Brandon Isaac Email & Phone Number

Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

Integrated Photonics Lab, 2015 - PresentAdvisor: Jonathan Klamkin, Larry ColdrenResearch Assistant• Design photonic devices for meeting competing performance metrics for specified applications• Analyze cleanroom process parameters for optimum conditions and execution of process to fabricate photonic devices and photonic integrated circuits• Characterize photonic devices, integrated circuits, and systems verifying functionality and performance• Presentation of weekly feedback to both academic and industry research and funding collaborators• Performed peer review for technical journals including Photonic Technology Letters and Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum ElectronicsSafety Manager• Manage lab space for 15-20 researchers and maintained Cal-OSHA regulation compliance• Organized training for users on optical and electrical hazards and general safety procedures in the lab

Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

• Designed and performed growth studies of oxide heterostructures using molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) to support numerous collaborations to understand correlated electron physics• Characterized material structural properties through x-ray diffraction and atomic force microscopy• Conducted studies on the emergent properties of oxide heterostructures through transport experiments under high magnetic fields and low temperatures

Midland, Michigan, Us

• Performed analysis on pulsed flame photometric detector for limitations in detecting trace carbon impurities in industrial manufacturing of silicon compounds• Completed solubility study on novel chemical vapor deposition silicon precursor for alternatives synthesis routes

Lexington, Ky, Us

• Tested and reintroduced decommissioned 7T superconducting magnet and interface systems for use in low temperature and high magnetic field physics experiments• Developed manifold and method for efficiently purging, vacuuming, and transfering liquid helium into superconducting magnet system• Characterizing monocrystalline oxide substrates through atomic force microscopy and x-ray diffractometry

Lexington, Ky, Us

• Led a team of engineering and business students in designing and building subsystems of a safe, reliable car powered solely by the sun• Responsible for setting goals for teams, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment is maintained for students to develop skills invaluable to their future• Implementing new battery management and energy storage systems, and developing solar cell encapsulation process for future cars built by the team• Brought in over $10,000 in materials, monetary, and service donations during 2011-12 school year

Midland, Michigan, Us

• Developed method for characterizing rheological properties of materials and understanding the material’s recovery after high shear• Performed a designed experiment to analyze the effects of additives and the pre-processing of substrates on the properties of silicone materials for solar applications• Created in-depth reports for studies performed on rheology of silicone products and the evaluation of additives on solar application materials

• Managed a small group of students in organizing the logistical details of the 2012 Tau Beta PiNational Convention• Organized transportation, tours, campus events, and volunteers to ensure efficient conductionof the convention agenda for over 400 attendees• Coordinated with the National Tau Beta Pi Headquarters, Kentucky Alpha Chapter, ConventionSite Manager, and Lexington Convention Center to organize all aspects of the three dayconvention

Waltham, Massachusetts, Us

• Assisted scientists in developing production records for small and large size pharmaceutical products.• Performed data entry and analysis, as well as report preparation for updating clients on product development.• Supervised technicians during production of small scale batches and ensured proper performance and quality control.

Lexington, Ky, Us

• Creating nanoporous alumina templates through a two step anodization process of aluminum tape. Appications include gas sensors and photovoltaic devices• Using chemical vapor deposition to grow carbon nanotubes in alumina templates and testing the finished devices for use as gas sensors through use of nitrogen, and oxidizing and reducing gases

Orrville, Ohio, Us

• Initiated the development of a calibration curve for the aromatic content of Jif products as it relates to flavor.• Analyzed and reported on correlations between process variables and product qualities, including moisture, aromatic content, and viscosity.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Materials Science

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering And Physics