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Ruby Kauffman

Cleveland,OH

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Optical Engineer

Penn State University - Opto Electric Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
    • Simulated in-depth Gaussian beam propagation models in complex systems using MATLAB, with a focus on the effects of phase due to beam clipping
    • Performed hands-on experiments on the optical bench to replicate real-world scenarios involving beam clipping
    • Collaborated closely with trained optical engineers and actively contributed to weekly and monthly meetings

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Case Western Reserve University
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted with research focused on materials degradation and lifetime extension of bomb slapper detonators
  • Specialized in data acquisition through optical spectroscopy and spectroscopic ellipsometry
  • Analyzed over 400 hours of degradation patterns through graphical and statistical methods using R

Research Assistant in Optical Design

Rose-hulman Institute Of Technology
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated closely with a professor to contribute to the development of a short throw laser indicator
  • Utilized SolidWorks and a systematic design process to engineer and refine a housing unit that accommodated various optical components
  • Managed and executed the entire project lifecycle, from its inception to prototype

Education

Bachelor of Science - Optical Engineering

Rose–Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN
02.2024

Skills

  • Ansys Zemax Optics Studio
  • Synopsys LucidShape
  • Automotive Lighting
  • Optical Alignment
  • MATLAB
  • SolidWorks
  • Rhinoceros
  • R (Programming)

Extra Curricular

Rose-Hulman Varsity Tennis Team, SPIE | Photon Squad, Astronomy Club, Chess, Cycling

Timeline

Optical Engineer

Penn State University - Opto Electric Center
06.2023 - 08.2023

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Case Western Reserve University
05.2022 - 08.2022

Research Assistant in Optical Design

Rose-hulman Institute Of Technology
03.2022 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Optical Engineering

Rose–Hulman Institute of Technology
Ruby Kauffman