Physical Scientist & Mathematician

Cole Ellison

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SUMMARY

Strongly passionate physical scientist and mathematician with over a year of experience in a lab setting researching photochemical and material science. Interested in astronautics and engineering related to advancing space exploration. EDUCATION

Bowling Green State University August 2020

Bachelor of Science: Physics and Mathematics (Double Major) Bowling Green, OH Minor: Chemistry

Cum. GPA: 3.14

Physics GPA: 3.63 Math GPA: 3.00

Relevant Coursework:

Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Solid State Physics, Electrodynamics, Modern Physics, Computational Physics, Thermal Physics & Optics, Thermodynamics, Organic Chemistry, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Complex & Real Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Probability & Statistics SKILLS

Technical: nanoparticle syntheses, LIF spectroscopy, UV-VIS-NIR spectroscopy, and chemical deposition

Chemistry: laboratory procedures, techniques, equipment operation, and safety protocols

Computer: hardware and software diagnostics – build and fix computers as a hobby

Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Origin (data analysis), and Unity (game dev)

Programming & CAD: Python, AutoDesk Fusion 360 (beginner) EXPERIENCE

Bowling Green State University Feb. 2019 – May 2020 Research Assistant – Dr. Zamkov Group (25 hours/week) Bowling Green, OH

Collaborated daily with PhD students to characterize nanocrystals for better solar cell efficiency, renewable energy solutions, and reliable techniques for synthesizing nanocrystals by colloidal synthesis

Lead experiments for an exotic-nanoparticle project on fusing CdSe/CdS into dimers

Helped familiarize new undergrads with lab procedures, techniques, and concepts

Researched and synthesized nanoparticles such as CdSe, CdS, TiO2, Fe3O4, and hybrids like CdSe/CdS

Characterized nanocrystals using Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), UV-VIS-NIR spectroscopy, and Gas Chromatography

Ellison Construction Jan. 2010 – Feb. 2019

Carpentry Labor Assistant (full-time contract) Sandusky, OH

Installed electrical, windows, walls, cabinets, doors, roofs, siding, tile, and bathrooms

Aided in cost estimation and power equipment operation Lowe’s Home Improvement Mar. 2017 – Aug. 2018

Customer Service Associate (full-time seasonal) Sandusky, OH

Assisted customers and managed computer systems, complaints, and general information

Recommended proper materials and estimated cost for contractor projects PUBLICATIONS

1. Low-Threshold Laser Medium Utilizing Semiconductor Nanoshell Quantum Dots DOI: 10.1039/D0NR03582C

2. Enabling Narrow Emission Linewidths in Colloidal Nanocrystals through Coalescence Growth DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.0c02874

3. Energy Transport in CsPbBr3 Perovskite Nanocrystal Solids DOI: 10.1021/acsphotonics.9b01316

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