Salman Ali, Ph.D.

Laser Scientist @ MOGLabs

About

I hold a PhD in Applied Sciences focused on environmental sensors with a specialisation in the fabrication and characterisation of advanced humidity and gas sensors based on nanostructured organic and inorganic materials. My research extends to the development of organic solar cells, with a primary focus on creating low-cost, printed, and coated technologies aimed at a smart, sustainable future. Currently, I am a Laser Scientist at MOGLabs, where I develop low-cost tunable Cateye and Littrow lasers, as well as injection-locked amplifiers. These technologies are essential for applications in quantum computing, spectroscopy, laser cooling, optical communication, and space exploration. Project Management & Environmental Monitoring Experience: • Managed and led multidisciplinary projects on the development of environmental sensors, focusing on real-time monitoring solutions. • Oversaw the integration and validation of gas and humidity sensors for medical and environmental applications. • Coordinated cross-functional teams to optimise materials characterisation for sensor performance in various environmental conditions. Key Skills: • Device Fabrication: Extensive experience in fabricating organic solar cells, and capacitive and amperometric sensors using various wet and dry deposition techniques. • Analytical Techniques: Proficient in utilising AFM, SEM, XRD, TEM, and TGA for analysing material properties and surface morphology. • Toxic Gases Sensing: Skilled in the detection and management of toxic gases, including risk mitigation strategies. • Publication and Communication: Published research in reputable journals, including "Sensors and Actuators B Chemical" and "Journal of Materials Chemistry C." • Optical/Laser Systems: Proficient in the production, alignment, quality control, and testing of optical and laser systems. • Innovation and Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to enhance sensing performance through innovative approaches. • Collaboration and Teamwork: Successfully collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to achieve research goals and contribute to advancements in the field. I am eager to connect with professionals interested in sensor technology, materials science, optics and lasers. I am open to opportunities for collaboration and discussion on the future applications of sensing and optical technologies. You can also view my published work on Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=DGJ3QiIAAAAJ&hl=en Contact: salmansafi92@gmail.com

Country

Australia

City

Greater Melbourne Area

Industry

Research

Skill

Instrumentation Development, Technical Communication, Product Development, Electro-optics, Nanomaterials, Laboratory Skills, Nanofabrication, Optics, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Research Skills, Organic Solar Cells, Project Management, Research and Development (R&D), Research, Materials Science, Device fabrication and characterization using Organic/Inorganic Materials, photovoltaics, Sensors

Experience

Laser Scientist

MOGLabs

2023-5 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Assembling and integrating mechanical and electronic components for advanced laser optical systems, including external cavity lasers in cateye and Littrow configurations, as well as tapered and injection-locked amplifiers. • Conducting electronic testing, calibration, and fine-tuning of systems to optimise performance, consistently meeting client specifications and quality benchmarks. • Preparing and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation covering the full assembly process, system configurations, and quality assurance procedures.

Scientific Researcher

Swinburne University of Technology

2019-1 - 2023-5 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Main responsibilities: • Led multiples research projects, designing, and developing fabrication and testing techniques. • Developed advanced thin film devices including gas sensors (ammonia, hydrogen) and solar cells. • Optimised device physics to improve performance. • Utilised advanced analytical techniques including FTIR, UV-VIS, SEM/EDX, AFM, PLM, XRD, TGA, and DSC for material characterization. • Implemented quality control measures and safety protocols. • Analysed and interpreted complex data sets, calibrated instruments, and managed data. • Synthesised information to extract key insights and develop recommendations. • Presented and published research findings through journals, oral and poster presentations at local and international conferences. Key Achievements: • Developed and experimentally validated a novel class of materials, naphthalene diimide, for gas and humidity sensing, with results published in high-quality journals. • My PhD thesis was accepted without revisions by examiners, demonstrating the high quality and rigor of my research.