Mim Lal Nakarmi
Professorand Director of Coordinated Engineering & Engineering Honors
Physics
Location: 3438 Ingersoll Hall
Phone: 718.951.5418
Fax: 718.951.4407
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Mim Lal Nakarmi is a professor of physics and director of the Coordinated Engineering Program at Brooklyn College. He also served as Chairperson in Physics department from Fall 2015 to Spring 2020. He joined Brooklyn College as an assistant professor of physics in 2007. Previously, he worked as an assistant professor at Kathmandu University and as a research associate in the Physics Department at Kansas State University. His research interest is in experimental semiconductor physics. His research focused on the development of semiconductor materials for photonic applications. His research work has contributed in the development of AlGaN- and AlN-based deep ultraviolet (UV) light emitting diodes and photodetectors. He has published over 60 papers and has a pending patent application on UV light emission technology.
Education:
Ph.D., Kansas State University - 2005 (Physics, General)
M.S., Birla Institute of Technology and Science - 1997 (Electronics)
M.Sc., Tribhuvan University - 1994 (Physics)
Areas of Expertise:
Growth of wide bandgap semiconductors such as GaN, AlN, ZnO, h-BN using Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) techniques; characterize the materials for the fundamental understanding of electrical, structural, and optical properties of semiconductor epitaxy and nano-structures; design and fabrication of optoelectronic devices. More information is available at http://userhome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/mlnakarmi/.
Books and Publications
Prakash Joshi, Umesh Lawaju, Anupam K.C, Mim Nakarmi, and Ramani Pradhan, "Characterization of carbon derived from candle by flame-soot method for counter electrodes of dye-sensitized solar cells", BIBECHANA
20, 205-212 (2023),
(Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2023
Deependra Das Mulmi, Raju Bhattarai, Ram Bahadur Thapa, Rashmi Koju, and Mim Lal Nakarmi, "Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants by lysozyme mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles", Bull. Mater. Sci. (2022) 45: 75. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2022
Joshi, P., Maharjan, N., & Nakarmi, M. L. (2022). Comparative Study of Fire-Gilded and Electroplated Gold Films on Copper Substrates. Journal of Nepal Physical Society, 8(3), 13-19 (2022). https://doi.org/10.3126/jnphyssoc.v8i3.50717 (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2022
Prakash Joshi, Nikesh Maharjan, Anupam K.C., and Mim Lal Nakarmi, "Characterization of Gold Thin Films Deposited by Centuries-old Fire-gilding Method", Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Physics Vol. 60, Feb 2022, pp 117-125. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2022
N. Maharjan*, P. Joshi, R. C. Rai, and M. L. Nakarmi, "Atomic-like emissions in UV region from hexagonal boron nitride crystal powders", J. of Luminescence 234, 117944 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlumin.2021.117944 (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2021
Nikesh Maharjan and Mim Lal Nakarmi, "Luminescence properties of hexagonal boron nitride powders probed by deep UV photoluminescence spectroscopy",MRS Advances (2021). DOI https://doi.org/10.1557/s43580-021-00059-4 (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2021
N. Maharjan*, R. C. Rai, D. D. Mulmi, and M. L. Nakarmi, "Observation of bandgap renormalization in mesoscopic zinc oxide particles" J. of Luminescence 219, 116879 (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2020
Nikesh Maharjan and Mim Lal Nakarmi, "Observation of atomic-like transition in Sapphire crystal by deep UV photoluminescence spectroscopy", MRS Advances 2020, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1557/adv.2020.200 (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2020
Nikesh Maharjan*, Deependra Das Mulmi, Mim Lal Nakarmi,"Optical transitions in lysozyme mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles probed by deep UV photoluminescence", Optik-International Journal for Light and Electron 202, 163622 (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2020
