Postdoctoral Fellow
Resume:
Brandon J.N. Long
Richmond VA 23221
*******@*****.***
An expert in optical and electronic experimental techniques, driven to build and deliver products that make people’s lives better.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Single Particle Measurement Postdoctorate Fellow
Developed Peltier and liquid nitrogen solutions for cooling single particle slides
Discovered and characterized a temperature-dependant superfluorescence process in UCNPs
Developed single particle NSOM (Near-field Scanning Optical Microscope) functionalized tips.
oDeveloped experimental methods to attach single particles to nanoscopic structures.
oDeveloped and calibrated nano-Newton force measurements.
oCharacterized a novel strain-dependant UCNP emission wavelength shift
Measured the luminescence response to stress of single upconverting nanoparticles
Lectured undergraduates in Physics, including a transition to online-only education
Member of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion committee
01/2020-12/2020
NC State University
Supervisor:
Dr. Shuang Fang Lim
In-home Tutor
oTravelled to students’ homes
oProvided supplemental instruction
oPrepared students for SAT testing
09/2019-01/2020
BrainTrust Tutoring
Contractor
Experimental Physics Graduate Researcher
Biochemical Spectroscopy:
oUsed a micro-Raman system to analyze organic material found in dinosaur bones for hemoglobin.
Investigated tightly defined microscale chemical domains in the sample.
Used Resonance techniques to create a double-selectivity test to focus on single molecular constituents.
Studied modern and ancient samples to show molecular degradation.
Implemented non-linear background subtraction methods to deal with fluorescent backgrounds.
Used micro-Raman systems to create a spectral images of tissues and extra-cellular matrices.
oUsed a micro-Raman system to probe for iron impurities in a diamond-like coating.
oBuilt a multi-wavelength micro-Raman system
oExtensive experience with low-light, low-signal spectroscopic analysis.
Scanning Probe Microscope:
oUsed a custom NSOM (Near-field Scanning Optical Microscope) to fabricate highly controlled polymer alignment.
Used nanoscale patterning to align a few monomers of a polymer at a time.
Used solvent vapor annealing techniques to allow for molecular manipulation.
o Built an NSOM that met intensive experimental constraints.
Created mechanically stable environments for 12-24 hour scanning probe acquisition.
Created systems able to heat and wet a sample without damaging or destabilizing the apparatus.
oFabricated unique NSOM probes with two electrodes (Split-tip probes).
Discovered undocumented processing steps.
Greatly speeded fabrication (1 month -> 5 seconds).
Improved holder for long-term stability under experimental conditions.
08/2010-12/2019
NC State University
Supervisor:
Dr Hans Hallen
Scanning Probe Technician on Non-Linear NSOM
Created a novel NSOM apparatus for non-linear optical measurements.
Led training, development, and maintenance of NSOM apparatus for a new lab
oRemote maintenance of NSOM apparatus.
oTrained new users on NSOM techniques.
oTravelled to repair and debug apparatus
Created & supplied NSOM tips to collaborators.
08/2017-07/2019
NC State University
Collaboration with Pennsylvania State University
Supervisors:
Dr Hans Hallen
Dr Zhiwen Liu
Physics Undergraduate Lecturer
Writing & delivering lectures to students.
Preparing and using demonstrations.
Tutoring students.
Writing Tests.
08/2014-12/2014
NC State University
Supervisor:
Colleen Lanz
Aerosol Research Staff
Created field measurement apparatuses for
oMultistatic aerosol scattering
oAureole aerosol scattering
Performed field measurements of aerosol scattering by variously dense dust clouds, in collaboration with other groups
Used Mie and T-matrix modeling to predict aerosol particulate index of refraction.
