Susan Sorensen Email & Phone Number

Madison, Wi, Us

Rockford, Illinois, United States

Delafield, Wisconsin, United States

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

AMO Research - Advisor: Thad WalkerResearch towards the development of a novel NMR Gyroscope• Design and perform experiments to track down sources of systematic error• Align, maintain, and upgrade optical components• FPGA/Labview programming to control experiment and detection• Present research to peers through conference presentations and journal publications

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

• Taught multiple sections of introductory physics classes of 20-30 students• Developed lesson plans and adapted materials to a variety of skill levels• Guided students in class, group, and one-on-one settings• Consistently received “Excellent” ranking on end-of-semester TA evaluations

Lehi, Ut

RDA (Real-time Defect Analysis) – Supervisor: Thomas Rodriguez (Promoted from Process Engineer in 2015)• Sourced and contained yield-impacting defects on 300mm NAND flash wafers• Developed a broad understanding of tools and processes used in fabrication (eg. CVD, PVD, Photolithography, ALD, CMP, etc) to know what kind of defects could be caused at each step• Managed issues impacting multiple wafers from first detection until resolution for ~40 process steps• Performed SEM and XRD to characterize defects• Worked closely with process areas to determine when a tool needed to be cleaned or taken down• Led RDA and inter-departmental focus team meetings about ongoing issues• Helped optimize statistical control of inline inspection data to decrease missed opportunity errors

Provo, Utah Area

Supervisor: Dr. Karine Chesnel•Brought abandoned Surface Magneto-Optic Kerr Effect project into working condition for hysteresis measurements•Studied magnetic domain memory in ferromagnetic thin films and measured magnetization loops•Received lab equipment training: Vibrating Sample Magnetometer, Magnetic Force Microscopy, Surface Magneto-Optic Kerr Effect•Optimized experimental setup and LabVIEW programming of Surface Magneto-Optic Kerr Effect to measure hysteresis•Assisted with XRD experiment at Argonne National Laboratory Advanced Photon Source (2012)

Lemont, Il

Supervisor: Dr. Anil Mane - Energy Systems Division•Studied gain characteristics of microchannel plates functionalized via Atomic Layer Deposition•Determined the effect of Secondary Electron Emission layer and plate resistance on gain to optimize microchannel plates•Assisted with redesign of gain measurement chamber to add phosphor screen to study long term performance•Standardized gain measurement procedure•Redesigned microchannel plate holder in measurement chamber to increase ease of use and reduce risk to microchannel plates

Delafield, Wi

Promoted from Assistant Manager in 2008•Co-developer of gift shop addition to restaurant that resulted in a 10% growth in business•Increased productivity and motivation through training, team building, conflict resolution, and disciplinary action of employees•Developed two products which are now among the highest-profit menu items•Primary consultant for redesign of merchandise that doubled gift shop sales from 2010 to 2011•Built successful crews by participating in interviewing and hiring of 15-20 employees per season•Ensured smooth business operations through scheduling, ordering, and inventory tracking•Designed advertisements for 3-5 special events and promotions yearly

Phd, Ma, Physics

Activities and Societies: Founding Member and President of Physics Graduate Student CouncilAwards: Charles Elwood Mendenhall Award (2018).

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Physics (Mathematics Minor), Gpa 3.87; Major Gpa 3.85

Activities and Societies: American Physical Society, Society of Physics Students, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Secretary - 2011), Experimental.