Bio
Alexander earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from The Ohio State University under the supervision of Dr. David McComb in 2025. His doctoral research focused on utilizing STEM-EELS to detect collective excitations in quantum materials. As a postdoctoral research associate at ORNL, Alexander designs and builds novel hardware solutions to complex experimental challenges. Alexander specializes in the use of rapid prototyping to accelerate hardware development and augment conventional manufacturing solutions.
Education
HBS Metallurgical Engineering, University of Utah
MS Materials Science and Engineering, The Ohio State University
PhD Materials Science and Engineering, The Ohio State University
Trademarks and Patents
Granted:
US11707721B2, Methods of Making Permeable Aerogels
Pending:
US 2025/0132120 A1, Device and Method for Vibration Free Low Temperature Sample Holder for Side Entry Electron Microscopes