Nancy V. Saldanha
e-mail: nsaldanh@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering, GPA: 3.5
May 2011
Dissertation: Modeling, Design and Fabrication of Orthogonal and Psuedo-orthogonal Frequcncy Coded SAW
Wireless Spread Sprectrum RFID Sensor Tags
Adviser: Dr. Donald C. Malocha
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, GPA: 3.6
August 2003
Thesis: Coupling of Modes model and Analysis of One-Port SAW Resonators on Langanite and Langatate
University of Central Florida, GPA: 3.9
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Orlando, FL
August 2001
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Consortium for Applied Acoustoelectronic Technology, University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
Postdoctoral Associate
May 2011 – Present
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Research involving Matlab simulation and development of novel devices and techniques for multi-sensor
surface acoustic wave (SAW) RFID sensor tags
Assist in proposal writing and graduate student research supervision
Consortium for Applied Acoustoelectronic Technology, University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
Graduate Research Assistant
August 2004 – May 2011
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Modeled and designed orthogonal frequency coded SAW RFID sensor tags for temperature sensing as
part of a NASA STTR program
Implemented Matlab code for coupling of modes model to simulate and design, SAW resonators, delay
lines, and sensors
Worked on experimental extraction of model parameters such as SAW velocity, coupling and reflectivity
for use in device modeling
Designed, and fabricated photolithography masks using CAD layout tools and Interserv Pattern Generator
Gained significant experience in fabrication of devices using standard photolithography processes
Performed RF measurements of device S-parameters and data acquisition using Automatic Network
Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, and Impedance Analyzer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Networks Engineering Group, TriQuint Semiconductor Inc.
Design Engineer
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Apopka, FL
August 2007– August 2009
Designed custom RF and IF surface acoustic wave filters and duplexers using ADS, Microwave Office,
and HFSS for use in communication applications such as WLAN, WiMAX, GPS, CDMA, GSM,
WCDMA and Bluetooth
Responsible for engineering deliverables, including, product design, DFMEA, preparation of drawings
and product specification
Coordinated with production engineer and manufacturing plant to ensure that products are six-sigma
compliant and customer product delivery dates would be met
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Dept., University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
Adjunct Faculty
August 2011 – Present
Semiconductor Devices I (EEE 3350)–– Instructor
Lectured on topics related to semiconductor device physics and electronic devices including p-n
junctions, bipolar transistors and field effect transistors
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Dept., University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
Teaching Assistant
August 2009 – May 2011
Fabrication of Solid State Devices (EEE 5356) ––Lab Instructor
Instructed students in the use of standard semiconductor processing techniques to fabricate
functional MOSFET and BJT devices and to use DC probe station and curve tracers for device
measurements
Principles of Electrical Engineering (EGN 3373) ---Supplemental Instructor/Grader
Lead discussion sessions and graded exams
COMPUTER SKILLS
MathCAD, Mat lab, C and C++ programming, Microwave Office, ADS, HFSS and MS Office (Word,
Excel and PowerPoint), L-Edit, MS Visio, LaTex
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
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Fabrication of Solid State Devices
Fiber Optic Communications
Optoelectronic Devices
RF and Microwave Communications
Advanced Electromagnetics
Communication Theory and Communication System Design
AWARDS
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Florida Space Grant (2009)
NASA GSRP Fellow (2004-2007)
IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium Poster Competition Finalist (2006)
Kersten Fellow (2001-2003)
Florida Academic Scholarship (1997-2001)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, Member
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Student Member
IEEE Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control Society, Student Member
Society of Women Engineers, Student Member
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PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
N. Saldanha, D.C. Malocha, “Improved Reflectivity and Velocity Model for Aluminum Gratings on YZ
LiNbO3 ,” IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control, vol. 58, no. 4, pp.
798-807, April 2011.
D.R. Gallagher, M.W. Gallagher, N. Saldanha, J.M. Pavlina, D.C. Malocha, "Spread Spectrum
Orthogonal Frequency Coded SAW Tags and Sensors Using Harmonic Operation," IEEE Transactions on
Microwave Theory and Techniques, vol.58, no.3, pp.674-679, March 2010.
W.C.Wilson, D.C. Malocha, N.Kozlovski, D.R. Gallagher, B. Fisher, J. Pavlina, N. Saldanha, D. Puccio,
G.M. Atkinson, "Orthogonal Frequency Coded SAW Sensors for Aerospace SHM Applications," IEEE
Sensors Journal, vol.9, no.11, pp.1546-1556, Nov. 2009.
