Research Engineer

SUMMARY

A highly motivated individual characterized by a multifaceted approach to science in which graduate education focused on both

experimental and computational methods. Qualified by a strong attention to detail with a penchant for exploring creative non-traditional

solutions.

EDUCATION

University of Connecticut Storrs, CT

Master of Science in Physics – GPA: 3.75/4.00 May 2013

Concentration: Solid State Physics, Resonant Inelastic X-Ray Scattering

Franklin & Marshall College Lancaster, PA

Bachelor of Arts in Physics May 2011

John Kershner Scholar of Physics

Minor: Applied Mathematics

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 2013

• Created and designed a Tight Binding Theory computational model in Mathematica for cuprate materials undergoing Resonant

Inelastic X-Ray Scattering (RIXS).

• Built features in model to enable variable hopping strength, tunable excitation site, and 9 different geometric lattice

configurations.

• Analyzed interpolations of integrated signal intensity as a function of hopping strength to assist in evaluating future RIXS

experiments to be performed at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Research Assistant

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 2012

• Investigated perovskite crystal systems as candidates for multiferroic functional materials.

• Optimized synthesis pathways of rare earth manganite systems through the Sol-Gel process.

• Designed sintering route through thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and executed through tube and box furnaces.

• Verified crystal phase and structure through x-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis.

• Characterized electric and magnetic phases on bulk and spin coated thin film samples.

• Created a custom LabVIEW program to automate the measurement of dielectric dispersion (capacitance as a function of AC

frequency) for an Agilent LCR meter.

Senior Research Project

Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA 2010-2011

• Investigated photoluminescent properties of europium doped β-alumina glasses for application in the medical industry.

• Synthesized material through the Sol-Gel process and sintered through a tube furnace.

• Executed spectroscopy measurements through use of a 266nm UV laser in a liquid nitrogen cooled cryostat under high vacuum

achieved through a 4-stage series of pumps.

• Improved existing LabVIEW control of laboratory monochromator as well as the organization of data output.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 2011 - 2013

• Taught General Physics: Mechanics, General Physics: Electricity & Magnetism, Mechanics for Pre-Medicine requirement,

Mechanics for Engineers to three sections of 20 students each semester.

• Co-authored a Mechanics for Engineers laboratory curriculum with a small group (3) of TAs alongside the Lab Coordinator.

• Developed custom lesson plans to introduce the theoretical and experimental expectations outside of provided material.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages C++, Java, LaTeX, MATLAB, Mathematica, LabVIEW

Software Microsoft Office Suite, Origin, Lyx

Instrumentation Quantum Design PPMS, VSM, Agilent LCR meter, XRD, spin coating, PLD, Furnace microcontrollers,

TGA, cryostats, monochromators, vacuum systems, spectroscopy

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