James Rush

Student at University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

About

Physics student interested in condensed matter and semiconductor research, aiming to advance my understanding through academic research. Committed to exploring innovative solutions in sustainable energy and technology. Seeking to connect with professionals and academics for collaboration and knowledge exchange in science and technology.

Experience

  • Research Assistant at Ecole normale supérieure
    May 2023 - Jul 2023 · 3 mos

    – Characterized the electromagnetic properties of metallic nanoparticles in polymer – Utilized Finite-difference Time-domain software to model AU-NPs and examine their absorption and emission spectra – Collaborated with a team of researchers, staff scientists, and professors in designing experiments and collecting data – Successfully improved team’s previous experimental results in forming gratings on DR1/PMMA by optically-induced mass transfer

  • Learning Assistant at University of Michigan
    Jan 2023 - May 2023 · 5 mos

    – Refined technological and communicative skills by instructing students on the procedure and analysis of several upper-level experiments and met with students to workshop the writing of lab reports

  • Physics Tutor at Grand Valley State University
    Dec 2020 - May 2021 · 6 mos

    – Assisted undergraduates in learning concepts in all introductory physics physics courses – Met with department representatives to identify and resolve deficiencies in course instruction