Ga2O3:Cu polycrystalline films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 19 February 2013 (Arranged by Dr. Albena Paskaleva). MS #:

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MSSP-D-12-00484R2. 389. “Development of a phosphate selective biopolymer–sensor using a metabolically engineered

strain of Acinetobacter sp,” Composite Interface. This manuscript was reviewed on 26 February 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Sabu Thomas). MS -.

390. "Effect of nitrile-functionalization and thermal cross-linking on the dielectric and mechanical properties of PEN/CNTs-CN composites,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). This manuscript was reviewed on 26 February 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE3856.

391. “Composition Dependent Structural and Optical Properties of Mn Doped ZnO Nanoparticles,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 28 February 2013 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-13-00008R1.

392. “Photocatalytic removal of phenol under visible light irradiation on zinc phthalocyanine/mesoporous carbon nitride nanocomposites," Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor & Francis). This manuscript was reviewed on 3 March 2013 (Arranged by Dr Mohammad Hussain). MS. #: TJEN-2012-0101.R2.

393. “The Post Deposition Annealing Effect in Samarium Oxide Membrane on Polysilicon for Extended Gate Field Effect Transistor Application,” The 40th International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films, appeared in Surface and Coatings Technology (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 9 March 2013 (Arranged by Michael Stueber). MS.#: ICMCTF_2013-D-13-00031.

394. “The structure and optical properties of Fe-doped ZnO powders prepared by sol-gel method,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 9 March 2013 (Arranged by Dr. Kulbinder K. Banger). MS #: MSSP-D-13-00007.

395. “Chemical Mechanical Planarization of Barrier Layers by Using a Weakly Alkaline Slurry,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 12 March 2013 (Arranged by Dr. Martin Peckerar). MS #: MEE-D-12-00781R1.

396. “Preparation and infrared emissivity of ZnO:Co doped with reduced iron powders,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 20 March 2013 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-13-00036R1.

397. “Elecctrostatics of a nanowire including nonlocal effects,” Progress in Electromagnetic Research (PIER, PIER B,C,M, PIER Letters). This manuscript was reviewed on 20 March 2013 (Arranged by -). MS #: 12113004.

398. “Ligand-Dependent Luminescence of ultra-small Eu3+-doped NaYF4 nanoparticles,” Journal of Nanoparticle Research (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 21 March 2013 (Arranged by Elena Shevchenko). MS #: NANO-D-13-00398.

399. “Improved structural and optical characteristics to optoelectronics performance of ZnO pyramids and nanoflakes,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 25 March 2013 (Arranged by Prof Kulbinder K. Banger). MS #: MSSP-D-13-00003.

400. “Synthesis of TiO2 Nanoparticles using a DNS-CTAB Complex as Template for Solution-Processable Hybrid Dielectroc Composites,” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 25 March 2013 (Arranged by Dr. Elisabetta Agostinelli). MS #: MATCHEMPHYS-D-13-00545.

401. "Cation disorder as the major electron scattering source in crystalline InGaZnO,” Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 19 January 2013 (Arranged by Christoph Grein). MS #: L12-17009R.

402. "Hydrogen incorporation dependence on the thermal growth route in dielectric/SiC structures,” ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology (The Electrocheimcal Society USA). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 March 2013 (Arranged by Stefan De Gendt). MS #: JSS-13-0722.

403. “Conductive polyaniline for potential application in anisotropic conductive films,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 1 April 2013 (Arranged by Prof Martin Peckerar). MS #: MEE-D-13-00028.

404. “Electrical and Dielectrical Properties of ZnO:Mo spray thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 2 April 2013 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MATCHEMPHYS-D-13-00161.

405. “Photoluminescence and field emission property of ZnO nanoleaf synthesized via plasma enhanced reactive evaporation,” Physics Express (Cognizure - Publishing Division). This manuscript was reviewed on 2 April 2013 (Arranged by Prof M. Sankar). MS #: -.

406. "Cation disorder as the major electron scattering source in crystalline InGaZnO,” Applied Physics Letters (The American Institute of Physics). This manuscript was reviewed on 3 April 2013 (Arranged by Christoph Grein). MS #: L12-17009R1.

407. "Influence of Target Substrate Distance on the Properties of Transparent Conductive Si

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doped ZnO thin Films,” Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance (ASM International). This manuscript was reviewed on 12 April 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Narendra Dahotre). MS #: JMEP-12-09-4008.

408. "The effect of porous texture on the electrochemical performances of activated CO2 carbon aerogels,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 April 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE4151

409. “Optical and electrical properties of p-type Ag-doped ZnO nanostructures,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 14 April 2013 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-13-00178.

410. “The enhanced electrocaloric effect in Ba(1-x)SrxTiO3 compositional graded film,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 27 November 2012 (Arranged by Prof Manabu Tokeshi). MS #: SNB-D-13-00203.

411. “High-dielectric-constant La-silicate gate stacks: Chemical composition study at sub-nanometer scale,” Journal of Materials Science (Springer). The manuscript was reviewed on 14 July 2012 (Arranged by Prof. David P Cann). MS #: JMSC32269R1.

412. “First-principles study of the electronic structure of Al and Sn co-doping ZnO system,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 14 April 2013 (Arranged by Prof Kulbinder K. Banger). MS #: MSSP-D-12-00309R2.

413. “Synthesis and Investigation of Crystallographic defects in Nano-crystalline ZnO Thin Films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 27 April 2013 (Arranged by Prof Kulbinder K. Banger). MS #: MSSP-D-13-000136.

414. “Characterization of Pd/TiO2/Si MIS Sensors for Hydrogen Detection.” Sensor Letters. This manuscript was reviewed on 28 April 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Dimitris Kouzoudis). MS #: SL1731968_3212.

415. “Polycarbonate bonding assisted by surface chemical modification without plasma treatment and its application for the construction of plastic microarrays,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 29 April 2013 (Arranged by Prof Zbigniew Brzozka). MS #: SNB-D-13-00845.

416. “Evolution of residual stresses in epitaxial functional PZT-ceramic and Pt thin films for image sensor: experiments and modeling,” Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 2 May 2013 (Arranged by Prof Prashant Kumta). MS #: MSB-D-13-00392.

417. “Mechanism investigation on die tilt in die attach process,” Journal of Electronic Package (ASME). This manuscript was reviewed on 08 May 2013 (Arranged by Prof Paul Conway). MS #: EP-13-1034.

418. “Rapid adsorption properties of flower-like BiOI nanoplates synthesized via a simple EG-assisted solvothermal process,” Journal of Nanoparticle Research (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 15 May 2013 (Arranged by Rose Amal). MS #: NANO-D-13-00128R2.

419. “Structural and optical properties of (Sr,Ba)2SiO4:Eu2+ thin films grown by magnetron sputtering,” ,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 19 May 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Hongge pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-13-02686.

420. “Studies on the Photoswitching Property of Vinylferrocene-Doped poly(methyl methacrylate) Thin Films,” Physics Express (Cognizure). The manuscript was reviewed on 23 May 2013 (Arranged by Prof. M. Sankar). MS #: -.

421. “Rapid adsorption properties of flower-like BiOI nanoplates synthesized via a simple EG-assisted solvothermal process,” Journal of Nanoparticle Research (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 28 May 2013 (Arranged by Rose Amal). MS #: NANO-D-13-00128R3.

422. “Realization of p-type ZnO:AlN thin films through RF sputtering,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 May 2013 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-13-00149R1.

423. “Luminescence properties and energy transfer investigations of Sr3AlO4F:Ce3+, Tb3+ phosphor,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 5 June 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Hongge pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-13- 03058.

424. "Photocatalytic removal of phenol under visible light irradiation on zinc phthalocyanine/mesoporous carbon nitride nanocomposites,” Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor & Francis). This manuscript was reviewed on 6 June 2013 (Arranged by Dr Mohammad Hussain). MS. #: TJEN-2012-0101.R3.

425. "Improvements of Performance and Reliability for Metal-Oxide-Nitride-Oxide-Silicon Flash Memory with NO- or N2O-Grown Oxynitride as Tunnel Layer,” Journal of Materials

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Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). This manuscript was reviewed on 14 June 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE4243.

426. “5d1-4f1 fluorescence transitions in Ce3+ doped YPO4 and YPO4*0.8H2O nanocrystals synthesized by microwave-hydrothermal method,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 17 June 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Hongge pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-13- 03178.

427. “Engineering high permeability: Mn-Zn and Ni-Zn Ferrites,” Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 June 2013 (Arranged by Prof Prashant Kumta). MS #: MSB-D-13-00595.

428. “A fast humidity sensor based on reduced graphene sheets,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 20 July 2013 (Arranged by Prof Gustavo A. Rivas). MS #: SNB-D-13- 01242.

429. “Growth of Magic-Sized PbS Nanoclusters on Specific Sites of Programmed Oligodeoxynucleotides,” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 12 August 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Kwung-Lung Lin). MS #: MATCHEMPHYS-D-13-01678R1.

430. “Eco-friendly strontium-molybdate conversion coating for magnesium metal matrix composites with improved corrosion resistance,” Corrosion Engineering Science and Technology (Maney, UK). This manuscript was reviewed on 12 August 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Stuart Lyon). MS #: CST1422.

431. “Photoelectric studies of n-InP/Orange dye/ITO cell,” Iranian Journal of Science and Technology (Sciences). This manuscript was reviewed on 18 August 2013 (Arranged by Prof. F. Moore). MS #: 1139-IJSTS.

432. “Silver nanoparticles with mixed protective agents for stable polymer-free ink-jet conductive inks,” Journal of Nanoparticle Research (Springer). This manuscript was reviewed on 19 August 2013 (Arranged by Ahmed A. Busnaina). MS #: NANO-D-13-00978R1.

433. "A comparative study of planar-silicon and nano-silicon for Si/PCBM organic hybrid junction by IS and TPV,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). This manuscript was reviewed on 04 September 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE4594.

434. “Synthesis, elaboration and characterization of the new material CuIn11S17 thin films: Effect of substrate temperature,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 May 2013 (Arranged by Prof Satoshi Kaneco). MS #: MSSP-D-13-00575.

435. “XPS study of triangular GaN nano/micro-needles grown by MOCVD technique,” Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 16 September 2013 (Arranged by Prof Prashant Kumta). MS #: MSB-D-13-01070.

436. “Combination of temperature cycled and gate bias cycled operation to enhance the sensitivity of SiC-FET gas sensors,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 19 September 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Ralf Moos). MS #: SNB-D-13-02025.

437. “Studies on Highly Luminescent AgInS2 and Ag-Zn-In-S Quantum Dots,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 20 September 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Hongge pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-13- 05470.

438. “Tailored and strong electro-responsive shape memory actuation in carbon nanotube-reinforced hyperbranched polyurethane composites,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 19 September 2013 (Arranged by Gustavo A. Rivas). MS #: SNB-D-13-02076.

439. “Dellafossite CuAlO2 films on p-type substrates by the interfacial reaction of Boehmite with Cuprous Oxide,” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 September 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Kwung-Lung Lin). MS #: MATCHEMPHYS-D- 13-01908.

440. “Surface Plasmon Resonance Based Silicon Carbide Optical Waveguide Sensor for Biomedical and Chemical Applications,” Materials Letters (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 September 2013 (Arranged by Prof. A.F.W. Willoughby). MS #: MLBLUE-D-13-04261.

441. "Effects of Ar annealing temperature on thermally oxidized SiO2/4H-SiC interfacial layer: correlation between microstructures and electrical properties,” Surface and Interface Analysis (Wiley). This manuscript was reviewed on 4 October 2013 (Arranged by Dr Eng Soon Tok). MS #: SIA-13-0228.

442. “The Formation of a Dielectric SiNxCy Sealing Layer using an Atomic Layer Deposition Technique,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 06 October 2013 (Arranged by Dr. Mariana Fraga). MS #: MSSP-D-13-00659.

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443. “Studies on Highly Luminescent AgInS2 and Ag-Zn-In-S Quantum Dots,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 07 October 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Hongge pan). MS #: JALCOM-D- 13-05470R1.

444. "Luminescence and energy transfer of Ce3+-Eu2+ in BaMg2(PO4)2,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 11 October 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Hongge pan). MS #: JALCOM-D- 13- 05979.

445. “Ultrasound Assisted Synthesis of {[Cu2(2-AminoBDC)2(dabco)]DMF.3H2O} Nanostructures in the Presence of Modulator; New Precursor to Prepare Nano Copper (II) Oxide,” Ultrasonics Sonochemistry (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 12 October 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Dominick J. Casadonte). MS #: ULTSON-D-13-00382.

