Colorado State University – ECSyD
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Dec 2022 – May 2023 | Fort Collins, CO
Overview
Conducted undergraduate research in photonic integrated circuits, working on measurement automation and data reduction for microchip characterization.
Key Contributions
Measurement Automation
Automated measurement process with Python, isolating chip sectors for targeted testing.
Process Optimization
Reduced measurement time per chip by 75–90%, significantly increasing lab throughput.
Research Collaboration
Collaborated with graduate researchers to validate photonic circuit performance.
Impact
Improved lab efficiency while gaining hands-on experience in photonic ICs, measurement automation, and applied Python development.
Skills
PythonPhotonic Integrated CircuitsData AutomationResearch