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Feb 2017 - Present
Postdoctoral Associate
Jul 2015 - Oct 2016
Nanofabrication Research Scientist
Apr 2012 - Jun 2015
NRC Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Advisor: Dr. Jeremy T. Robinson, Dr. Cory D. Cress
- Developed a research effort to interface fast ion conductors and two-dimensional materials
- Invented graphene/CaF2 device for the controllable doping and functionalization of graphene
- With Raman spectroscopy, performed the first experimental study of the influence of defects on the electronic and optical properties of twisted bilayer graphene
- Demonstrated growth and transfer of graphene, chemically-modified graphene, and hafnia thin films
Aug 2004 - Apr 2012
Research Assistant
- Invented field-directed sputter sharpening process for atomic-scale structuring of probes
- Maintained, modified and operated home-built ultrahigh vacuum scanning tunneling microscope (STM)
- Employed STM in the study of graphene and fluorinated graphene on silicon and copper substrates
- Developed lithographic processes and demonstrated atomic-precision patterning of silicon
- Designed and constructed high vacuum chemical vapor deposition and plasma etching systems
Aug 2009 - Dec 2011
Teaching Assistant
- Operated and maintained a functioning integrated circuit fabrication facility
- Organized and led a laboratory session, instructing students in the fabrication process
Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Substitute Lecturer
- Independently developed course material relating to nanofabrication of atomically-sharp probes
- Delivered graduate lectures on scanning tunneling microscopy and nanowires
Aug 2006 - Dec 2007
Teaching Assistant
- Guided students in the development of a complete pipelined microprocessor architecture
May 2003 - Aug 2003
May 2002 - Aug 2002
- Developed software to assist in analysis and design of air-breathing engines
- Developed genetic algorithm-based model for optimization of solid oxide fuel cells
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