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Boise, Id, Us

Boise, Id, Us

Boise, Idaho, United States

Develop and fabricate electronic and optoelectronic devices and test structures intended for use in extrememe enviroments using 2D materials such as graphene, hexagonal boron nitride, and the family of transition metal dichalcogenides.

Boise, Idaho, United States

Develop and execute research projects from proposal writing to publishing of findings. Collaborate with academic colleagues and industry partners to connect research-based solutions to urgent global challenges. Carry our laboratory research in a deliberate and professional manner while maintain robust safety standards. Conduct characterization of developed materials by various methods such as Raman spectroscopy, photoluminescence, field emission scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy.• Wrote standard operating procedures and risk management controls during the establishment of Boise State University’s state of the art MOCVD facility.• Manage the operation and maintenance of an Aixtron 2D Close Coupled Showerhead system as the designated tool lead.• Foster and maintain professional relationships national and regional research institutes and industry partners.• Presenting findings by means of conference proceedings and technical publications.

Herzogenrath, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Worked with process engineers and technicians on the deposition of 2D transition metal dichalcogenide materials by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition.

Fort Sill Oklahoma

Operations Officer.Administered and managed top to bottom logistics, training, evaluation, planning, and operations efforts at the battalion level. Ensured all regulations are respected, safety standards are adhered to, and workflow advanced efficiently. Acted as the liaison to senior leadership regarding efficient and compliant operations.• Coordinated logistical requirements with external agencies including federal state, local, military, and Department of Defense entities – maintained a streamlined, safe, and focused environment• Coordinated with senior leadership and a specialized team focused on developing and implementing improved implementation processes and strategies over a 24-month period• Validated and distributed updated logistics operation plans, orders, and standardized operating procedures to all supporting organizations• Advised management and leadership on policy and program matters, making, or recommending appropriate action plansMissile Site Officer in Charge, Patriot Missile System.Managed, interpreted, coordinated, and executed all system-related activities while deployed. Allocated resources and personnel responsible for providing focused, hands-on planning and scheduling support throughout multiple departments.• Regulated a battery maintenance program that resulted in the lowest system down-time amongst forward deployed batteries in Kuwait; supervised over 40 live guided missile movements and reloads in adverse conditions• Managed the operation of a PATRIOT guided missile site overseas, recognized as the top battery in the region after a yearlong deployment.• Remained composed and poised in physically demanding, high-stress situations and taught others how to remain same level-headed approach; identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems• Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports, and documents to ensure smooth operations

Boise, Idaho, United States

• Provided instruction for 200 level physics laboratory courses covering topics such as Newtonian mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, optics, and quantum mechanics• Facilitated experiments and provided feedback to students; delivered weekly class lectures to physics students• Authored daily activity, instruction, and curriculum reports, including attendance and information retainment evaluationsction for one lab section of BSU’s Physics 211/212 course.

Meridian Idaho

Developed, implemented, and motivated clients through personalized fitness programs that empowered them to achieve their personal and fitness goals.

Marine Corp Base Hawaii

Provided signals intelligence expertise, mentorship, and training to a 28-person intelligence collection and analyst team, directly supporting operations within multiple theatres.• Led a team of linguistics-focused intelligence and counterintelligence professionals in providing full spectrum intelligence support to military leadership and partner nations operating across multiple countries• Translated, interpreted, and analyzed intercepted foreign communications in a joint/multinational environment• Coordinated hands-on linguistics training for team members, which provided in-depth process analysis and risk mitigation/management improvements; researched emerging threats including, but not limited to: new threats analysis and course of actions

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Materials Science And Engineering (In Progress)

Research Area: Metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) and characterization of 2D semiconductor materials

Ms Space Systems Engineering, (In Progress)

Bs Physics, Gpa 3.8 Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Founding Vice President Boise State Chapter Student Veterans of America, American Physical Society, Sporting.

Aa Korean Language And Literature, Gpa 3.7