Zachary Holley

acwsyr@r.postjobfree.com 951-***-**** 2237 N. 106th St Seattle, WA 98133

Education

June 2016 B.S. Physics w/ a concentration in Applied Physics (Aerospace Engineering)

University of California, Irvine

Senior thesis: Plasma Physics/Electrical engineering study of electrosurgery plasma discharge characteristics. Research conducted Junior-Senior years.

Two quarters of independent research into optical devices (lasers, spectrometers) Sophomore year.

Part of UCI Rocket Project engineering team in the MAE Dept. to design a first-stage propulsion system for a liquid-fueled rocket. This project included working in conjunction with airframe and avionics teams.

Physics coursework: Quantum physics, general & special relativity, thermodynamics, classical mechanics, electromagnetic theory, nuclear physics, mathematical methods, analog circuits.

Engineering coursework: Astronautics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, statics.

Qualifications

COMSOL Multiphysics

Circuit development/analysis

Spectroscopy

MATLAB

Numerical analysis in C

Solidworks

Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint

Accomplishments and Awards

Awarded a $2,000 grant from the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) for research into plasmas, analog circuit analysis and development, plasma computer simulation.

Designed and implemented procedures to develop the first stage of a two-stage liquid rocket for the UCI Rocket project.

Experience

May 2015-June 2016 University of California, Irvine

Undergraduate Researcher

Researched plasma electrosurgery, specifically the electrical discharge characteristics of the Gyrus G3 Workstation and Gyrus jPlasmaknife. Oversaw an undergraduate research team. Conducted spectroscopic readings of plasma discharges, computer simulation in COMSOL Multiphysics, and circuit development/analysis, electromagnetics study.

Gained experience in lab procedures utilizing oscilloscopes, spectrometers, wave generators.

Oct. 2013-Jan. 2016 Bren Events Center Irvine, CA

Facilities maintenance and upkeep of UCI's athletic arena. Assisted in any mechanical or electrical problems. Provided customer service to athletic, musical, charity, religious/cultural, events.

Affiliations

American Physical Society

American Institute of Aeronautics/Astronautics

American Nuclear Society

Society of Physics Students

References

Professor Roger McWilliams Physics Prof. UC Irvine Research Advisor acwsyr@r.postjobfree.com 949-***-****

Dr. Heinrich Boehmer Research Mentor acwsyr@r.postjobfree.com 011 49 251 44188 (Has hearing impairment, email is the best form of communication)

Dr. Philippe Relouzat Research Counselor UROP acwsyr@r.postjobfree.com 949-***-****

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