1. Alex Ward
20230 East Superstition Dr 585-313-0223
Queen Creek, Arizona 85142 alexward356@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Masters of Science in Physics 2015, GPA: 3.42
Professional Science Masters in Nanoscience 2013, GPA: 3.63
Bachelor of Science in Physics with a Minor in Mathematics and Honors 2013, GPA: 3.67
Arizona State University- Tempe, AZ
Barrett, the Honors College
EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant 2011-2015
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
 Developed and conducted experiments exploring nanophotonic effects using an atomic force microscope and a
confocal fluorescence microscope with fluorescent molecules and quantum dots
 Assisted in developing and modifying a technique used to combine topographical information from an atomic
force microscope with the fluorescence information from a confocal microscope to attain super resolution optical
and topographic images
 Analyzed data and organized results to present at weekly meetings
 Trained new students on the use of the atomic force microscope, confocal microscope and data analysis
 Collaborated with severalother labs by devising and preforming experiments, then presenting results
 Assisted in building and aligning optical set ups
 Troubleshot and modified code used in experimental data collection
 Adhered to strict biosafety lab guidelines
Online Teaching Assistant 2013-2015
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
 Instructed online physics courses
 Recorded videos to explain concepts that are still used in online physics courses
 Graded lab reports and managed the students, solving issues before reporting to the professor
 Helped develop and modify online experiments
Physics Instructional Resource Team member 2011-2013
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
 Maintained scientific equipment and educational laboratories
 Helped design, modify, and set up educational experiments
 Assisted in the creation of demonstration videos that are still used in physics courses to explain concepts
 Set up classrooms and assisted professors with demonstrations of physics concepts
 Helped organize and run community outreach events
TECHNICAL ANDCOMPUTER SKILLS
 Working knowledge of atomic force microscopy, confocal fluorescence microscopy, wide-field fluorescence
microscopy, understanding of focus ion beam and electron microscopy and basic programing skills with
experience using Java,matlab and R
 Working knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, and powerpoint.
 Proficient knowledge of image and data analysis software,such as ImageJ, Gwyddion and Scanning Probe Image
Processor
PUBLICATIONS ANDPRESENTATIONS
 2013 publication based on single molecule fluorescence experiments:
O.Schulz, Z. Zhao, A. Ward, M. Koenig, F. Koberling, Y. Liu, J. Enderlein, H. Yan,R. Ros, “Tip induced
fluorescence quenching for nanometer optical and topographical resolution”, Optical Nanoscopy, 2 (2013) 1.
 2013, won best presenter award at a undergraduate research symposium for a presentation on single molecule
fluorescence experiments
 2015 Poster presentation of work done on single molecule fluorescence experiments at the annual Arizona State
University and University of Arizona collaborative Biofest seminar