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Quinn Simmons
533 East J Street
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 334-1121
ethanqsimmons@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE To pursue my love of physics and passion for chemistry at the PhD level in an inter-
disciplinary research lab.
EDUCATION B.A. in Physics (2015)
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Physics Coursework GPA: 3.69/4.0
A.S. in Biology - Graduated with Honors (2012)
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA
Physics and Math Coursework GPA: 4.0/4.0
PUBLICATIONS P. Hamilton, M. Jaffe, P. Haslinger, Q. Simmons, H. M¨uller, and J. Khoury, “Atom-
Interferometry Constraints on Dark Energy.” Science 349, 849 (2015).
EXPERIENCE The M¨uller Group
Student Researcher 3/14 - 8/15
- Assisted in experiments utilizing free-space and cavity atom interferometry to make
precision measurements of fundamental physical quantities and to constrain Chameleon
field and other screening field theories.
- Designed, machined, and soldered analog and digital circuits, including:
• power supplies
• voltage-controlled oscillators
• analog and digital PID controllers
• filters
• phase detectors
• timers
- Set up, aligned, and maintained optomechanical equipment including:
• polarizing beam splitters
• isolators
• mirrors
• lenses
• acousto-optical and electro-optical
modulators
- Collimated and coupled both visible and invisible laser light to fibers.
- Collaborated with a volunteer student researcher to build a device that split a single
input laser beam into six output beams, each of which had a finely tunable power al-
lowing for creation of a more precise 3-D magneto-optical trap (MOT), which yielded
better interferometry.
- Worked in unison with a graduate student and volunteer student researcher to estab-
lish a Modulation Transfer Spectroscopy (MTS) setup using an atomic Cesium stan-
dard. This served and continues to serve as a narrow-linewidth frequency reference to
many other experiments in the laboratory.
Advanced Experimental Physics Laboratory
Student Experimentalist 1/15 - 5/15
Experimentally verified phenomena predicted theoretically in plasmas and supercon-
ductors. Utilized atomic hyperfine structure to optically “pump” atoms into an ex-
cited state and determine the magnitude of Earth’s magnetic field. Established a basic
nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy setup. For all experiments, in-depth data
analysis and processing was performed using MATLAB.
Basic Semiconductor Circuit Laboratory
Student Experimentalist 8/13 - 12/13
Constructed analog circuits using both passive and active circuit elements, and studied
the non-linear behavior of various components. Collected and processed data using
LabVIEW. Designed and built an analog Doppler effect-based ultrasonic motion detec-
tor which interfaced with LabVIEW and used signal processing to calculate the velocity
of the approaching object to high accuracy.
Advanced Organic Chemistry Research
Student Experimentalist 8/11 - 12/11
After completing a year of organic chemistry, was asked by the professor to participate
in outside research, which consisted of optimizing organic chemistry labs that were part
of the class curriculum. Techniques performed included:
• Thin-layer, column, and ion-
exchange chromatography
• Extraction, separation, filtration,
and purification
• Microscale recrystallization
• Determination of melting and boil-
ing point
• NMR and IR spectroscopy
• Mass spectrometry
Animal Clinic of Benicia
Veterinary Assistant 6/11 - 6/13
- Assisted in the care of domestic animals, both directly and indirectly. Duties included:
• Assisting in surgery, and performing
dental cleanings under supervision
• Administering vaccines, medica-
tions, sub-cutaneous fluids, and
drawing blood
• In-house laboratory analysis of
blood, urine, and stool samples to
identify pathogens and diseases
• Cleaning and maintaining care facil-
ities and office space
• Filing and working at the front desk
assisting clientele
HONORS Member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
SKILLS • Basic proficiency in Python, C++, MATLAB, LabVIEW, and Linux
• Intermediate proficiency in LATEX
• High proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows

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Updated Resume Fall 2016

  • 1. Quinn Simmons 533 East J Street Benicia, CA 94510 (707) 334-1121 ethanqsimmons@gmail.com OBJECTIVE To pursue my love of physics and passion for chemistry at the PhD level in an inter- disciplinary research lab. EDUCATION B.A. in Physics (2015) University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Physics Coursework GPA: 3.69/4.0 A.S. in Biology - Graduated with Honors (2012) Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA Physics and Math Coursework GPA: 4.0/4.0 PUBLICATIONS P. Hamilton, M. Jaffe, P. Haslinger, Q. Simmons, H. M¨uller, and J. Khoury, “Atom- Interferometry Constraints on Dark Energy.” Science 349, 849 (2015). EXPERIENCE The M¨uller Group Student Researcher 3/14 - 8/15 - Assisted in experiments utilizing free-space and cavity atom interferometry to make precision measurements of fundamental physical quantities and to constrain Chameleon field and other screening field theories. - Designed, machined, and soldered analog and digital circuits, including: • power supplies • voltage-controlled oscillators • analog and digital PID controllers • filters • phase detectors • timers - Set up, aligned, and maintained optomechanical equipment including: • polarizing beam splitters • isolators • mirrors • lenses • acousto-optical and electro-optical modulators - Collimated and coupled both visible and invisible laser light to fibers. - Collaborated with a volunteer student researcher to build a device that split a single
  • 2. input laser beam into six output beams, each of which had a finely tunable power al- lowing for creation of a more precise 3-D magneto-optical trap (MOT), which yielded better interferometry. - Worked in unison with a graduate student and volunteer student researcher to estab- lish a Modulation Transfer Spectroscopy (MTS) setup using an atomic Cesium stan- dard. This served and continues to serve as a narrow-linewidth frequency reference to many other experiments in the laboratory. Advanced Experimental Physics Laboratory Student Experimentalist 1/15 - 5/15 Experimentally verified phenomena predicted theoretically in plasmas and supercon- ductors. Utilized atomic hyperfine structure to optically “pump” atoms into an ex- cited state and determine the magnitude of Earth’s magnetic field. Established a basic nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy setup. For all experiments, in-depth data analysis and processing was performed using MATLAB. Basic Semiconductor Circuit Laboratory Student Experimentalist 8/13 - 12/13 Constructed analog circuits using both passive and active circuit elements, and studied the non-linear behavior of various components. Collected and processed data using LabVIEW. Designed and built an analog Doppler effect-based ultrasonic motion detec- tor which interfaced with LabVIEW and used signal processing to calculate the velocity of the approaching object to high accuracy. Advanced Organic Chemistry Research Student Experimentalist 8/11 - 12/11 After completing a year of organic chemistry, was asked by the professor to participate in outside research, which consisted of optimizing organic chemistry labs that were part of the class curriculum. Techniques performed included: • Thin-layer, column, and ion- exchange chromatography • Extraction, separation, filtration, and purification • Microscale recrystallization • Determination of melting and boil- ing point • NMR and IR spectroscopy • Mass spectrometry Animal Clinic of Benicia Veterinary Assistant 6/11 - 6/13 - Assisted in the care of domestic animals, both directly and indirectly. Duties included: • Assisting in surgery, and performing dental cleanings under supervision • Administering vaccines, medica- tions, sub-cutaneous fluids, and drawing blood • In-house laboratory analysis of blood, urine, and stool samples to identify pathogens and diseases • Cleaning and maintaining care facil- ities and office space • Filing and working at the front desk assisting clientele
  • 3. HONORS Member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society SKILLS • Basic proficiency in Python, C++, MATLAB, LabVIEW, and Linux • Intermediate proficiency in LATEX • High proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows