Hi, I'm Shreyan Datta
Ph.D. Candidate in Nanophotonics & Biosensing
Specializing in nanophotonics and plasmonics with 4+ years of hands-on experience in optimizing fabrication processes and advanced material characterization methods.
Ph.D. Candidate in Nanophotonics & Biosensing
Specializing in nanophotonics and plasmonics with 4+ years of hands-on experience in optimizing fabrication processes and advanced material characterization methods.
I’m a Nanofabrication Process Engineer and fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in Electrical Engineering, with over 4 years of hands-on experience in CMOS-compatible fabrication, FIB-SEM, EDS, AFM, UV-Vis, FTIR, and Raman spectroscopy.
My work spans across three advanced ZEISS SEM platforms at MIT.nano and SUNY Buffalo, where I’ve driven a sensor fabrication process and achieved high accuracy in nanoscale feature extraction from SEM Imaging. I specialize in bridging design, fabrication, and marketing teams through feedback-driven workflows that accelerate iteration and insight.
My research contributions include multiple publications and a patent-pending sensor platform. I bring a strong background in biosensing, yield analysis, and defect diagnostics, with a focus on scalable nanomanufacturing solutions.
Beyond the lab, I serve as Vice President of the Electrical Engineering Graduate Student Association at SUNY Buffalo, where I advocate for research excellence and student leadership.
In nanophotonics, plasmonics, and advanced material characterization
In prestigious journals and conferences in the field
Industry-standard semiconductor processing methods
The State University of New York at Buffalo, 2026
Metalenz
May 2025 – August 2025
Developed advanced image processing pipelines and conducted in-depth nanoscale analysis of metasurface optics as part of the imaging and process team.
The State University of New York at Buffalo
August 2021 - Present
Conducting advanced research in nanophotonics and biosensing, focusing on novel fabrication methods and material characterization.
The State University of New York at Buffalo
July 2022, July 2024
Taught Signals and Systems to 20+ students, covering advanced techniques (Fourier, Laplace, Z-transforms) for real-world signal processing applications across various engineering systems.
The State University of New York at Buffalo
August 2021 - December 2024
University at Kentucky
May 2020 - May 2021
Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
May 2019 - July 2019
Explored optical communication components, simulated modulators, and proposed an optical full adder, published in IEEE.
Developed a cost-effective three-step cleanroom fabrication process for high-performance Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy sensors, reducing costs by 85% while achieving 100× signal enhancement.
Explored polymorphic nanophotonic ALU design, optimizing integration of 14nm CMOS and 45nm/32nm Silicon Photonics, achieving 70% latency reduction and 30% frequency increase.
The State University of New York at Buffalo
Expected January 2026
Specialization: Nanophotonics & Biosensing
GPA: 3.9/4.0
The State University of New York at Buffalo
May 2023
GPA: 3.89/4.0
National Institute of Technology Durgapur
May 2017
GPA: 8.88/10.0
Small Methods, 2024
Developed novel SERS sensors using a unique NPoLM architecture, demonstrating significant enhancement in Raman signal intensity for biosensing applications.
ACM Sensys, 2021
Explored the design and scalability of a CMOS-integrated nanophotonic ALU, providing guidelines for improving computational throughput in next-generation logic architectures.
University at Buffalo, Electrical Engineering Department Poster Competition
Presented research at UB Student Excellence Showcase (2023), highlighting advancements in nanophotonics and biosensing.
Filed a provisional patent and International Patent Application (PCT) for sensors using liquid metal-based nanophotonic structures. Published as WO2024054949A1.
Electrical Engineering Graduate Student Association, SUNY Buffalo
September 2023 - September 2025
Led initiatives benefiting 150+ graduate students through professional development and funding support.
Mark Diamond Research Fund (MDRF), SUNY Buffalo
April 2025
Reviewed and scored graduate research funding proposals as part of the MDRF selection committee. Contributed to funding decisions by evaluating technical merit, feasibility, and research impact.
Entrepreneurship Development Cell, NIT Durgapur
August 2017 - May 2021
Innovation Cell Head – Elected as the first student representative to bridge the Entrepreneurship Development Cell with the newly formed Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, spearheading the integration of student-driven innovation initiatives with national incubation goals, and catalyzing early-stage mentorship, ideation challenges, and proof-of-concept development at NIT Durgapur. Helped organize the 2nd largest Entrepreneurship Summit in Eastern India (2021) with over 2000 attendees, alongside year-round entrepreneurial initiatives. Secured seed funding for NIT Durgapur-based student startups.
National Institute of Technology Durgapur
July 2018 - May 2021
Raised department concerns at student council, collaborated with administration during COVID lockdown to ease student learning and academic progress.
National Institute of Technology Durgapur
March 2019 - May 2021
Spearheaded partnerships with 100+ corporations, streamlining hiring logistics and increasing student job placements by 71%. Led a 22-member team, assisting 600+ peers in securing roles at top firms.
Feel free to reach out for research collaborations, speaking engagements, or to discuss potential opportunities.
shreyand@buffalo.edu
Phone
+1 716 604 7352
Location
Buffalo, New York