updated resume fall 2016
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Quinn Simmons
533 East J StreetBenicia, CA 94510(707) [email protected]
OBJECTIVE To pursue my love of physics and passion for chemistry at the PhD level in an inter-disciplinary research lab.
EDUCATION B.A. in Physics (2015)University of California, Berkeley , Berkeley, CAPhysics Coursework GPA: 3.69/4.0
A.S. in Biology - Graduated with Honors (2012)Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CAPhysics and Math Coursework GPA: 4.0/4.0
PUBLICATIONS P. Hamilton, M. Jaffe, P. Haslinger, Q. Simmons, H. Muller, and J. Khoury, “Atom-Interferometry Constraints on Dark Energy.” Science 349, 849 (2015).
EXPERIENCE The Muller GroupStudent Researcher 3/14 - 8/15
- Assisted in experiments utilizing free-space and cavity atom interferometry to makeprecision measurements of fundamental physical quantities and to constrain Chameleonfield and other screening field theories.
- Designed, machined, and soldered analog and digital circuits, including:
• power supplies
• voltage-controlled oscillators
• analog and digital PID controllers
• filters
• phase detectors
• timers
- Set up, aligned, and maintained optomechanical equipment including:
• polarizing beam splitters
• isolators
• mirrors
• lenses
• acousto-optical and electro-opticalmodulators
- Collimated and coupled both visible and invisible laser light to fibers.
- Collaborated with a volunteer student researcher to build a device that split a single
input laser beam into six output beams, each of which had a finely tunable power al-lowing for creation of a more precise 3-D magneto-optical trap (MOT), which yieldedbetter interferometry.
- Worked in unison with a graduate student and volunteer student researcher to estab-lish a Modulation Transfer Spectroscopy (MTS) setup using an atomic Cesium stan-dard. This served and continues to serve as a narrow-linewidth frequency reference tomany other experiments in the laboratory.
Advanced Experimental Physics LaboratoryStudent Experimentalist 1/15 - 5/15
Experimentally verified phenomena predicted theoretically in plasmas and supercon-ductors. Utilized atomic hyperfine structure to optically “pump” atoms into an ex-cited state and determine the magnitude of Earth’s magnetic field. Established a basicnuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy setup. For all experiments, in-depth dataanalysis and processing was performed using MATLAB.
Basic Semiconductor Circuit LaboratoryStudent Experimentalist 8/13 - 12/13
Constructed analog circuits using both passive and active circuit elements, and studiedthe non-linear behavior of various components. Collected and processed data usingLabVIEW. Designed and built an analog Doppler effect-based ultrasonic motion detec-tor which interfaced with LabVIEW and used signal processing to calculate the velocityof the approaching object to high accuracy.
Advanced Organic Chemistry ResearchStudent Experimentalist 8/11 - 12/11
After completing a year of organic chemistry, was asked by the professor to participatein outside research, which consisted of optimizing organic chemistry labs that were partof the class curriculum. Techniques performed included:
• Thin-layer, column, and ion-exchange chromatography
• Extraction, separation, filtration,and purification
• Microscale recrystallization
• Determination of melting and boil-ing point
• NMR and IR spectroscopy
• Mass spectrometry
Animal Clinic of BeniciaVeterinary Assistant 6/11 - 6/13
- Assisted in the care of domestic animals, both directly and indirectly. Duties included:
• Assisting in surgery, and performingdental cleanings under supervision
• Administering vaccines, medica-tions, sub-cutaneous fluids, anddrawing blood
• In-house laboratory analysis of
blood, urine, and stool samples toidentify pathogens and diseases
• Cleaning and maintaining care facil-ities and office space
• Filing and working at the front deskassisting clientele
HONORS Member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
SKILLS • Basic proficiency in Python, C++, MATLAB, LabVIEW, and Linux
• Intermediate proficiency in LATEX
• High proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows