Utkur Mirsaidov

Utkur Mirsaidov is an Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS), affiliated with the Department of Biological Sciences and the Centre for BioImaging Sciences. His research focuses on understanding nanoscale processes critical for semiconductor fabrication and renewable energy materials. He employs advanced in situ TEM imaging techniques to study nanomaterial synthesis, catalytic processes, and challenges in 3D nano-architecture fabrication for microelectronics.

Research Themes:

• Semiconductor Scaling: Developing processes to overcome fabrication challenges in 3D nano-architectures for next-generation chips.
• Catalyst Dynamics: Investigating structure-activity relationships in nanoparticle catalysts under reactive conditions.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Rationalizing one-pot and seed-mediated methods through real-time imaging.

His work bridges materials science and engineering, with recent trends emphasizing:

• Real-time observation of nanoscale etching/growth mechanisms.
• Electrochemical and liquid-phase TEM applications.
• Sustainable nanomaterials for electronics and energy.

Laboratory and Team: Director of the Mirsaidov Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary nanomaterials research. Collaborates with funding agencies and industry partners on semiconductor and energy projects.