Investigation of the Thermal Properties of Sputter-Deposited AlN Thin Films
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Linking Thin-Film Growth to Thermal Performance in Advanced Technologies
Thermal management has become a defining challenge in applications requiring high-frequency operation and efficient heat dissipation, including RF electronics, MEMS/NEMS devices, and deep-ultraviolet photonics. Aluminium nitride (AlN) thin films play a key role in these platforms, yet their thermal behaviour is strongly influenced by growth conditions. This internship focuses on investigating how sputtering parameters affect the thermal properties of AlN thin films. By employing suspended micro-scale structures, the project enables the study of intrinsic material behaviour and links thermal response to structural and electromechanical characteristics. The work will be carried out in a research-driven environment at imec, where you will gain hands-on experience in thin-film growth, microfabrication, and test characterization, as well as a broader technological perspective on the development of cutting-edge technologies.
Type of Internship: Master internship; Thesis
Master's degree: Master of Science; Master of Engineering Science; Master of Engineering Technology
Required educational background: Physics; Nanoscience & Nanotechnology; Materials Engineering; Chemistry/Chemical Engineering
University Promotor: Clement Merckling (KU Leuven)
For more information or application, please contact the supervising scientist Mustafa Yildirim (Mustafa.Yildirim@imec.be).