N. Maharjan, R. C. Rai, D. D. Mulmi, and M. L. Nakarmi, "Observation of bandgap renormalization in mesoscopic zinc oxide particles" Journal of Luminescence, online DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlumin.2019.116879. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2019
Nikesh Maharjan, Deependra Das Mulmi, Mim Lal Nakarmi, "Optical transitions in lysozyme mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles probed by deep UV photoluminescence", Optik-International Journal for Light and Electron, )available online Oct 14, 2019. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijleo.2019.163622. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2019
Nikesh Maharjan, Mim Lal Nakarmi, and Vladimir Chaldyshev, "Resonant optical studies of GaAs/AlGaAs Multiple
Quantum Well based Bragg Structures at excited states", MRS Advances 2019 (DOI: 10.1557/adv.2019.21). (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2019
Deependra Das Mulmi, Biplav Dahala, Hak-Yong Kim, Mim Lal Nakarmi, and Gopal Panthi, "Optical and photocatalytic properties of lysozyme mediated titanium dioxide nanoparticles", Optik - International Journal for Light and Electron Optics, Vol 154, 769-776 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijleo.2017.10.120 (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2018
V. V. Chaldyshev, E. V. Kundelev, A. N. Poddubny, A. P. Vasil'ev, M. A. Yagovkina, Y. Chen, N. Maharjand, Z. Liu, M. L. Nakarmi, and N. M. Shakya, "Optical Properties of AlGaAs/GaAs Resonant Bragg Structure at the second quantum state", Semiconductors 52, 447-451 (2018). (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2018
Leela Pradhan Joshi, Yamuna Poudel, Mim Lal Nakarmi, Pradip Raj Niraula, Shankar Prasad Shrestha, "Preparation and Characterization of Zinc Oxide Based Photoanode for Dye-sensitized Solar Cell using Delonix Regia Natural Dye Extract" Journal of Nepal Physical Society, vol 4, pg 1-6 (2017). http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnphyssoc.v4i1.17329 (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2017
Y. Chen,N. Maharjan Z. Liu, M. L. Nakarmi, V. V. Chaldyshev, E. V. Kundelev, A. N. Poddubny, A. P. Vasil?ev, M. A. Yagovkina, and N. M. Shakya "Resonant optical properties of AlGaAs/GaAs multiple-quantum-well based Bragg structure at the second quantum state", JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS 121, 103101 (2017) (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2017
R. C. Rai, J. Hinz, G. X. A. Petronilo, F. Sun, H. Zeng, M. L. Nakarmi and P. R. Niraula, "Signature of structural distortion in optical spectra of YFe2O4 thin film", AIP Advances 6, 025021 (2016). (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2016
Cai, B., M.L. Nakarmi, B.S. Franks and R.C. Rai. "Electro-optical Effects and Temperature-dependent Electrical Properties of LuFe2O4 Thin Films." Thin Solid Films 562: 490-94. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2014
Oder, Tom Nelson, Andrew Smith, Mark Freeman, Michael McMaster, Bo Cai and Mim Lal Nakarami. "Properties of ZnO Thin Films Co-doped With Lithium and Phosphorus." Journal of Electronic Materials. Online first in March issue. DOI: 10.1007/s11664-014-3074-9. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2014
Cai, B., M.L. Nakarmi, T.N. Oder, M. McMaster, N. Velpukonda and A. Smith. "Elevated Temperature Dependent Transport Properties of Phosphorus and Arsenic Doped Zinc Oxide Thin Films." Journal of Applied Physics 114: 223709. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2013
Oder, T.N., A. Smith, M. Freeman, M. McMaster, B. Cai and M.L. Nakarmi. "Properties of Sputter Deposited ZnO Films Co-doped With Lithium and Phosphorus." Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings 1494: Z04-48. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2013
Nakarmi, M.L., B. Cai, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Three-step Growth Method for High-quality AlN Epilayers." Physica Status Solidi A 209: 126-29. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2012
Rai, R.C., A. Delmont, A. Sprow, B. Cai and M.L. Nakarmi. "Spin-Charge-Orbital Coupling in Multiferroic LuFe2O4 Thin Films." Applied Physics Letters 100: 212904. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2012
