Overview

Sajal Islam is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate in Interdisciplinary Materials Science at Vanderbilt University with a strong foundation in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. His research primarily focuses on the radiation effects in wide band gap materials such as Gallium Oxide (Ga2O3), Silicon Carbide (SiC), and Gallium Nitride (GaN), aimed at advancing the resilience of power devices in space applications. His work, funded by prestigious institutions such as the US Air Force, NASA, and others, involves both experimental radiation testing and simulation to improve device performance under extreme conditions.

Sajal has hands-on experience with cutting-edge materials fabrication and characterization techniques, enabling him to analyze device failure mechanisms due to radiation exposure. He has collaborated on high-impact projects resulting in several publications in top-tier journals and conferences.

Throughout his time at Vanderbilt, Sajal has held numerous leadership roles. Currently, he serves as the President of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Student Association (ECESA) and as the Academic Co-Vice President of the Graduate Student Council (GSC), where he plays an active role in student leadership and governance.