Brandon J.N. Long

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Richmond VA 23221

adkknq@r.postjobfree.com

919-***-****

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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