OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging career as an Optical Engineer with a progressive organization which will utilize my technical expertise, leadership and education in optical measurement, analysis and design.
EDUCATION
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Optical Sciences and Engineering (Spring 2011) Double Minor: Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering GPA 3.88/4.00 Award for Highest Academic Distinction and Departmental Honors International Student Scholarship (2007-2011) Jack D. Gaskill Endowed Scholarship (09-10 & 10-11) Honors Student Scholarship and The Laura and Arch Brown Honors Scholarship (2010-2011) PROJECTS
Fall 2008 - Present, Undergraduate Research Assistant in a Photolithography lab, Confidential,
College of Optical Science
Manage both individual and team projects. Maskless lithography technology. Proficient in performing optical measurement using Veeco NT980 Interferometer optical Scanning Electron Microscope, refractive index measuring equipments. Thin film coating. CGH generation. Diffraction efficiency measurements. Construction of diffraction, coherence and interference demonstration components and techniques.optical polishing (optics, glass and crystals). General lab assistance. Fall 2010-Present, Senior Design Project, Optical Engineering Lead, Confidential,
Directing optical design, fabrication and testing to support team in identifying a method to measure the BP/Gulf type oil leak. Duties included technical lead, optical and electronic circuits design and test rig fabrication. Assisting other team members with mechanical, electrical and general engineering problems.
Summer 2010 – Fall 2010, Undergraduate Directed Research Confidential,
University of Arizona, College of Optical Science
Modeling and developing of a new method to measure the properties and the density distribution of Bose Einstein condensate by using laser beam diffraction. Spring 2008 – Fall 2009, Honors Undergraduate Research Confidential,
Explored the feasibility of detecting and quantifying corrosion and de-lamination (separation) at the interface between reinforcing steel bars and concrete using ultrasonic guided waves.
Summer 2008, Independent Study Confidential,
Use of spectrometer for quantitative and qualitative analysis of alkali metal containing substances. Helium Neon laser studies including cavity stability, transverse mode analysis, and use of scanning Fabry Perot interferometer for measurement of mode frequencies. Discussion of theory of lasers and the Bohr Atomic model, and wave particle duality. SKILLS
Applications: Solidworks, Matlab, CodeV, Zemax, Photoshop, Flash, Microsoft Office.
Equipment: Maskless Lithography Technology, Veeco NT980 Interferometer, Ellipsometer
Scanning Electrons Microscope, Lasers, Optical Polisher, General Optical Electronics,
Languages: Fluent in Vietnamese and English
LEADERSHIP
Fall 2007 – Spring 2009, Math and Sciences Tutoring Resource (MASTR) - University of Arizona, Physics Coordinator and Tutor
Applying leadership and communication skills in coordinating, managing and scheduling of technical tutors. Tutor university students on various technical subject matter areas, including math and sciences.
Summer 2008, Summer 2009 and Summer 2010, University of Arizona, International Students Program and Services
Peer Integrator, orientation leader for the International Student Orientation and Registration program.
Summer 2008 – Present, International Friends
Volunteer with organization to assist international students acclimating to local culture and customs.