Cameo Pinder

• Conducted hands-on testing of UART and I2C communication protocols for embedded systems.
• Analyzed I2C signals using Logic 2 software and an oscilloscope, enhancing data exchange reliability.
• Successfully identified the unknown address of an STMG031K8 device, improving system integration.
• Developed skills in soldering, signal analysis, and embedded programming through practical experience.

• Contributed to the camera-less Cobra Seal Reader project, focusing on tamper-indicating technology.
• Designed and simulated custom circuit schematics and PCB layouts using KiCad for a contact image sensor system.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to prototype secure interconnect PCBs, enhancing image acquisition capabilities.
• Completed a two-week MC&A training course, deepening knowledge in nuclear material safeguards.

• Conducted in-depth research on the thermoelectric potential of the Heusler alloy Fe₂V₀.₈W₀.₂Al, focusing on electricity generation.
• Synthesized the alloy under high-pressure and high-temperature conditions, using a glove box to prevent oxidation.
• Performed resistivity measurements to analyze electrical properties and charge transport, enhancing the understanding of material performance.
• Utilized LabVIEW for efficient data acquisition, and COMSOL for modeling temperature distribution and electrical potential.

Expected Date of Graduation: August 2026

Minor in: Mathematics