2019 REU Program | PARADIM

2019 PARADIM REU INTERNS
	Ms. Caroline Fedele Intern Major & College: Physics, University of North Florida PI: Darrell Schlom PARADIM REU Project Title: Characterization of Superconducting Ruthenate Thin Films [PRESENTATION] [FINAL REPORT] Caroline Fedele was born in New York but has lived in St. Augustine, Florida, for the past 14 years. She is a rising senior at the University of North Florida pursuing a major in physics and a minor in computer science. She has previously worked as a research fellow with the U.S. Department of Energy in computational materials engineering research, modeling defect chemistry and analyzing energy properties of tritium-producing materials for nuclear applications. Currently, she is working with several professors at the University of North Florida in nanophotonics and condensed matter physics, where she is investigating optical properties of complex oxides and plasmonic systems on the nanoscale by employing microscopy and spectroscopy. In her spare time, Caroline enjoys playing the piano, going for long runs, and reading classic literature. Currently: PhD program University of Florida, computer science
	Mr. Oluchi Onwuvuche Intern Major & College: Electrical Engineering, University of the District of Columbia PI: Darrell Schlom PARADIM REU Project Title: Random Access Memory using Perovskite Materials [PRESENTATION] [FINAL REPORT] Oluchi Onwuvuche was born and raised in Washington, D.C. to the parents of Mr. Oluchi I. Chukwunyere and Mrs. Lovelyne H.A. Chukwunyere. In fall 2017, Oluchi arrived at University of the District of Columbia to study Electrical Engineering as an undergraduate course. This summer, Oluchi will be working on a project titled Growth of LaAlO3/SrTiO3 Superstructures with Conducting Interfaces. He is excited about this opportunity and hopes it prepares him for Graduate school. In his free time, he enjoys nature walks and pick up basketball. Currently: Electrical Engineer \| IT Specialist \| CCNA & Cisco IOS Command Line
	Mr. Jonathan Ortiz Intern Major & College: Mechanical Engineering, New Mexico State University PI: Darrell Schlom PARADIM REU Project Title: Improving the Capabilities of PARADIM’s MBE Hardware [PRESENTATION] [FINAL REPORT] Jonathan Ortiz was born in El Paso, Texas and is currently enrolled at New Mexico State University majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He has been working with the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering on developing reliable reduced-order model for carbon nanotube-based sensors. His interests include experimental solid mechanics and biomedical engineering. His future plans are to attend graduate school with a focus in biomedical engineering and drug delivery systems. On his free time, Jonathan enjoys traveling abroad, playing the drums, and playing soccer. Currently: MS New Mexico State University
	Ms. Priscila Santiesteban Intern Major & College: Computer Science & Physics, Coe College PI: Darrell Schlom PARADIM REU Project Title: Examining the Link Between Anomalous Mechanical and Thermal Properties in Crystals [PRESENTATION] [FINAL REPORT] Priscila Santiesteban is a first generation college student from Denver, Colorado. She is a rising junior pursuing a Computer Science and Physics double major at Coe College. She was the winner of the Arthur Wright Eskine Physics Award for outstanding achievement as a Freshman and has been consistently on the Dean’s List every semester. She is also a member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honorary Society. Recently, she completed an internship as a software engineer where she helped develop code to assist in the application of Artificial Intelligence of automated vehicles. Through her experiences, she has been able to become fluent in nearly five different programming languages. Currently, she is working on research with Pennsylvania State University simulating mechanical properties of glass using Molecular Dynamics. She plans on pursuing a PhD in engineering. In her free time, she likes to go hiking, and trying new foods. Currently: Computer Science and Engineering Graduate Student at University of Michigan Awards: NSF GRFP award Rackham Merit Fellow Scholarship
	Mr. Samuel Straney Intern Major & College: TBD, College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, Albany PI: Saien Xie PARADIM REU Project Title: Growth and Characterization of 2D Transition Metal Dichalalcogenides [PRESENTATION] [FINAL REPORT] Samuel Straney is from Saint Johnsville, New York. He attends SUNY Polytechnic’s College of Nanoscale Engineering, (CNSE), in Albany. He is expected to graduate in May of 2020. Samuel has researched PDMS membrane optical based pressure sensors with sub Torr resolution under Professor Michael Carpenter. During his free time Sam enjoys athletics, competitive video games, and hiking. Currentlhy: Global Foundries, U.S. , Inc. Senior Yield EngineerSenior Yield Engineer Global Foundries, U.S. , Inc
	Mr. Jarek Viera Intern Major & College: Chemistry, University of North Georgia PI: Saien Xie PARADIM REU Project Title: Growing 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenide [PRESENTATION] [FINAL REPORT] Jarek Viera was born in and raised in Lawrenceville, Georgia. As a rising senior, Jarek is expected to graduate in 2020 with a Bachelor’s in Chemistry and a Minor in Mathematics proudly as a first generation American. He has taken a strong interest in nanomaterials, participating in research with 2D nanomaterials and their applications in quantum computing with Professor Rosi Gunasinghe at the University of North Georgia. Jarek is dedicated to quantum mechanics and hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists to have the same passion for chemistry/physics as he does. In his off time Jarek enjoys listening to live music from his favorite bands/rappers, cooking, and reading science fiction. Currently: Graduate Teaching Assistant and Researcher at Florida State University
2019 PARADIM REU INTERNS
	Ms. Phoebe Appel Intern Major & College: Chemical Engineering, Purdue University PI: Tyrel McQueen PARADIM JHU REU Project Title: Analytical modeling of Forced and Natural Convection in Molten Zones [PRESENTATION] [FINAL REPORT] Phoebe Appel is a rising senior in chemical engineering at Purdue University . In the Department of Chemical Engineering, she researches the formation and dynamics of liposomes under Dr. Vivek Narsimhan. This summer she is a PARADIM REU intern working on using supercritical fluids for materials discovery. After graduation, Pheobe plans to attend graduate school to pursue a PhD in chemistry.
	Ms. Julia Trowbridge Intern Major & College: Chemistry, Colorado State University PI: Tyrel McQueen PARADIM JHU REU Project Title: Synthesis and Characterization of Multi-purpose Functional Transport Materials [PRESENTATION] [FINAL REPORT] [PUBLISHED] Julia Trowbridge is a dual chemistry and economics major with a minor in math set to graduate from Colorado State University May 2020. Outside of classes, Trowbridge works in Dr. Jamie Neilson's research lab on understanding fundamental properties of hybrid perovskites and is also involved in the University's American Chemical Society affiliated student chapter. Currently: Johns Hopkins University graduate student, Energy and Climate Policy