Stephen K.

Stephen K. is a Senior Yield Enhancement Engineer at TSMC since July 2021, where a structured methodology has led to over a 50% reduction in defect fail rates for 5nm and 4nm technology processes. Prior experience includes serving as a Graduate Student Researcher at UC Berkeley College of Engineering from May 2019 to May 2021, investigating substrate-induced strain effects in spintronics, and as an Undergraduate Researcher where a comprehensive study on spin-to-charge conversion in all-oxide systems was conducted. Stephen K. also gained hands-on experience as an Engineering Intern at Micro-Vu Corp., managing the operation of CNC machinery, and held various retail positions from July 2014 to January 2018, developing time management and analytical skills. Educationally, Stephen K. holds a Master of Science degree in Materials Science from UC Berkeley and a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering, along with an Associate of Science degree in Engineering from Santa Rosa Junior College.