446. “Field-Effect Transistor with a porous silicon gate as gas sensor,” Solid-State Electronics (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 26 October 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Sorin Cristoloveanu). MS #: SSE 13-261.

447. "Fabrication and characterization of ZnO thin-film transistors with HfTiON as gate dielectric,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). This manuscript was reviewed on 11 November 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE4946.

448. “Molten salt synthesis, energy transfer and temperature-quenching fluorescence of nanosized <beta>-Ca2P2O7:Tb3+ phosphors,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 11 November 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Hongge pan). MS #: JALCOM-D- 13- 06675.

449. “Low temperature MOCVD growth of high density and defecs free InAs quantum dots on (100) p-GaAs substrates for nonvolatile flash memory applications,” Physics Express (Cognizure). The manuscript was reviewed on 13 November 2013 (Arranged by Prof. M. Sankar). MS #: -.

450. “CTAB-assisted sol-gel synthesis of Ca(OH)2 nanostructures in DMF media for carbon dioxide adsorption application,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 15 November 2013 (Arranged by Dr. Kulbinder K. Banger). MS #: MSSP-D-13-00556.

451. "Luminescence and energy transfer of Ce3+-Eu2+ in BaMg2(PO4)2,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 19 November 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Hongge pan). MS #: JALCOM-D- 13- 05979R1.

452. “Solid state interactions between Ta with SiO2,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 November 2013 (Arranged by Martin Peckerar). MS #: MEE-D-13-00627.

453. “Tailored and strong electro-responsive shape memory actuation in carbon nanotube-reinforced hyperbranched polyurethane composites,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 25 November 2013 (Arranged by Gustavo A. Rivas). MS #: SNB-D-13-02076R1.

454. “Growth of Thin Zr Films on the GaN Surface,” Applied Surface Science (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 25 November 2013 (Arranged by Grazyna Antczak and Robert Kucharczyk). MS #: APSUSC-D-13-06051.

455. “A facile polymer based water purification system using magnetic nanoparticles,” Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 28 November 2013 (Arranged by Prof Prashant Kumta). MS #: MSB-D-13-01335.

456. "High-k Dielectrics Based Field Plate Edge Termination Engineering in 4H-SiC Schottky Diode,” IEEE Transactions on Device and Materials Reliability (IEEE Press). This manuscript was reviewed on 28 November 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Sankara Narayanan Ekkanath Madathil). MS #: TDMR-2013-11-0284-R.

457. “Electrical behavior of sol-gel TiO2 capacitive cell devices,” Physics Express (Cognizure). The manuscript was reviewed on 05 December 2013 (Arranged by Prof. M. Sankar). MS #: -

458. "Green synthesis of copper nanoparticle-biopolymer composite with antimicrobial property,” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research (America Chemical Society, ACS). This manuscript was reviewed on 7 December 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Phillip E. Savage). MS #: ie-2013-04090a.

459. “Selectivity Enhancement of SiC-FET Gas Sensors by Combining Temperature and Gate Bias Cycled Operation Using Multivariate Statistics,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 20 July 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Ralf Moos). MS #: SNB-D-13-02025R1.

460. “Influence of temperature and illumination on the electrical characteristics of Cu2S / p-Si heterojunction prepared by thermal vacuum evaporation,” Microelectronics Reliability (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 10 December 2013 (Arranged by Prof Ninoslav D. Stojadinovic). MS #: MR-D-13-00656.

461. “Enhanced Electrical Conductivity In Single Phase Cu2O Thin Films Via Controlling Oxygen Vacancies,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 10 December 2013 (Arranged by Dr. Kulbinder K. Banger). MS #: MSSP-

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D-13-00661. 462. Reviewing a Text Book Manuscript Submission Proposal: “Advances in optical,

optoelectronic and semiconductor materials: Synthesis, properties and applications,” Edited by Martin I. Pech-Canul and submitted to Springer. Managed by Ania Levinson, Associate Editor of Springer Science+Business Media (USA). This roposal has been reviewed on 18 Dec 2013.

463. “Improved electrical behavior of ZrO2-based MIM structures by optimizing the O3 oxidation pulse time,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 22 December 2013 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-13- 00386R2.

464. “XPS study of triangular GaN nano/micro-needles grown by MOCVD technique,” Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 22 December 2013 (Arranged by Prof Prashant Kumta). MS #: MSB-D-13-01070R1.

465. “Investigation on structural and optical properties of CuIn11S17 thin films for photovoltaic applications,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 22 December 2013 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D- 13-00575R1.

466. “Investigation on structural and optical properties of CuIn11S17 thin films for photovoltaic applications,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 May 2013 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-13-00575R1

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467. “Characterization of Double-dip coated CuO thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 6 January 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Kulbinder K. Banger). MS #: MSSP-D-13-00919.

468. “Effects of deposition temperature and doping ratio on structural and optoelectronic properties of ITO films by ultrasonic vibrating mesh nebulizer spary pyrolysis,” Reviews in Advanced Sciences and Engineering (ASPBS). This manuscript was reviewed on 6 January 2014 (Arranged by Prof. L.C Chen). MS #: -.

469. “Photoresponsive Organic thin film: Two-terminal Transistor and three-terminal Logic Devices,” Physics Express (Cognizure). The manuscript was reviewed on 7 January 2014 (Arranged by Prof. M. Sankar). MS #: -

470. “Effect of calcination temperature on La0.7Sr0.3MnO3 nanoparticles synthesized with modified sol-gel route,” Physica B (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 7 January 2014 (Arranged by Prof. "Peter Brommer). MS #: PHYSB-D-13-02407.

471. “Study of ZnS thin films on Si3N4 by CBD,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 10 January 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Mariana Fraga). MS #: MSSP-D-13- 00725.

472. “Possible Application of Pt-Ti-O gate Si-MISFET Hydrogen Gas Sensors in Harsh Environments,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 20 July 2013 (Arranged by Prof. Ralf Moos). MS #: SNB-D-13-02698.

473. “The Formation of a Dielectric SiNxCy Sealing Layer using an Atomic Layer Deposition Technique,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 January 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Mariana Fraga). MS #: MSSP-D-13-00659R1.

474. “Effective medium methods for optical properties of nanoparticle,” Reviews in Advanced Sciences and Engineering (ASPBS). This manuscript was reviewed on 16 January 2014 (Arranged by Prof. L.C Chen). MS #: -.

475. “Tunable luminescence properties and energy transfer in Ba3Lu(PO4)3:Ce3+,Tb3+ phosphors,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 16 January 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Hongge pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-14-00250.

476. “Molten salt synthesis, energy transfer and temperature-quenching fluorescence of nanosized <beta>-Ca2P2O7:Tb3+ phosphors,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 16 January 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Hongge pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-13-06675R1.

477. “Investigation on structural and optical properties of CuIn11S17 thin films for photovoltaic applications,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 January 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-13- 00575R1.

478. “X-ray line broadening analysis of ZnO nanocrystals by Williamson-Hall plots,” Chinese Chemical Letters (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 22 January 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Jing Chen). MS #: CCLET-D-13-00453.

479. "Simulation and Fabrication of High-k Field Plated Terminated 4H-SiC Power Schottky

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Barrier Rectifiers,” IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices (IEEE Press). This manuscript was reviewed on 26 January 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Mohamed Darwish). MS #: TED-2014-01-0027-R.

480. "Substitution of Acetylene Black using Modified Flake Graphite Applied in Activated Carbon Supercapacitors,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). This manuscript was reviewed on 27 January 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE-D13-05166.

481. “Microstructure Analysis Of Aluminum-Silicon Interface Prepared By Screen Printing And Dispensing Technology For Local Contacts In Silicon Solar Cells,” Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 07 February 2014 (Arranged by Prof Prashant Kumta). MS #: MSB-D-14-00016.

482. “High-k Dielectrics Based Field Plate Edge Termination Engineering in 4H-SiC Schottky Diode" IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices (IEEE Press). This manuscript was reviewed on 15 February 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Mohamed Darwish). MS #: TED- 2014-01-0124-R.

483. “One-pot simple synthesis and characterization of Mn2+-doped GaN nanorods by RAPET method,” Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor & Francis). This manuscript was reviewed on 15 February 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Shenqiang Ren). MS. #: TJEN-2014-0059.

484. “Ultra-sensitive NO2 gas sensor based on epitaxial graphene,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 21 February 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Gustavo A. Rivas). MS #: SNB-D-14-00332.

485. “Tunable luminescence properties and energy transfer in Ba3Lu(PO4)3:Ce3+,Tb3+ phosphors,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 21 February 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Hongge pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-14-00250R1.

486. “Luminescent investigations of Li6Lu(BO3)3:Tb3+, Dy3+ phosphors,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 21 February 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Hongge pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-13-00825R1.

487. “Study on bamboo shoot and crack of tin doped indium oxide tablets for GaN-based high-brightness light emitting diodes,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 22 Feberuary 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Mariana Fraga). MS #: MSSP-D-14-00046.

488. “Novel simple methods for the synthesis of single-phase valentinite Sb2O3,” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 28 March 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Sammy L. I. Chan). MS #: MATCHEMPHYS-D- 13- 02580.

489. “XPS study of triangular GaN nano/micro-needles grown by MOCVD technique,” Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 08 March 2014 (Arranged by Prof Prashant Kumta). MS #: MSB-D-13-01070R2.

490. “One-pot simple synthesis and characterization of Mn2+-doped GaN nanorods by RAPET method,” Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor & Francis). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 March 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Shenqiang Ren). MS. #: TJEN-2014-0059.R1.

491. “The Electron Scattering at Grain Boundaries in Tungsten Films,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 15 March 2014 (Arranged by Prof Martin Peckerar). MS #: MEE-D-14-00094.

492. “Impact of Nitrogen Depth Profiles on the Electrical Properties of Crystalline High-K Gate Dielectrics,” ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (ACS). This manuscript was reviewed on 15 March 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Ellen R. Fisher). MS #: am-2014-01121a.

493. “Structure and electrical properties of Ag-intercalated Cu3N thin films deposited by reactive magnetron sputtering,” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 21 March 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Jen-Sue Chen). MS #: MATCHEMPHYS-D-14-00245.

494. “The determination of optical band and optical constants ofGexSb40-xSe60 thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 March 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Kulbinder K. Banger). MS #: MSSP-D-14-00291.

495. "Effect of La-substitution on electrical conductivity of Sr1-xLaxMoO4± (x = 0 - 0.3) compounds," Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance (ASM). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 March 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Rajiv Asthana). MS #: JMEP-14-03-6043.

496. “NiPc Based Organic Photo Field Effect Transistor Organic Electronics,” Organic Electronics (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 March 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Chihaya Adachi). MS #: ORGELE-D-14-00143.

497. “Temperature effect on the physical properties of CuIn11S17 thin films for photovoltaic applications,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 January 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-13-00575R2.

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498. “Effect of Ar annealing temperature on SiO2/SiC: Carbon-related clusters reduction causing interfacial quality improvement,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 05 April 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Mariana Fraga). MS #: MSSP-D-13-00899R2.

499. "One-pot simple synthesis and characterization of Mn2+doped GaN nanorods by RAPET method" Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor & Francis). This manuscript was reviewed on 15 April 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Shenqiang Ren). MS. #: TJEN-2014-0059R2.

500. “Effect of La-substitution on the electrical conductivity of Sr1-xLaxMoO4± (x = 0 - 0.3) compounds,” Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance (ASM). This manuscript was reviewed on 18 April 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Rajiv Asthana). MS #: JMEP-14-03-6043.R1.

501. “Growth of Wide Bandgap, Nanostructured CdS:O Thin Films by Reactive RF-Sputtering for Solar Cell Applications,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 3 May 2014 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-14-00290.

502. “Study of Regenerating Waste Al-doped ZnO Target,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 10 May 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Kulbinder K. Banger). MS #: MSSP-D-14-00239R1.

503. “Shape tailored green synthesis of CeO2:Ho3+ nanopowders from Aloe vera gel, structural and its gamma radiation sensing properties,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 17 May 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Hongge pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-14-03199.

504. “Oriented and ordered mesoporous ZrO2/TiO2 fibers with well-organized linear and spring structure,” Materials Research Bulletin (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 17 May 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Lingdong Sun). MS #: MRB-14-487.

505. “Temperature dependence of nonequilibrium charge carriers lifetime in GaP diodes under condition of recombination current domination,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 17 May 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Mariana Fraga). MS #: MSSP-D-14-00324.

