Michael Kelley
Dayton,OH
Summary
Michael Kelley is a detail-oriented experimental physicist with over 10 years of experience in research and development. He has a solid background in atomic, molecular, and optical physics, quantum physics, and applied physics, and is well-versed in the development of new technologies and the application of existing concepts. He is an excellent communicator and collaborator who is highly motivated and dedicated to achieving results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Scientist
Riverside Research Institute
Beavercreek, Ohio
10.2018 - 07.2024
- Built and analyzed benchtop entangled photon source for study of QKD networking platforms.
- Measured thermoacoustic sidechannel emissions from microcontrollers via Michelson interferometer, using the data to train machine learning classifiers to identify malware.
- Managed human factors elements of project to facilitate reverse engineering of operational programming of hostile unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Acted as quantum mechanics expert on project to develop hybrid quantum-classical networking algorithms to enhance network security.
- Performed computational studies of Rydberg atom RF electrometers to optimize sensor tunability
Graduate Research Assistant
Rice University
Houston, Texas
05.2011 - 08.2017
- Performed experimental study of scattering of low-energy electrons by select molecules, utilizing Rydberg atoms as a both an electron source and a mobile energy probe.
- Designed and built a new automated data acquisition system to precisely time sample preparation as well as data collection.
- Optimized and maintained the experiment's optical table, featuring a pumped and frequency-doubled Rhodamine 6G dye laser.
- Presented my work at numerous conferences.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Rice University
Houston, Texas
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Gave lectures and provided assistance in lab complements of undergraduate physics courses and graded lab reports.
Education
Ph.D. - Physics
Rice University
Houston, TX12-2017
Master of Science - Physics
Rice University
Houston, TX08-2014
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH05-2010
Skills
- Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
- Quantum Optics
- Quantum Information
- Research Planning
- Experiement Design
- Data Analysis
- Research Proposal Writing
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Programming (C, C, Java, Python, SQL, LABView)
Clearances
- Active TS/SCI clearance
Publications
- Kelley, M.; Buathong, S.; Dunning, F. B. (2017) "Very strong Rydberg atom scattering in K(12p)-CH3NO2 formation: Role of transient ion pair formation." J. Chem. Phys. 146:184307
- Buathong, S.; Kelley, M.; Dunning, F. B. (2016) "Probing dissociative electron attachment through heavy-Rydberg in-pair production in Rydberg atom collisions." J. Chem. Phys. 145:134309
- Kelley, M.; Buathong, S.; Dunning, F. B. (2015) "Use of heavy-Rydberg ion-pair states to probe dissociative electron attachment." J. Phys.: Conf. Ser. 635:012024
- Buathong, S.; Kelley, M.; Wang, C. H.; Dunning, F. B. (2015) "Probing dissociative electron Attachment through formation of heavy-Rydberg ion-pair states in Rydberg atom collisions." Chem. Phys. Lett. 618:153
- Wang, C. H.; Kelley, M.; Buathong, S.; Dunning, F. B. (2014) "Dynamics of heavy-Rydberg ion-pair formation." J. Chem. Phys. 140:234306
Timeline
Research Scientist
Riverside Research Institute
10.2018 - 07.2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Rice University
08.2011 - 05.2014
Graduate Research Assistant
Rice University
05.2011 - 08.2017
Ph.D. - Physics
Rice University
Master of Science - Physics
Rice University
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Case Western Reserve University
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