The nanoFAB staff are here to act as resources to assist you in your project needs while working in the facility. Our team of dedicated staff leverage years of research & industry experience to help find creative solutions to your most demanding problems.
In order for our staff to operate efficiently and effectively, please take the time to be prepared when meeting with staff members so that the value of your time together can be maximized. You can often save a lot of time be searching through our website for answers to the most common problems.
Dr. Eric Flaim (Director)
Dr. Eric Flaim
- Scientific & Engineering Support
- Strategic Planning
- Finances
Background
With a PhD in analytical chemistry, specializing in fabrication of devices for non-labelled detection of biomolecules, Eric provides support to users and projects facing novel and complex fabrication and characterization challenges. While serving a dual role as the Director of nanoBridge, Eric helps users move from the laboratory to the market. While notoriously difficult to find in his office, he can regularly be spotted in the hallways of the nanoFAB working with staff and users. Email is by far the best method to contact him, where he claims a less than 24 hour response time, unless he is traveling. Test him!
Contact
- Phone: 780.248.1621
- Office: W1-053 ECERF
Michael Hume (Operations Manager)
Michael Hume
- Day to Day Operations
- Plasma Processing
- Website Administration
- Lab Management Systems
Background
With formal backgrounds in both electronic hardware & software, as well as IT and systems solutions, Michael tries to bring a holistic view to systems and operations within the nanoFAB. Responsible for the day-to-day operations within the facility, he is equally comfortable within the dual role of IT management, developing and deploying lab management solutions within the facility.
Contact
- Phone: 780.953.5081
- W1-055 ECERF
Dr. Aaron Hryciw (Fabrication Group Manager)
Dr. Aaron Hryciw
- Scientific & Engineering Support
- Fabrication Fee-for-service Project Coordinator
- Electron-beam Lithography
Background
After receiving a PhD in physics from the University of Alberta, where he investigated applications of silicon-based nanocomposite materials for optical communications, Aaron cut his nanofabrication teeth as a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University. Returning to Edmonton, he worked as a research associate at the National Institute for Nanotechnology, designing and fabricating nanophotonic devices for optomechanical sensing and quantum information processing. At the nanoFAB, Aaron coordinates and oversees all activities of the fabrication group, including fee-for-service projects, collaborations, and user training, while also providing training and process support for electron-beam lithography. Whether you have a quick processing question or need guidance for a large project, feel free to send Aaron an email or drop by his desk to chat.
Contact
- Phone: 780.940.7938
- Office: W1-055 ECERF
Peng Li (Characterization Group Manager)
- Scientific & Engineering Support (Characterization)
- Characterization Fee-For-Service Project Coordinator
- Advanced Electron/Ion Microscopy
Background
With solid knowledge of electron/ion microscopy and extensive experience in nano-material characterization, Peng facilitates and oversees all scientific and engineering activities within the characterization group at the nanoFAB, including coordinating user training, collaborative & fee for service projects, as well as providing support for advanced electron/ion microscopy. Should you have any inquiry about your material analysis, do not hesitate to contact Peng and he will try to provide the best solution to meet your characterization needs within the available infrastructure or by reaching out to our trusted instrument vendors.
Contact
- Phone: 780.918.2094
- Office: W1-055 ECERF
Stephanie Bozic (Applications/Research Specialist)
Stephanie Bozic
- Lithography
- Wet Processing
- Training
Contact
- Phone: 587.879.1515
- Office: W1-028A ECERF
Glenn Elaschuk (Systems/Infrastructure Specialist)
Glenn Elaschuk
Responsibilities
- PVD
- LPCVD
- Dicing
- Test & Inspection
- Facilities
Background
Glenn has been with the nanoFAB since 2005 and provides service and support for the 10k area, LPCVD and facilities. Glenn received his diploma from NAIT in Electronics Engineering Technology but has proven to be equally adept in the many mechanical systems throughout the nanoFAB.
