Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Implemented a mathematical model (in R & Python) for optimizing laser cooling and trapping of molecules • Supervising a joint experimental/theoretical research team consisting of four graduate students (2 papers submitted and 2 in preparation)
• Pioneered the first experimental realization of coherent optical forces for molecular cooling (proposed 30 years ago) • Explored the use of ultracold triatomic molecules for fundamental physics tests (two first-author papers) • Performed experimental and theoretical studies of symmetric-top molecules for quantum computing applications
• Demonstrated direct laser cooling and control of polyatomic molecules; findings led to four first-author publications • Led a research team consisting of graduate and undergraduate students towards successful construction and operation of a complex experiment for investigating properties of ultracold polyatomic molecules • Initiated and coordinated interdisciplinary research collaborations with research groups at Arizona State University and University of Connecticut • Co-authored four successful grant proposals for research funding from different agencies