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Kimberly Nicholson

Kimberly Nicholson

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Research

My research focuses on the characterisation of GaN-based micro-LEDs grown via confined selective epitaxy (CSE), employing microspectroscopy and microscopy techniques; photoluminescence (PL), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron channelling contrast imaging (ECCI), and cathodoluminescence (CL). The aim is to understand the role of strain and defects to assess the potential benefits and feasibility of further micro-LED miniaturisation. This research is conducted under the supervision of Prof. Tao Wang.

 

 

Biography

Honours and awards

  • Best conference poster at International Conference on Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology Portland, USA (2026)                                                    
  • Dr Benjamin Glyndwr Owen Scholarship for Outstanding research student at the School of Physics and Astronomy Cardiff University (2025)                                                
  • Materials For Quantum Network Laboratory Exchange Award  (2025)                                  

Speaking engagements

  • UK Nitrides Consortium (UKNC) 2025
  • Semicondcutor and Integrated Opto-Electronics Conference (SIOE) 2024 
  • Cardiff University Electron Microscopy Network Event 2024
  • Cardiff University Physics Post-Graduate Conference 2024
  • EPSRC CDT Sustainable Compound Semiconductor Technology Conference 2024

Contact Details

Email [email protected]

Campuses Queen's Buildings - North Building, 5 The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA

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