physics PhD research in ultrafast, cryogenic, and hyperspectral nano-imaging included:- operation, alignment, and optimization of ultrafast, broadband, and nonlinear lasers- optimization and design of specialized scanning probe systems- design, development and assembly of a cryogenic ultra-high vacuum system- construction and optimization of vibration isolation systems- software development for data acquisition and analysis- managing research projects- machining and soldering

Responsibilities included:- assembly, assessment, and operation of complex electrical circuits

physics Diplom research included:- design and assembly of a custom ultra high vacuum system for targeted heating to >3000K- software development for continuous heating and monitoring operation- scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), low energy electron diffraction (LEED), and Auger electron spectroscopy measurements of single crystal tungsten samples

Honors Research included:- design of a scanning tunneling microscope tip etching station- scanning electron microscopy imaging- data processing and analysis