Caleb Christianson, Phd Email & Phone Number

San Diego, CA, US

Providing imaging via scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and elemental analysis via energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDX/EDS) www.nanolab.llc

San Diego, California, US

San Diego, California, US

La Jolla, CA, US

• Dissertation title: Actuation for Bioinspired, Soft, Swimming Robots.
• Studied, designed, built, programmed, tested, and analyzed actuators and sensors for bioinspired soft robots.
• Mentored and led teams including (3) masters, (14) undergraduate, and (1) high school students to drive progress of research projects.
• Shared results with the public and scientific community through (10) journal articles, (9) conference proceedings, and (30) presentations.

La Jolla, CA, US

San Diego, CA, US

• Trained (16) high school and (60) undergraduate students on fundamental mathematics, vocabulary, and writing skills for the American College Testing (ACT) and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) tests.

Pasadena, CA, US

• Designed, modeled, and simulated an electrostatic glider (E-Glider) for exploring airless bodies (e.g., moons, asteroids, and comets) as part of a NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC)-funded project.

US

• Operated distillation, filtration, and other laboratory equipment for the synthesis of nanomaterials during non-business hours to increase the company’s throughput and efficiency.
• Characterized nanoparticle morphology and dispersity via scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

• Researched patents and publications to support grant writing, patent applications, and business development.
• Drafted, revised, and organized Standard Operating Procedures, Master Batch Production Records/Methods of Manufacturing, and other current Good Manufacturing Practices documentation to support scale-up.

Lawrence, KS, US

• Improved carbon nanotube films for thermal imaging by optimizing charge carrier transport through the film by the integration of nanoparticles and the manipulation of material properties.
• Utilized near-field scanning microwave microscopy and electrical transport measurement to characterize low-level dissipation of high temperature superconductors over grain boundary defects.
• Minimized the tissue damage done by in vivo biosensors by developing a miniaturized sensor that is robust enough to withstand the stresses of implantation.

Lawrence, KS, US

• Led homework and exam review sessions, engaged one-on-one with students during office hours, and supported learning through the use of email and discussion boards for over 275 non-major students.

Lenexa, Kansas, US

Tel Aviv, IL

• Characterized, designed, and developed fabrication protocols for a staggered herringbone microfluidics mixing chip for the production of liposomes and stable nucleic acid lipid particles.

• Investigated ultrasonic transmission in phononic crystals using two models.
• Fabricated phononic crystals comprised of air bubbles in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) thin films and characterized the ultrasonic transmission as a function of lattice spacing and bubble geometry to validate and improve.
• Developed a process to stack multi-layer films with better alignment than previously published results.

• Researched, developed, and optimized scalable business systems and processes for a national window cleaning company.
• Systems included: recruitment, employee accountability tracking and verification, quality assurance, employee training, and business development.

Reston, VA, US

• Collaborated with software engineering interns and full-time personnel to develop a proprietary mobile application.
• Engaged in entirety of application development including assessing end-user needs, evaluating current and future version features and functionality, designing the application flow and layout, delegating task.

• Participated in an in-depth renewable energy research program that consisted of bi-weekly seminars, interactive field trips, and culminated in a final poster session.
• Organized the involvement of the KU REU cohort by coordinating travel arrangements and seminar sessions.

Tulsa, Oklahoma, US

• One of only a few young employees hired directly into management
• Provided effective leadership in a fast-paced work environment
• Trained clerks and other assistants in corporate policies and procedures

Evansville, IN, US

• Led and trained sales associates to provide quality customer service
• Drove sales with strategic promotional announcements
• Coordinated with Loss Prevention to discourage theft

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Resolved claim issues through effective customer relations
• Completed sales management training requirements and promoted to Sales Manager within four months of hire date
• Led team to meet and exceed weekly sales goals
• Prepared sales agents for management careers
• Youngest sales manager in region

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Nanoengineering

Master Of Science (M.S.), Nanoengineering

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