His field of research for the past five years has been in MEMS (micro electrical mechanical systems) and charge injection technology. He is currently working on research projects in the fields of MEMS and RF-ID. Parthum has staff access to the SMFL's cleanroom where he is certified on 17 tools and super-user on 9 tools in the Fab. He has developed a new method for stress mitigation and enhanced strength in free standing MEMS structures (patents filed).