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Jeremy Capps
118 Kinard Laboratory
Clemson, SC 29634
843-992-8253
jcapps@g.clemson.edu
LinkedIn Profile
Education
Ph.D. Physics, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (2015) GPA (Graduate): 3.60
Coulomb Interaction Effects in Semiconductor Heterostructures with Spin-Orbit Interaction
Advisor: Dr. Catalina Marinescu
M.S. Physics, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (2011)
Thermal, Electrical, and Structural Behavior of Silver Chalcogenide Composites
Advisor: Dr. Fivos Drymiotis
B.S. Computational Physics, Francis Marion University, Florence, SC (2009) GPA (Undergraduate): 3.76
B.S. Mathematics, Francis Marion University, Florence, SC (2009)
Awards
 PEGAS Research Grant, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (2014)
 Graduate Student Teaching Award, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (2013)
 Outstanding Senior in Physics, Francis Marion University, Florence, SC (2009)
 Outstanding Junior In Physics, Francis Marion University, Florence, SC (2008)
Research Experience
Research Assistant (Ph.D.)
2011-2014 Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Computational Analysis of 2D Quantum Systems with Spin-Orbit Interaction
Research Assistant (M.S.)
2009-2011 Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Experimental Investigation of Thermoelectric Properties of Materials
Teaching Experience
Temporary Physics Instructor
2015 Greenville Technical College, Greenville, SC
University Physics I – Phys 221 (Lecture)
University Physics I – Physics 221 (Lab)
Calculus-based Mechanics (Linear and Rotational Kinematics, Momentum-Energy techniques, fluids, SHO)

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Teaching Assistant
2009-2015 Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Physics 209* – Algebra-based Mechanics and Kinematics (*― Course Leader)
Physics 210* – Algebra-based Electricity, Magnetism, and Circuits
Physics 124* – Mechanics and Kinematics with Calculus
Physics 223* – Heat, Electricity and Magnetism with Calculus
Physics 224* – Waves and Optics with Calculus
Private Tutor
2009-2015 Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Algebra and Calculus based General Physics, General Astronomy, Classical Mechanics, Waves and Optics, Electricity
and Magnetism, Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, PhD Qualifying Exam
Physics Department Tutoring Center
2007-2009 Francis Marion University, Florence, SC
Publications
J. Capps, D. C. Marinescu, A. Manolescu
“Spin Seebeck effect – a probe for antiferromagnetic order in a quantum well with spin orbit interaction”
Submitted to PRB (2015)
J. Capps, D. C. Marinescu
“Coulomb interaction effects in a two dimensional quantum well with spin-orbit interaction”
Phys. Rev. B, 91:165301 ( 2015)
D. C. Marinescu, A. Manolescu, J. Capps
“Anomalous spin and charge Seebeck effect in a quantum well with spin orbit interaction”
SPIE Spintronics VII, 9167, 91671-M (2014) (Invited)
J. Capps, D. C. Marinescu, M. Daniels, C. Sosolik
“Friedel oscillations in a lateral superlattice with spin-orbit interaction”
To be published by Edizioni della Normale (Pisa, Italy) in a volume in honor of Gabriele F. Giuliani edited by M.
Polini, G. Vignale, V. Pellegrini, and J. K. Jain (2014) (Invited)
F R Drymiotis, S Lindsey, J Capps, J C Lashley, D Rhodes, Q R Zhang, C Nucklos and T B Drye
“Excess vibrational modes and high thermoelectric performance of the quenched and slow-cooled two-phase alloy
Cu0.2Ag2.8SbSeTe2 ”
J. Phys.: Condens. Matter 23 (2011) 135305
J. Capps, B. Ma, T. Drye, C. Nucklos, S. Lindsey, D. Rhodes, Q. Zhang, K. Modic, S. Cawthorne, F. Drymiotis
“The effect of Ag concentration on the structural, electrical and thermal transport behavior of Pb:Te:Ag:Se mixtures
and improvement of thermoelectric performance via Cu doping”
Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Vol. 509(5), 1544-1549 (2011)
J. Capps, F. Drymiotis, S. Lindsey and T.M. Tritt
“Significant enhancement of the dimensionless thermoelectric figure of merit of the binary Ag2Te”
Philosophical Magazine Letters, Vol. 90, No. 9, 677-681 (2010)

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Colloquium and Conference Presentations
“Understanding how electrons interact in a solid: Applications of the charge-density response function”
Physics Department Colloquium, Francis Marion University (Invited)
Florence, SC (2013)
“Friedel Oscillations in a lateral superlattice with spin-orbit interaction”
Symposium for Introduction to Research in Physics and Astronomy (SIRPA), Clemson University
Clemson, SC (2013)
“Theory vs. Experiment: Both Sides of the Coin”
Symposium for Introduction to Research in Physics and Astronomy (SIRPA), Clemson University
Clemson, SC (2012)
“Thermoelectric properties of Ag2TexSe1-x materials”
35
th
International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC’11)
Daytona Beach, FL (2011)
“Quantum-Walk Simulation in Java”
South Carolina Academy of Sciences
Columbia, SC (2009)
“Antimatter”
Physics Department Colloquium, Francis Marion University
Florence, SC (2008)
“Spherical Symmetry in Quantum Mechanics”
Francis Marion Undergraduate Mathematics Conference (FMUMC), Francis Marion University
Florence, SC (2008)
Leadership and Outreach
Clemson University Summer Scholars Counselor (Physics Department)
2013-2015 Clemson University, Clemson, SC
American Mathematics Competition Volunteer (8th
-12th
Grade)
2013-2015 Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Kangaroo Mathematics Competition Volunteer (2
nd
-7
th
Grade)
2013-2015 Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Clemson University Russian Club Treasurer
2013-2015 Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Clemson Elementary Science Fair Judge
2015 Clemson Elementary, Clemson, SC
Public Library Solar Observing (Public Event)
2015 Pickens County Library, Central, SC