506. “'Magnetic and dielectric properties of Aurivillius phaseBi6Fe2Ti3-2x(NbMn)xO18 (0=x=0.7),” Physics Express (Cognizure). The manuscript was reviewed on 7 January 2014 (Arranged by Prof. M. Sankar). MS #: -.

507. "Identification of Wafer Warpage Origination from PI and Cu Trace in Redistribution Layer during Wafer Level Packaging Process,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). This manuscript was reviewed on 24 May 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE-D-14-00591.

508. “Grafting of Mn12-(methacrylate)Clusters on Si(100: Surface Characterization and Electrochemical Properties,” Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 25 May 2014 (Arranged by Prof Prashant Kumta). MS #: MSB-D-14-00394.

509. “Structural, optical and electrical properties of stibnite micro-wires prepared by sulfuration of antimony thin film,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 6 June 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Kulbinder K. Banger). MS #: MSSP-D-14-00638.

510. “Ordered mesoporous mixed metal oxides derived from pluronic-F127 templated NiAl layered double hydroxides: Remarkable effect of pore size on the catalytic activity," Langmuir (ACS).This manuscript was reviewed on 14 June 2014 (Arranged by Prof Maria M. Santore). MS #: la-2014-02190b.

511. "Evidencing the origin of yellow band emission in epitaxially grown GaN nanowire arrays using buffering/barrier layers,” ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (ACS). This manuscript was reviewed on 15 June 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Ellen R. Fisher). MS #: am-2014-034878.

512. “Novel zig-zag metal electrode for tapping piezo-potential generated using ZnO nanorod piezo-generators,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed 20 June 2014 (Arranged by Prof Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-14-00556.

513. “Preparation and characterization of ZnO cross-sectional twin-disks,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 June 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Kulbinder K. Banger). MS #: MSSP-D-14-00586.

514. “Simulation and Fabrication of High-k Field Plated Terminated 4H-SiC Power Schottky Barrier Rectifiers,” IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices (IEEE Press). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 June 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Mohamed Darwish). MS #: TED-2014-06-0796.

515. “Investigation of AlGaN/GaN HEMTs with step aluminum mole fraction and doping level in the barrier layer,” Microelectronic Engineering (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 June 2014 (Arranged by Prof Martin Peckerar). MS #: MEE-D-14-00277.

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516. "Low-Temperature Solution-Processed Oxide Films from Organoalkoxysiloxane Precursors and SiO2 Nanoparticles as Gate Dielectrics for Organic Field-Effect Transistors,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). This manuscript was reviewed on 1 July 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE-D-14-00771.

517. “Influence of nanoparticles content in silver paste on mechanical and electrical properties of LTJT joints,” Journal of Electronic Materials. This manuscript was reviewed on 1 July 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Thomas R Bieler). MS #:JEMS-D-14-00285R1

518. “Influence of ionizing radiation on MISFET hydrogen sensors,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 1 July 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Ralf Moos). MS #: SNB-D-14-01637.

519. “Transparent conducting tin-doped Ga2O3 films deposited on MgAl2O4 (100) substrate by MOCVD,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 5 July 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Mariana Fraga). MS #: MSSP-D-14-00469R1.

520. “Influence of substrate temperature on structural and optical properties of RF-sputtered ZnMnO thin films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 7 July 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Kulbinder K. Banger). MS #: MSSP-D-14-00661.

521. “Microstructural study of nanocrystalline pure and doped tin dioxide to be used for resistive gas sensors,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 08 July 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Gustavo A. Rivas). MS #: SNB-D-14-01613.

522. “NiPc Based Organic Photo Field Effect Transistor,” Physica E (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 18 July 2014 (Arranged by Prof. T. Chakraborty). MS #: PHYSE-D-14-00568.

523. "Operation voltage reduction and gain enhancement in organic CMOS inverters with the TTC/gelatin bilayer dielectric,” IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices (IEEE Press). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 June 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Ioannis (John) Kymissis). MS #:TED-2014-06-0847-R.

524. “Electronic structure of RbNd(MoO4)2 by XPS and XES,” Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 1 August 2014 (Arranged by Prof. A. Bansil). MS #: PCS-D-14-00724.

525. “Improved light extraction efficiency and leakage characteristics in light-emitting diodes by nanorod arrays formed on hexagonal pits,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 5 July 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Mariana Fraga). MS #: MSSP-D-14-00319R2.

526. “Vacuum-Free Solution Processed Transparent and Semiconducting Al-doped Zinc Oxide Multi-Layered Thin Films,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 August 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-14-00956.

527. “Synthesis and Investigation of Growth Modeling and Structural and electrical Properties of Thin ZrxLa1-xOy Films." Materials Express (ASPBS). This manuscript was reviewed on 16 August 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Saiful Khondaker). MS #: 14-354.

528. "Quantitative Depth Profiling of Ce3+ in Pt/CeO2 by in Situ High-energy XPS in a Hydrogen Atmosphere" The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters (ACS). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 August 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Francisco Zaera). MS #: jz-2014-01694k.

529. “Influence of the heating rate during RTA treatment on the microstructural and electrical quality of CeO2 thin films grown by rf sputtering on (111) Si substrate,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 15 August 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-14-00602.

530. “Influence of oxidation temperature on properties of Ga2O3 films grown by dry thermal oxidizing the GaN epilayer,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 18 August 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Ludwig Schultz). MS #: JALCOM-D-14-05651.

531. “Correlation between Fermi energy level of metal thin film with ITO accordance to metal thickness,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 25 August 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Kulbinder K. Banger). MS #: MSSP-D-14-00499.

532. “Influence of the partial oxygen pressure in post-annealing conditions on the formation of the sol-gel derived crednerite-CuMnO2 thin films,” Materials Research Bulletin (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 September 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Rick Ubic). MS #: MRB-14-1416.

533. "Ab Initio Thermodynamics of Oxygen Vacancies and Zinc Interstitials in ZnO,” The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters (ACS). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 September 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Oleg V. Prezhdo). MS #: jz-2014-018812.

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534. “Electronic structure of -RbNd(MoO4)2 by XPS and XES,” Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 15 September 2014 (Arranged by Prof. A. Bansil). MS #: PCS-D-14-00724R1.

535. “Liquid metal printed stretchable capacitor sensor for wearable healthcare electronics,” Biomedical Microdevices (Springer). This manuscript was reviewed on 20 September 2014 (Arranged by -). MS #: BMMD-D-14-00108.

536. “Nanocrystalline TiO2/Au Films: Photocatalytic Deposition of Gold Nanocrystals and Plasmonic Enhancement of Raman Scattering from Titania,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 25 September 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Kulbinder K. Banger). MS #: MSSP-D-14-01172.

537. “Polyaniline/ZnO Nanocomposite as Sensing Layer for Methane at Room Temperature,” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 07 October 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Ralf Moos). MS #: SNB-D-14-02321.

538. “Optical analysis of Ge/MgO and Ge/BN thin bilayers designed for THz applications,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 07 October 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-14-01230.

539. “Influence of the heating rate during RTA treatment on the microstructural and electrical quality of CeO2 thin films grown by rf sputtering on (111) Si substrate,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 07 October 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-14-00602R1.

540. “Fabrication and investigation of multifunctional sensor based on Semiconducting Polymer Poly-(dioctylfluorene),” Measurement (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 10 October 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Kenneth TV Grattan). MS #: MEAS-D-14-01119.

541. “Fabrication of photoelectrodes with (Ag,Cu)- doped titania nanotube arrays and its photocatalytic activity,” Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 17 October 2014 (Arranged by Prof Prashant Kumta). MS #: MSB-D-14-00945.

542. “Flexible Ferroelectric Polymer-Ceramic Nanocomposite Thick Films for Energy Storage,” Materials Science and Engineering B (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 05 Novemebr 2014 (Arranged by Prof Prashant Kumta). MS #: MSB-D-14-00984.

543. “Study of some physical characteristics of transparent samarium oxide thin films deposited by RF sputtering technique,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 05 November 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Hongge Pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-14-07364.

544. “An Analytical Approach for Frequency Response Analysis of Colloidal Quantum Dot Infrared Photodetectors," Journal of Nanophotonics (SPIE). The manuscript was reviewed on 05 November 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Yi-Jun Jen). MS #: JNP 14098.

545. 'Protection of electronics from environmental temperature spikes by phase change materials' Electronics Letters (IET, UK). The manuscript was reviewed on 05 November 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Helen Dyball). MS #: ELL-2014-3021.R2.

546. “N-channel field-effect mobility inversely proportional to the interface state density at the conduction band edges of SiO2/4H-SiC interfaces,” Journal of Applied Physics (AIP, USA). The manuscript was reviewed on 22 November 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Kin Man Yu). MS #: JR14-11818.

547. “Direct nitridation synthesis and characterization of Si3N4 nanofibers,” Ceramic Linternational (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 25 November 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Pietro Vincenzini). MS #: CERI-D-14-04980.

548. “Nanocrystalline TiO2/Au Films: Photocatalytic Deposition of Gold Nanocrystals and Plasmonic Enhancement of Raman Scattering from Titania,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 25 November 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-14-01172R1.

549. “The effect of growth conditions, point defects and hydrogen on the electronic structure and properties of p-type (Al,N) codoped ZnO; a first principles study,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 06 December 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-14-01501.

550. “Characterization of Ga2O3 films grown on GaN film by dry thermal oxidation,” Chinese Physics B (Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences). This manuscript was reviewed on 06 December 2014 (Arranged by -). MS #: 142951.

551. “Controllable phase formation and physical properties of yttrium oxide films governed by substrate heating and bias voltage,” Applied Surface Science (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 12 December 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Guido Grundmeier). MS #: APSUSC-D-14-06609.

552. “Optical analysis of Ge/MgO and Ge/BN thin layers designed for THz applications,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was

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reviewed on 16 December 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-14-01230R1.

553. "Multi-functional TiO2/Si/Ag(Cr)/TiNx coatings for low-emissivity and hydrophilic applications,” ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (ACS). This manuscript was reviewed on 24 December 2014 (Arranged by Dr. Mary Ann Meador). MS #: am-2014-08791g.

554. “Structural, optical and photocatalytic properties on ZnO nanoparticles modified with Cu,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 26 December 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-14-01167R1.

555. "Facile and green synthesis of Porous Co3O4 nanoplates for supercapacitor applications,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 December 2014 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE-D-14-01765.

556. “Optoelectronic properties of dye-sensitized solar cells with electroplating graphene electron transport layer,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 January 2015 (Arranged by Prof. Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-15-00030.

2015:

557. “Electrical characterization of 5.4 MeV alpha-particle irradiated 4H-SiC with low doping density,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 06 January 2015 (Arranged by Prof. Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-14-01570.

558. “Annealing effects on the structural, electrical and optical properties of ZnO thin films prepared by thermal evaporation technique,” Journal of King Saud University (Science) (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 06 January 2015 (Arranged by Prof. Khaled A. S. Al-Rasheid). MS #:JKSUS-D-14-00399.

559. “The effect of growth conditions, point defects and hydrogen on the electronic structure and properties of p-type (Al,N) codoped ZnO; a first principles study,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 January 2015 (Arranged by Prof. Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-14-01501R1.

560. “Modulation of Charge Trapping and Current-Conduction Mechanism of TiO2-doped HfO2 Gate Dielectrics Based MOS Capacitors by Annealing Temperature,” ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (ACS). This manuscript was reviewed on 24 January 2015 (Arranged by Prof. Pi-Tai Chou). MS #: am-2015-003982.

561. "Effect of thermal annealing on Cu-doped p-type GaN thin films grown by rf-magnetron sputtering,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer). This manuscript was reviewed on 14 February 2015 (Arranged by Prof. Arthur Willoughby). MS #: JMSE-D-14-01825.

562. “New photo catalyst based on silver and Iodine codoping of TiO2 nanoparticles for improving of UV and visible light activity,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 February 2015 (Arranged by Prof. Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-15-00035.

563. “Optoelectronic properties of dye-sensitized solar cells with electroplated graphene electron transport layer,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 17 February 2015 (Arranged by Prof. Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-15-00030R1.

564. “The deposition of nanocrystalline diamond bilayer with various seeding methods deposited via hot filament chemical vapour deposition method,” Jurnal Teknologi (UTM Press). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 February 2015 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Rupert Schreiner). MS #: MT0535.

