Ashish Kulkarni

Ashish Kulkarni is a seasoned professional in materials science and engineering with extensive experience in process development and research. Currently serving as a Manager in Process Development Engineering at Veeco since August 2021, Ashish leads a team responsible for advancing Ion Beam Deposition systems for top-tier memory customers. Previous roles include a Research Associate position at Brookhaven National Laboratory and a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where Ashish pioneered innovative methods for creating 3D microstructures, contributing to notable publications. Educational qualifications comprise a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois, an M.Tech. from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, and a B.Tech. from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology.