Vitali Soukhoveev

Title: Vitali Soukhoveev: Innovator in III-Nitride Technologies

Introduction

Vitali Soukhoveev is a prominent inventor based in Gaithersburg, MD (US), known for his significant contributions to the field of III-nitride materials and devices. With a total of 16 patents to his name, he has made remarkable advancements in the fabrication and properties of semi-polar group III-nitride templates and films.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is titled "Semi-polar III-nitride films and materials and method for making the same." This invention addresses deficiencies in prior art by developing a method that enhances the properties and fabrication of semi-polar group III-nitride materials. A novel variant of hydride vapor phase epitaxy has been introduced, allowing for controlled growth of nanometer-scale periodic structures. This growth method has been successfully utilized to create multi-period stacks of alternating AlGaN layers with distinct compositions. The application of these periodic structures to semi-polar III-nitrides has resulted in superior structural and morphological properties, including reduced threading dislocation density and improved surface roughness. These enhancements facilitate the fabrication of high-quality semi-polar III-nitride electronic and optoelectronic devices, such as transistors, light-emitting diodes, and laser diodes.

Another significant patent is "Apparatus and methods for controlling gas flows in a HVPE reactor." This invention outlines apparatus and methods for managing gas flows within a hydride vapor phase epitaxy reactor. The gas flows can be controlled using a gas focusing element, with gas injection and collection tubes strategically positioned to define a space between them. A gas, such as HCl, flows over the outer surfaces of these tubes to contain gases as they transition from the injection tube to the collection tube. Additionally, a multi-tube structure can be employed to separate gases until they reach the growth zone, enhancing the efficiency of the process.

Career Highlights

Vitali has worked with several notable companies, including Technologies and Devices International, Inc. and Ostendo Technologies, Inc. His work in these organizations has contributed to the advancement of III-nitride technologies and their applications in various electronic devices.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Vitali has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Vladimir Ivantsov and Vladimir A. Dmitriev. These