Developed a tabletop apparatus for measuring aureole scattering of aerosols suspended in a viscous medium, replacing cloud chamber measurements.
oDevelopment of experimental apparatus
oDevelopment of several sample suspension techniques
Performed dust index of refraction measurements, from visible to IR wavelengths
08/2011-07/2013
NC State University
Collaboration with
Army Night Vision; Johns Hopkins APL
Supervisors:
Dr Hans Hallen
Dr Russell Philbrick
Undergraduate Physics Lab TA
oSetting up & running labs
oTeaching basic physics
oLab management
oManaging other TAs
oMentoring Undergraduates
08/2010-07/2011
08/2013-07/2014
01/2015-07/2017 (Lead TA)
NC State university
Supervisor:
Robert Egler
EDUCATION
Doctorate: Physics at North Carolina State University 2010-2019
Thesis Topic: “Morphology, Chemistry and Domain Studies of Disparate Mesoscale Organic Systems: Patterned Conjugated Polymers and Preserved Ancient Molecules”
Bachelor of Science: Physics at North Carolina State University 2006-2010
SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES:
Computational Programming: Matlab, Labview, Excel, C++, vPython, Java
Scientific Communication: Training Users, Managing Small Groups, Scientific Presentations, Technical Writing
Spectroscopy: Xray Photon Scattering, Aerosol Scattering, LIDAR, Raman Spectroscopy
Nanoscale Fabrication: Thin film deposition, Wet Etching, Photoresist Techniques, Scanning Probe Deposition
Other: Scanning Probe Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, Circuit & metal fabrication, Laser repair
Member: APS, SPIE
PUBLICATIONS:
Brandon J.N. Long, Wenxia Zheng, Mary Schweitzer, Hans D. Hallen; Resonance Raman Imagery of
Semi-Fossilized Soft Tissues, SPIE Optics + Photonics, August 2018 (Invited)
Brandon J.N. Long, Evan R. Adamek, Hans D Hallen; Direct nanoscale patterning of in-plane-aligned polymer via split-tip NSOM, APS March Meeting 2019
Ling Li, Shuang Fang Lim, Alexander Puretzy, Brandon J.N. Long, Robert Riehn, Hans D. Hallen; DNA methylation detection using UV nano bowtie enhanced Raman spectroscopy, SPIE Optics + Photonics, August 2018
Brandon J.N. Long, D. A. Hook, Garret E. Pangle, Hans D. Hallen, C. Russell Philbrick; Using a laser aureole to study aerosols, SPIE DSS, May 2013.
Hans D. Hallen, Brandon J. N. Long, D. Adam Hook, Garrett E. Pangle, and C. Russell Philbrick; Multistatic lidar measurements of non-spherical aerosols, SPIE DSS, May 2013.
D. Adam Hook, Garrett E. Pangle, Brandon J.N. Long, C. Russell Philbrick, and Hans D. Hallen; Understanding lidar returns from complex dust mixtures, SPIE DSS, May 2013.
Garrett E. Pangle, D. Adam Hook, Brandon J. N. Long, C. Russell Philbrick, and Hans D. Hallen; Optical extinction dependence on wavelength and size distribution of airborne dust, SPIE DSS, May 2013.
CURRENT RESEARCH
Brandon J.N. Long, Hans Hallen; Modern Advances in Res. Raman Spectroscopy in Organic and Complex Systems Journal of Physics: Photonics, under review
Brandon J.N. Long, Wenxia Zheng, Mary Schweitzer, Hans D. Hallen; Resonance Raman of Semi-Fossilized Soft Tissues Science Advances (submitted)
Brandon J.N. Long, Evan R Adamek, Shuang Fang Lim, Robert Reihn, Hans Hallen; Fabrication of In-Plane Aligned Conducting Polymers via Poling Using a Custom Scanning Probe Microscope (in progress)
CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
Session Chair: Ultrafast Sources and Applications, SPIE Optics + Photonics, August 2018
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Worked on a nanometer spatial resolution Raman system.
Applied for and received Undergrad Research Grant.
Presented research in NCSU Undergrad Research Symposium.
Received Honorable Mention for Rodney I McCormick award.
OTHER SKILLS AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
Volunteered as a Set Design and Technical Theater worker at a local High School (2000-2002)
oWorked on and ran 4 theatrical productions and various smaller events
oReceived “Golden Caster” award for excellence in Technical design
Worked as a handyman on several construction sites (2007)
Conversational in German
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