Rai, R.C., M. Guminia, S. Wilser, B. Cai and M.L. Nakarmi. "Elevated Temperature Dependence of Energy Band Gap of ZnO Thin Films Grown by E-Beam Deposition." Journal of Applied Physics 111: 073511. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2012
Rai, R.C., S. Wilser, M. Guminiak, B. Cai and M.L. Nakarmi. "Optical and Electronic Properties of NiFe2O4 and CoFe2O4 Thin Films." Applied Physics A 104. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2011
Cai, Bo and Mim L. Nakarmi. "TEM Analysis of Microstructures of AlN/Sapphire Grown by MOCVD." Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings 1202: I05. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2010
Chen, Zhuo, T. Salagaj, C. Jenson, K. Strobl, Mim Nakarmi and Kai Shum. "ZnO Nanostructures Epitaxially Grown on ZnO Seeded Si (100) Substrates by Chemical Vapor Deposition." Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings 1178: AA06-21. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2009
Chen, Zhuo, T. Salagaj, C. Jenson, K. Strobl, Mim Nakarmi and Kai Shum." ZnO Thin Film Deposition on Sapphire Substrates by Chemical Vapor Deposition." Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings 1167: O07-09. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2009
Chen, Zhuo, T. Salagaj, C. Jenson, K. Strobl, V. Hongpinyo, Boon Ooi, Mim Nakarmi and Kai Shum. "Two-photon Absorption Induced Photoluminescence in a ZnO Nanostructure." Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings 1178: AA09-13. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2009
Nakarmi, M.L., N. Nepal, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Photoluminescence Studies of Impurity Transitions in Mg-doped AlGaN Alloys." Applied Physics Letters 94: 091903. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2009
Dahal, R., J. Li, Z.Y. Fan, M.L. Nakarmi, T.M. Al Tahtamouni, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "AlN MSM and Schottky Photodetectors." Journal of Physics C: Solid State Physics 5: 2148. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2008
Sedhain, A., N. Nepal, M.L. Nakarmi, T.M. Al Tahtamouni, J.Y. Lin, H.X. Jiang, Z. Gu and J.H. Edgar. "Photoluminescence Properties of AlN Homoepilayers With Different Orientations." Applied Physics Letters 93: 041905. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2008
Pantha, B.N., N. Nepal, T.M. Al Tahtamouni, M.L. Nakarmi, J. Li, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Correlation Between Biaxial Stress and Free Exciton Transition in AlN Epilayers." Applied Physics Letters 91: 121117. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2007
Pantha, B.N., R. Dahal, M.L. Nakarmi, N. Nepal, J. Li, J.Y. Lin, H.X. Jiang, Q.S. Paduano and David Weyburne. "Correlation Between Optoelectronic and Structural Properties and Epilayer Thickness of AlN." Applied Physics Letters 90: 241101. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2007
Fan, Z.Y., J. Li, M.L. Nakarmi, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "AlGaN/GaN/AlN Quantum-well Field-effect Transistors With Highly Resistive AlN Epilayers." Applied Physics Letters 88: 073513. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2006
Li, J., Z.Y. Fan, R. Dahal, M.L. Nakarmi, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "200 nm Deep Ultraviolet Photodetectors Based on AlN." Applied Physics Letters 89: 213510. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2006
Nakarmi, M.L., N. Nepal, C. Ugolini, T.M. Altahtamouni, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Correlation Between Optical and Electrical Properties of Mg-doped AlN Epilayers." Applied Physics Letters 89: 152120. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2006
Nepal, N., J. Li, M.L. Nakarmi, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Exciton localization in AlGaN Alloys." Applied Physics Letters 88: 062103. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2006
Nepal, N., J. Shakya, M.L. Nakarmi, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Deep Ultraviolet Photoluminescence Studies of AlN Photonic Crystals." Applied Physics Letters 88: 133113. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2006