D.R. Gallagher, D.C. Malocha, D. Puccio, N. Saldanha, "Orthogonal frequency coded filters for use in
ultra-wideband communication systems," , IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and
Frequency Control, vol.55, no.3, pp.696-703, March 2008.
D. Puccio, D.C. Malocha, N. Saldanha, M.P. da Cunha, "SAW Parameters on Y-cut Langasite Structured
Materials," , IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control, vol.54, no.9,
pp.1873-1881, September 2007.
D. Puccio, D.C. Malocha, N. Saldanha, D.R. Gallagher, and J. H. Hines “Orthogonal Frequency Coding
for SAW Tagging and Sensors,” IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency
Control, vol. 53, No. 2, Feb. 2006.
CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
N. Saldanha, D.C. Malocha, “Low Loss SAW RFID Tags for Space Applications,” 2008 IEEE
International Ultrasonics Symposium, Nov. 2008, Beijing, China.
S. Malocha, B.P. Abbott, N. Saldanha, A. Bayram, P.A.Girard, "COM analysis for LSAW filters," IEEE
International Ultrasonics Symposium, 2008. vol., no., pp.1936-1939, 2-5 Nov. 2008, Beijing, China.
D.C. Malocha, J. Pavlina, D. Gallagher, N.Kozlovski, B. Fisher, N. Saldanha, D. Puccio, "Orthogonal
frequency coded SAW sensors and RFID design principles," 2008 IEEE International Frequency Control
Symposium, vol., no., pp.278-283, 19-21 May 2008.
N. Saldanha, D.C. Malocha, “Design Parameters for SAW Multi-Tone Frequency Coded Reflectors,”
2007 IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium, Oct. 2007, pp. 2087-2090.
N. Saldanha, D. Puccio, and D.C. Malocha, “Experimental Measurements and Modeling of Aluminum
Reflection Gratings on YZ LiNbO3 for OFC SAW Sensors,” 2006 IEEE International Frequency Control
Symposium,Miami, FL.
N. Saldanha, D. Puccio, and D.C. Malocha, “Experimental and Predicted TCF and SAW Parameters on
LGT [0o, 132o, ψ] Substrates,” 2005 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
D. Puccio, D.C. Malocha, N. Saldanha, "Multiple access SAW sensors using orthogonal frequency
coding," 2005 IEEE Sensors, vol., no., pp.4 pp., Oct. 30 2005-Nov. 3 2005.
D. Puccio, D. Malocha, N. Saldanha, "Implementation of orthogonal frequency coded SAW devices
using apodized reflectors," Proceedings of the 2005 IEEE International Frequency Control Symposium
and Exposition, vol., no., pp.892-896, 29-31 Aug. 2005.
D. Puccio, D.C. Malocha, N. Saldanha, “Investigations of New Materials, CTGS and CNGS for SAW
Applications.” 2003 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, Honolulu, HI.
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D. Puccio, N. Saldanha, D.C. Malocha and M.Pereira da Cunha, “Saw Reflectivity and Resonator
Results for LGT and LGN”, Conference Proceedings of 2002 IEEE International Symposium on
Frequency Control.
I.G. Mina, S.S.N. Bharadwaja, J. Raviprakash, S. Troiler-McKinstry, N. Saldanha, and T. Mayer,
“Molding of High Aspect Ratio Ferroelectric Microstructures,” 2004 IEEE International Ultrasonics,
Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control Joint 50th Anniversary Conference, pp 258-261.
S. S. N. Bharadwaja, D. J. Won, H. Fang, V. Gopalan, S. Trolier-McKinstry, N.Saldanha and T. Mayer,
“Processing and Properties of High Aspect Ratio Ferroelectric Structures,” 2004 IEEE International
Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control Joint 50th Anniversary Conference, pp 189-192 .
PRESENTATIONS
N. Saldanha, D.C. Malocha. Low Loss SAW RFID Tags for Space Applications 2008 IEEE
International Ultrasonics Symposium, Beijing, China.
N. Saldanha, D.C. Malocha. Design Parameters for SAW Multi-Tone Frequency Coded Reflectors, 2007
IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, New York, NY
N. Saldanha, D. Puccio, and D.C. Malocha. Experimental Measurements and Modeling of Aluminum
Reflection Gratings on YZ LiNbO3 for OFC SAW Sensors. 2006 IEEE International Frequency Control
Symposium, Miami, FL.
N. Saldanha, D. Puccio, and D.C. Malocha. Experimental and Predicted TCF and SAW Parameters on
LGT [0o, 132o, ψ] Substrates. 2005 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Adult Literacy League Tutor
Shepherd’s Hope Free Clinic Volunteer
CITIZENSHIP
United States Of America
REFERNCES
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