565. “Effect of externally applied stress on tin whiskers formation and growth for immersion tin surface finish,” Jurnal Teknologi (UTM Press). This manuscript was reviewed on 23 February 2015 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Rupert Schreiner). MS #:-.

566. “Investigation of Organic Light-Emitting Diodes with Rubrene Doped into PVK Polymer Host,” Materials Focus (American Scientific Publishers).This manuscript was reviewed on 23 February 2015 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. L.C. Chen). MS #:-.

567. “Fabrication and optical properties of highly transparent Yb: CaF2 polycrystalline ceramic,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier). The manuscript was reviewed on 24 February 2015 (Arranged by Prof. Hongge Pan). MS #: JALCOM-D-15-01402.

568. “The effect of growth conditions, point defects and hydrogen on the electronic structure and properties of p-type (Al,N) codoped ZnO; a first principles study,” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier). This manuscript was reviewed on 24 February 2015 (Arranged by Prof. Aloysius Francis Hepp). MS #: MSSP-D-14-01501R2.

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National:

569. “Investigations on the phase range of resonant elements for electronic beam scanning nematic liquid crystal,” IEM Journal (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia). The manuscript was reviewed on 8 Feb 2006 (Arranged by Ir. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aminuddin Mohd Baki).

570. “Application of decoupling networks in deadbeat controller for high-frequency link inverter,”

IEM Journal (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia). The manuscript was reviewed on 2 March 2006 (Arranged by Ir. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aminuddin Mohd Baki).

571. “Simulation study on the characteristics of nanocell CMOS,” The Journal of Solid State

Science and Technology/Letters (Malaysian Solid State Science and Technology Society). The manuscript was reviewed on 7 April 2006 (Arranged by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Kamal Yahya).

572. “Modeling of electronic band edge energies in a strain induced InAs quantum dot,” The

Journal of Solid State Science and Technology/Letters (Malaysian Solid State Science and Technology Society). The manuscript was reviewed on 7 April 2006 (Arranged by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Kamal Yahya).

573. “Effects of the hydrogen flow rate on CNT structure synthesized by CVD method,” Journal

of Electron Microscopy Malaysia (Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 May 2006 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Zainal Arifin Ahmad).

574. “Microstructural and texture evaluation of NiO buffer layer formed by surface oxidation of

RABiTS nickel,” Journal of Electron Microscopy Malaysia (Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 May 2006 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Zainal Arifin Ahmad).

575. “Electrochemical characteristics of Sn0.8Mn0.2O2 anodes produced via citric acid route,”

Journal of Electron Microscopy Malaysia (Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 May 2006 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Zainal Arifin Ahmad).

576. “Characterization of barium titanate (BT) prepared by low temperature chloride aqueous

method via XRD, SEM and TEM,” Journal of Electron Microscopy Malaysia (Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 May 2006 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Zainal Arifin Ahmad).

577. “Synthesis and characterization of transparent oxides for electronic devices,” Journal of

Electron Microscopy Malaysia (Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 May 2006 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Zainal Arifin Ahmad).

578. “Ink jet printing of CaCu3Ti4O12 films,” Journal of Electron Microscopy Malaysia (Electron

Microscopy Society of Malaysia). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 May 2006 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Zainal Arifin Ahmad).

579. “Mechanical alloying of Mg2Ni Hydrogen storage alloy,” Journal of Electron Microscopy

Malaysia (Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 May 2006 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Zainal Arifin Ahmad).

580. “The effects of the annealing under different atmosphere to the indium tin oxide (ITO) films,”

Journal of Electron Microscopy Malaysia (Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 May 2006 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Zainal Arifin Ahmad).

581. “Characterisation of a 0.14 micron PMOS with 2 levels of metalisation using TCAD

simulators,” IEM Journal (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia). The manuscript was reviewed on 15 February 2007 (Arranged by Ir. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aminuddin Mohd Baki).

582. “Semi-automated pattern alignment for submicron HEMT gate structure using electron beam

lithography” Journal of Electron Microscopy Malaysia (Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia). This manuscript was reviewed on 18 July 2007 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Zainal Arifin Ahmad).

583. “FIB analysis of HEMT mushroom gate structure” Journal of Electron Microscopy

Malaysia (Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia). This manuscript was reviewed on 18

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July 2007 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Zainal Arifin Ahmad).

584. “Synthesis of CuO nanowires on waste copper wires” Journal of Electron Microscopy Malaysia (Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia). This manuscript was reviewed on 18 July 2007 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Zainal Arifin Ahmad).

585. “Digital circuit structure design via evolutionary algorithm method,” IEM Journal (The

Institution of Engineers, Malaysia). The manuscript was reviewed on 17 August 2007 (Arranged by Ir. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aminuddin Mohd Baki).

586. “Densification and grain size effect in dielectric properties of Barium Titanate” Journal of

Electron Microscopy Malaysia (Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 June 2008 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Hanafi Ismail).

587. “Effect of grinding parameter on mechanochemical synthesis of ultrafine cordierite” Journal

of Electron Microscopy Malaysia (Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia). This manuscript was reviewed on 13 June 2008 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Hanafi Ismail).

588. “From zinc selenate to zinc oxide nanorods synthesized by reduction process,” Journal of

Nuclear and Related Technologies (JNRT), Special Edition 2009 [X-Ray Applications Malaysia(Xapp Malaysia-MNS)]. This manuscript was reviewed on 29 May 2009 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Azinal Arifin Hj. Ahmad).

589. “Effect of annealing temperatures on the formation of silicon nanostructures prepared by

thermal evaporation,” Journal of Nuclear and Related Technologies (JNRT), Special Edition 2009 [X-Ray Applications Malaysia(Xapp Malaysia-MNS)]. This manuscript was reviewed on 29 May 2009 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Azinal Arifin Hj. Ahmad).

590. “The morphology and composition of Strontium Calcium Aluminate matrix doped with Dy3+”,

Journal of Electron Microscopy Malaysia (Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 May 2009 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Hanafi Ismail).

591. “Characterization of Titania fibers,” Journal of Electron Microscopy Malaysia (Electron

Microscopy Society of Malaysia). This manuscript was reviewed on 31 May 2009 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Hanafi Ismail).

592. “Effects of reducing agents on the size and shape of nanoparticles,” Journal of Electron

Microscopy Malaysia (Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia). This manuscript was reviewed on 30 May 2009 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Hanafi Ismail).

593. “Characterization of gold nanoparticles synthesized by gamma irradiation and the influence

of radiation dose on the size and density of gold nanoparticles,” Post-conference Proceedings of Regional Conference on Materials 2009 (RCM2009). This manuscript was reviewed on 14 July 2009 (Arranged by Dr. Srimala Seekantan).

594. “Structural properties of anodic oxide formed on zirconium foil anodized in fluorine contained bath,” Post-conference Proceedings of Regional Conference on Materials 2009 (RCM2009). This manuscript was reviewed on 10 Dec 2009 (Arranged by Dr. Srimala Seekantan).

595. S.A. Mahmoud and A.A. Akl, “Nanocrystalline formation and electrical properties of sprayed iridium oxide thin films,” Journal of Physical Science (USM Press). This manuscript was reviewed on 12 March 2010 (Arranged by Prof. Ismail Ab. Rahman).

596. A. T. Mathew and C.S.P Rao, “Acquisition Of Assembly Relationships Using An Automatic Programmable Interface,” International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering (Universiti Malaysia Pahang). This manuscript was reviewed on 18 April 2010 (Arranged by Dr. M.M. Noor) – MS# IJAME 0901027.

597. A. S. Abd Kader, O. Sulaiman, A.H. Saharuddin, And W.B. Wan Nik, “Collision Safety And Environmetal Risk Avoidance And Reliability Model For Sustainble Inalnd Waterways Th Case Of Sungai Langat,” International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering (Universiti Malaysia Pahang). This manuscript was reviewed on 18 April 2010 (Arranged by Dr. M.M. Noor) – MS# IJAME 0901022.

598. S. Sivakumar et al., “Effect Of Sintering Profiles On The Properties And Ageing Resistance Of Y-TZP Ceramic,” International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering (Universiti Malaysia Pahang). This manuscript was reviewed on 18 April 2010 (Arranged by Dr. M.M. Noor) – MS# IJAME 1002076.

599. R. Tolouei et al., “Sintering Effects On The Densification Of Nanocrystaline Hydroxyapatite,”

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International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering (Universiti Malaysia Pahang). This manuscript was reviewed on 18 April 2010 (Arranged by Dr. M.M. Noor) – MS# IJAME 1002075.

600. “Structural properties studies of GaN on 6H-SiC by means of X-ray diffraction technique,” Advanced Materials Research 2010 (Trans Tech Pub.). This manuscript was reviewed on 11 Aug. 2010 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Azinal Arifin Hj. Ahmad).

601. “Evaluation of static performance of optoelectronic semiconductor devices under X-rays irradiation,” Advanced Materials Research 2010 (Trans Tech Pub.). This manuscript was reviewed on 11 Aug. 2010 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Azinal Arifin Hj. Ahmad).

602. “Structural, morphology and magnetic properties of CoFe2O4 nanoparticles templated from micellar system,” Journal of Electron Microscopy Malaysia (Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia). This manuscript was reviewed on 1 September 2010 (Arranged by Prof. Dr. Hanafi Ismail).

603. “Assessment of Suitable Thermally Enhanced Materials for Electronics Packaging Application,” The 1st International Malaysia-Ireland Joint Symposium on Engineering, Science and Business (IMiEJS 2011). This manuscript was reviewed on 3 May 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Dr Mohd Yusoff Mashor).

604. “The effect of calcination temperature on the performance of TiO2 aggregates-based dye solar cells (DSC),” Advanced materials Research 2011 (Trans Tech Pub.). This manuscript was reviewed on 4 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Dr Zainal Arifin Hj Ahmad).

605. “The synthesis of carbon nanotubes from waste cooking palm oil using nickel, iron, and cobalt catalyst,” Advanced materials Research 2011 (Trans Tech Pub.). This manuscript was reviewed on 4 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Dr Zainal Arifin Hj Ahmad).

606. “Preparation and characterizations of In0.1SnxZn0.85-2xS for hydrogen production under visible light irradiation,” Advanced materials Research 2011 (Trans Tech Pub.). This manuscript was reviewed on 4 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Dr Zainal Arifin Hj Ahmad).

607. “Butane sensing property of Si-ZnO nanowires p-n junction,” Advanced materials Research 2011 (Trans Tech Pub.). This manuscript was reviewed on 4 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Dr Zainal Arifin Hj Ahmad).

608. “The effect of nanoseed concentration on the aspect ratio of gold nanorod,” Advanced materials Research 2011 (Trans Tech Pub.). This manuscript was reviewed on 4 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Dr Zainal Arifin Hj Ahmad).

609. “Large-Area synthesis and microstructural investigations of silicon nanowires and core-shell structures,” Advanced materials Research 2011 (Trans Tech Pub.). This manuscript was reviewed on 4 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Dr Zainal Arifin Hj Ahmad).

610. “Annealing effects on the dielectric properties of nanostructures magnesium oxide, MgO, thin films,” Advanced materials Research 2011 (Trans Tech Pub.). This manuscript was reviewed on 4 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Dr Zainal Arifin Hj Ahmad).

611. “Characterization of urea versus HMTA in the preparation of zinc oxide nanostructures by catalytic immersion method grown on gold-seeded silicon substrate,” Advanced materials Research 2011 (Trans Tech Pub.). This manuscript was reviewed on 4 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Dr Zainal Arifin Hj Ahmad).

612. “Rectifying behaviour of aligned ZnO nanorods on Mg0.3Zn0.7O thin film template,” Advanced materials Research 2011 (Trans Tech Pub.). This manuscript was reviewed on 4 Aug 2011 (Arranged by Prof. Dr Zainal Arifin Hj Ahmad).

613. “Heterogeneous intefration on Si platform: Emerging nanoelectronics for “More Moore”, “More-than-Moore” and “Beyond CMOS” era,” Jurutera (IEM). This manuscript was reviewed on 17 May 2012 (Arranged by Ir. Ong Guan Hock).

614. “Nanoelectronic Engineering at MJIT-UTM,” Jurutera (IEM). This manuscript was reviewed on 17 May 2012 (Arranged by Ir. Ong Guan Hock).

615. “Heterogeneous intefration on Si platform: Emerging nanoelectronics for “More Moore”, “More-than-Moore” and “Beyond CMOS” era,” Jurutera (IEM). This manuscript was reviewed on 03 August 2012 (Arranged by Ir. Ong Guan Hock).

