Ryan Herchig Email & Phone Number

Madison, Al, Us

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Panama City, Florida, United States

Clearwater, Fl

Utilizing MySQL to create and manipulate databasesAnalyzing vast amounts of JSON audit log data using BASH and Python scripting to extract useful informationDeveloping new use cases for behavioral analytics software based off of information found in audit log dataAcquiring proficient knowledge of SaaS cloud applications including Office 365, Box, and Dropbox

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

General : Conducted first-principles (Density Functional Theory), Monte Carlo, and Molecular Dynamics simulations to study the fundamental physics of ferroelectric and anti-ferroelectric nanowires.Specifically :Investigated the soft-mode dynamics of lead titanate nanowires under different pressuresand stresses using Molecular Dynamics with the force-field defined by a first-principles basedeffective HamiltonianCalculated the strength of the magnetoelectric coupling in LSMO and LCMO films grown on BTO and BST substrates by fitting experimental and computational data to a thermodynamical modelImplemented a Monte Carlo algorithm into an already existing plane-wave density functionaltheory code (VASP)Developed a technique to study the direct elastocaloric effect in carbon nanotubes usingMolecular Dynamics and comparing the results to those found through the indirect method(Maxwell relations)Studied the electrocaloric effect in ferroelectric nanowires composed of lead titanate, bariumtitanate, and potassium niobate using a first-principles based Monte Carlo scheme whichsimulates a direct measurement of the electrocaloric change in temperatureExplored the dielectric and piezoelectric response as well as the electrical energystorage capabilities in lead zirconate nanowires using Monte Carlo simulations near theferroelectric/antiferroelectric phase boundaryCollaborated with a postdoctoral fellow on a project which employed Monte Carlo to studythe emergence of ferroelectricity in antiferroelectric nanostructures made of lead zirconate

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Instructed undergraduate students on the details of general physics 1 laboratory experimentsAdapted to lecturing to large groups of students by creating comprehensive and well rehearsedlesson plans and arranged one-on-one office hours with students to explain concepts inadditional detailImproved interpersonal skills through interacting with students and addressing their questionsand concerns

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Conducted density-functional theory calculations (using VASP) under the guidance of apost-doctoral fellow in order to derive parameters necessary to further study the ferroelectricpotassium niobateDeveloped a mathematical model to describe change in temperature and polarization in leadzirconate titanate nanowires under adiabatic conditions in response to a Gaussian terahertzelectric field pulse; model verified through Molecular Dynamics simulationsWrote a Fortran code which implemented a genetic algorithm used to locate the energyminimum in lead zirconate first principles dataEmployed a combination of Molecular Dynamics & Monte Carlo simulations to study electricpolarization reversal in ferroelectric nanowires while extending existing mathematical modelto incorporate an additional electric field interaction (biased field) and complete polarizationreversal

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Assisted a graduate student in conducting Molecular Dynamics simulations to study leadzirconate titanate thin films under an applied ac electric fieldPublished co-author article in a peer-reviewed scientific journal (Physical Review Letters)Presented our research at the American Physical Society March Meeting 2011

Oka Ridge, Tn, Usa

Developed a technique using ab initio calculations and shell scripting to perform high-throughput calculations on iron-based superconductors

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Applied Physics

Doctoral Thesis Title : Complex Electric Field Induced Phenomena in Ferroelectric/Antiferroelectric Nanowires Supervisor : Dr. Inna.

Master’S Degree, Physics, 3.81/4.00 Gpa

Activities and Societies: American Physical Society Phi Theta Kappa Honor SocietyCompleted course work for my M.S. while conducting.

Bachelor’S Degree, Physics, 3.84/4.00 Gpa

Activities and Societies: 2011 National Science Foundation Computational Science ScholarshipCompleted course work for my B.S. in physics.

Associate’S Degree, Physics, 3.66/4.00 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honer Society