Nepal, N., K.B. Nam, J. Li, M.L. Nakarmi, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Higher Lying Conduction Band in GaN and AlN Probed by Photoluminescence Spectroscopy." Applied Physics Letters 88: 261919. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2006
Nepal, N., M.L. Nakarmi, H.U. Jang, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Growth and Photoluminescence Studies of Zn-doped AlN Epilayers." Applied Physics Letters 89: 192111. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2006
Nepal, N., M.L. Nakarmi, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Photoluminescence Studies of Impurity Transitions in AlGaN Alloys." Applied Physics Letters 89: 092107. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2006
Nepal, N., M.L. Nakarmi, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Time-resolved Photoluminescence Studies of Mg-doped AlN Epilayers." Proceedings of SPIE 6118: 61180E. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2006
Wu, B., J. Bai, V.L. Tassev, M. Lal Nakarmi, W. Sun, X. Huang, M. Dudley, H. Zhang, D.F. Bliss, J. Lin, H. Jiang, J. Yang and M. Asif Khan. "Stress Evolution During the Early Stages of AlN Vapor Growth." Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings 892: 0892-FF26-01.1. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2006
Nakarmi, M.L., K.H. Kim, M. Khizar, Z.Y. Fan, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Electrical and Optical Properties of Mg-doped Al0.7Ga0.3N Alloys." Applied Physics Letters 86: 092108. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2005
Nakarmi, M.L., N. Nepal, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Unintentionally Doped n-type Al0.67Ga0.33N Epilayers." Applied Physics Letters 86: 261902. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2005
Nam, K.B., M.L. Nakarmi, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Deep Impurity Transitions Involving Cation Vacancies and Complexes in AlGaN Alloys." Applied Physics Letters 86: 222108. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2005
Nepal, N., J. Li, M.L. Nakarmi, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang,"Temperature and Compositional Dependence of the Energy Bandgap of AlGaN Alloys." Applied Physics Letters 87: 242104. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2005
Chen, L. and B.J. Skromme; R.F. Dalmau, R. Schlesser and Z. Sitar; C. Chen, W. Sun, J. Yang and M.A. Khan; M.L. Nakarmi, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Band-edge Exciton States in AlN Single Crystals and Epitaxial Layers." Applied Physics Letters 85: 4334. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2004
Fan, Z.Y., M.L. Nakarmi, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Delta-doped AlGaN/GaN Heterostructure Field-Effect Transistors With Incorporation of AlN Epilayers." Symposium Proceeding, Material Research Society 798: 101. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2004
Kim, K.H., Z.Y. Fan, M. Khizar, M.L. Nakarmi, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "AlGaN-based Ultraviolet Light-emitting Diodes Grown on AlN Epilayers." Applied Physics Letters 85: 4777. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2004
Nakarmi, M.L., K. Zhu, K.H. Kim, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Transport Properties of Gighly Conductive n-type Al-rich AlxGa1-xN (x > 0.7)." Applied Physics Letters 85: 3769. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2004
Nakarmi, M.L., K.H. Kim, K. Zhu, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang." Mg doped Al-rich AlGaN Alloys for Deep UV Emitters." Proceedings of the SPIE International Society for Optical Engineering 5530: 54. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2004
Nam, K.B., J. Li, M.L. Nakarmi, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Unique Optical Properties of AlGaN Alloys and Related Ultraviolet Emitter." Applied Physics Letters 85: 5264. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2004
Nam, K.B., M.L. Nakarmi, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Time-resolved Photoluminescence Studies of Si & Mg-doped AlN Epilayers." Proceeding of SPIE 5352: 188. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2004
