REMOTE Work at the CNF:

The CNF is a hands-on research enabling facility, offering access to a complete tool set and the support of an experienced technical staff.  Scientists are trained to use CNF tools and guided by CNF staff as they address their research opportunities.

In limited circumstances, the CNF staff can also engage in remote projects; that is, fabrication with the direct involvement of CNF staff members and only the off-site involvement of the researcher.  Remote projects are more correctly identified as "service" rather than "research."  They are limited to activities in which the CNF staff will perform routine lithography or pattern transfer, but will not engage in research decisions or judgments about the quality of an experimental circumstance.

Although this concept can be subtle,  there is a clear distinction between the deposition of a thin nitride film and the fabrication of an integrated, multi-layer nano-fluidic device.  The CNF User Program Managers can advise interested parties on the possibilities, constraints, and costs of such remote work.

Other REMOTE Options:

In addition, the CNF supports the activities of several independent fabrication consultants, who will accept contract work with interested parties.  Although not formally affiliated with the CNF, these contractors are trained CNF users, offering expertise in a variety of fabrication technologies and providing their own liability insurance.  The CNF will advertise fabrication opportunities, however the prospective employers must negotiate the terms of service directly with the applicants.

The CNF can neither mediate these discussions nor endorse the capabilities of individual consultants.  Thoughtful deliberation is recommended to all parties.

All remote work is guided by the provisions of the CNF User Program, and as with all other CNF projects, requires a proposal form (statement of work), a properly signed New User application, and proof of liability insurance appropriate to the activity.

Please refer questions or comments to: userprogram[at]cnf.cornell.edu

CNF Users / Consultants:

Name: Marcus Gingerich, Ph.D.
Contact Information:
  Email: mdgingerich@yahoo.com
  Telephone: 607 227-7457
Services Offered: 1) Consultation in the design and development of your fabrication process. 2) Contract fabrication of micro/nanofabricated devices following your complete fabrication process, or 3) Performance of individual process step(s) to aid in completion of your fabrication process. References available upon request.
 

Name: Stephen A. Jones
Contact Information:
  Email: saj0716@gmail.com
  Telephone: Cell 607-251-6060
Services Offered: I am one of the most prolific CNF Users, with several Industrial customers. I am fully insured and have 30 years experience. I will operate any CNF tool at your behest.

Name: Jay VanDelden, Ph.D., EigenPhase Technologies
Contact Information:
  Email: jvd@eigenphase.com
  Telephone: Office 607 387-3025
  Telephone: Cell 607 351-3592
Services Offered: Contract Nanofabrication of Prototype Devices including: CAD Layout, Mask Making, Resist Processing, Contact/Optical/E-Beam Lithography, RIE, DRIE, Wet Etching, PECVD, LPCVD, Thermal Oxidation, ALD, Evaporation, Wafer Bonding/Drilling/Dicing, CMP, AFM, SEM and more.

If you would like to be listed as a CNF User / Consultant, please email the above information to userprogram[at]cnf.cornell.edu.