Ali
Shafaghi
Turning complex manufacturing
challenges into reliable
engineering solutions.
MEMS Process Engineer
Munich · Germany
Selected Work
Featured
Projects
A closer look at engineering projects that create measurable impact through design, fabrication and process optimization.
Integrated Colloidal Scanning Probe Platform
SU-8-based scanning probe platform integrating custom tip geometries, colloidal microparticles, and optical fibers.
Low-Power SU-8 Thermal Actuator
Low-power SU-8/Cu bimorph actuator achieving 63 µm out-of-plane displacement, designed for potential use in fluidic and underwater environments.
Cavitation-on-Chip Microfluidic Reactor
Eight-orifice silicon–glass reactor enabling cavitation at lower pressure and multiple flow regimes on one chip.
Engineering Approach
How I Engineer
I take MEMS devices from concept to reliable manufacturing through fabrication, process development, characterization and engineering analysis.
Fabricate
Building MEMS devices in cleanroom environments using advanced microfabrication processes.
DRIE · Lithography · SU-8 · CVD · PVD · Wafer Processing
Develop
Designing robust manufacturing processes with a focus on yield, repeatability and scalability.
Process Development · Design for Manufacturability (DFM) · Root Cause Analysis · DOE · Yield Improvement
Validate
Characterizing device performance through metrology and experimental validation.
SEM · AFM · Profilometry · Probe Station · Raman Spectroscopy
Analyze
Using simulation and data analysis to guide engineering decisions.
COMSOL Multiphysics · ANSYS Fluent · MATLAB · Python
About
Beyond every
successful process
is an engineer who
never stops improving.
I thrive on transforming complex fabrication challenges into repeatable, high-yield processes. My work combines hands-on experience in advanced microfabrication with data-driven analysis to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.
Curiosity, attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement drive everything I do — in the cleanroom, in the lab and in every decision.
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Precision
I focus on the details that matter, ensuring accuracy and reliability in every process step.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
I work closely with diverse teams to bridge ideas and turn challenges into practical solutions.
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Continuous Improvement
I embrace learning and iteration to optimize processes and create lasting impact.
Engineering Insights
Engineering thinking.
Shared.
Practical knowledge, real project experience, and lessons learned from the cleanroom.
