Currently, I am working at the Leiden Observatory on my Marie Curie-funded postdoctoral project, PSI-COM. In my previous positions, I gained familiarity with the following technologies and techniques:

• Ultra-high vacuum systems & cryogenics

• Pulsed Nd:YAG lasers, tunable dye lasers

• UV/Vis, infrared, and fluorescence spectroscopy

• Generation of gas-phase ions (electrospray ionization, electron impact ionization, and plasma entrainment)

• Radiofrequency ion optics

• Ion and electron imaging

• Pulsed molecular beam operation and application

• Mass spectrometry

Beyond these technical skills, I take great pride in my written and oral communication of my work, as well as the good relationships I foster and maintain with my colleagues. I believe in treating people with respect regardless of their experience level, so that work can be a place that is fulfilling more than just intellectually.

This website represents a personal effort to collect all the specifics of my past ~10 years working in various sub-sections of chemical physics, as well as to provide more details than can be included in a CV or a LinkedIn profile. But, the best way to get to know me is by talking to me — feel free to send me an e-mail if you have any questions about my work history!