Skyrmion dynamics in magnetic thin films

Abstract

This thesis was completed and could only be completed with the help and support of the many peers, superiors, friends and family members. My supervisor Prof. Lew Wen Siang played a key role by guiding me through my PhD journey. I truly appreciate the numerous advice that he has given me on career development and also words of wisdom that has shaped my life. I would like to thank my first mentor, Dr. Chandrasekhar Murapakar. In my undergraduate years, he had provided me with a good direction to get started in spintronics. Only with his mentorship, I have achieved my first milestones in spintronics research and developed the confidence needed for my PhD studies. Dr. Indra Purnama imparted to me a wealth of analytical skills and developed my spintronics "instincts". The latter was what I relied on to conceive many of the ideas presented in this thesis. Funan is always helpful with experiments and his light-heartedness and optimism made the long hours enjoyable. Waicheung inspired me with his perseverance as he built the hightemperature FMR system from ground up. Gerard was the go-to person for any technical assistance. Despite his busy work schedule, he has never shunned his responsibilities. Dr.