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Bruce Wen

2007-2010 MS Physics - University of Delaware
2008-2009 Research Assistant at University of Delaware
2007-2008 Teaching Assistant at University of Delaware
2007 B.Sc Physics - University of Science and Technology in China
2005-2007 High Energy Particle Physics Group - ATLAS Experiment Simulation
2006-2007 Undergraduate Research - di-lepoton channel in H->WW and Higgs Production
Hobbies: Tennis, Chess, Swimming, Running, Painting, Designing Post
302-544-2297

Jane Waesche

2011 MS Medical Physics - University of Pennsylvania
2009 BS Physics, Minor in Italian (3.8 GPA) - Honors Program - University of Delaware
2008 Study Abroad in Argentina and Italy
2008 NASA Summer Research Internship
2007 NSF Undergraduate Research Experience
2007, 2008 NASA Delaware Space Grant Tuition Award
Dean's list
2005-2009 UD Scholar
Treasurer of Golden Blues A capella Singing Group
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Society of Physics Students
Tutoring: 2005-2006 America Reads
Hobbies: Beach, running, roller-blading, Golden Blues A capella
410-627-0748

Samantha White

2009 BS Physics Honors (3.3 GPA) - University of Delaware
2008 National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research Experience
2007, 2008 Science and Engineering Scholar
UD Scholars Award
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship
Dean's list
Activities: Society of Physics Students (president 2008-2009), Treasurer for Harrington Complex Community Council, Intramural Beach Volleyball
Hobbies: Choreographer for Delaware Repertory Dance Company, Dancing (tap, ballet, and jazz), flute and piano, model airplanes
302-222-4282

Isaac Ghebregziabher

2008 PhD Physics (3.9 GPA) - University of Delaware
2004-2008 Research Assistant at University of Delaware
2001-2003, 2007 Teaching Assistant at University of Delaware
2000-2001 Computer Network Administrator
1998-2000 Assistant Instructor, Asmara University of Eritrea
1997 BS Physics: Distinction, Asmara University of Eritrea
Activities and Hobbies: Musical Instruments - Kirar (like a guitar), organ, harmonica
302-465-3967

Jeff Boehmer

2009 - B.S. Physics, Math and Philosophy Minors - Bucknell University
2008 - Undergraduate Research Experience
2008 - Sigma Pi Sigma, National Physics Honor Society
2007 - Undergraduate Research Experience (Chaotic Mixing, Prof. T. Solomon, NSF)
2005-2008 - Dean's List
Activities: Physics Tutor, Bucknell Cycling Team President, Society for Physics Students Hobbies: Triathlon, Running, Swimming, Trombone, Kite Flying, Traveling
302-584-3229

Viv R. Dobbs

2009 BS History Conc. Journalism, Minor in Italian (3.6 GPA) - University of Delaware
2008 Study Abroad in Siena, Italy (Art History and Political Science)
2008-2009 Public Relations & Web Development, Physics and Astronomy
2007 Mac Specialist for Apple
2006 “What in the Hall?!” on UD TV Network (STN49)
Dean's list
Blog Site: www.dynamicpalate.com
Hobbies: Beer Foodie, Digital Media Graphic Arts
Career: Journalism, public relations
302-528-1952

Sasikumar Palaniyappan

2008 PhD Physics - University of Delaware
2007-2008 Dissertation Fellowship - University of Delaware
2006 Diacar-Bata Scientific Paper Prize - University of Delaware
2004-2007 Research Assistant at University of Delaware
2003-2004 Teaching Assistant at University of Delaware
2001 M.Sc Physics - Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, India
1999 B.Sc Physics with Distinction - Bharathidasan University, India
Hobbies: Cricket, Poems in Tamil (native language of Tamilnadu, India)
Webpage: www.physics.udel.edu/~sasi/
302-766-2907

Rebecca Roelofs : co-advised by Jerry P

2009* Honor Student, Charter School of Wilmington
2007 Summer Internship PIRA Physics Demonstrations
2007 Envirothon - 1st place in States, Team placed 3rd nationally
2006 Delaware State Science Olympiad, FOUR(!) 1st place Individual Event and 1st place team award
2006 US/Canada Nationals Science Olympiad, 2nd place Individual Event Award (Dynamics Planet)
2006 Envirothon – 2nd place Individual Event award (Soil Science) & 3rd place Team in Delaware
Outreach - Volunteer at many Delware Nature Society Events (Native Plant Sale, Harvest Moon Festival), Member Delaware Nature Society Teen Naturalist Group (Bird Banding, Reforestation), 2006 Volunteer Counselor Ashland Nature Center (www.delawarenaturesociety.org/)
Future Plans: To become an Engineer
Hobbies: Violin (Delaware All-State Orchestra), Varsity Swim Team, Sailing