Contact
- Phone: 587.879.1518
- W1-028A ECERF
Devin Fortier (Systems Technician)
Devin Fortier
Responsibilities
- Building management system
- Plasma tools
- Instrumentation support
- Facilities
Background
Devin joined the nanoFAB in 2017 to provide technical service and support in facilities. Devin received his diploma from NAIT in Instrumentation Engineering Technology.
Contact
- Phone: 780.868.6480
- W1-028A ECERF
Aditi Ganji (Applications/Research Specialist)
Aditi Ganji
- Physical Vapour Deposition
- Chemical Vapour Deposition
- Training
Background
Aditi joined the nanoFAB in 2017 to provide fabrication training, service, and technical support, primarily in the areas of physical and chemical vapour deposition. Aditi received her diploma from NAIT in Nanotechnology Systems.
Contact
- Phone: 780.492.4918
- W1-028A ECERF
Tim Harrison (Trainer)
Tim Harrison
- Physical Vapour Deposition
- Training
Background
Tim joined the nanoFAB in 2020 on a part-time basis, to provide training and technical support for physical and vapour deposition capabilities.
Contact
- Phone: 780.239.2621
- W1-028A ECERF
Melissa Hawrelechko (Administrator)
Melissa Hawrelechko
- Administration
- Billing & Finance
- Item Resale
Background
Melissa has been working at the University for over ten years, and provides all administrative support to the nanoFAB. She can provide guidance and assistance regarding user fees, policies, accounting or other general inquiries.
Contact
- Phone: 780.492.0167
- Office: W1-051 ECERF
Davor Karačić (IT Specialist)
Davor Karacic
- Network Administration
- IT & Software Support
- Desktop Support
Background
At home in datacentre and desktop environments alike, Davor ensures smooth day-to-day operations, as well as envisioning future improvements of all aspects of Information Technology within the nanoFAB. After managing IT operations for multiple local startup companies, he is excited to apply the same dynamic attitude to nanoFAB.
Contact
- Phone: 780.293.6477
- Office: W1-028A ECERF
Scott Munro (Applications/Research Specialist)
Scott Munro
- Plasma Etch Processing
- PDMS Processing
- Inspection & Metrology
- Training
Contact
- Phone: 587.879.1517
- W1-028A ECERF
Gustavo de Oliveira Luiz (Applications/Research Specialist)
Gustavo de Oliveira Luiz
- Electron-Beam Lithography
- 2-Photon Polymerisation
- Direct-Write Laser Lithography
- Training
Contact
- Phone: 780.619.1463
- W1-028A ECERF
Adam Pettigrew (Systems Technician)
Adam Pettigrew
- Wet Processing & Lithography Support
- DI Plant and WWTP
- Equipment Support
Contact
- Phone: 587.879.1514
- W1-028A ECERF
Shiau-Yin Wu (Applications/Research Specialist)
Shiau-Yin Wu
- Microscopy Lab
- Optical Fluorescence Microscopy
- AFM
- Particle Characterization
- Training
Contact
- Phone: 780.289.4700
- Office: W1-028A ECERF
Dr. Shihong Xu (Applications/Research Specialist)
Shihong Xu
- XPS, AES
- SEM, HIM, FIB, and TEM
- FTIR and CA
- Training
Contact
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Phone: 780-918-0523
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Office: W1-028A ECERF
Dr. Haoyang (Emmett) Yu (Applications/Research Specialist)
- TEM, SEM, FIB, and XPS
- Atomic Force Microscopy
- Sample Analysis
- Training
Background
With a Ph.D. in material chemistry, specializing in synthesis and characterization of nanostructures, Emmett joined the nanoFab in 2020 to provide training and support for electron microscopy, spectroscopies, and provide solutions for material characterization.
Contact
- Phone: 780.690.2404
- Office: W1-028A ECERF
Dr. Nancy Zhang (Applications/Research Specialist)
Nancy Zhang
- Molecular Analysis
- Lab Mass Spectrometry
- Chromatography
- Peptide/Oligo Synthesis
- Training
Contact
- Phone: 780.289.1707
- Office: W1-028A ECERF
