Lakshay Gautam, Ph.D.

Lakshay Gautam is an innovative Thin Film & Semiconductor Engineer with expertise in epitaxial growth (MOCVD), advanced process development, and nanoscale materials characterization. He combines Ph.D.-level research in wide bandgap devices with hands-on industry experience optimizing next-generation semiconductor Dry Etch processes for 18A/14A at Intel. He has proven ability to bridge fundamental materials science with practical manufacturing solutions through expertise in cleanroom fabrication, process optimization, and TCAD simulation. Lakshay is passionate about developing cutting-edge materials and processes for optoelectronic and quantum applications.