Synchrotron Radiation Center

Synchrotron Radiation Center
Research Experience for Undergraduates

SRC-REU 2009

Kelly Collins, from the University of Evansville, worked with Ralf Wehlitz and tim Hartman on a project titled "Double Photoionization of Hydrocarbons"
Rosa Martinez, from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaquez Campus, worked with Prof. Carol Hisrchmugl and Camilla Oliviere on a project titled "Determination of Resource Allocation of Thalassiossira weissflogii Using FTIR Microspectroscopy"
Casey Sanchez, from the California State University Fullerton, worked with Dr. Hartmut Höchst and graduate student Richard Hatch on a project titled "Charge-Injection Barrier Formation in Pentacene/Inorganic Interfaces"
Nirav Shelat, from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, worked with Prof. Carol Hirschmugl and Dr. Michael Nasse on a project titled "Installation of a PZT-PSD Feedback System for the Ireni Beamline"
Eric Verbeten, from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, worked with Mr. John Morgan, on a project titled "From Tantalus to Today: The History of the Synchrotron Radiation Center"
Disa Walden, from Valparaiso University, worked with Dr. Ken Jacobs, on a project titled "Connecting the Dots: Exploring WiFEL’s Beamline 2 Over its Full Energy Range"
Kendrick Williams, from Xavier University of Louisiana, worked with Prof. Leon Shohet and Dr. Jason Lauer on a project titled "VUV Exposure on Dielectric-Coated Silicon Wafers to Reduce Plasma Damage and to Measure Complex Permittivities"

SRC-REU 2008

Michaela Allen, from Xavier University of Louisiana, worked with Dr. Joe Bisognano and Mr. Robert Legg on a project titled "The Effects of Field Curvature on Bunch Formation in RF Electron Guns."
Rebecca Armenta, from University of El Paso, Texas, worked with Dr. Franz Himpsel and Graduate student Peter Cook on a project titled "Spectroscopy of Dyes for Solar Cells."
Jasmine Frederick, from Xavier University of Louisiana, worked with Drs. Carol Hirshmugl and Robert Julian on a project titled "Synchrotron FTIR Imaging of BCP and CPPD Crystals in Arthritis Model System."
Hanna Heo, from University of Wisconsin-Madison, worked with Drs. Carol Hirshmugl and Michael Nasse on a project titled "Infrared (IR) Microspectroscopy of Algae."
Emily Kopp, from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, worked with Dr. Hartmut Höchst and Graduate Student Richard Hatch on a project titled "Characterizing the Electronic Properties of Organic Semiconductors."
Andrew Makepeace, from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, worked with Dr. Leon Shohet on a project titled "The Effects of Vacuum Ultraviolet Radiation on Silicon Wafers."
Satyakumar Nagarajan, from Iowa State University, worked with Dr. James Lawler and Graduate Student Mark Stockett on a project titled "Carrier Molecules of the Diffuse Interstellar Bands."
Jason Smith, from East Stroudsbrug University, worked with Dr. Mike Abrecht on a project titled "Spectroscopy Studies of Fe-As Superconductors."

SRC-REU 2007

Justin Frederick, from Xavier University of Louisiana, worked with Dr. Hartmut Höchst and Richard Hatch on a project titled: "An Analysis of Substrate Dynamics and Dependence with Pentacene Films."
Hanna Heo, from the University of Wisconsin‐Milwaukee, worked with SRC Researcher Carol Hirschmugl and SRC scientist Bob Julian on a project titled: "IR Microspectroscopy of Living Algae."
Alex Olson, from the University of Wisconsin‐Madison, worked with Dr. J. Leon Shohet and Ganesh Upadhyaya on a project titled: "Measuring Photoemission and Substrate Currents Induced by Vacuum Ultra Violet Exposure of Patterned Silicon Oxide Wafers."
Bethany Reilly, from Taylor University, worked with Dr. Ralf Wehlitz on a research project titled: "Photoionization of Deuterated Benzene."
Bithi Roy, a junior majoring in Chemistry from City University of New York Queens College, worked with Dr. Mike Abrecht on a research project titled: "Micro-Spectroscopic Study of Henbury Crater Meteorites Using SPHINX."

SRC-REU 2006

Anladys Carreras, Mentor: Prof. Carol Hirschmugl. Project: Synchrotron Infrared Imaging of Algal Cells in Environmentally Controlled Conditions.
Kathleen DeWahl, Mentor: Dr. Hartmut Hochst and Richard Hatch. Project: Changes in the Electronic Structure of Pentacene Thin Films Due to Photon and Electron Exposure and Thermal Effect.
Adam Jandl, Mentor: Professor J. Leon Shohet, Project: The Effects of Vacuum Ultraviolet Light and Plasma on Silicon Semiconductor Wafers.
Marcus Medley, Mentor: Dr. Joseph Bisognano, Project: A Study into the Feasibility of Recirculating a Free Electron Laser (FEL) Driver.
Max Young, Mentors: Dr. Ralf Wehlitz and Pavle Juranic, Project: The Photoionization of Benzene.

SRC-REU 2005

Jean Calderon, Mentor: Leon Shohet, Project: The effects of VUV and UV exposure on the surface charge of SiO2
Joni Nordberg, Mentor: Ralf Wehlitz, Project: Interactions Between Atoms and Photons
Molly Andreason, Mentor: Pupa De Stasio, Project: Spectromicroscopic Analysis of the Organic and Mineral Components in Nacre.
Marcus Medley, Mentor: Joe Bisognano, Project: Beam Break-up and Phase Advance in Recirculating Linacs
Abraham Spinelli, Mentor: Robert Carpick, Project: A Study into the Feasibility of Mounting AFM Tips and Fretting Wear Styli for Viewing in a Photoemission Electron Microscope (PEEM)

SRC-REU 2004

Andrew Au, Mentor: Franz Himpsel, Project: NEXAFS study on the orientation of Organic Molecules on a Si (111)-7x7 complex.
Kathleen Barger, Mentor: Ralf Wehlitz, Project: Multiple Photoionization of Carbon-60.
Maria Bravo, Mentor: pupa De Stasio, Project: Cell Sputtering and the Transmission of Prion Diseases.
Gabriel Pendas, Mentor: Joseph Bisognano, Project: Coherent Synchrotron Radiation at Aladdin.

SRC-REU 2003

Clay Bennington, Mentor: Joseph Bisognano, Project: An Investigation of Factors Effecting the Stability and Lifetime of the Electron Beam
Hector Campa, Mentor: Chris Moore, Project 1: Developing Activities at the Synchrotron Radiation Center for Camp Badger, Project 2: Developing a Resource to Understand Optical Phenomena at the Synchrotron Radiation Center
Marleen Martinez, Mentor: Ralf Wehlitz, Project: Double Photoionization of Lithium at the Synchrotron Radiation Center
Rene Sandin-Alvarez, Mentor: William Bleam, Project: Using IR Spectromicroscopy in Identifying Pollen Grains at the Species Level

SRC-REU 2002

Katie Richter, Mentor: pupa De Stasio, Project: Gadolinium Neutron Capture Therapy (GdNCT) for Brain Cancer