David Andrzejewski

Current Member
Undergraduate Researcher
Research Project and Activities: 
Thin film processing of photoconductive antennas for THz generation • photolithography • thin film metallization • packaging on printed circuit board (PCB) • electrical and optical characterization in a THz micro-spectroscopy system Far-field terahertz and anisotropic terahertz microspectroscopy (ATM) • used THz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) • single crystal sucrose sample preparation • microspectroscopy of sucrose samples
Curriculum Vitae: 

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EDUCATION

BS Physics, University at Buffalo, NY

  • Minor in mathematics
  • GPA: 3.322

High School diploma, Alden Central High School, 2018
WORK EXPERIENCE

Delicatessen servicer, Tops Friendly Markets (June 2020 – August 2021)

Cut and dispensed meat (cold cuts) for customers

  • Cutting and serving meat to customers
  • Cleaning all slicers by closing
  • Clean all tables, spoons, and the floor by the end of the shift

Math Tutor, University at Buffalo Tutoring & Academic Support Services (UB TASS) (Jan 2020 – May 2020)

Tutored several students individually in the following subjects:

  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Calculus 1-3
  • Differential equations
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate Researcher, University at Buffalo (September 2021 – May 2022)

Assisted Professor Andrea Markelz with protein dynamics research using Terahertz light.

Thin film processing of photoconductive antennas for THz generation

  • Photolithography
  • Thin film metallization
  • Packaging on printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Electrical and optical characterization in a THz microspectroscopy system

Far-field terahertz and anisotropic terahertz microspectroscopy (ATM) (January 2022 – May 2022)

  • Used THz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS)
  • Single crystal sucrose sample preparation
  • Microspectroscopy of single crystal sucrose samples
ACTIVITIES/ AWARDS
  • Experiential learning badge, University at Buffalo, 2022
  • Honors in physics, University at Buffalo, 2022
  • High school math award, Alden Central High School, 2018
  • High school cross-country, Alden Central High School, 2016-2018
  • Cross-country state championships, 2017
  • Physics and running club, University at Buffalo, 2019-2020