The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Graduate Researcher, Mentors: Profs. Jonathan Pelz, Aaron Arehart, and Steven Ringel Performed Scanning Probe DLTS (SP-DLTS) measurements of different samples to characterize the spatial distributions of traps. Achieved the first direct spatial correlation of a trap (EC-0.57 eV in Gallium Nitride) with a physical defect (pure edge dislocations). Developed COMSOL simulations for the expected SP-DLTS signal corresponding to different trap distributions in Schottky diodes for comparisons with experiments. Using these simulations, the impact of the tip geometry and the metal contact for SP-DLTS was characterized. Additionally, COMSOL simulations were developed for an AlGaN/GaN High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT) and an AlGaN/GaN Schottky to learn about the trap distributions from corresponding SP-DLTS measurements.	2013 – Present
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA Undergraduate Researcher, Mentor: Prof. Michael Demkowicz Developed Matlab codes to simulate the resonance frequencies of a laminated composite (e.g., “Cu/Nb”). Modeled the resonances for increasing numbers of layers, and demonstrated that the system behaves as an equivalent homogeneous structure with a set of “effective elastic constants.” Achieved the first measurements of the effective elastic constants of a Cu/Nb composite.	2012 – 2013
University of Chile, Santiago, Chile MIT MISTI 2.0 Intern: Researcher, Mentors: Profs. Nicolás Mujica and Fernando Lund Measured resonance frequencies of three laminated Cu/Nb samples with different numbers of layers using Resonant Ultrasound Spectroscopy (RUS). Changed the data acquisition routine to allow for overnight runs with increased averaging without the need for user input, thereby allowing for significant increases in productivity.	2013
University of Chile, Santiago, Chile MIT MISTI Chile Intern: Researcher, Mentors: Profs. Nicolás Mujica and Fernando Lund Developed Matlab codes to simulate the resonance frequencies of a homogeneous sample from a set of input elastic constants. Found good agreement between my routine and the literature. Performed Resonant Ultrasound Spectroscopy (RUS) measurements of a homogeneous sample and determined its elastic constants.	2012
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA Experimental Physics II Course, Grade: “A”, Instructor: Prof. Steve Nahn Performed four standard physics experiments and compiled results into 15‑minute presentations and publication-style reports.	2012
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA Undergraduate Researcher, Mentor: Prof. Nevin Weinberg Simulated pressure oscillations of stars and found agreement with literature.	2011
Prepa Tec en el Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City, Mexico MIT MISTI Mexico Intern: Curriculum Developer, Mentor: Prof. Eugenio Aguilar Ibarra Prepared the coursework for two physics courses in both English and Spanish. Technological tools (simulations, podcasts, videos, powerpoints with personal response systems) were introduced into these courses to help students comprehend concepts more easily. Assignments relying on simulations were developed to allow students to verify their answers.	2011