616. “Nanoelectronic Engineering at MJIT-UTM,” Jurutera (IEM). This manuscript was reviewed on 03 August 2012 (Arranged by Ir. Ong Guan Hock).

617. "Effect Of Film Thickness And Substrate Temperature On Structural Properties Of Sputter-Deposited Al Thin Films On (1 0 0) Si Substrate.," Jurnal Teknologi (UTM Press). This manuscript was reviewed on 14 March 2013 (Arranged Professor Dr Rosli Md Ilias).

618. “FIB + EDX analysis use for thin film contamination layer inspection,” Proceedings of IEEE RSM2013, Pulau Langkawi, Malaysia. This manuscript was reviewed on 16 June 2013 (Arranged Assoc. Prof. Dr Mohd Nizar Hamidon). MS #1569783415.

619. “Structural Properties of Al-doped ZnO thin films deposited by Sol-Gel Spin-Coating Method For Gas Sensing Applications,” Proceedings of IEEE RSM2013, Pulau Langkawi, Malaysia. This manuscript was reviewed on 16 June 2013 (Arranged Assoc. Prof. Dr Mohd Nizar Hamidon). MS#1569786853.

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620. “Determination of Pulverized Material Permittivity for Microwave Absorber Application,” Proceedings of IEEE RSM2013, Pulau Langkawi, Malaysia. This manuscript was reviewed on 16 June 2013 (Arranged Assoc. Prof. Dr Mohd Nizar Hamidon) MS #1569785249.

621. "The Study on the Aspect Ratio of Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) Measurements for Triangular Silicon Nanowire" Proceedings of IEEE RSM2013, Pulau Langkawi, Malaysia. This manuscript was reviewed on 16 June 2013 (Arranged Assoc. Prof. Dr Mohd Nizar Hamidon) MS #1569793019.

(ii) Technical Assessor (per appointment) / Assessor for Grant Application (per

appointment)

International:

622. As a peer reviewer for “Times Higher – QS World University Rankings” Year 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011.

National: 2012

623. Chief Judge for “Innovation Projects” at AMD, Penang on 27 February 2012. 624. Committee Member of “National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS) Development

Working group for Wafer Fabrication Industry.” 2010

625. Judge for “Engineering Invention & Innovation Exhibition 2010 (ENVEX)” at Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Kuala Perlis, on 03 April 2010.

626. Assessor for eScienceFund Proposal (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia) - Shaharin Fadzli Abd. Rahman - Development of Highly Sensitive GaN-Based Gas-Phase Sensor for High Temperature and Robust Operation (2 April 2010).

627. Member of Assessment Panel of Research University Grant 2/2010 (USM) – appointed by Research Creativity and Management Office, USM on 18 May 2010.

2009

628. Member of Assessment Panel of Reserach Planning & Panel of Invterview for Research Scholarship Scheme of Postgraduate (Government Staff in Service – LDP 2/2009) – appointed by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), Malaysia, on 4 Nov 2009.

629. Member of Key Exploring and Planning Team of Northern Corridor Implemetation Authority (NCIA) for Material Based Industrial Development Initiative.

630. Judges for “2009 Carsem Technical Symposium” on 30 October 2009 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm) at Carsem-M, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

631. Judge for Poster Competition on 4th International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials, Minerals & Environment and 2nd Asian Symposium on Materials & Processing (RAMM & ASMP ’09), Bayview Beach Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 1 – 3 June 2009.

632. Judge for “Engineering Invention & Innovation Exhibition 2009 (ENVEX 09)” at Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Kuala Perlis, on 22 March 2009.

2008 633. Judge for “Environmental Invention & Technology Exhibition 2008 (EITEX 08)” at the School

of Environmental Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Kangar, Perlis, on 3 March 2008.

634. Poster Competition Judge for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Penang, in conjunction with the Kaizen Week (1-5 Dec 2008) on 2 Dec 2008, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm.

(e) Editorial Board (per appoinment) CURRENT EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Editor of Book (will be published mid of 2016): “Two-Dimensional Nanostructures for Energy Related Applications,” published by SCIENCE PUBLISHERS (An Imprint of CRC Press/ Taylor & Francis Group).

• Editorial Advisory Board Member of “Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier)”, Since 16 August 2011.

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• Associate Editor of “Physics Express (Cognizure Corp)”, Since September 2012. • Editorial Board Member (EBM) of “ASEAN Engineering Journal (AEJ)” – Materials

Engineering Field (AUN-SEED/Net’s), Oct. 2013 – Oct. 2015. PAST EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guest Editor of Special Topical Issue on “Wide Bandgap Materials and Devices” in “Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier)” [Vol. 29, January 2015, pp. 1 - 386].

• Guest Editor: Special Issue on “Metal Nanoparticles: Preparation and Applications” in “Reviews in Advanced Sciences and Engineering” (America Science Publisher). www.aspbs.com/rase/ August 2013 [Volume 4, Number 1 (March 2015) pp.1 – 93]

• Lead Guest Editor: Special Issue on "Advances in Smart Materials and Applications" in "Advances in Materials Science and Engineering (Hindawi)" [IF: 0.500] CALL-FOR-PAPERS: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/amse/si/157903/cfp/ [Vol. 2014]

• Guest Editor of Special Topical Issue on “Advanced Oxide in Electronics” in “Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier)” April 2013. [Vol. 16, Issue 5, October 2013, pp. 1171 – 1364]

• Section Editor (Material Engineering) of “Journal of Engineering and Technology Research” (Academic Journals – www.academicjournals.org/JETR): Appointment Date: 10 February 2009.

• Member of Editorial Board of “International Journal of Research and Reviews in Applied Sciences” (ARPA Press, Islamabad, Pakistan – http://arpapress.com/ijrras/): Appointment Date: 22 February 2010.

• Editorial Board Member of “Physics Express (Simplex Academic Publishers, India)”: Appointment Date: Aug 2010 – Aug 2012.

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Keynote Speaker (Conference / Seminar / Symposium and other similar academic forums)

Keynote Speaker: 2014

1. K.Y. Cheong, S. Sreenivasan, K.Abdul Razak, Z.X. Lim, P.L. Tan, and L.Q. Khor, “Aloe vera thin film as a sustainable material for electronic applications,” The 8th International Conference on Advanced Materials Processing, Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia, 27 – 30 July 2014, p. 34.

INVITED SPEAKER: 2015:

1. “Active Layer in Organic-Based Memory Devices: Incorporation of Gold Nanoparticles in Aloe Vera Gel,” 2015 International Symposium toward the Future of Advanced Researches in Shizuoka University, Shizuoka University, Hamamatsu Campus, Sanaru Hall, Hamamatsu, Japan, 27 – 28 January 2015, pp. 130 – 133.

2014 1. “Potential of Metal Reactive Oxides for Development of 4H-Silicon Carbide-based Metal-

Oxide-Semiconductor Gas Sensor,” International Conference on Materials and Characterization Technqiues” (ICMCT20143) (10-12 March 2014), VIT University, Vellore, India.

2013

2. “Study of molar ratio on the characteristics of metal-organic decomposed LaxCeyOz film as a metal reactive oxide on Si substrate,” 2nd International Congress on Advanced Materials (AM2013) (16-19 May 2013), Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China.

2012

3. “Effects of Post-Deposition Annealing Ambient on Band Alignment of RF Magnetron Sputtered Y2O3 on Gallium Nitride,” Collaborative Conference in Crystal Growth (3CG

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2012) (11 – 14 December 2012), Orlando, Florida, USA. 2011

1. “Investigating surface coating and corrosion issues using surface analysis (SA) tools,” – Extended Session - Surface Engineering 2011 (27 – 28 April 2011), organized by trueventus, Malaysia, at Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Thailand.

2010

1) “Comparison of Metal-Organic Decomposed (MOD) Cerium Oxide (CeO2) Gate Deposited on GaN and SiC,” at International Conference on Electronic Materials 2010 (ICEM 2010) (22 – 27 Aug 2010) organized by International Union of Materials Research Societies (IUMRS) on 26 Aug 2010 at Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX), GyeongGi-Do, Korea.

2) “Advances of gate Oxides based on SiC for High Efficient Power Device Applications,” at CIE & IEM International Seminar on Electrical, Electronic and Energy Saving (17 November 2010) organized by Chinese Institute of Engineers (CIE), Chinese Taipei APEC Engineer Monitoring Committee (CTAMEC), National Federation of Professional Electrical Engineer Guilds of R.O.C., and The Institution of Engieers Malaysia (IEM) at Fubon International Convention Center, Taipei, Taiwan.

Keynote speaker:

3) Infineon Technologies (Kulim) Sdn Bhd (IFKM) Technical Symposium 2010 (22nd September 2010) - “A Journey to SiC-based Gate Oxide for High Power Applications”

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Awards for Innovation

Patent Application (Malaysia & PCT):

1. PI 2010003119 – K.Y. Cheong, Z. Lockman, and Y.L. Chiew, “A Process for Producing Silicon Carbide (SiC) Nanowires on a Silicon Substrate” (30 June 2010).

2. WO 2012/002795 A1 - K.Y. Cheong, Z. Lockman, and Y.L. Chiew, “A Process for Producing Silicon Carbide (SiC) Nanowires on a Silicon Substrate” (9 September 2010).

3. WO 2012/057608 A1 – K.Y. Cheong, Z. Lockman, Z. Hassan, H.J. Quah, and W.F. Lim, “A Method for Producing Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (MOS) Capacitor”

4. PI 2011000016 & PCT/MY2011/000179 – K.Y. Cheong, Z. Lockman, and W.F. Lim, “Lanthanum Cerium Oxide thin film and its preparation thereof”

(h) Member in Professional / Academic Associations (i) Exco Member (per appoinment) International: 1. Vice President (Malaysia), Thin Films Society National: 1. Committee Member (2015/2016) - IEEE-Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing

Technology (CPMT) Chapter (IEEE Malaysia Section).

2. Panel Member - Discussion on the latest development of Silterra Malaysia Sdn Bhd organized by Science Advisor for Prime Minister of Malaysia, Prime Minister Office, 18 July 2014.

3. Evaluation Panel (Engineering Accrediation Board of Malaysia) – Evaluated “Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Engineering)”, Universiti Perlis Malaysia (UniMAP) on 2 & 3 October 2013.

4. Vice Chairman (2012/2013) - IEEE-Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology (CPMT) Chapter (IEEE Malaysia Section).

5. Advisor (2012/2013) – IEM, Electronic Engineering Technical Division.

6. Chairman (2010/2011 & 2011/12) – IEM, Electronic Engineering Technical Division.

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7. Council Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) (2010/2011). 8. Standing Committee on Qualifications and Admissions (2010/2011) of The Institution of

Engineers, Malaysia (IEM). 9. Standing Committee on Examinations and Training (2010/2011) of The Institution of Engineers,

Malaysia (IEM). 10. Deputy Chairman (2009/2010) – IEM, Electronic Engineering Technical Division. 11. Deputy Protem Chairman – IEM, Electronic Engineering Technical Division. 12. Exco Member (2009/10 & 2010/11) – IEEE Electron Device Society (EDS) (IEEE Malaysia

Section). 13. Exco Member (2008/09 & 2010/11) – IEEE-Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing

Technology (CPMT) Society (IEEE Malaysia Section). 14. Exco Member (2007/08) – IEEE-Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology

(CPMT) Society (IEEE Malaysia Section). 15. Committee Member (2007/2009) – Institute of Materials Malaysia (IOMM), Northern Region. 16. Honorary Treasurer (2005/2006) - Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia (EMSM). (ii) Member (per society) International: 1. Life Member, Electron Microscopy Society of Thailand (P295). 2. Member, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), U.S.A (41386890). 3. Corporate Member (MInstP), Institute of Physics (IOP), UK (1087795). 4. Senior Member, American Society for Quality (ASQ) (63075211). 5. Member, Materials Research Society, MRS (USA). 6. Member, Materials Research Society, MRS (Singapore) (2003/0176). 7. Member, The Electrochemical Society, USA. National: 1. Corporate Member (MIEM), Institution of Engineers (IEM), Malaysia (M18543). 2. Professional Engineer (P.Eng), Board of Engineers (BEM), Malaysia (MATERIAL – 12756). 3. Student Member, Institute of Materials, Malaysia (IMM). 4. Life Member, Electron Microscopy Society Malaysia (EMSM) (C003). 5. Life Member, The Malaysian Solid State Science and Technology Society (MASS) (MASS

119/00). (iii).Committee Member (Conference / Seminar /Workshop)

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International: 1. Co-Techical Chair – 33rd CAFEO 2015 Conference, Penang, Malaysia. Organized by The

Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM).

