Designed, optimized and maintained a broadly tunable laser system for use in ultrafast spectroscopy studies of quantum materials. I utilized Matlab and Python for modelling, as well as experimental prototypes and data analysis to make decisions about system design. The laser system included environmental monitoring using a Raspberry Pi and active stabilization of laser cavity with an Arduino. A Python application was written to visualize and monitor environmental data and laser spectrum, as… Show more Designed, optimized and maintained a broadly tunable laser system for use in ultrafast spectroscopy studies of quantum materials. I utilized Matlab and Python for modelling, as well as experimental prototypes and data analysis to make decisions about system design. The laser system included environmental monitoring using a Raspberry Pi and active stabilization of laser cavity with an Arduino. A Python application was written to visualize and monitor environmental data and laser spectrum, as well as integrate control of the laser cavity. Additionally, I gained broad skills in project management, independent research, and technical communication. Show less

Aided students in the development of troubleshooting, analysis and communication skills through lab work in digital and analog electronics. Labs included use of tools such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, and logic analyzers. Python and Matlab were used for data analysis and visualization.

Senior Research ProjectAdvisor: Dr. Chad Hoyt-Fluorescence spectroscopy of 7Li in a magneto-optical trap-Exploring the effect of quantum interference in unresolvable spectral lines

- Helped students develop good study habits- Provided various interpretations of material to match different learning styles

Professor: Dr. Chad Hoyt-Led help sessions to work through homework and test material-Corrected homework and quizzes

Time and Frequency Division, Ion Storage GroupAdvisor: Dr. David Hume-Designed active compensation system to reduce the effects of optical path length fluctuations (in air) on an ion optical clock-Characterized and modeled the potential impact of this system on an ion optical clock

-Assisted students in conducting lab work-Explained concepts underlying the experiments

Advisor: Dr. Chad Hoyt-Gathered images of double slit interference pattern resulting from single photon source-Aligned optical setup and created and polished optical fiber-Developed Matlab program to analyze and create videos of accumulating interference pattern

Professor: Dr. Keith Stein- Led help sessions to work through homework and test material-Assisted students in developing problem solving skills-Corrected homework and quizzes

Advisor: Dr. Keith Stein- Collected and analayzed shock wave data and high speed video- Made and edited programs in Mathematica and Matlab for data analysis- Collaborated with other researchers to improve experiment- Data used for educational videos for National Science Foundation

Edited promotional videos, photos, and pamphlets