Nikita Dubitskiy

Physicist | Research Engineer (Thin Films & Spintronics)

Moscow, RU.

About

Highly motivated Master's student and Research Engineer with over three years of continuous experimental research in condensed matter physics, specializing in epitaxial SrIrO3 thin films and oxide heterostructures. Proven expertise in advanced thin-film growth, strain engineering, multi-modal characterization (structural, spectroscopic, transport), and quantitative data analysis. Seeking a PhD position to leverage a strong publication record and deep understanding of spin-orbit coupling in advancing experimental condensed matter physics, oxide electronics, and spintronics research.

Work

Kotelnikov Institute of Radioengineering and Electronics, RAS

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Research Engineer

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

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Summary

Led advanced experimental research in condensed matter physics, focusing on epitaxial SrIrO3 thin films and oxide heterostructures within Laboratory No. 233.

Highlights

Developed and optimized epitaxial SrIrO3 thin films and oxide heterostructures using RF magnetron sputtering on various perovskite substrates (SrTiO3, LSAT, NdGaO3, LaAlO3, PMN-PT), achieving precise control over film growth and strain.

Performed advanced structural and spectroscopic characterization, utilizing XRD (out-of-plane scans, RSM), AFM, and XPS to analyze lattice parameters, crystalline quality, chemical composition, and electronic states (e.g., Ir 4f spin-orbit splitting).

Conducted comprehensive low-temperature electrical transport measurements (R(T), Hall geometry) on complex oxide heterostructures, identifying electron-phonon scattering, disorder-driven contributions, and Kondo-like behavior.

Executed quantitative data analysis, including orthogonal distance regression and uncertainty estimation, to derive physical interpretations from complex transport phenomena.

Automated measurement and data-acquisition routines with LabVIEW, significantly enhancing experimental throughput and data reproducibility for critical research.

Education

HSE University

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation
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Master of Science Physics Grade: GPA: ~8.0/10.0

Courses

Condensed Matter Physics

Superconductivity

Spintronics

MIREA – Russian Technological University

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation
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Bachelor of Engineering Nanotechnology and Microsystems Engineering Grade:

Awards

Torch Award Nominee (Driving Force in Science)

National Technological Olympiad

Recognized as a nominee for the prestigious Torch Award in the 'Driving Force in Science' category for significant contributions to scientific research.

Diploma for Active Participation in Research

MIREA - Russian Technological University

Awarded for active and dedicated participation in research initiatives and projects.

Prize-winner Diploma

HSE University (Moscow)

Received a prize-winner diploma for an outstanding presentation at the VI Student Conference 'From galactic nuclei to atomic scales'.

Prize-winner Diploma (2nd Degree)

MIPT Phystech School of Electronics, Photonics and Molecular Physics

Awarded a 2nd Degree prize-winner diploma for an impactful presentation at the 66th All-Russian Scientific Conference.

Publications

Structure and Electronic Transport in SrlrO3 Thin Films Under Epitaxial Strain Induced by Substrate Lattice Mismatch

Physics of the Solid State

Published research on the structure and electronic transport properties of SrIrO3 thin films under epitaxial strain, detailing lattice mismatch effects.

Dirac semimetal strontium iridate thin films with strong spin-orbit interaction for magnetic heterostructures

arXiv preprint

Co-authored a preprint on Dirac semimetal strontium iridate thin films, exploring strong spin-orbit interaction for magnetic heterostructures.

Structural Features, Electronic and Spin Transport in Epitaxial Thin Films of Iridates

RENSIT: Radioelectronics. Nanosystems. Information Technologies

Contributed to a publication on structural features, electronic, and spin transport in epitaxial iridate thin films.

Production of and Electronic Transport in Thin Films of Strontium Iridate

Bulletin of the Russian Academy of Sciences: Physics

Co-authored research on the production and electronic transport properties of strontium iridate thin films.

Strontium Iridates as Barrier Materials for Josephson Heterostructures

Russian Microelectronics

Contributed to a publication investigating strontium iridates as barrier materials for Josephson heterostructures.

Languages

Russian

English

Skills

Simulation

VESTA, MAUD, Materials Studio.

Programming

Python (data analysis), C++.

Deposition

RF magnetron sputtering, high-vacuum systems.

Characterization

XRD, RSM, AFM, XPS, low-temperature transport measurements.

Software

OriginPro, MATLAB, LabVIEW, COMSOL Multiphysics.

Modeling & Design

SolidWorks (2D/3D mechanical modeling), Altium Designer (PCB and electronic circuit design).

References

References

Available upon request.