2. International Advisory Committee - International Conference on Materials and Characterization Technqiues” (ICMCT20143) (10-12 March 2014), VIT University, Vellore, India.

3. Technical Program Committee – 2013 International Conference of Physics Science and Application (ICPSA 2013), 20 – 22 December 2013, Beihai, Guangxi, China (http://www.c-icpsa.org/)

4. International Advisory Committee member - The Collaborative Conference on Crystal Growth (3CG), 10 – 13 June 2013, Westin resort and Spa, Cancun, Mexico (http://www.emn3cg.org/)

5. Publication Chair – IEEE 35th International Electronics Manufacturing Technology Conference, 6 – 8 November 2012, Kinta Riverfront Hotel, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

6. Scientific Committee – 21st Scientific Conference of The Microscopy Society of Malaysia,

Renaissance Kota Bharu Hotel, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, 22 – 25 November 2012. 7. Technical Program Committee – 2012 International Conference on Enabling Science and

Nanotechnology (ESciNano 2012) organized by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and IEEE-EDS, Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor Bahru, 5 – 7 Jan 2012.

8. Session Chairman – 2012 International Conference on Enabling Science and Nanotechnology

(ESciNano 2012) organized by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and IEEE-EDS, Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor Bahru, 5 – 7 Jan 2012.

9. Session Chairman – 2010 International Conference on Enabling Science and Nanotechnology

(EsciNano2010) (1 – 3 Dec 2010), Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 10. Session Chair (Session D8) - International Conference on Electronic Materials 2010 (ICEM

2010) (22 – 27 Aug 2010) organized by International Union of Materials Research Societies (IUMRS) on 26 Aug 2010 at Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX), GyeongGi-Do, Korea.

11. Committee Member – 2010 IEEE International Conference on Semiconductor Electronics

(ICSE2010), organized by Electron Devices Society, Malaysia Chapter, 28 – 30 June 2010, Holiday Inn, Melaka, Malaysia.

12. International Committee - The 5th International Conference on Technological Advances of Thin

Films & Surface Coatings (THINFILM 2010), organized by Thin Film Society and Harbin Institute of Technology, 11 – 14 July 2010, Harbin, China.

13. Technical Chair – 11th International Conference on Electronic Materials and Packaging (EMAP

2009), 1-3 Dec 2009, Gurney Hotel, Penang, Malaysia 14. Committee Member (Head of Publicity) – 4th International Conference on Recent Advances in

Materials, Minerals & Environmental (RAMM) and 2nd Asian Symposium on Materials and Processing (ASMP) 2009, organized by The School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM.

15. Secretariat of 33rd International Electronic Manufacturing Technology Conference 2008 (IEMT

2008) (4th – 6th November 2008), organized by IEEE, CPMT Society. 16. Auditor – USYS08 International Conference at Bali, Indonesia (3 – 5 November 2008). National: 1. Committee – The 3rd Regional Conference Interdisciplinary on natural Resources and Materials

Engineering, 25 – 26 October 2010, Bayview Hotel, Langkawi, Malaysia. 2. Chairman – Young Person’s Lecture Competition (Malaysia) 2010, 23 June 2010, Eastin Hotel,

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Malaysia. 3. Technical Program Committee – Nanotech Malaysia 2010: IEEE Conference on Enabling

Science and Nanotechnology, 8 – 10 December 2010, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur.

4. Organizing Committee Member - IEEE Regional Symposium on Micro and Nano Electronics

2009 Proceedings, 10 – 12 August 2009, Renassiauns Hotel, Kota Bahru, Malaysia. 5. Chairman – Young Person’s Lecture Competition (Malaysia and University Level) 2009 (YPLC

2009), 25 May 2009 & 22 July 2009, Bukit Jawi Golf Resort, Jawi, Penang. 6. Treasurer – The 1st AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference on Materilas 2009, 16 – 17 February

2009, Equatorial Hotel, Penang. 7. Organized a Workshop on “Technical Problem Solving” on 28 January 2008 and sponsored by

Infineon Technologies, Kulim, and Institute of Materials Malaysia (IMM), Northern Region. 8. Organized a Seminar on “Biomaterials” on 30 January 2008 and sponsored by The School of

Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM, and Institute of Materials Malaysia (IMM), Northern Region.

9. Treasurer – Seminar on “Nanotechnology: Through Old-School Approach” 14 – 17 August 2007,

School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM. 10. Secretariat - Organizing One-day Seminar by Prof. Rao R Tummala (Georgia Institute of

Technology, USA) sponsored by IEEE, CPMT Society, Malaysia Section, under the Distinguished Lecturer Program (6 August 2007), Dewan Persidangan Universiti, USM.

11. Committee Member Of Organizing Young Persons Lecture Competition Malaysia 2007 (27 June

2007, Vistana Hotel, Penang, Malaysia). 12. Organizing Committee Member – 6th ASEAN Microscopy Conference (10 – 12 December 2007). 13. Committee Member – A one-day seminar on “Nano Research at USM”, at Auditorium Hall,

Engineering Campus, USM, on 22 June 2006. 14. Organizing Committee Member (Scientific Proceedings) – 14th Scientific Conference and 15th

Annual General Meeting of Electron Microscopy Society Malaysia (4 – 7 Dec 2005), Vistana Hotel, Penang.

15. Committee Member of Souvenir Programme Book: Memorandum of Understanding Signing

Ceremony between INTEL Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and The School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM, (15th March 2005).

16. Secretary of the organizing committee:The 1st Colloquium on Post graduate Research, School of

Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia. (25th Nov 2000). 17. Member of Scientific Subcommittee:The 9th Scientific Conference of Electron Microscopy Society

Malaysia, 12-14 Nov 2000.

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CONSULTANCY State consultancy work that benefited the University and the School. Please list title of project, sponsor, value, main researchers and duration of consultancy.

(a)

Consultancy With Monetary Reward (University / School / Personal)

(i) Principal Consultant

Principal Consultant - Service (National):

No

Customer Name Type of Testing

Date of Testing

1 Advanced Micro Devices Export Sdn. Bhd. (Co. No. 40990-W), Phase III, Free Industrial Zone, Bayan Lepas, 11900 Penang, Malaysia.

Vickers hardness test - Lead of Microprocessor

16 April 2007



15 June 2007



24 July 2007


TGA & DSC Test - Carrier Tray

23 October 2007

5 Miss YH Koh MOTOROLA TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD. Plot 2, Bayan Lepas Technoplex Industrial Park, Mukim 12, S.W.D., 11900 Penang, Malaysia. TEL: 60-4-8504058 FAX: 60-4-6124903 Email : cyk006@motorola.

Vickers Microhardness Test - Neo Volume D-clips

16 June 2008

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com 6 Miss YH Koh

MOTOROLA TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD. Plot 2, Bayan Lepas Technoplex Industrial Park, Mukim 12, S.W.D., 11900 Penang, Malaysia. TEL: 60-4-8504058 FAX: 60-4-6124903 Email : [email protected]

Vickers Microhardness Test - Neo Volume D-clips

24 July 2008

7 Miss YH Koh MOTOROLA TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD. Plot 2, Bayan Lepas Technoplex Industrial Park, Mukim 12, S.W.D., 11900 Penang, Malaysia. TEL: 60-4-8504058 FAX: 60-4-6124903 Email : [email protected]

a) X-ray Diffraction Testing and Analysis - Powder b) FTIR Testing and Analysis - Powder

25 July 2008

8 Mr. M. Sundaram Chief Ceramist Johnson Suisse (M) Sbn Bhd Lot 2, Jalan 225 46100 Petaling Jaya Selangor Malaysia Tel: 019-3575853 e-mail: [email protected]

a) X-ray Diffraction Testing and Analysis - Powder b) X-ray Fluorescence Testing and Analysis - Powder

16 July 2008

9 Miss YH Koh MOTOROLA TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD. Plot 2, Bayan Lepas Technoplex Industrial Park, Mukim 12, S.W.D., 11900 Penang, Malaysia. TEL: 60-4-8504058 FAX: 60-4-6124903 Email : [email protected]

a) X-ray Diffraction Testing and Analysis - Powder b) Sample Preparation (Pelletization of powder) c) Resistance Measurement and Analysis of Pelletized Sample by Precision LCR Meter

29 July 2008

10 Mr Eddie Leong Possehl Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Lot 9 & 33, Phase III, Batu Berendam Free Trade Zone 75350 Melaka Malaysia TEL: 60-6-2835979 FAX: 60-6-2835976

Consultancy Work

Preparation and Provision of a Technical Analysis Report (USM TR 01/PEM/08) dated 24 July 2008

29th July 2008

11 Mr Eddie Leong Possehl Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Lot 9 & 33, Phase

a) SEM Imaging and Analysis - Lead frame b) EDX

29th July 2008

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III, Batu Berendam Free Trade Zone 75350 Melaka Malaysia TEL: 60-6-2835979 FAX: 60-6-2835976

Analysis - Lead frame

12 Hasniza Idris Global Engineering Government and Public Safety Motorola Technology Sdn. Bhd. Plot 2, Bayan Lepas Technoplex Industrial Park, Mukim 12, S.W.D, 11900 Penang, Malaysia. Tel: 6-04-8503831 Fax: 6-04-6124774 E-mail: [email protected]

Sample preparation (cutting and trimming) for X-ray Fluorescence Measurement - Neo RSM: belt Clip Metal Plates

X-ray Fluorescence Testing and Analysis service - Neo RSM: belt Clip Metal Plates

29th July 2008

13 YH Koh MOTOROLA TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD. Plot 2, Bayan Lepas Technoplex Industrial Park, Mukim 12, S.W.D., 11900 Penang, Malaysia. TEL: 60-4-8504058 FAX: 60-4-6124903 Email : [email protected]

Testing service of Powder:

- X-ray Diffraction Measurement (100% acetic acid)

Analysis service:

- X-ray Diffraction analysis (100% acetic acid)

Sample Preparation (Pelletization of powder) Al2O3 and MgO powder Resistance Measurement and Analysis of Pelletized Sample (Al2O3 and MgO) by Precision LCR Meter Testing service: - FTIR measurement (100% acetic acid)

Analysis service: - FTIR analysis

(100% acetic acid)

13rd August 2008

14 YH Koh MOTOROLA TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD. Plot 2, Bayan Lepas Technoplex Industrial Park, Mukim 12, S.W.D., 11900 Penang, Malaysia. TEL: 60-4-8504058 FAX: 60-4-6124903

Sample Preparation (Pelletization of powder) ZnO powder Resistance Measurement and Analysis of Pelletized Sample (ZnO) by

27th Aug 2008



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Email : [email protected]

Precision LCR Meter

15 Chin Hooi Mei MOTOROLA TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD. Plot 2, Bayan Lepas Technoplex Industrial Park, Mukim 12, S.W.D., 11900 Penang, Malaysia. TEL: 60-4-8504058 FAX: 60-4-6124903 Email : [email protected]

Sample preparation (cutting and trimming) for X-ray Fluorescence Measurement – For samples: “Minnow”, “Post PY Beacon”, “PY Beacon”

Testing and Analysis service (Report No: USM TR 06/MTSB/17): - X-ray Fluorescence – For samples: “Minnow”, “Post PY Beacon”, “PY Beacon”

17th September 2008


Sample preparation (cutting and trimming) for X-ray Fluorescence Measurement – For samples: ““P4A Beacon_Plated”

Testing and Analysis service (Report No: USM TR 06/MTSB/19): - X-ray Fluorescence – For samples: ““P4A Beacon_Plated”


Capturing SEM Image using FE-SEM. For sample “Minnow’

18 Mr JC How Possehl Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Lot 9 & 33, Phase III, Batu Berendam Free Trade Zone 75350 Melaka Malaysia TEL: 60-6-2835979 FAX: 60-6-2835976

FTIR Testing - Lead frame

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19 Terri Goh DSEM System Technology Sdn Bhd Plot 26, Phase 4, Free Industrial Zone Hilir Sungai Keluang 3 11900 Penang, Malaysia. TEL: 60-4-646 7311 FAX: 60-4-643 2311 Email : [email protected]

Resistance Measurement (Top-Top)

Resistance Measurement (Top-Bottom)

Density Measurement

Tensile Test

Sample Preparation for Resistance Measurement

Sample Preparation for Density Measurement


Sample preparation (cutting and trimming) for X-ray Fluorescence Measurement X-ray Fluorescence Measurement & Analysis