Lisa Poirier : co-advised by Jerry P

2009* Honor Student, Charter School of Wilmington
2007 Summer Internship PIRA Physics Demonstrations
2006 Delaware State Science Olympiad, 1st place team award
2006 US/Canada Nationals Science Olympiad, 2nd place Individual Event Award (Dynamics Planet)
Future Plans: Science in the area of life sciences / biology
Hobbies: kayaking

Anthony DiChiara

2007-* Post-Doctorate Research Assistant - Ohio State University
2002-2007 PhD Physics - University of Delaware
2006-2007 NASA Delaware Space Grant Fellow
2004-2006 Research Assistant at University of Delaware
2003-2004 UD Physics Research Fellowship
2002-2003 Teaching Assistant at University of Delaware
2002 BS Physics, Kutztown University Pennsylvania
2001-2002 Vice President SPS Chapter
Hobbies: Gym/Working-Out, camping, hiking
302-897-1366

Rob Mitchell

2008 (3.4 GPA) BS Physics, Math Minor, Computer Science Minor at University of Delaware
2007-2008 SPS President
2006 Science & Engineer Scholar - University of Delaware
Undergrad Research Assistant at University of Delaware
UD Scholars Award
Activities and Honors: SPS Club, Dean's List, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Study Abroad Program
Hobbies: Ultimate Frisbee, skateboarding

Robert A. Sauer

2008 (3.4 GPA) BS Physics, Math Minor and History Minor at University of Delaware
2007 Oak Ridge Inst for Science and Educ (ORISE) Scholar, Center for Devices & Radiological Health, Silver Spring MD
2007 NASA Delaware Space Grant Tuition Award
2007 Undergrad Research Assistant - University of Delaware
2007 NASA Delaware Space Grant Research Fellowship
2006 Science & Engineer Scholar - University of Delaware
2006-2007 SPS Historian
2004-2008 UD Scholars Award
Activities: SPS Club, Dean's List, Phi Sigma Tau Honors Society
Tutoring: 2005-2007 Intro Phys Life Science PHYS201/202
Outreach: 2001-2003 Encounter Gospel of Life, Carver Terrace Camp for Kids - Camp Counselor; Food and Friends - Outreach for Elderly, Ill, and Disabled Shut-Ins; Little Sisters of Poor Elderly Home - Activities Director
2001-2003 Cont. Catholic Development 1st to 8th Grade
Hobbies: guitar, pole vault (personal best 13')

Adam Falkowski

2006-* PhD Physics, University Wisconsin - Madison
2005 (3.24 GPA) BS Physics at University of Delaware
Science & Engineer Scholar - University of Delaware
Undergrad Research Assistant at University of Delaware
Activities and Honors: SPS Club, Dean's List
Hobbies: Ultimate Frisbee

George E. Ongadi

2005 MS Physics - Laser Pulse Diagnostics and Experimental Chamber Design for Photoelectron and Radiation Chamber Measurements of Ultrahigh Intensity Laser Atom Interaction - University of Delaware (GPA 3.2)
1999 BS Physics: Second Class Honors Upper Division, University of Nairobi, Kenya
2001-2002 Teaching Assistant at University of Delaware
2002-2003 Research Assistant at University of Delaware

Emily Huskins

2010* PhD Mechanical Engineering - Johns Hopkins
2006 BS Physics, Minor Philosophy (3.4 GPA) - University of Delaware
Undergrad Research Assistant at University of Delaware
Dean's list, UD Scholar Award
Activities: Honors Program, Blue Hen Ambassador, Coed Resident Assistant
Hobbies: Ultimate Frisbee - College Club

Enam Chowdhury

2004 Senior Scientists - High Energy Density Research Group, Ohio State University
2004 Ph.D. Physics - Atomic Response in Ultra-Intense Fields - University of Delaware (GPA 3.9)
1999 MS Electrical and Computer Engineering - University of Delaware, "Electrical and Optical Properties of Thin Films of Oxidized Aluminum and Nitride"
1995 BA Physics, Wabash College, Summa Cum Laude
1995-2000 Teaching Assistant at University of Delaware
1996-1998 Research Assistant at University of Delaware Electrical and Computer Engineering - Dr. James Kolodzey
1994 Research Assistant at University of Texas Austin Fusion Research Center - Dr. Gary Hallock
1994 Research Assistant at Oak Ridge National Laboratory Physics Division - Dr. S. Raman