Nepal, N., K.B. Nam, M.L. Nakarmi, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Optical Properties of the Nitrogen Vacancy in AlN Epilayers." Applied Physics Letters 84: 1090. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2004
Nepal, N., M.L. Nakarmi, K.B. Nam, J.Y. Lin and H. X. Jiang. "Acceptor-bound Exciton Transition in Mg-doped AlN Epilayer." Applied Physics Letters 85 2271. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2004
Zhu, K., M.L. Nakarmi, K.H. Kim, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Silicon Doping Dependence of Highly Conductive n-type Al0.7Ga0.3N Epilayers." Applied Physics Letters 85: 4669. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2004
Frazier, R.M., G.T. Thaler, C.R. Abernathy and S.J. Pearton; M.L. Nakarmi, K.B. Nam, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang; J. Kelly, R. Rairigh and A.F. Hebard; J.M. Zavada; and R.G. Wilson. "Transition Metal Ion Implantation Into AlGaN." Journal of Applied Physics 94: 4956. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2003
Frazier, R.M., J. Stapleton, G.T. Thaler, C.R. Abernathy and S.J. Pearton; R. Rairigh, J. Kelly and A.F. Hebard; M.L. Nakarmi, K.B. Nam, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang; J.M. Zavada; and R.G. Wilson. "Properties of Co-,Cr-,or Mn-implanted AlN." Journal of Applied Physics 94: 1592. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2003
Li, J., K.B. Nam, M.L. Nakarmi, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Band Structure and Fundamental Optical Transitions in Wurzite AlN." Applied Physics Letters 83: 5163. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2003
Nakarmi, M.L., K.H. Kim, J. Li, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Enhanced p-type Conduction in GaN and AlGaN by Mg-d-doping." Applied Physics Letters 82: 3041. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2003
Nam, K.B., J. Li, M.L. Nakarmi, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Epitaxial Growth and Time-resolved Photoluminescence Studies of AlN Epilayers." Proceedings of the SPIE International Society for Optical Engineering 4992: 202. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2003
Nam, K.B., M.L. Nakarmi, J. Li, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Mg Acceptor Level in AlN Probed by Deep Ultraviolet Photoluminescence." Applied Physics Letters 83: 878. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2003
Nam, K.B., M.L. Nakarmi, J. Li, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Photoluminescence Studies of Si-doped AlN Epilayers." Applied Physics Letters 83: 2787. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2003
Li, J., K.B. Nam, M.L. Nakarmi, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Band-edge Photoluminescence of AlN Epilayers." Applied Physics Letters 81: 3365. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2002
Li, J., K.B. Nam, T.N. Oder, K.H. Kim, M.L. Nakarmi, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang. "Time-resolved Photoluminescence Studies of Al-rich AlGaN Alloys." Proceedings of the SPIE International Society for Optical Engineering 4643: 250. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2002
Li, J., T.N. Oder, M.L. Nakarmi, J.Y. Lin and H.X. Jiang."Optical and Electrical Properties of Mg-doped p-type AlxGa1-xN." Applied Physics Letters 80: 1210. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2002
Awards, Honors and Fellowships
2022-2023 Faculty Teaching Award in Physics (Awards and Honors) 2023
PSC-CUNY cycle-54, "Time-resolved photoluminescence studies of wide bandgap semiconductors"
(Grants and Fellowships) 2023
Advanced Science Research Center's (ASRC) Seed Program for research project on "Ultraviolet single photon emission from hexagonal boron nitride". Amount $20,000 for the period 09/01/2022 - 08/30/2023. (Grants and Fellowships) 2022
Tow Faculty Research and Creativity Grant for 2022. (Grants and Fellowships) 2022
BC Student Tech Fee (STF) award for "Enhancing Active Learning Environment in General Physics Courses" of amount $21,034. (Grants and Fellowships) 2021
National Science Foundation (NSF) award for MRI: Acquisition of a Streak Camera System for Time-resolved Photoluminescence Spectroscopy as the PI (Co-PI Laura Juszack from Chemistry). Amount: $158,820.
