Steven Harfenist

• Taught majority of courses in program
• Physics Department Chair 2013-2021
• Designed optics microcredential, designed and taught INOPT110: Laser Optics
• Course scheduling and assignments
• Oversaw annual program assessment
• Managed and maintained laboratory equipment
• Conducted astronomy research with undergraduates

• Taught all algebra- and calculus-based introductory physics course sequences
• Conducted nanoparticle research with undergraduates

• Managed microscopy laboratory (AFM, STM, SEM, TEM, Ellipsometer)
• Trained and assisted faculty and students in use of microscopy equipment (~20).
• Conducted research into patterning surfaces on micro- and nano-scale, properties of Ag and Au gallium alloys and selective growth of Ag2Ga needles.
• Wrote three research papers, contributed to another three regarding nano- and micro-fabrication.
• Experience in clean room and photolithography techniques.

Used Transmission electron microscopy and associated analysis techniques to investigate characteristics of noble metal nanoparticles and self-assembled nanoparticle superlattices.