"Joe" Zhao-hui Yang

EDUCATION :
2008* - PhD Physics - Electrical and Computer Engineering - University of Minnesota - Minneapolis
2001 - M.S. Physics - Development of a University-Scale Tera-Watt Laser System - University of Delaware (GPA 3.7)
1997 - B.S. Physics - Peking University, P.R. China
EXPERIENCE :
2000 - 2001 Compact terawatt peak power laser amplifier
1999 - 2000 Kilohertz, high efficiency ultrashort pulse amplifier
1997 - 2000 Teaching Assistant University of Delaware - Optics 313, Physics 208, Physics 202
HONORS :
1994 - Class scholarship (3rd) Peking University

Daniel Pajerowski

2004- PhD Physics - University of Florida, Gainesville
2004 BS Physics, Minor Art (3.5 GPA) - University of Delaware
Undergrad Research Assistant at University of Delaware
Dean's list
Hobbies: Guitar, Intermural Sports

Dan Dakin

EDUCATION :
2005 - PhD Physics - University of Maryland
2001 - B.S. Physics - University of Delaware (GPA 3.7)
1996 - 1997 SUNY Stony Brook (GPA 3.8) transfer to UDel
EXPERIENCE :
2000-2001 Terawatt Amplification of Femtosecond Laser Pulses
1999 - Digital Imaging Course Redevelopment of PHYS313
1997 - 1999 CAD Designer, On-Board Chemical Corporation
1997 - Private Tutor
HONORS :
1995 - Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America

Chad Materniak

EDUCATION :
2002 - * PhD Physics - University of Virginia
2002 - B.S. Physics - University of Delaware (GPA 3.5, 20% in class)
EXPERIENCE :
2000 - 2002 High Harmonic Generation
SPORTS :
High School Track and Tennis Team

Polly Donovan

EDUCATION
1998-* B.S. Physics: Villanova University (GPA 3.6)
EXPERIENCE
2000 Problem Based Learning in the Undergraduate Physics Laboratory
1999-2000 Villanova Theater (Lead Parts and Set Construction)
1999 Mossbauer Spectroscopy with Dr. G. Papaefthymiou-Davis
HONORS
National Physics Honor Society: Sigma Pi Sigma

John Scholtz

EDUCATION
1998 B.A. Physics: University of Delaware
EXPERIENCE
2001 ALTOS Inc Commercial Optics and Lasers Summer Intern
FUTURE
Scientific Sales

Shannon McManus

CAREER
Secondary School Teacher, San Francisco CA
EDUCATION
1999 BA Physics Educ. Honors - University of Delaware (GPA 3.3)
EXPERIENCE
2000 Peer Tutor
1998-2000 Assistant Director YMCA Summer Camp
HONORS
2000 President's Achievement Award
1998 UD Scholar Award

Keavin Stryker

EDUCATION
2003 BS Physics - University of Maryland College Park
EXPERIENCE
2002 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
Strong Field Physics and XUV Optics

Rich Hansen

EDUCATION
2003 BS Physics University of Delaware
Minor Computer Science
EXPERIENCE
2001 Problem Based Learning
2000 Summer Research "Neutral Hydrogen in Compact Groups of Galaxies," Dr. Williams
HONORS
UD Scholar Award
HOBBIES
Sailing Team 420cm Class

Jesse Skaggs

EDUCATION
2001 BA Physics Educ. University of Delaware (GPA 3.8)
EXPERIENCE
2001 PHYS202 Teaching Assist
2001-2002 Problem Based Learning
2000 VP for Intervarsity Chrisitan Fellowship
1998-2001 Peer Tutor
HONORS
2000 President's Achievement Award
1998 UD Scholar Award

Barry Walker

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Graduate or undergraduate students who would like to study the physics of atoms, molecular dynamics, or lasers should contact me about being involved with the research of this group. The career opportunities in these areas of physics are particularly good due to demand at the industrial level, for scientist with optical experience, and at the academic level for AMO physicists. Please contact me so that we can arrange to talk about some science and the possibility of your involvement in the group. Applicants will need a letter of recommendation and a copy of their transcript.

BARRY C WALKER
Univ of Delaware
Physics & Astronomy
264 Sharp Lab
Newark, DE 19716

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bcwalker@udel.edu
office 302-831-2673
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