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(Awards and Honors) 2021
PSC-CUNY grant (cycle-51) for "Studies of impurities in hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) materials" (Grants and Fellowships) 2020
BC Student Tech Fee (STF) award for "Upgrading Upgrading the Modern Physics Laboratory" of amount $23,133. (Grants and Fellowships) 2019
PSC-CUNY research grant (Cycle-50) for "Wide bandgap semiconductors for solid state qubits" (Grants and Fellowships) 2019
BC Student Tech Fee (STF) award for "Upgrading Electrical Measurements Laboratory" of amount $22,100. (Grants and Fellowships) 2017
BC Student Technology Fee project on "Promoting Technology based Experiments in General Physics II Laboratory." (Grants and Fellowships) 2016
PSC-CUNY research grant for "Electro-optical studies of resonant Bragg structures at second quantum state using Electroreflectance". (Awards and Honors) 2016
BC Student Technology Fee project on "Promoting Technology based Experiments in General Physics Laboratory." (Awards and Honors) 2015
PSC-CUNY grant, for "Growth and Optical Studies of Hexagonal Boron Nitride Epilayers." (Grants and Fellowships) 2015
PSC-CUNY research grant, for "Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nanowires for Deep Ultraviolet Photonic Applications." (Grants and Fellowships) 2014
PSC-CUNY grant, for "Investigation of Threading Dislocations in Si- and Mg-doped Aluminum Nitride by High-resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy." (Grants and Fellowships) 2011
New Faculty Fund, for "ZnO Nanowire Growth by CVD." (Awards and Honors) 2009
PSC-CUNY Grant, for "Growth and Characterization of MgZnO and CdZnO Alloy Nanowires." (Grants and Fellowships) 2009
New Faculty Fund, Spring. (Awards and Honors) 2008
PSC-CUNY Grant, for "Study of Threading Dislocations in AlN and AlGaN Epilayers." (Grants and Fellowships) 2008
Research Activities
Nakarmi is interested in synthesizing novel semiconductor materials and their nano-structures, and exploring their structural, electronic and optical properties for the applications in modern optoelectronic devices. Current research activities include the growth of ZnO nanowires, and characterization using SEM, TEM and PL. 2008
Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums
"Exploring Wide Bandgap Semiconductors in my Academic Journey from Banepa to Brooklyn", plenary speaker ANPA (Association of Nepali Physicists in America) conference-2023, July 14-16. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2023
"Wide Bandgap Semiconductors for Optical applications in UV region", Invited talk in Summer School on Materials Science and Computational Physics-2023. (June 8-12), Kathmandu, Nepal. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2023
"Hexagonal boron nitride for UV quantum emitter" Invited talk at International Conference of Advanced Plasmonics, Magnetics and Magneto-optical Technologies (ICAPMOT), May 25-28, 2021. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2021
"My experience with SCALE-UP in General Physics courses" Invited talk at South Dakota University (in Zoom) (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2021
"Semiconductor research at Brooklyn College", Online seminar organized by Central Department of Physics, Tribhuvan University, NEPAL, (April 20) (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2020
Nikesh Maharjan and Mim Nakarmi, "Luminescence properties and Chemical composition Analysis of Residual Impurities in Hexagonal boron nitride", ANPA conference 2020. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2020
Nikesh Maharjan, and Mim Nakarmi, "Luminescence properties of hexagonal boron nitride powders probed by deep UV photoluminescence spectroscopy", MRS meeting 2020, Boston (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2020
"Electroreflectance studies of GaAs/AlGaAs multiple quantum well based resonant Bragg structure at excited states", Nikesh Maharjan, Mim Nakarmi, Naresh Shakya, and Vladimir Chaldyshev, APS March Meeting 2019, Boston. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2019
"Photoluminescence studies of lysozyme mediated Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles", Nikesh Maharjan, Mim Nakarmi, Deependra Das Mulmi, and Naresh Shakya. Poster presentation in APS March Meeting 2019, Boston. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2019
