Matthew C. Nielsen

Doctoral Candidate

Work: (518) 276-2160
Home: (518) 271-8679

Email: nielsm@rpi.edu

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Physics
  Expected May, 1998
  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Troy, NY

  Relevant Coursework: Vacuum Techniques, Solid State Physics, Crystallography and Diffraction, Thermodynamics

• Bachelor of Science, Physics
  May, 1993
  Alma College; Alma, MI

Experience

• 7/89 - 5/93
  Alma College; Alma, MI
  Conducted research on such instruments as a 300 MHz NMR, mass spectrometer, and IR and UV spectrometers. Learned basic vacuum techniques during operation of a vacuum chamber (leak detection, cleaning, and operation of diffusion and mechanical pumps). Participated in two internships at major research universities in the areas of Quantum Optics and Atomic Physics.
• 8/93 - 5/93
  Physics department, RPI; Troy, New York
  Performed research in Ultra-Fast Optics by constructing an Erbium doped optical fiber laser. Gained experience working with such instruments as an OMA Spectrometer, Argon ion and TI-sapphire lasers, spectrum analyzer, ultra-fast optical detectors, and inferometers.
• 1/95 - present
  Center for Integrated Electronics, RPI: Troy, New York
  Research in thin film deposition and electronic packaging. Involved with process development of thin film passive components. Knowledgeable in several deposition techniques including Reactive DC Magnetron Sputtering, Reactive Partially-Ionized Beam, and Electron-Beam.

Honors and Affiliations

• Member and President, Omicron Delta Kappa; National Leadership Society (1992-1993)
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Alma College (May, 1993)
• Recipient, Department of Education Fellowship (1993 and 1995)
• Member, American Physical Society

Additional Skills

• Experienced in programming
  • C
  • FORTRAN
  • PASCAL
• Basic machine shop skills gained from research work and college course

References

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