Developing and building high-power electronics at a new start-up.

Collaborated with NASA JPL physicists to run experiments on the Cold Atom Laboratory (CAL), operating on the ISS. Traveled to JPL for collaboration and to conferences. Wrote Mathematica code for data analysis and experiment design. Participated in writing scientific papers on the experiment.

Participated in all aspects of growing a beryllium ion trapping experiment with focus on the time variation of fundamental constants, gathering data, and publishing scientific articles

Analyzed data and prepared manuscripts for publication

Performed high-resolution spectroscopy of trilobite-like states in 85 Rb2 • Installed, debugged, and operated narrow-linewidth pulsed amplifier chain and frequency doubler • Formed trilobite-like states by Rydberg excitation of one atom in an ultracold alkali dimer Detected energetic degeneracy and resonant coupling between states of 85Rb2• Found resonance through analysis of 2 (0+g ) spectroscopic data• Determined and analyzed coupling parameters• Wrote Mathematica code to automatically align and average multiple spectra for improved signal-to-noise ratioPerformed spectroscopy of 2 (0+g ) state of 85Rb2• Designed and debugged a replacement high-sensitivity ion detection system in ultrahighvacuum (UHV)• Coded SIMION simulations of the ion optics system for modeling and debugging• Made alterations to a vacuum chamber while recovering UHV conditions• Predicted vibrational level positions from ab initio potentials• Scanned photoassociation (PA) and Resonance-Enhanced Multi-Photon Ionization (REMPI) lasers to measure spectra• Characterized rotational and vibrational parameters of PA and REMPI spectraPerformed spectroscopy of 1 3Πg state of 85Rb2• Collaborated with theorists to obtain ab initio potential curves• Collected PA and REMPI spectraInvestigated atom-molecule collisions in an optical lattice• Created and characterized a one-dimensional optical lattice at 10.6 μm• Optimized atom loading into optical lattice• Measured atom and molecule trap lifetimes through REMPI and ion detection• Upgraded and extended Matlab code to measure atom number and density in a MOT, optical lattice, or both based on absorption imaging data

Taught introductory astronomy laboratory• Organized and coordinated multiple TAs• Taught lecture component of course on several occasions • Taught basic astronomy and optics concepts to students in a group environment• Wrote and graded regular quizzes and graded weekly lab reports • Provided individual assistance on an as-needed basisGuided astronomical observing sessions• Gave all-sky tours of constellations and other naked-eye objects• Presented binocular and telescopic objects, with details of their structure or properties• Graded student observing session reportsTaught introductory physics laboratory• Taught basic physics concepts to pre-medical and general students in a group setting• Provided individual assistance on an as-needed basis• Graded student lab reports (∼10 pages) four times per semester

• Assisted with teaching mathematics at the high school level, ranging from algebra to ad-vanced International Baccalaureate• Instructed sixth-grade physical education• Substitute taught for multiple classes, including math and science classes for up to two weeksat a time