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SUMMARY

Fifth-year PhD student in condensed matter theory in the Gregory Fiete Group at Northeastern University. My current research is in quantum magnetism, with a particular focus on theoretical questions pertaining to the development of quantum technologies, such as spintronics, magnonics, and quantum information technology. Additionally, I work as a Commercialization Specialist to assess and transition emerging technologies from academic labs to industrial settings. Outside of physics, I have a passion for applying advanced mathematics, computational methods, and research skills to pressing problems.

EDUCATION

Northeastern University, Fall 2019—present

oPhD in Physics, specialization in condensed matter theory, 3.967 GPA

University of Oxford, Fall 2017– Summer 2018

oMSt in Philosophy of Physics

University of Pittsburgh, Fall 2013 – Spring 2017

oDouble B.S., Physics/Philosophy, 3.977 GPA

oPhysics Graduate School Preparation Track: requires extra coursework in mathematical methods

PUBLICATIONS

Wesley Roberts, Michael Vogl, and Gregory A. Fiete. "Fidelity of the Kitaev honeycomb model under a quench." arXiv:2208.07732 (2022). In review

Wesley Roberts, Bowen Ma, Martin Rodriguez-Vega, & Gregory A. Fiete. “Topological transverse spin transport in a canted antiferromagnet/heavy metal heterostructure.” arXiv:2401.04582. (2024). In review

Wesley Roberts, Michael Vogl, Gregory A. Fiete. “Truncated Hilbert space approximation for high-energy magnon states.” In preparation

Ze-Xun Lin, M. Rodriguez-Vega, Bowen Ma, Wesley Roberts, Benjamin J. Wieder, and Gregory A. Fiete. “Engineering the magnetic exchange anisotropy and magnon topology of bilayer honeycomb lattices using nonlinear phononics.” In preparation

Wesley Roberts, Michael Vogl, Gregory A. Fiete. “Approximating finite-T thermal quantities for magnetic systems.” In preparation

EXPERIENCE

Commercialization Specialist at Northeastern Center for Research Innovation, Fall 2023

oRole involves working to obtain patents and move technologies developed in academic labs into the private sector, with a focus on quantum technology.

Referee for Physical Review Journals

PhD research concerns energy transport phenomena in topological materials and robustness of QSL states

Contributed talk APS March Meeting 2022: “Fidelity of Kitaev honeycomb ground state under a quench”

Teaching Assistant for Introductory Physics, Northeastern, Fall 2019 – Spring 2021

oWinner of Lawrence Award for Excellence in Teaching, Spring 2020

Presenter at Oxford Philosophy of Physics Graduate Lunch, Spring 2018

oPresentation title: “Do Delayed Choice Experiments in Quantum Mechanics Imply Retrocausality?”

Presenter at Trinity College MCR Share, Fall 2017

oPresentation title: “The Many Lives of Schrodinger’s Cat: Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics”

Brackenridge Research Fellowship, Summer 2016

oImpact of Quantum Mechanics on the Status of Logic

Teaching Assistant in Introductory Physics, Fall 2015 – Spring 2016

Scribe and Note-taker for Oxford University Disability Advisory Service, Fall 2018

oAssisted Oxford University undergraduates in engineering and mathematics

Physics Education Research Assistant, Spring 2016

oPittsburgh Department of Physics and Astronomy, under Dr. Russell Clark

oProject focused on developing practical physics laboratory curriculum for general undergraduates

AWARDS AND HONORS

Yale University Boulder School for Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, Summer 2023

oSchool topic: non-equilibrium quantum dynamics

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship, Fall 2021

oFunds PhD research in quantum information theory and topological quantum matter

Summer Research Fellowship, Northeastern Physics Department, Summer 2020

oProject on thermally induced interfacial spin transport advised by Gregory Fiete

Exemption from PhD Qualifying Examinations

oGranted on the basis of performance in first-year courses

Laurence Award for Excellence in Teaching, Northeastern University Physics Department, Spring 2020

Graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of Pittsburgh

oHighest academic honor awarded upon graduation

Brackenridge Research Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh Honors College, Summer 2016

Peter F.M. Koehler Academic Achievement Award, Pitt Department of Physics and Astronomy, Spring 2016

B & K Simon Family Scholarship, Fall 2015 – Spring 2017

University Scholar Award, University of Pittsburgh, Spring 2016

oAwarded to top 2% of Juniors and Seniors by academic standing

Addison Gibson Foundation Scholarship, Fall 2015 – Spring 2016

SKILLS

Advanced Mathematics and Physics

oAdvanced Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Quantum Field Theory, Functional Analysis

Computation: Mathematica, Python, MATLAB, C++

Robust Experience in Academic Philosophy Research

oUndergraduate research in the University of Pittsburgh’s Philosophy Department, including a project on the nature of logic in light of quantum mechanics, and intense philosophical research during Oxford’s Philosophy of Physics MSt

Analytical and Creative Writing

oWriting experience in academic physics and analytical philosophy

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