Lax Saraf, Ph.D.
Senior Research Scientist, WR Wiley Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, Scientific ResourcesCurrent Activities and Projects
Lax Saraf is a materials scientist/physicist in the area of solid state (condense matter) physics and materials research with over 14 years of research and development experience in the universities, national lab and industry related to synthesis of advanced materials, oxides/metals/semiconductors thin films as well as microfabrication. His research on specialized ceramic (oxides) materials was carried out for ferroelectric, microwave, optical, ion transport and superconducting applications. He has performed several capability developments to support user activities at Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL).
Dr. Saraf is currently managing user activities in EMSL's micro-fabrication (clean room) facility as a cognizant space manager (CSM) and also involved in the development of user base in MOCVD & Focused Ion Beam laboratory. He is also a part of CSM council in EMSL acting as a representative member to advice and discuss lab safety implementation and user interaction policies with EMSL operations manager and communicate newly adopted strategy changes to other CSMs.
Research Interests
- Nanoscale effects in oxides & transport properties
- Analysis of oxide thin films and related interface effects
- Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Electrolytes
- Micro/Nano Fabrication Technology
- High Frequency Microwave/Magnetic Materials, optical ceramics
Past Experience
- High frequency microwave/magnetic materials
- Nanoscale effects in oxides
Education
B.Sc. - Physics, Mathematics, Electronics - (1990)
M.Sc. - PHYSICS [Solid State Physics] - (1992)
Ph.D. - PHYSICS [Nanoscale Materials and Functional Oxides] -(1999)
Awards, Honors, & Appointments
- EMSL Outstanding Performance Award (2004)
- Recognized by Richland School District for student mentorship in 2004, 2005 & 2007
- EMSL Cognizant Space Manager of the Year Award (2005)
- Member, Materials Research Society
- Member, The Electrochemical Society
- Recognized by Summer Research Institute for student mentorship in 2004-2007
- Recognized by PNNL Department of Homeland Security Student Fellowship Program for student mentorship in 2005, 2006
- Recognized for organizing Surface Analysis'04 conference as a member of the local organizing committee (2004)
- ECP Award (2006)
