Ruby Kauffman
Cleveland,OH
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Optical Engineer
Penn State University - Opto Electric Center
Freeport, PA
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
Cleveland, OH
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
Terre Haute, IN
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, IN02.2024
Skills
- Ansys Zemax Optics Studio
- Synopsys LucidShape
- Automotive Lighting
- Optical Alignment
- MATLAB
- SolidWorks
- Rhinoceros
- R (Programming)
Extra Curriculars
Rose-Hulman Varsity Tennis Team, International Society for Optics and Photonics, 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