Balvinder Gogia

Balvinder Gogia is a highly experienced individual with a strong background in management, new product introduction (NPI), technical program development, and advanced materials and coatings for applications in the Aerospace sector, NASA, and Navy. With a Ph.D. in Physics/Materials Science from Thin Film Lab at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Balvinder has established himself as a subject matter expert in Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD). Balvinder has a proven track record of leading multiple projects concurrently, streamlining processes, and ensuring timely project delivery.

Balvinder possesses hands-on expertise in a wide range of characterization methods, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), stress analysis, thermal conductivity measurement, adhesion testing, interface diffusion studies, vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) magnetometry, reflection high-energy electron diffraction (RHEED), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and atomic force microscopy (AFM). His specialization lies in materials and process integration, emphasizing the importance of seamless incorporation of materials into sophisticated processes.

Balvinder's skill set includes proficiency in Design of Experiments (DOE), Materials Engineering, Vacuum Technology, Nanotechnology, Roll-to-Roll Coating (Web Coating), Process and Product Development, as well as Program and Project Management. Throughout his career, Balvinder has held key roles in various prestigious organizations. He served as a Senior Program Manager (NPI) at Luminit LLC, prior to which he held positions such as Research Scientist, Project Manager, and Contractor at Directed Vapor Technologies Intl., Manager and Thin Film Process Engineer at Philips Electronics/IGC-Superpower Inc., Research Scientist at the Center for Advanced Sensor Technology at Stony Brook University in New York, Research Scientist at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Researcher at NIMC/NEC/NRIM Japan.