Principal Investigator
Dr. Gitanjali Kolhatkar
Assistant Professor
Dr. Gitanjali Kolhatkar is an Assistant Professor in the department Engineering Physics at McMaster University. Her research interests and core expertise include investigating the structure-function relations in a variety of materials for applications in photovoltaics, memory devices, smart sensors, and artificial synapses, and their characterization via near-field and Raman spectroscopy.
- Visiting Professor, Munich University of Applied Sciences, Germany (2019)
- Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellow, Kiel University, Germany (2019-2022)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, INRS-EMT, Canada (2015-2019)
- Ph.D. , Electrical Engineering, University of Sherbrooke, Canada (2014)
- M.Sc., Physics, University of Ottawa, Canada (2010)
- B.Sc., Physics, University of Ottawa, Canada (2008)
Team Members
Emily McKinley
Emily is a first-year MASc student in Engineering Physics at McMaster University, where she recently completed her Bachelor of Engineering degree in Engineering Physics. Her current research is focussed on the deposition of HZO to create CMOS-compatible ferroelectric tunnel junctions (FTJs) for neuromorphic memory devices. In addition to her academic interests, Emily is actively involved in extracurricular activities such as lacrosse, volleyball, tennis, and fine arts.
Contact: mckine2@mcmaster.ca
Emma Burdon
Emma is a 6th year Engineering Physics and Society Major at McMaster University. She is excited to learn more about the synthesis of ferroelectric materials and how they are able to be used in the creation of artificial synapses. Additionally, she is interested in the environmental impact of these devices and their ability to make computers more energy efficient.
Contact: burdone@mcmaster.ca
Alumni
Gabriel Lonuzzo (2023-2024) | Undergraduate researcher, Engineering Physics Major, McMaster University
Benjamin Price (2023-2024) | Undergraduate researcher, Engineering Physics and Society Major, McMaster University
Alexander Vicol (2023-2024) | Undergraduate researcher, Mathematics and Physics Major, McMaster University