Nikesh Maharjan , Neelam Khan, James Howard Edgar , Eli Janzen , Mim Nakarmi "Atomic-like transition in hexagonal Boron Nitride probed by a deep UV photoluminescence spectroscopy", Poster presentation at Material Research Society (MRS) Meeting 2019, Boston. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2019
Nikesh Maharjan, and Mim Nakarmi, "Observation of atomic-like transition in Sapphire crystal by a deep UV
photoluminescence spectroscopy", Poster presentation at Material Research Society (MRS) Meeting 2019, Boston. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2019
Nakarmi, Mim, Naresh Shakya and Vladimir Chaldyshev."Electric field dependent Electroreflectance of GaAs/AlGaAs multiple quantum well Bragg structure at second quantum state" APS March Meeting 2016 in Baltimore. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2016
Nakarmi, Mim, Naresh Shakya and Vladimir Chaldyshev. "Polarization dependent Optical Reflectance and Electroreflectance measurements of GaAs/AlGaAs multiple quantum well Bragg structure" poster. American Physical Society March Meeting. San Antonio. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2015
Nakarmi, Mim Lal and Tom N. Oder. "Investigation of Non-Conventional Methods for P-Type ZnO Doping" poster. 8th International Workshop on Zinc Oxide and Related Materials (IWZnO 2014). Niagara Falls, Ontario, Sept. 7-11. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2014
Nakarmi, Mim Lal and Tom N. Oder. "Investigation of ZnO Thin Films Co-doped With Lithium and Phosphorus" abstract. 56th Electronic Materials Conference. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2014
Cai, B. and M.L. Nakarmi. "High-resolution TEM Studies of Mg-doped Aluminum Nitride Epilayers" poster. APS March 2013 Meeting. Baltimore. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2013
Cai, B., R.C. Rai, B.S. Franks and M.L. Nakarmi. "Temperature-dependent Electrical Transport and Electro-optical Properties of LuFe2O4 Thin Films." APS March 2013 Meeting. Baltimore. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2013
Chen, Y., B. Cai, M.L. Nakarmi and R.C. Rai. "Electronic and Optical Properties of Hexagonal Boron Nitride Thin Films" poster. APS March 2013 Meeting. Baltimore. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2013
Chen, Y., Z. Liu, V.V. Chaldyshev and M.L. Nakarmi. "Second Quantum State Transitions in GaAs/AlGaAs Bragg MQW Photonic Crystal Probed by Optical Reflectance and Electroreflectance." APS March 2013 Meeting. Baltimore. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2013
Cai, B., M.L. Nakarmi, A. Delmont, A. Sprow and R.C. Rai. "Studies on the Growth and Characterization of Hexagonal Boron Nitride Thin Films." APS March Meeting. Boston. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2012
Nakarmi, M.L., B. Cai, T. Oder, M. McMaster, A. Smith and N. Velpukonda. "Elevated Temperature Dependent Transport Properties of As- and P-doped Zinc Oxide." APS March Meeting. Boston. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2012
Oder, T.N., M. McMaster, A. Smith, N. Velpukonda and M.L. Nakarmi. "Optimum Conditions For Deposition of ZnO Semiconductor Films by RF Sputtering." American Ceramic Society meeting. Orlando, Fla. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2012
Rai, R.C., A. Delmont, A. Sprow, B. Cai and M. Nakarmi. "Growth and Optical Properties of Multiferroic LuFe2O4 Thin Films." APS March Meeting. Boston. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2012
"An Experience With SCALE UP: A New Environment for Physics Teaching," in a traning program on "Physics Teachers Training" organized by Nepal Physical Society at Tri-Chandra Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 31-June 4. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2010
"An Experience With SCALE UP: A New Environment for Physics Teaching," organized by Amrit Science College. Kathmandu, Nepal, July 2-4. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2010
"III-Nitrides and II-Oxides for Deep UV Photonic Materials." Patan Campus, Tribuvan University. Nepal, June 11. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2010
Cai, B. and M.L. Nakarmi. "Investigation of Threading Dislocations in Undoped AlN Epilayers by TEM" poster. American Physical Society meeting. Portland, Ore., March. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
Rai, Ram, Steven Wilser, and Mattew Guminiak; Bo Cai and Mim Nakarmi. "Optical Properties and Electronic Structures of NiFe2O4 and CoFe2O4 Thin Films" poster. American Physical Society meeting. Portland, Ore., March. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
