Juwon Onasanya
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Resourceful Graduate Research Assistant passionate about advancing knowledge in [Subject] through high-quality research. Self-motivated professional with excellent communication, planning and problem solving abilities.
Focused Research Assistant currently pursuing degree in [Area of study] to advance research into [Area of expertise]. Adept in conducting interviews, literature reviews and data synthesis and analysis. Skilled in creating efficient systems to organize and manage experimental data.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant, Optoelectronics Laboratory
University of Arkansas
12.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Department of Electrical Engineering
- Materials growth and characterization at the nanoscale for photodetector devices
- 2-dimensional transitional metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) studies on Arkansas High Performance Computing Center
- Using advanced characterization tools techniques like raman spectroscopy, Photoluminescence, XRD, and SEM to thoroughly analyze the structural, optical, and electronic properties of these monolayers.
- Enhancing CVD growth parameters to achieve high-quality growth of ReS₂ and ReSe₂
- Mentored undergraduate students, providing guidance on research methodologies and techniques.
- Conducted extensive background research on specific topics, establishing a strong foundation for project success.
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to advance research objectives and achieve project milestones.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement within the laboratory setting, optimizing workflow efficiency while maintaining safety standards.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Arkansas
08.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Department of Physics
- Engage with students to enhance their understanding of course contents taught during office hours
- Coordinate and carry out laboratory activities as follow up with classes taught by the course instructor
- Proctored exams and provided grades according to university standards.
- Developed strong rapport with students through open communication channels, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
Graduate Research Assistant, Advanced Materials Laboratory
Obafemi Awolowo University
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Department of Physics
- Managed the daily operations of the laboratory, equipment usage, and supplies needed to ensure the smooth operation of the laboratory
- Mentored undergraduate students, providing guidance on research methodologies and techniques.
- Department of Physics
Laboratory Instructor (Physics Practical)
Obafemi Awolowo University
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Department of Physics and Engineering Physics
- Mark and grade first-year students undertaking physics practical
- Guide and explain practical procedures to first-year physics students
- Work along with the laboratory coordinator to set up experimental procedures
- Department of Physics and Engineering Physics
Education
Ph.D. - Material Science and Engineering
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-2026
Masters - Materials Science
Obafemi Awolowo University
01.2017
Bachelor’s - physics
Obafemi Awolowo University
01.2008
Skills
- X-ray Diffraction Spectroscopy
- Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
- UV-Visible Spectroscopy
- Micro Raman Spectroscopy
- Micro Photoluminescence (PL) Spectroscopy
- Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
- Device Fabrication
- Chemical Synthesis of Nanoparticles
- Conducting Polymers
- Materials Growth
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Self-directed and motivated
- Project management
- Research design
- Research and analysis
- Strong work ethic
- Academic presentations
- Data analysis
Affiliations
- SPIE, 2023 - present
- OPTICA, 2023 - present
Leadershippositions
- Vice President UARK Laserback Chapter, 2023 - present
- Judge for Northwest Arkansas Regional Science and Engineering Fair for STEM Education Outreach, 03/23
- Chair Student Representative, Murtala Muhammed Postgraduate, Obafemi Awolowo University, 2015 - 2016
Training
- MonARK Foundry seminar bi-monthly meets, University of Arkansas, 2023 - present
- Presentation on ‘Synthesis and Characterization of Conducting Polymer Blend Nickel Oxide Nanocomposite’, 15th Nigerian Materials Congress, 2016
- Workshop on Renewable Energy and Biomaterials, Pan Africa Materials Institute (PAMI), African University of Science and Technology, Abuja, Nigeria, 2016
- Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition Techniques and Applications of Transparent Metal Oxides (TCOs), Department of Physics and Engineering Physics, O.A.U, 2015
Researchfocus
- MonArk Quantum Foundry funded by National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Materials Science (Experimental and Theory)
- Condensed Matter Physics (Experimental and Theory)
- Organic electronics
- Semiconducting Devices
- 2-dimensional quantum materials
explemplary leadership
obafemi Awolowo University
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant, Optoelectronics Laboratory
University of Arkansas
12.2022 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Arkansas
08.2022 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant, Advanced Materials Laboratory
Obafemi Awolowo University
01.2015 - 01.2017
Laboratory Instructor (Physics Practical)
Obafemi Awolowo University
01.2015 - 01.2017
Ph.D. - Material Science and Engineering
University of Arkansas
Masters - Materials Science
Obafemi Awolowo University
Bachelor’s - physics
Obafemi Awolowo University