13 Jan 2009

21 Ang Kah Soon Mechanical Design Engineer Motorola Technology Sdn. Bhd. (455657-H) Plot 2, Bayan Lepas Technoplex Industrial Park, Mukim 12 S.W.D., 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia. Direct Line: +604 - 8503226 Email: [email protected]

Charpy Impact Test For 17 samples

19 February 2009


Sample Preparation (Pelletization of powder) Resistance Measurement and Analysis of Pelletized Sample by Precision LCR Meter

17th Aug 2009

23 SC Seah Possehl Electronics

FTIR Testing - Lead frame

14 Aug 2009



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(Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Lot 9 & 33, Phase III, Batu Berendam Free Trade Zone 75350 Melaka Malaysia TEL: 60-6-2835979 FAX: 60-6-2835976


Sample Preparation (Pelletization of powder) Resistance Measurement and Analysis of Pelletized Sample by Precision LCR Meter (1 sample)

7 Oct 2009


Rockwell B Hardness Test (2 samples)

7 Oct 2009


Rockwell B Hardness Test (2 samples)

2 Oct 2009

Microanalysis (FESEM) & Sample Preparation (2 samples) X-ray Fluorescence Measurement & Analysis

(2 samples)


XRD Measurement and Analysis (2 samples)

8 Dec 2009

28 Marks Michael Raj Senior Manager Echnology

XRD measurement & analysis of

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Department Infineon Technologies (Kulim) Sdn Bhd Lot 10 & 11, Jalan Hi-Tech 7, Industrial Zone Phase II, Kulim Hi-Tech Park, 09000 Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia Tel: 6044278619 Fax: 6044278442 E-mail: [email protected]

metallization on Si wafer (8 samples)

YH Koh MOTOROLA TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD. Plot 2, Bayan Lepas Technoplex Industrial Park, Mukim 12, S.W.D., 11900 Penang, Malaysia. TEL: 60-4-8504058 FAX: 60-4-6124903 Email : [email protected]

Impact Test & Peel Strength Test

12 January 2010

TS Lim National Semiconductor, Batu Berendam Free Trade Zone, 75350 Melaka

FESEM and EDX Characterization of die attach material on lead frame

23 March 2010


MicroVickers Hardhness Testing

24 May 2010



24 June 2010

CS Liew Fairchild Semiconductor (M) Sdn Bhd Bayan Lepas FIZ, Penang

Atomic Force Microscopy Service – Surface roughness of lead frame

6 Aug 2010

YH Koh MOTOROLA TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD.


1 September 2010

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Plot 2, Bayan Lepas Technoplex Industrial Park, Mukim 12, S.W.D., 11900 Penang, Malaysia. TEL: 60-4-8504058 FAX: 60-4-6124903 Email : [email protected]



14 Oct 2010



18 Feb 2011


MicroVickers Hardhness Testing & Heat Treatment

23 March 2011



21 April 2011

YH Koh MOTOROLA

MicroVickers Hardhness

29 April 2011

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TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD. Plot 2, Bayan Lepas Technoplex Industrial Park, Mukim 12, S.W.D., 11900 Penang, Malaysia. TEL: 60-4-8504058 FAX: 60-4-6124903 Email : [email protected]

Testing & Grain Size Observation


MicroVickers Hardhness Testing (13 samples)

20 May 2011


XRD Characterization (5 samples)

15 June 2011

IR. BERNARD LIM VENTURE ELECTRONICS SERVICES (M) SDN BHD Plot 44, Bayan Lepas Industrial Park IV, Penang 11900, Malaysia Tel: 04-8107149

SEM/EDX Analysis (3 Samples)

18 Nov 2011

Dr Chew Kong Chin Becker Industrial Coatings (M) Sdn Bhd No 3 & 5, Jalan Anggerik Mokara 31/54. Seksyen 31, Kota Kemuning, 40460 Shah Alam, Selangor, Tel: 03-51227540, Fax: 03-51227542

SEM/EDX analysis (2 samples)

15 Dec 2011

Dr Chew Kong Chin Becker Industrial Coatings (M) Sdn Bhd No 3 & 5, Jalan Anggerik Mokara 31/54. Seksyen 31, Kota Kemuning, 40460 Shah Alam, Selangor, Tel: 03-

AFM Analysis (9 Samples)

9 Jan 2012

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51227540, Fax: 03-51227542


Microhardness Testing (2 samples)

13 Feb 2012

Hasniza Idris MOTOROLA TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD. Plot 2, Bayan Lepas Technoplex Industrial Park, Mukim 12, S.W.D., 11900 Penang, Malaysia. TEL: 60-4-8504058 FAX: 60-4-6124903 Email : [email protected]


13 March 2012


AFM Analysis (5 Samples)

9 May 2012

Hasniza Idris MOTOROLA TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD. Plot 2, Bayan Lepas Technoplex Industrial Park, Mukim 12, S.W.D., 11900 Penang, Malaysia. TEL: 60-4-8504058 FAX: 60-4-6124903 Email : [email protected]


13 March 2012


XRF Testing (2 Sample)

2 July 2012

YH Koh MOTOROLA TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD.

Rockwell hardness Testing (8 samples)

11 July 2012

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Plot 2, Bayan Lepas Technoplex Industrial Park, Mukim 12, S.W.D., 11900 Penang, Malaysia. TEL: 60-4-8504058 FAX: 60-4-6124903 Email : [email protected]


XRF Testing (21Sample)

02 October 2012


SEM/EDX Testing (7 samples)

10 October 2012


XRF Testing (3 samples)

23 January 2013


SEM/EDX Testing (1 sample)

21 March 2013



9 April 2013

YH Koh MOTOROLA TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD. Plot 2, Bayan

Vicker’s hardness Testing (7 samples)

22 March 2013

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Lepas Technoplex Industrial Park, Mukim 12, S.W.D., 11900 Penang, Malaysia. TEL: 60-4-8504058 FAX: 60-4-6124903 Email : [email protected]


SEM Testing (10 samples)

29 April 2013



20 May 2013


Vicker’s hardness Testing (4 samples)

10 June 2013

Hasniza Idrish MOTOROLA TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD. Plot 2, Bayan Lepas Technoplex Industrial Park, Mukim 12, S.W.D., 11900 Penang, Malaysia. TEL: 60-4-8504058 FAX: 60-4-6124903 Email : [email protected]

Knoop hardness Testing (3 samples)

24 July 2013

Dr Chew Kong Chin Becker Industrial Coatings (M) Sdn Bhd No 3 & 5, Jalan Anggerik Mokara 31/54. Seksyen 31, Kota Kemuning, 40460 Shah Alam, Selangor, Tel: 03-


30 July 2013

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51227540, Fax: 03-51227542


Rockwell B hardness Testing (4 samples)

01 August 2013


SEM Testing (34 samples)

19 August 2013


Rockwell B hardness Testing (1 sample)

30 September 2013

Mr M.C. Khor MACH Technology, Penang, Malaysia

Surface Energy and Contact Angle Measurement (3 samples)

04 October 2013

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Manaf UTM

XRD Testing (30 samples)

23 Oct 2013



30 October 2013

Mr M.C. Khor MACH Technology, Penang, Malaysia

Rockwell Hardness B Testing (3 samples)

22 November 2013

BD Agriculture Sdn Bhd Ms Donna Mo


19 December 2013

BD Agriculture Sdn Bhd Ms Donna Mo

Density Test of PU Foam (1 sample)

09 Jan 2014

Hasniza Idrish MOTOROLA TECHNOLOGY

Rockwell B hardness Testing

14 February 2014

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SDN. BHD. Plot 2, Bayan Lepas Technoplex Industrial Park, Mukim 12, S.W.D., 11900 Penang, Malaysia. TEL: 60-4-8504058 FAX: 60-4-6124903 Email : [email protected]

(5 sample)



28 Oct 2014


Knoop hardness Testing (1 sample)

11 April 2014


MicroVickers hardness Testing (2 samples)

15 May 2014


MicroVickers hardness Testing (3 samples)

5 June 2014



12 June 2014

Mr. Gerald Thomas Press Metal Sarawak Sdn Bhd

EDX Testing (3 samples)

16 June 2014

Mr. Khor M.C. Mach Technology Sdn Bhd

Rockwell Hardness Test (HRB) (1 sample)

18 June 2014



1 July 2014

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Manaf


2 July 2014

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UTM Mr. Gerald Thomas

Press Metal Sarawak Sdn Bhd


22 July 2014

May Tan Osram Opto Semiconductor Sdn Bhd Penang

MicroVicker’s Hardness Test (4 samples)

22 July 2014


XRF Test (3 samples)

03 Aug 2014


SEM/EDX Testing (12 samples)

8 September 2014


SEM/EDX Testing (1 sample)

28 October 2014

Mr Chew Tat Weng Hoya Electronics Malaysia Sdn Bhd Lot 28 & 29, Phase 1, Jalan Hi-Tech 4, Kulim Hi-Tech Park, 09000 Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia

XRF (1 sample) 31 October 2014


Sample preparation and XRF Testing (3 samples)

17 December 2014


EDX Testing (2 samples)

5 Jan 2015


MProbe Testing 8 Jan 2015

Hariharan Kathiresen Sr R&D Engineer B. Braun Medical Industries Sdn Bhd (Co. Reg. No. 19051-M) Bayan Lepas Free

Contact Angle Measurement by Goinometer (12 samples)

11 Feb 2015

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Industrial Zone P. O. Box 880, 10810 Penang, Malaysia Tel : +604-6323027 Fax : +604-6323216


XRF Test (1 sample)

12 Feb 2015

1) Associate of DreamCatcher Consulting Sdn Bhd with effective on 28 Sepember 2009

2) Associate Consultant of Usains Infotech Sdn Bhd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Usains Holding Sdn Bhd) with effective from 23 June 2010 to date.

3) Trainer and Consultant of Aguila Group Companies, Philippines with effective from 15 May 2011 to 14 May 2012.

5.0

(a)

SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY Administration (per appointment) Please list position and duration. 1. Coordinator of Industrial Training Program – The School of Materials & Mineral Resources

Engineering, USM (2007 – March 2010).

(b)

University Committee 2. Chairman of MSc Thesis Examination (19 November 2014) – Candidate’s name: Yew Chuu

Tian (Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Elektrik dan Elektronik) 3. Chairman of MSc Thesis Examination (7 November 2014) – Candidate’s name: Nor Ain Binti

Zainal (Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Kimia) 4. Chairman of MSc Thesis Examination (25 November 2014) – Candidate’s name: Noorlaila

Mohamed Nor (Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Kimia). 5. Chairman of PhD Thesis Examination (1 Oct 2014) – Candidate’s name: Yousef Moradi

Shahgjaryeh Heidargholi (Civil Engineering USM) 6. Chairman of MSc Thesis Examination (21 August 2013) – Candidate’s name: Nga Eng Yew

(Chemical Engineering USM) 7. AJK Kecil Buku Program Internship Pelajar, Bahagian Jaringan Industri & Masyarakat

(August 2013) 8. Chairman of MSc Thesis Examination (05 August 2013) – Candidate’s name: Lim Zong Zheng

(Electrical and Electronic Engineering USM) 9. Member of Industry Liaison Committee USM (1 April 2013 – 31 December 2015) 10. Chairman of MSc Thesis Examination (08 January 2013) – Candidate’s name: Siti Maisurah

Zakaria (Chemical Engineering USM) 11. Chairman of MSc Thesis Examination (26 Dec 2012) – Candidate’s name: Panteha

Abedini(Mechanical Engineering USM) 12. Chairman of MSc Thesis Examination (19 Dec 2012) – Candidate’s name: Nur Ashikin Ab.

Rahman (Chemical Engineering USM) 13. Lead Delegation (15 – 22 Nov 2012) – Education Promotional Trip to Manila, Cebu, and Davao at

The Philippines. 14. Chairman of MSc Thesis Examination (24 Feb 2011) – Candidate’s name: Nadia bt Isa

(Chemical Engineering USM) 15. Chairman of MSc Thesis Examination (24 Jan 2011) – Candidate’s name: Low Kah Ling

(Chemical Engineering USM) 16. Quality Manager (Academic, School Level) (22 June 2010). 17. Committee Member of Engineering and Technology Research (1 January 2010 – 31

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December 2012) 18. School Representative – Committee for Global Agenda & Future Relevance (February 2009) 19. Facilitator – Workshop on Global Agenda & Future Relevance, Engineering Campus (24 & 25

Jun 2009) 20. Committee Member – Jawatankuasa Kecil Pameran Kampus Kejuruteraan – Brain Awarness

Week (BAW’08). 21. Committee Member – Committee for 21st Anniversary Celebration of USM-INTEL Collaboration. 22. Invigilator – 2nd Semester (2007/2008) – 7 April 2008. 23. Invigilator – 1st Semester (2007/2008) – 6 Nov 2007. 24. Invigilator – KSCP (2007/2008) – 9 June 2008. 25. Chief Invigilator – 2nd Semester (2006/2007), 12 April 2007.

