Research experience
Experimental physics across nanocluster research, quantum nanophysics, scientific hardware, and collaborative instrumentation.
Graduate Research Assistant
Nanocluster Physics Laboratory · University of Southern CaliforniaDesigned and operated nanoparticle beam experiments, developed spectroscopy automation and analysis, improved heat-shielded source hardware, and built OpenMCS.
Visiting Researcher
Quantum Nanophysics · University of ViennaOptimized laser-based ionization systems and performed precision ionization measurements on large sodium clusters.
Invited Researcher
Nano-Bio Physics · University of InnsbruckDesigned a pickup source for high-vapor-pressure molecules, built cryogenic trapping hardware, and modeled results for a Thomson-problem experiment.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Nanocluster Physics Laboratory · University of Southern CaliforniaMaintained high-vacuum equipment and high-voltage hardware; performed AFM, four-point probe, and size-selected cluster deposition work.
Education
PhD in Physics
University of Southern California · Advisor: Vitaly V. Kresin
BS in Physics
University of Southern California · Minor in Mathematics