Curriculum Vitae
Matthew Sloan Morris
Smyrna, GA 30082
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Master of Science in Physics, 05/10
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Science in Physics, 05/05
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
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Professional Experience
ACCOUNT PRINCIPAL, Prenova, O6/05-07/09, Atlanta, GA
. Performed energy efficiency analysis of customers' building controls,
HVAC, lighting, etc.
. Provided ROI analysis of various high-efficiency equipment options.
. Performed building energy audits and system re-commissioning.
. Statistical trend analysis of energy consumption and power.
. Generated historical energy reporting for E.P.A.'s Climate Leaders
program, and others.
. Gained familiarity with industry energy standards: ASHRAE, CA Title
24, ARI, etc.
PHYSICS TUTOR, Towles Educational Consulting, 03/09-present, Atlanta, GA
. Tutor for high school A.P. physics students.
SCIENCE TUTOR, Atlanta Tutors, 12/09-present, Atlanta, GA
. Tutor for high school and college students in A.P., honors, and
undergraduate physics.
. Teacher for special-needs students in algebra and physical science.
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Research Experience, Georgia State University
. Gamma radiation measurements within Georgia State University buildings
with elevated
radionuclide activity, Fall 2009-Spring 2010. advisor: Dr. Xiaochun He,
GSU Nuclear Physics Group.
http://www.gsucosmic.blogspot.com/
. Field survey of ionizing radiation levels at former Georgia Nuclear
Aircraft Laboratory, Winter 2009,
advisor: Dr. Xiaochun He, GSU Nuclear Physics Group.
. Research project and presentation on Muon-Catalyzed Fusion, Spring
2009, advisor: Dr. Xiaochun
He, GSU Nuclear Physics Group.
. Research project and presentation on Quantum Beat Spectroscopy and
Femtosecond Lasers, Fall
2008, advisor: Dr. Gary Hastings, GSU Biophysics Group.
. Cryogenic testing of GaN photodetectors, GSU Optoelectronics Lab,
Spring 2006-Spring 2007, advi-
sor: Dr. Unil Perera, GSU Semiconductor Optoelectronics and Neural
Networks Group.
Research Experience, Georgia Institute of Technology
. Electronic design and construction (using EAGLE C.A.D. program) of
Scanning-Tunneling Micro-
scope piezo tip controller, Spring 2004-Spring 2005, advisor: Dr. Alexei
Marchenkov.
. Undergraduate Advanced Lab experiments in Zeeman E_ect, Hall E_ect,
Electron Di_raction,Wave/Particle
Duality, and Electron Charge-Mass Ratio, Summer 2004, advisor: Dr. Edward
Conrad.
. Collaborative project with architecture students in construction of
acoustic paneling system for Georgia Tech
College of Architecture, Summer 2003.
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Laboratory Hardware Experience
. Thermo Electron Corporation gamma scintillator detectors with Eberline
controller
. Cryogenic and EM-shielded systems for noise and spectroscopic
measurements
. Stanford Research Systems signal analyzers and high-precision
preampli_ers
. Techtronics Oscilloscopes
. Keithley Source Meters
. Perkin-Elmer FTIRs
. High-vacuum systems
. Photomultiplier Tubes
Independent Hardware Experience
. Extensive experience with audio electronics, audio DSP, D.I.Y. pro
audio, and vacuum-tube amplification
. Hands-on work with digital and analog power and control electronics
. Hands-on mechanical work with heat engines and heat pumps
. Custom electro-mechanical projects with musical instruments
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Computer Skills
. Java, Python, LaTex, LabVIEW, EAGLE C.A.D. program
. Microsoft Power Point, Excel, Minitab, SQL
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Completed Coursework
. Electrodynamics
. Quantum Mechanics
. Classical Mechanics
. Modern Astrophysics and Relativity
. Statistical Mechanics
. Thermodynamics
. Nuclear and Particle Physics
. Molecular Physics
. Physics of Music
. Java
. Python
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Campus Activities
. Kappa Sigma Fraternity Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer
. Georgia Tech D.I.Y Audio Club
. Georgia Tech Intramurals
. Habitat for Humanity
. Georgia Tech Team Buzz
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Personal Interests
. Guitar and electronic music
. Import and domestic automotive mechanics
. Electromechanical devices
. Weightlifting
. Cooking
. Writing and grammar