(c)

School Committee 1. Committee Member of Accredation for Materials Engineering Program at School Level

(USM), 10 July 2014. 2. Evaluator of Third Track Promotion Criteria at Workshop of Third Track Promotion – BJIM

USM, 30 April 2013 (9:0 am – 5:00 pm). 3. Penganalisa Perbezan Self Assessment Report (SAR) of B.Eng. (Electronic Engineering)

with Engineering Programme Accreditation Manual 2012 – School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, USM. (19 Feb 2013)

4. School Board Member of The School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM. 5. Examination Board Member of The School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM. 6. Representative of School Board Member of The School of Electrical and Electronic

Engineering, USM. (Feb 2007 - Dec 2009; 2 March 2010 – 31 Dec 2012) 7. Committee Member – Short Course Committee of The School of Materials & Mineral Resources

Engineering, USM. 8. Coordinator – Committee for Consultancy Work and Testing Procedure Preparation (2007 –

2010). 9. Committee Member - Consultancy Work and Testing Procedure Preparation (2010 – to date) 10. Judge for Industrial Training Poster Presentation at The School of Materials & Mineral Resources

Engineering, USM (21st August 2008, 1st August 2007, 2nd August 2006, and 20th July 2005). 11. Editor - Newsletter of The School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM. 12. Committee Member – Making of Publicity Kit of The School of Materials & Mineral Resources

Engineering, USM. 13. Committee Member – Committee for Quality Management System under Committee of OBE

Implementation. 14. Committee Member – Orientation Week for Academic Year 2007/2008. 15. Committee Member – Preparation of Year Book (2007 & 2008) for The School of Materials &

Mineral Resources Engineering, USM.

(d)

University Representative (Sports and Non-Academic Activities)

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1. Member (0476) – Welfare and Sports Club of Engineering Staff, Engineering Campus (USM) (Kelab kebajikan & Sukan Staf Kejuruteraan, Kampus Kejuruteraan)

6.0 (a)

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

(i)

International 1. Technical Chair of 36th IEMT 2014, Internationak Electronics Manufacturing Technology

Conference. Renaissance Hotel, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia, 11 – 13 November 2014.

2. Technical Program Committee (TPC) of 2014 IEEE International Conference on Semiconductor Electronics (IEEE-ICSE 2014), The Berjaya Time Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpure, 27 – 29 August 2014.

3. Chairman for Concurrent Session, 2010 IEEE International Conference on Semiconductor Electronics (ICSE2010), 28 – 30 June 2010 at Holiday Inn, Melaka, Malaysia.

4. Chairman for Concurrent Session (6E: Electronic Materials), 4th International Conference on

Recent Advances in Materials, Minerals & Environment and 2nd Asian Symposium on Materials & Processing (RAMM & ASMP ’09), Bayview Beach Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 1 – 3 June 2009.

5. Chairman for Concurrent Session, The Second International Conference on Solid State Science and Technology 2006 (ICSSST 2006), 4 September 2006, Hotel Grand Continental, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia.

6. Committee Member – Asia NanoCamp 2010 (organized by USM and Akademi Sains Malaysia) .

(ii)

National 7. Organizing Committee of Top Research Scientists Malaysia (TSRM) Annual Gathering 2014,

Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM), 22 November 2014.

8. Member of 2014 National Science Challenge YSN-ASM Question Committee, Organized by Young Scientist Network, Academy of Science Malaysia, Exxonmobil, and Ministry of Eduction Malaysia Industry Advisory Board member of INTI Education Group, Malaysia

9. Evaluation Panel of Engineering Program Accreditation: Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Engineering), 2 – 3 October 2013.

10. The Institution of Engineers Malaysia, IEM Mentor for Materials Engineering Discipline .

11. IEM Mentor to Engr Teoh Kheng Swee (17 April 2013).

12. Interviewer of Professional Engineer Interview (The Institution of Engineers Malaysia) – Candidate: Dr Salina Budin (Materials Engineering Discipline) from UiTM on 4 March 2013, 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm at IEM Penang Branch Office.

13. Member of 2013 National Science Challenge YSN-ASM Question Committee, Organized by Young Scientist Network, Academy of Science Malaysia, Exxonmobil, and Ministry of Eduction Malaysia (19 March 2013)

14. Industry Advisory Board member of INTI Education Group, Malaysia (7 December 2011). 15. Director of Organizing Committee of Young Persons’ Lecture Competition (Malaysia Level) 2011

on 12 July 2011 at Equatorial Hotel, Penang, Malaysia. 16. Chairperson of Oral Presentation in The 1st AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference on Materials

2009 (RCM2009) at Equatorial Hotel, Penang, 16-17 Feb 2009. 17. Chairman of Conference Symposia: Electronic Material II, Session 5 (7th Dec 2005, 1040 – 1220)

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at 14th Scientific Conference and 15th Annual General Meeting of Electron Microscopy Society Malaysia (4 – 7 Dec 2005), Vistana Hotel, Penang.

18. Referee for Dr. Seng Kah Pooi, Nottingham University of Malaysia, to apply for teaching permit. 19. Life Member, Perak Han Kang Kong Hoey (LM2295).

(iii)

State 1. Chairman of Plenary Lecture for 3rd Colloquium on Postgraduate Research – National

Postgraduate Colloquium on Materials, Mineral, and Polymers 2007 (MAMIP 2007), Vistana Hotel, Penang (10-11 April 2007).

2. Interviewed by a group of students from Maktab Perguruan Tuanku Bainun Mengkuang, Bukit

Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, for their research project on 24th February 2006.

(iv)

District / Village / Institution

No Description of Activity Date

1 Member of Ipoh Sam Tet School Old Boys’ Association

Since 1992

2 Alumni of Universiti Sains Malaysia Since 1997

3 Organized a trip to visit School of Microelectronic Engineering, KUKUM, Perlis

10-3-2005

4 Organized a Technical Visit to Silterra Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

27-4-2005

5 Organized a Technical Visit and Meeting with AMD/Spansion Sdn. Bhd. at the School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM

14-9-2005

6 Organized a Technical Visit and Meeting with AMD/Spansion Sdn. Bhd. at AMD/Spansion Plant.

21-9-2005

7 Organized a Technical Talk:

Invited Technical Presentation by Mr. Arjun Kumar Kantimahanti, Director of Process Integration, Silterra Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

27-9-2005

8 Organized the 1st Technical Meeting between Silterra Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and the School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM, at Silterra Malaysia Sdn. Bhd

20-10-2005

9 Organized a Visit to The School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM, by Silterra Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Mr. Anuar Fadzil Ahmad – Senior manager Thin Film

22-02-2006

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Metal; Mr Al Kordesch – Senior manager Device Modeling)

10 Organized the 2nd Technical Meeting between Silterra Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and the School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM, at SMMRE

22-02-2006

11 Organized a Technical Visit to Toshiba Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd, Teluk Panglima Garang, Selangor

13-03-2006


Invited Technical Presentation & Visit to SMMRE by Pn Jariyah Hashim, Director of Quality Engineering and Environment, Health & Safety, AMD.

15-03-2006

13 Organized the 3rd Technical Meeting between Silterra Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and the School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM, at Silterra (M) Sdn Bhd

5-4-2006


Invited Technical Presentation & Visit to The School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM, by Dr. Gerardo Bertero, Vice President of KOMAG (USA) on “Advances in Magnetic Recording Media”.

27-09-2006


Technical presentation by Oxford Instruments, Singapore, on the usage of Atomic Layer Deposition System

04-10-2006

16 Organized a Technical Visit to KOMAG (USA), Penang

15-11-2006

17 Organized a Technical discussion with KOMAG (USA), Penang at The School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM.

22-11-2006

18 Organized a Technical Visit to Infineon Kulim, Kulim Hi-Tech Park, and technical discussion with the management.

27-12-2006 (10:00 am –

2:00 pm)

19 Organized a Technical Discussion: KOMAG-USM at The School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM.

27-12-2006 (3:15 am – 4:45 pm)

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20 Organized the 1st Technical Discussion: AMD-USM at AMD Penang

9-1-2007

(9:30 – 11:30 am)

21 Organized a Promotion Visit of KOMAG (USA) at The School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM.

17-1-2007

(2:00 – 5:00 pm)


Technical Talk delivered by Infineon Technologies, Kulim

Title: Journay to The Moon

Presenter: Mdm Sharifah BJ Mohamed (HR Staffing Manager)

28-2-2007

(2:00 pm -5:30 pm)


Talk delivered by Motorola Penang

Title: Motorola Quality Philosophy

Presenter: Dr. Chuah Poh Lean (Quality Manager)

7-3-2007

(2:30 pm – 4:30 pm)


Talk delivered by Infineon Technologies, Kulim

Title: Quality Management for Automotive at Infineon Kulim

Presenter: Dr. Philipp Kohler-Redlich (Director Quality Management)

14-3-2007

(2:30 pm – 5:00 pm)


Technical Talk on “Quality Control and Management in Seagate Penang” by Mr Hong Teck Leong, Senior Director, Quality Reliability Engineering, Seagate, Penang

20 February

2008

(2:30 pm – 5:00 pm)


Technical Talk on “Introduction and Implementation of Design of Experiment” by Dr Chee Choong Kooi, Staff Engineer, Intel, Penang

27 February

2008 (2:00 pm – 4:00

pm)


Technical Talk given by Dr Kim Nam-Kyun

Director of Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea at The School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineerg, USM

Title: SiC High Voltage Device Development

28 March 2008

(3:00 pm – 4:00 pm)

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Technical Talk by Mr. Zaini Hussain IT Department Head Advanced Micro Devices Export Sdn Bhd, Phase III, Free Industrial Zone Bayan Lepas, Penang

Title: An Introduction to AMD Processor / Energy Efficient Computing

6th August 2008

(2:30 pm – 4:00 pm)


Technical talk by Mr Shutesh Krishnan Technical Staff Design engineer New Prodcut Introduction & Development, Package Innovation & Development Center, ON Semiconductor SCG Industries Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Seremban

Title: 3D Semiconductor Packaging and System Integration

13rd August 2008

(2:30 pm – 4:00 pm)


Technical talk by Mr Yip Heng Keong, Department Manager of Package Technology, Fairchild Semiconductor, Penang. Title: Electronic Packaging Technology at Fairchild Semicoductor

7 Jan 2009 (2:30 pm – 4:00 pm)


Technical Talk by Mr Yamamoto Kazuhiko Technical Advisor of Nitto Denko (M) Sdn Bhd

Title: Nitto Denko Technology in Malaysia

14 Jan 2009

(2:30 pm – 4:00 pm)

32 Organized a Career Talk:

By Mr Chow Khoon Yee

Business Development Manager

Southern Cable Sdn Bhd

1 April 2009 (2:30 pm – 4:00 pm)


Technical Talk by Prof Sam Zhang Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Title: Advanced Materials Characterization Techniques

6 – 7 August 2009


Technical Talk by Mr Ajun Kumar

21 Oct 2009 (2:30 pm – 4:30

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Senior Director for Technology Development (Silterra, Kulim) Title: Advances of Gate Oxide

pm)

35 Orgainized a Technical Discussion and Visit to School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM, by Carsem Sdn Bhd

21 Dec 2009 (10:30 am – 2:30

pm)

36 Orgainized a Technical Discussion and Visit to School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM, by CVM Minerals Limited, Perak State Development Corporation, and Northern Corridor Implementation Agency

23 Dec 2009 (9:30 am – 2:30

pm)

37 Organized a Technical Visit and Discussion between School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering and Advanced Micro Devices Export Sdn Bhd.

14 Oct 2010

38 Organized “Young Persons’ Lecture Competition” Malaysia Level 2011, 12 July 2011 at Equatorial Hotel, Penang.

12 July 2011

39 Organized a Technical Talk (given by Dr Rush Roland, Director of Infineon Technolgies, Kulim, Malaysia) on 28 March 2013 at The School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, USM.

28 March 2013

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