Cai, B. and M.L. Nakarmi. "TEM Analysis of AlN/sapphire Grown by MOCVD" poster. American Physical Society meeting. Pittsburgh, March. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2009
"Photoluminescence Studies of Impurity Transitions Involving Nitrogen Vacancies in Mg-doped AlGaN Alloys." American Physical Society meeting. Denver, March. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2007
"Electrical and Optical Properties of Mg-doped Al0.7Ga0.3N Alloys." American Physical Society meeting. Los Angeles, March. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2005
"Growth and p-type Doping in Al-rich AlGaN Alloys." MRS fall meeting. Boston. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2005
"Achieving Highly Conductive N-type AlxGa1-xN Epilayers With x Up to 1." American Physical Society meeting. Montreal, March. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2004
"Mg-doped Al-rich AlGaN Alloys for Deep UV Emitters." Fourth International Conference on Solid State Lighting, SPIE annual meeting. Denver, August 2-6. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2004
"Enhanced P-type Conductions in GaN and AlGaN by Mg-delta Doping." American Physical Society meeting. Austin, Texas, March. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2003
"Growth and Transport Properties of Aluminum-rich Si-doped AlGaN." American Physical Society meeting. Indianapolis, March. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2002
Professional Leadership
Summer departmental Chairperson, July 2023. (Professional Leadership: Public Service) 2023
Director of Coordinated Engineering Program at Brooklyn College. Spring 2022- current (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2022
Chair of the Physics department at Brooklyn College from Sept 2015 to June 2020. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2020
Reelected as Chairperson of Physics department for another term, 2017 - 2020. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2017
Chair of the department of Physics since September 2015 (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2015
Deputy chair, Department of Physics (September 2014 - August 2015) (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2015
Chair, Faculty Council Admission Committee. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2014
Deputy chair, Department of Physics. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2014
Summer chair, Department of Physics. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2014
Faculty council member as representative of Physics Department. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2012
Resource person in a training program on "Physics Teaching at B.Sc. Level at Tribhuvan University," organized by Amrit Science College. Kathmandu, Nepal, July 2-4. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2010
Pedagogical Achievements
Developed more course materials of activities for Student Centered Active Learning Environment for Undergraduate Physics (SCALE-UP) in Physics 2100 (section TR8) related to electricity, magnetism and optics. 2014
Implementation of Student Centred Active Learning Environment for Undergraduate Physics (SCALE-UP) in Physics 2100 for the first time. Designed, prepared and tested the course materials for activity, interactive lecture demonstration (ILD), laboratory and other course materials successfully in section TR8, Spring. 2012
Implementation of Student Centred Active Learning Environment for Undergraduate Physics (SCALE-UP) in Physics 1100 for the first time (with Associate Professor Greg Boutis). Designed, prepared and tested the course materials for activity, interactive lecture demonstration (ILD), laboratory and other course materials successfully in section TR8. Spring. 2010
Other Professional Activities
Division Chair of ANPA (Association of Nepali Physicists in American) conference-2021 for Condensed Matter and Material Science 2021
Conference Organizer: During the summer (July 20-21, 2019), I organized a conference for ANPA (Association of Nepali Physicists in American) for on site events at Brooklyn College. 2019
Judge: Brooklyn College Science Day 2018, May 4. 2018
Member: Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, Brooklyn College Chapter. 2018
Participated in 2018 Physics Department Chairs Conference (June 7 - 9), American Center for Physics, College Park, Maryland. 2018