Kuljit Virk

Kuljit Virk serves as a Senior Scientist Manager in the Sensitivity Roadmap and Physics Modeling Group at KLA since April 2017, focusing on advanced optical detection methods for CMOS device defects. Previously, Kuljit held positions as a Senior Research Scientist and Principal Engineer in companies such as KLA and Western Digital, respectively. Experience includes developing Monte-Carlo modeling techniques for signal-to-noise ratio analysis, as well as uncovering limitations in optical inspection for 3DNAND devices. Earlier work at Silvaco involved advancing simulation capabilities in various electronic devices, while postdoctoral research at Columbia University included innovative modeling of nanostructures. Kuljit earned a Ph.D. in Physics, specializing in Semiconductors and Optics, from the University of Toronto, alongside a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics from the same institution and The University of British Columbia.