Curriculum Vitae
| Objective: |
To conduct cutting-edge research in the field of surface science and
grow in competency while providing my own skill set to benefit the organization. |
| Summary of Qualifications |
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Expertise of combinatorial spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE) and quartz crystal
microbalance with dissipation (QCM-D) techniques for liquid-solid interface and surface chemistry
applications
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Currently studying adsorption kinetics, porosity, and structure of ultra-thin
(less than 10 nm) films
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| Summary of Skills |
| Scientific instrumentation: |
SE, QCM-D, SEM, TEM, AFM
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| Computer programs: |
CompleteEase, QSoft, QTools, Mathcad, Origin8, Aspen
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| Miscellaneous: |
Proficient in C, sound grasp of writing mechanics, comfortable giving oral
presentations in small or large scenarios
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| Awards and Honors |
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Milton E. Mohr Fellow, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2012-2013
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1st Place Student Prize in the Spectroscopic Ellipsometry Focus Topic Session at the Fall 2011 AVS Conference
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The Outstanding Presentation Award at the 2011 UNL Engineering Week Graduate Student Research Symposium
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Publication, "Combined optical and acoustical method for determination of thickness and porosity of transparent organic layers below the ultra-thin film limit," selected for the November 14, 2011 issue of Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology.
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| Personal Background |
| Ph.D. in Engineering |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, May 2013
Expected Graduation date
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M.S. in Chemical Engineering
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln, May 2012
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B.S. in Chemical Engineering
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln, May 2009
Regents Scholar
Dean's List (Eight Semesters)
College of Eng. and Tech. Scholarship
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| Research Experience |
| June 2009-Present |
Research Group of M. Schubert
Electrical Engineering, UNL
Combinatorial SE/QCM-D
Porosity and structure of organic thin films
Chemical and biomarker detection
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| Jan. 2009-May 2009 |
Research Group of N. Ianno
Electrical Engineering, UNL
Chemical bath deposition of CdS
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| Aug. 2007-Sept. 2008 |
Research Group of R. Saraf
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, UNL
Electrical properties of Au nanoparticle arrays
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| Apr. 2007-Apr. 2008 |
Goodyear Engineered Products-
Veyance Technologies
Lincoln, Nebraska
Industrial research setting
Worked with rubber at every stage of process
Tested new formulations and factory stocks
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| Research Interests |
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Combinatorial SE/QCM-D
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Surface chemistry
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Chemical and biomarker detection
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| Ad-hoc Reviewing (Journals) |
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Langmuir
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Sensors
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Thin Solid Films
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