EDUCATION
University of Connecticut Storrs, CT
Masters of Science Material Science GPA 3.3/4.0 May 2011 passed PhD qualifying exam - January 4th 2011
Morehouse College Atlanta, GA
Bachelors of Science Physics Minor: Mathematics GPA: 3.2/4.0 May 2007
EXPERIENCE
University of Connecticut (UCONN) Storrs, CT
Institute of Material Science Graduate Assistant Aug 2007- May 2009
• Specialized in use of the AFM (atomic force microscopy) with inverted optical microscope for biological/wet samples
• Led the design of StRAP (structural recovery after probing) method for AFM/ optics nano-force measurements and observations
• Produced a technical poster on impact threshold of cell response, recovery rates and 3D images of cell recovery at nano Newton levels of force
• Produced testing for future in-vitro direct drug delivery model using AFM probe
Morehouse College Atlanta, GA
Micro Optical Element Research Lab Researcher Sept 2005- May 2007
• Supported the development of environmentally friendly pest controls using photo-activity of subterranean termites
• Designed and demonstrated an optical environment for the study of electromagnetic light impact on insects.
• Performed chemical lithography and researched Extreme Ultra Violet (EUV) techniques for lithography for lenses and mirrors for laser diffraction experiments
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Hampton, VA
Langley Research Center Intern- Nondestructive evaluations branch Summer 2006
• Led design team and created a new 3D Carbon Nanotube (CNT) structure;
• Used CAD program to develop a new photo mask design for 3D FET (field effect transistor)/ Memory semiconducting devices;
• Performed chemical, photo and electron beam lithography in the SEM (Scanning electron microscope)
• Characterized carbon Nano-tubes using AFM, SEM, XRD (X-ray energy dispersive analysis), Raman, and VSM (vibrating sample magnetometers) methods.
• Created a new design based on correction for 10 wafers of the 3D device
• Wrote the technical paper, produced summary poster and gave presentations on the project.
• Research contributed to future applications involving CNT Nano-devices for solid state electronic and health applications
OTHER EXPERIENCE
University of Connecticut Nanotechnology II Electrical Engineering Class / team project Spring 2010
• Led team project for the design and fabrication of CNT/graphene based FET and memory silicon nano-devices
• Used Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) to grow CNT and investigated graphene growth methods
• Preformed chemical and optical lithography for device fabrication
• Wrote process file for the lithography process and design implementation
• Produced reduced drain current at lower voltages and its...
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