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Lanja Karadaghi

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Principal Semiconductor Process Engineer at Northrop Grumman developing dry etch and metal plating processes for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

United States
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At Northrop Grumman, I own dry etch and metal plating processes supporting advanced semiconductor manufacturing. I develop, qualify, and sustain processes, using DOE, SPC, and statistical analysis to improve process performance and address manufacturing issues.

I also design and verify RF device layouts in Cadence Virtuoso, performing DRC/LVS and resolving manufacturability issues to support tape-outs. In my previous Northrop Grumman role, I supported microelectronic module assembly and test manufacturing and qualified advanced manufacturing equipment.

At the University of Southern California, I developed continuous-flow materials synthesis for metal nanomaterials and semiconductor quantum dots. My DoE-driven experiments and statistical modeling helped define robust process windows and increase throughput by 50%.

My research included materials characterization and data analysis, and I authored 10 peer-reviewed publications, including five first-authored papers. Earlier, as a Quality Engineer at Wyatt Technology, I tested dynamic and static light scattering instruments and collaborated with the research and development team.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Dec 2023 - Jul 2025 (1 year 7 months)

Provided process engineering support for microelectronic module assembly and test manufacturing, ensuring high-yield production of flight hardware. Led MRB activities, performed root cause analysis, and implemented corrective actions to maintain compliance with aerospace and military standards.

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Ph.D. Graduate Researcher

Aug 2018 - Aug 2023 (5 years)

Developed and optimized continuous-flow materials synthesis for metal nanomaterials and semiconductor quantum dots using DoE-driven experimentation and Bayesian optimization. Applied advanced materials characterization and led interdisciplinary research teams.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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University of Southern California

Ph.D., Materials Chemistry

2018 - 2023

Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry from the University of Southern California, completed in August 2023.

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University of California, Santa Barbara

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of California, Santa Barbara, completed in June 2017.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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